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Stitched Satistics: The Penn State Quilt That Tells a Bigger Story
Penn State Brandywine faculty are turning quilt-making into data storytelling. Love Data Week 2026, hosted annually by the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the week of Valentine’s Day, is an international celebration of data in its many forms. Distinguished Professor of Earth Sciences Laura Guertin and Interim Head Librarian Annie Jansen were recognized for their quilt…
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Bryn Mawr Hospital Nurses Get Major Boost From Anonymous Donor
Nurses at Bryn Mawr Hospital got an unexpected show of support this week when they learned an anonymous donor had given $1 million to help ease their student loan debt, writes Sharifa Jackson for 6abc Action News The surprise gift will provide relief to 173 applicants, each eligible for grants of up to $3,600. Hospital…
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Mid-Atlantic Buying: Delaware County Still Has Affordable Homes
Delaware County is one of only five counties in the entire Mid-Atlantic where a typical homebuyer can still afford a typical home, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The median asking price of homes in Delaware County in the last quarter of 2025 was $289,450, and the median household income was about $89,500. An…
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After Years of Trying, Downingtown Teacher Gets His ‘Jeopardy!’ Moment
For West Chester resident Chris Kearney, a Downingtown High School West teacher, who appeared on Jeopardy! last week was the culmination of a lifelong dream that began in middle school, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Having grown up watching the show, Kearney decided eight years ago to pursue his dream of appearing. He took the 50-question online qualifying test…
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Bucks County Plant Nursery Ranked in the Top Ten in the Country by USA Today
Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve’s Native Plant Nursery in Solebury was recently ranked as one of the top nurseries in the country, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The Bucks County nursery was listed in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, placing at No. 10 in the ranking. According to a press release from the USA Today Network, the nurseries…
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Philadelphia Among Top 15 Places to Travel in 2026, According to Architectural Digest
As 2026 quickly approaches, many are already planning trips, and Philadelphia is among the top places to travel, write Laura Itzkowitz, Elizabeth Stamp, Elizabeth Fazzare, Livia Caligor for Architectural Digest. A design publication, the list of the top 19 places to travel in 2026 was selected through factors, such as major cultural happenings, debuting hotels,…
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California Investor Acquires Pair of Self-Storage Properties in Northern Liberties for $39.3M
North Palisade Partners, a California investor, has acquired a pair of self-storage buildings in Northern Liberties for a total of $39.3 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. North Palisade Partners purchased the 199,300-square-foot facilities from affiliates of New York-based Aspen Equities and its investment partners, which have been the owners since 2019.…
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World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…
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House of the Week: Lovely Traditional in Rittenhouse Square
A lovely traditional home on a charming 871-square-foot lot with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Rittenhouse Square. This attractive residence captures the timeless character of a historic city home while offering livable elegance. Distinctive details include classic oak floors, a decorative Art Deco marble fireplace, picture-frame molding,…
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At FAB FITS in Kensington, Clothes Are Free and Teens Gain Valuable Workforce Skills
FAB FITS, a Kensington thrift shop run by teens, offers free clothing to shoppers and workforce training to its young staff, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Run by the nonprofit FAB Youth Philly, the Atlantic Street shop is staffed by teens who assist fellow young shoppers in choosing secondhand clothing that ranges from everyday wear…
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Kutztown University Secures $100K Grant to Expand Special Education Teacher Pipeline in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is taking a focused step to address a persistent education challenge. Kutztown University has received a $100,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education to help expand the pipeline of special education teachers. The funding is part of a nearly $1 million investment across 11 colleges and universities. The need is clear. Special education…
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RKL Claims Top Spot Among Accounting Firms in Pennsylvania
RKL, a leading advisory firm with an office in Exton, ranked first in Pennsylvania and 58th nationwide in the latest roundup of the 100 largest accounting firms from industry publication Accounting Today. RKL’s 2026 national ranking is based on 2025’s revenue of $151.54 million. The firm also ranked ninth among the top firms in the…
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The Public-Private Partnership Required to Remove Forever Chemicals From Your Water
In more than 35 years working in water and wastewater operations, I’ve watched this industry transform in ways I never saw coming — and the pace of that change isn’t slowing down. Scientific advancements challenge us to be even better stewards of the environment and provide exemplary customer service. Engineers, chemists, and water treatment professionals…
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Narberth Zoning Changes Target Affordable Housing, Downtown Revitalization
With Narberth now among the priciest housing markets in Montgomery County, the borough council is weighing a series of zoning changes designed to promote affordable housing development and support downtown revitalization, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Narberth used to be relatively affordable, and that’s no longer the case,” said Fred Bush, president of…
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Royalty Dispute Puts Future of Langhorne’s Sesame Place at Risk
Sesame Place in Langhorne faces an uncertain future after Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit that owns the Sesame Street brand, has accused the park’s owner, SeaWorld, of not paying royalties as the exclusive licensee, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit has filed a federal lawsuit claiming, among other things, that the theme park…
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Crozer Closure Added 1,000 Clients to MVP Recovery Programs
The impact that Crozer Health’s closing had on Delaware County can be clearly seen in the caseload of MVP Recovery, a behavioral health service in the county, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The same year that Crozer Health and its remaining two hospitals closed, MVP Recovery picked up 1,000 more clients, about…
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Pennhurst Data Center Developers Add 600,000 Square Feet, Gas Plant in Last-Minute Revision
A day ahead of the hearing on the proposed data center at the former Pennhurst state hospital, developers filed a revised plan that substantially broadens the scope of the project, writes Evan Brandt for The Daily Local News. The new plan “increases the data center square footage from 1.3 million square feet to 1.9 million and adds power generation,” posted…
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Northeast Philadelphia Airport Set for Upgrades After Receiving $1.4M in Federal Funding
Northeast Philadelphia Airport has received $1.4 million in federal funding, which will be used to administer several infrastructure upgrades, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia. The funding was presented by Congressman Brendan Boyle during a recent press conference via two checks. “This is the third busiest airport in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Congressman Boyle. “So, this…
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