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First Bank House of the Week: Inside a $1.47M Montco Estate Built for Multi-Generational Living
Listed at $1,475,000, this fully renovated estate offers a rare blend of privacy, space, and high-end living in Montgomery County. Check out Realtor.com to learn more. Set on a picturesque 1.4-acre wooded lot, the home has been thoughtfully updated to meet the needs of modern families, including multi-generational living. A dramatic two-story foyer with marble…
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PA House Ok’s Bills Allowing Digital Driver’s Licenses, Vehicle Registrations
The PA House of Representatives recently passed two bills, with overwhelming bipartisan support, to allow for digital driver’s licenses, ID cards, and vehicle registrations. “Over 90 percent of people have smartphones now, and with programs such as Apple Wallet and Google Pay, more Pennsylvanians want the convenient and secure option of a digital ID and digital registration card on their…
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Eastern University Enjoys Record-Breaking Annual Day of Giving
Eastern University’s 2026 Day of Giving was a historic success. On March 19-20, dates that mark the school’s 101st birthday, Eastern raised $104,670 in 1,925 minutes, cementing a new record for the philanthropic sprint. The funds will go toward various departments and areas of the university, including student scholarships, academic programs, clubs, athletics teams, the…
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GMercyU’s Speech-Language Pathology, Occupational Therapy Students Explore a Holistic Approach to Care
Gwynedd Mercy University’s Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy students learned how interdisciplinary collaboration can improve client care through a holistic approach during a recent interactive session. Students worked in small groups to examine similarities and differences between the roles of occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists — for example, how each…
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West Chester University Students Turn Move-Out Into a Force for Good with Campuswide Donation Drive
Beginning this week, Goodwill donation bins at West Chester University campus locations will be available for students to recycle usable things they don’t plan to take with them when they move from their residence halls and apartments. The University’s last day of classes is Monday, May 4. Thanks to a successful pilot in the fall…
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MCCC Students Take Top Prizes at Statewide Business Competition
Four Montgomery County Community College students in the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Club are celebrating after taking home top prizes in a statewide competition. Students Sloane Harker, Brittany Hamilton, Patrick Hennessy, and Jeremy Grady each took home awards for their individual competitions during the 54th annual FBLA Collegiate Chapter Conference in Harrisburg, Mar. 27 and…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise Line PhilaPort terminal at Tinicum means Philadelphia’s cruising drought has ended, writes Meghann Foye for The News Tribune. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel made history as the first major…
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Stone-Clad Berwyn Estate with Fireplaces and Home Theater Hits Market
A stone-clad seven-bedroom, 10-bathroom estate in Berwyn, set on 12 acres and topped with a burnt red roof, has recently hit the market for $6.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Built as a speculative home in 2007, the 11,600-square-foot house offers a range of outdoor living spaces, including a pool and outdoor…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from the Walter R. Garrison Foundation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of the gift, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute has announced a new campaign to renovate and restore its home…
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Central Bucks East Swim Teams Shatter Records Despite Tragedies
Within just a few years, the Central Bucks High School East boys’ swimming program suffered two tragic losses that left the team shaken, writes Krystle Rich for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2023, 17-year-old swim team member Marcus Papanikolaou passed away in a car crash, and less than a year later, the boys’ longtime coach Ed Walsh died of brain cancer. …
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Big Changes Planned for Plymouth Meeting Mall as Developer Eyes Sports Complex
A major redevelopment vision taking shape in the region could soon have a big impact in Montgomery County, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Developer Dean Adler plans to transform aging shopping malls, including Plymouth Meeting Mall, into vibrant mixed-use destinations anchored by youth sports facilities. At Plymouth Meeting Mall, Adler’s proposal calls…
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Inside Bryn Mawr College’s Vision to Redefine the Liberal Arts Experience
Bryn Mawr College is laying out an ambitious roadmap for the future, unveiling a new 10-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening academics, student experience, and campus life, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lower Merion institution’s vision builds on recent momentum under President Wendy Cadge. It implemented a pilot mentorship program that connects…
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Will Michael Rubin’s Star-Studded Party Take a Backseat to Swift-Kelce Wedding Buzz?
Even Michael Rubin knows when to share the spotlight, writes Oli Coleman for Page Six. The Lafayette Hill native is the mastermind behind one of the Hamptons‘ most exclusive summer parties. This year, Rubin’s iconic bash is set for July 1 and Page Six suggests the timing is no coincidence, pointing to the rumored wedding…
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Blue Bell’s Angel Flight East Gives Patients a Free Lift — Literally
What if a long, stressful journey to life-saving treatment could be replaced with a smooth ride through the sky? Angel Flight East is based at Blue Bell’s Wings Field and connects those in need with a network of more than 400 volunteer pilots who want to help. The organization calls on these pilots to donate…
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The Art of Boredom: Rediscovering Creativity and Connection in a Digital World
Good and bad most often come mixed together. An unruly child may have incredible drive and an insatiable curiosity. The student who talks out of turn also knows how to sustain conversation and keep others entertained. A good teacher trains students to harness the productive aspects of their personalities without indulging in harmful extremes. What…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents Mozart’s ‘Così fan tutte’
West Chester University’s Opera Theatre invites the campus and surrounding community to experience a fresh and entertaining take on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Così fan tutte, with performances on Saturday, May 2, at 7:30 PM and Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 PM in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 25,120 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 25,120 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The aged cast-iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains composed of nearly 90 percent recycled materials, providing more reliable service for decades to come. These investments are part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to upgrade water and wastewater infrastructure around the country. It will help prevent leaks,…
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From Small Town Bucks County to the World Stage: How Quakertown Shaped Sabrina Carpenter
Global pop success usually starts in the same places. Los Angeles. New York. Industry pipelines. Sabrina Carpenter started in Quakertown. That matters. Quakertown is not built for shortcuts. It is quiet. Spread out. You do not stumble into opportunity. You plan for it. You drive to it. You work for it. That shows up all…
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