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Freeze Hits Farms, Destroys Most of Linvilla’s Peaches, Apples
A heat wave followed by late-season sub-freezing temperatures has taken out most of Linvilla Orchards’ peaches and apples, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media-area farm said it suffered “tremendous damage.” Linvilla Orchards farm manager Norm Schultz said he’s never seen anything like it. “We had never been so far along on the…
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$39M Debt Sends Rosetree Office Complex in Media Into Receivership
The 268,000-square-foot Rosetree office complex in Media has been sent to receivership, with the property holding more than $39 million in debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-building property at 1400 N. Providence Road, owned by an entity affiliated with Keystone, became the subject of foreclosure after the owner missed the…
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Conshohocken’s Kathy Romano Joins Audacy to Launch Two New Shows
Kathy Romano, a Conshohocken resident and former Preston & Steve cohost, is joining Audacy to launch two new shows starting next week on B101, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After spending the past four months off air because of WMMR layoffs by parent company Beasley Media Group, Romano, who finally could sleep past…
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Kindred Podcast: Bryn Athyn Sisters Dive Deep Into Nature and Conservation
The Kindred Podcast, hosted by Bryn Athyn sisters Jenn Asplundh and Kate Coffin is a worthwhile listen that explores the relationship between humans and nature, writes Courtney Duchene for the Philadelphia Citizen. Now in its seventh season, Kindred features experts like marine biologist Hanne Strager, conservationist Sloane Hawes, and adventurer Melanie Vogel. The podcast seeks…
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Sports Radio Icon John Kincade Urges Fans to Support Cancer Research After Third Victory
After beating cancer for the third time, Bala Cynwyd sports radio icon John Kincade of 97.5 The Fanatic is encouraging his fans to support cancer research, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6 ABC. Less than two years after recovering from Hodgkin’s lymphoma, the Kincade and Salciunas show host was diagnosed with testicular cancer. The…
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West Chester Native Joins Action News Team at 6ABC
West Chester native Caroline Goggin, who currently works at WHDH in Boston, joined Action News at 6ABC as a reporter and anchor, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Life update: After three years working in Boston, and seven years in New England, I’m heading home,” announced Goggin on Twitter. “I’ve accepted an anchor/reporter…
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Horsham High School Teacher, Mother Reaches Tik Tok Stardom for “Theater-Splaining” Sports
A Horsham mother and high school teacher is reaching Tik Tok stardom. Katy Kahn, an 11th-grade English teacher at Mastery Charter, has reached over 4.5 million likes for “theater-splaining” sports, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. Unlike her husband, Len, she’s not a sports fanatic. But that does not keep her from the commentary.…
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For 70 Years, the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology has Guided Students to Worthwhile Careers
You could say the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is not the same school it was when it started 70 years ago, and you’d be right. The college, celebrating a 70th anniversary this year, has moved a few times since it started back in 1953 out of founder Walter R. Garrison’s Upper Darby home. Eventually, it…
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It’s Designer Bag Bingo at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Play designer bag Bingo with the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media for a chance to win an amazing designer handbag from the likes of Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach, and Dooney & Bourke. This fundraising event takes place Sunday, June 4, at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, 800 Manchester Ave. in Media. Doors open…
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Learn More About How P.I.T. Can Help Grow Your Career
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting several information sessions in May and June highlighting its programs and how you can enroll as a student in time for its upcoming summer term that starts July 10. During the sessions, you can gather program-specific details about the admission process, courses required, outcomes beyond graduation,…
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Philadelphia Sister of WSJ Journalist Captured by Russia Finds Ways to Cope During His Imprisonment
Philadelphia’s Danielle Gershkovich — sister of journalist Evan Gershkovich, who was arrested by Russian security services on espionage charges — is finding ways to cope with the uncertainty as she waits for news of her brother, reported Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. Evan Gershkovich, whose parents are Russian immigrants, was on a reporting…
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Mike Schmidt’s Delaware County Home Up for Sale at $4.9M
A Delaware County home once belonging to Philadelphia Phillies legend Mike Schmidt is up for sale at $4.975 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 12,000-square-foot home in Media has seven bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. It’s just off the Springton Reservoir on Providence Road. = = Schmidt bought the home in November 1979…
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Super Bowl LVII Ads: Entertainment Factor May Have Been Montco Viewers’ Only Fun
Despite the Eagles’ devastating loss on Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII, the iconic commercials made a positive impact on spectators. These advertisements pull out all the stops in the hunt to become trending topics, but their production and airing don’t come without a hefty price tag. Conshohocken-based MayoSeitz Media’s founder Ray Mayo says that in-game advertising…
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Ambler-Based Columnist Weighs in on Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex
Katie McMahon, an Ambler columnist for the Loyola Marymount University newspaper, has some thoughts on the world’s favorite royals who are taking the media by storm. Prince Harry and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, have made headlines over the past few years. They came forward about racism that Meghan asserts she has endured from the public…
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FOX 29’s Sue Serio Celebrates 25 Years at the Station
FOX 29 meteorologist Sue Serio grew up in Baltimore but today calls Media home as she celebrates her 25th year with the station, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “We love Media. All the great restaurants — we love Ariano, Fellini, Spasso, Desert Rose and Quotations — the Media Theatre, and I’m at work in…
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Ice Sculptures Take Over State Street in Media at Ice on State
The Media Business Authority will host the first-ever ICE ON STATE, A Winter Weekend in Media this Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 14 and 15. Artists from the world-famous Ice Sculpture Philly company will create custom ice sculptures, sponsored by local businesses and organizations. The glistening sculptures will be featured throughout the State Street District in downtown…
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Be an Ice Sculpture Sponsor for Media’s First-Ever Ice on State
The Media Business Authority (MBA) is inviting companies, organizations, and individuals to sponsor an ice sculpture for its’ first-ever ICE ON STATE in Media Borough taking place Saturday, Jan. 14, and Sunday, Jan. 15. The event will bring shoppers and diners to downtown Media during a time that is typically a post-holiday lull. Customized ice…
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Sorry, Phillies Fans: No Earthquake from Harper/Bohm Home Runs Tuesday Night
Bad enough that Game 4 of the World Series went to Houston. But now, what was presented as an awe-inspiring show if Phillies fandom has also fallen short. The Game 3 World Series home runs by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm Tuesday night certainly registered with fans. Unfortunately, they did not register as an earth-shattering…
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