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Beloved Agnes Irwin School Music Director Remembered for His ‘Music, Laughter, and Joy’
Murray Savar, a longtime chair of the Visual and Performing Arts Department at Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont, died of glioblastoma on October 30 at 68, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The beloved music director was also a musician, singer, composer, teacher, and minister. He was the longest-tenured member of the Agnes Irwin…
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PHL Just Had Its Busiest Thanksgiving Travel Period Since Before COVID
While not fully recovered from the impact of COVID-19 these last few years, Philadelphia International Airport reports a promising upward trajectory, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This Thanksgiving the international airport recorded its busiest Thanksgiving travel period since the virus shut down the country. Transportation Security Administration data shows that 42,616 people…
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‘New Improved, Pedestrian Friendly Bridge’ in Norristown Will Foster Growth
Sterigere Street Bridge in Norristown which has been closed since March is now reopened with pedestrian-friendly features, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. State and county officials who were on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday said the new bridge will play a significant role in Norristown’s economic growth and redevelopment. The reconstructed bridge…
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Lansdale Native and His Grandfather Breathe Life into Holiday Garden Railway
Josh Faia, who grew up in Lansdale, and his grandfather, Bruce Morrell, worked side by side to bring Morris Arboretum’s Holiday Garden Railway to life, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 77-year-old Morrell is a longtime trainmaster at Morris Arboretum & Gardens. When he needed to hire a helper three years ago, his…
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CNN’s Jake Tapper Sheds Light on Philadelphia Wrongful Conviction Case
Last October, CNN’s Jake Tapper, a Lower Merion native and a graduate of Barack Hebrew Academy, wrote an exposé on a controversial attempted murder conviction in Philadelphia. C.J. Rice was only 17 years old in 2011 when he was accused of a Philadelphia shooting that wounded four people, including a 6-year-old girl, writes Liam Quinn…
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Find Presents for All Your Loved Ones at These Philly Area Boutique Shops
We all have at least one or two hard-to-shop-for loved ones on our gift list, but this holiday season you don’t have to worry. The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Jillian Wilson, Hira Qureshi, and Henry Savage have curated a list of unique boutiques in the Philadelphia area for your holiday shopping. Her list included these Montgomery County…
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‘Deeply, Sensitive, Rock-Soul Sound’: 50 Years of Hall & Oates’ ‘Abandoned Luncheonette’
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of Hall & Oates’ album “Abandoned Luncheonette”, Marc Myers, author of “Rock Concert: An Oral History: and “Anatomy of 55 More Songs,” looks back at what made the album special for The Wall Street Journal. Though the album wasn’t considered a commercial success when it was first released in…
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First Bank House of the Week: Enchanting Custom Tudor in Lafayette Hill
An enchanting custom Tudor-style home on 0.79 lovely acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lafayette Hill. . . This stunning residence radiates European, old-world elegance. Some of its stunning features include a turret, a circular driveway, and an exquisite backyard with an in-ground pool. . .…
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New 12-Story Apartment Building in Conshohocken Offers ‘Urban Vibe’
This week Equus Capital Partners welcomed the first residents to the new Madison West Elm, a 12-story apartment building in Conshohocken, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. Steve Spaeder, Equus’ senior vice president of acquisitions and development said that the multifamily market has been strengthening so they wanted to offer something special. He calls…
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Suburban Police Chiefs Express Hope as Philly Appoints North Wales Man as Its New Police Commissioner
When Philadelphia Mayor-elect Cherelle Parker appointed North Wales’s Kevin Bethel as the new Philadelphia Police Commissioner, many suburban police chiefs expressed hope at the news, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Concerns over crime from Philadelphia spilling into other parts of the region have led many suburban police chiefs to speak out in frustration…
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Harleysville Historic District Offers Unique Glimpse into Nation’s Rich History
The Harleysville Historic District, nestled in the heart of Montgomery County, offers a unique glimpse into the nation’s history, writes Keystone Local Guide for NewsBreak. Recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, the district is home to 75 contributing buildings that perfectly showcase the architectural prowess of 18th-century America. The structures pre-dating…
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Pottstown’s VideoRay Labs Aims to Increase Situational Awareness, Autonomy in Maritime Robotics
Pottstown’s VideoRay, known for its cutting-edge underwater robotics technology, has launched VideoRay Labs to boost the power and functionality of inspection-class robots. The goal is to increase the situational awareness and autonomy of unmanned systems to reduce operational costs for maritime missions. VideoRay recently acquired Blue Ring Imaging, the developers of operational Mixed Reality software,…
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Two Lower Merion Grads Enjoy International Success with New Ardmore American Trench Store
The success of the menswear company American Trench is a great hometown story. The creators of the brand both live in Wynnewood and are graduates of Lower Merion High School, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Jacob Hurwitz and David Neill’s menswear brand American Trench has fans worldwide, and now the duo is opening…
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Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper’s Devotion to Hometown and Philadelphia Eagles Soars Above Stardom
Superstar Bradley Cooper is known for his hometown pride, especially when it comes to the Philadelphia Eagles, but recently he took it to another level. First, he told Howard Stern that if he had to choose between an Oscar win for Maestro and a Superbowl win for the Eagles, he would choose the Eagles win…
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Feds Appear Likely to Approve Schuylkill River Reading to Philadelphia Passenger Train Project
The Schuylkill River Passenger Rail Authority is expected to secure grant funding from the Federal Railroad Administration for the re-establishment of passenger rail services between Reading and Philadelphia, writes Holly Herman for the Patch. According to Thomas Frawley, the authority’s executive director, the application for the project to take part in the Federal Railroad Administration…
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‘Elf’ Arrives at the Steel River Playhouse in Pottstown on First of December
Steel River Playhouse, 245 E. High Street, has a sweet treat for the holidays. Elf arrives on December 1st to bring the holiday spirit to High Street. The show is based on the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum and is sure to entertain the whole family. Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into…
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Schuylkill River Trail Getting Closer to Continuous Trail Between Philly, Frackville
The partnership between nonprofits and local governments working on creating a continuous trail along the Schuylkill River that would run from Philadelphia to Frackville in Schuylkill County is getting closer to achieving its goal, writes Gabriela Martínez for the WHYY. The trail network has been expanding since the 1980s and continues to make progress each…
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Collegeville’s Alex Bright Will Bring the Heat to The Chili Bowl Nationals
FloRacing has released the list of drivers who will be competing in the 2024 Chili Bowl Nationals on Saturday, January 13, and Collegeville will be well-represented with driver Alex Bright. Bright has been a familiar face at the Chili Bowl for years and he will join other contenders like Hank Davis of Oklahoma and Tim…
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