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Halloween Themed? New Pa. Driver’s Licenses to Start Releasing; Changes Include a Ghost Portrait
Newly designed driver’s licenses with enhanced security features will soon be available to drivers in Pa., according to a staff report from 6abc. The licenses and identification cards are part of PennDOT’s ongoing security improvements. The Summerdale Driver License Center in Enola, Cumberland County, will first start issuing new licenses this week. By mid-November, all…
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President Biden Officially Declares Hurricane Ida a Disaster in Montgomery County; Direct Aid Now Available
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Southeastern Pennsylvania. The designation includes Montgomery County, which now allows storm-affected residents to apply for direct aid. Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel covered the relief for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) officials, Hurricane Ida…
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Pennsylvania Bankers Association Recognizes Penn Community SVP Jacob Iampietro as a ‘Future Under 40’ Honoree
Penn Community Bank is pleased to announce that Jacob Iampietro — Senior Vice President and Director of Retail Banking — has been named a winner in the Pennsylvania Bankers Association’s (PA Bankers’) inaugural Future Under 40 Awards. The honor recognizes only 10 banking-industry leaders, aged 40 and younger, who have made a tremendous impact in…
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SEPTA’s Norristown High Speed Line and Other Popular Transit Lines May Get a New Name
Paris’ infamous transit system is known as the Metro. Philadelphia’s may follow suit. A SEPTA rebrand is part of an effort to make it easier for riders to identify its network of trains and trolleys. David Chang navigated the details for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transportation authority wants to implement new signage and rename…
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Family Feud Withered West Chester’s Waterloo Gardens, a Main Line Icon for 70 Years
West Chester-based Waterloo Gardens was a Main Line mainstay for over seven decades until family friction interfered. J.F. Pirro covered its long freefall into insolvency for Main Line Today. Financial troubles started to mount for the LeBoutillier family, the business’ owners, in 2008. Its new Warminster location, an expansion of the brand in Bucks County,…
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Local, State, and Federal Officials Continue Assessing Hurricane Ida Damage Throughout Montco
Local officials are still assessing the damage Hurricane Ida left in its wake as it stomped through Montgomery County and the surrounding areas. Alfred Lubrano, Justine McDaniel, Laura McCrystal, and Ellie Rushing waded through the details for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Water quality is one of the main issues at this time. Aqua Pennsylvania — which…
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Pa. Farmers: What Profits Do Their Fields Yield?
While farming represents the backbone of Pennsylvania’s economy, some crops are more valuable and provide higher returns for farmers, according to a recently released report from Stacker. To determine which are the most valuable crops grown in the state, Stacker ranked them based on their total annual value of production as of July 16, 2022.…
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Physician, Flex Thyself! CrossFit Names Chalfont Practitioner Fittest Medical Doctor in the World
Dr. David Bozak, D.O., a pain management rehabilitation physician from Chalfont, is 2021’s CrossFit Fittest Medical Doctor. Dr. Bozak earned his title — representing age group 45-49 — in the fitness regimen’s annual Preliminary Competitions. Dr. Bozak is a physician with the Pennsylvania Pain and Spine Institute. As an avid CrossFit and physical activity participant,…
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First Sportsbook Slated to Enter Chickie’s & Pete’s at The Grove by the End of the Year
Nearby Chester County is set to receive its first sportsbook, as Parx Casino and Racing is bringing off-track betting and sports gambling to Malvern. The company expects to open the new venue before the end of the year, writes Kevin Shelly for Play Pennsylvania. After receiving approval from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission at the…
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New Pennsylvania Residents Moving to Montco: Where Do They Hail From?
Pennsylvania residents know well what a great place this is to live, especially in Montgomery County. But who else in our neighboring states is discovering the same thing? A new report from Stacker looked at the influx of residents and where they hail from, especially when moving to Montco. Stacker compiled a list of the…
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Hurricane Ida Confirms Delaware Riverkeeper Network’s Stance That the Waterway is Both Risky and At-Risk
Even without the deluge caused by Hurricane Ida’s recent stomp across Bucks County, the Delaware River’s water levels have been rising. Keeping watch is the Delaware Riverkeeper Network (DRN), a Bristol nonprofit environmental advocacy group. Daelin Brown waded through its ongoing advocacy efforts for Inside Climate News. Owing to a variety of factors — some…
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Swimply Marvelous! Montgomery County Homeowners Turn Their Splash into Cash by Renting Out Their Pools
In the days leading up to Labor Day, if you hoped to spend some time this summer poolside — without access to one — you’re in luck. Book for Labor Day! Swimply, a kind of an aquatic Airbnb, allows people to rent backyard swimming pools from willing residents. Jamie Tucker dove into this trend for…
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Pennsylvania Moving Trends: When Residents Leave the Keystone State, Where Do They Go?
According to 2019 data, Pennsylvania moving trends show a residential preference for the Sunshine State when leaving the Keystone State, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data to compile its list of where people in Pennsylvania move to most. States were ranked based on the number of Pennsylvanians relocating…
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Thousands of Pennsylvanians to Lose Federal Unemployment Aid After This Week
Federal unemployment aid, with its COVID-19 supplementary support, ends next week. Its exit from the household budgets of hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians will have significant effects. NBC10 explained the widespread implications. The cessation of Washington’s financial support includes the extra $300 per week and additional 13 weeks of benefits, as well as benefits for…
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Philadelphia Metro Area Rental Rates Soar, With No Indication When They May Peak or Fall
With the demand for apartments continuing to rise, Philadelphia metro area rental rates — and those and nationwide — are way up. Michaelle Bond examined the trend for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rents reached two-year highs in July in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metropolitan area. Rates are up 3.5 percent compared with the same time last year. Specifically,…
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Singer Pink Remembers Her Father After His Passing, Honoring the Man Who Taught Her ‘To Thine Own Self Be True’
Late last week, Pink told her fans of the passing of her father, Jim Moore. Mohid Moosani, in Screen Binge, covered the grief she openly decided to share with fans. Pink posted an emotionally charged picture on her Instagram page: a photo of her as a child, dancing with her dad. She captioned it Til…
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Montgomery County Population Growth Counters Statewide Decade Trend of Migrations Out
Pennsylvania’s population grew only by 2.4 percent over the past decade. But the migration of residents to parts elsewhere would have been even worse without counter-trends from the Philadelphia suburban population growth. Sarah Anne Hughes covered the shifts for Spotlight PA. According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, the state population declined in 44 out…
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In Anticipation of Ridership Surge This Fall, SEPTA Gears Up Service to Nearly Pre-Pandemic Levels
In anticipation of a surge in ridership this fall, SEPTA has begun adding more services across the system. The returning buses, trolleys, and rail lines will bring its reach nearly to pre-pandemic levels, writes Hannah Kanik for Philly Voice. Starting this week, the transportation authority is implementing new transit schedules for buses and trolleys, as…
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