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Former Cardinal O’Hara Theater Director Edward Allen Has Died
Cardinal O’Hara High School teacher and administrator, Edward Allen, who actively built up the school’s theater and music program, has died. Edward (Eddie) Allen, Jr. of Morton died April 1, 2022, after a courageous fight against ALS. He was a 1977 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and a 1981 graduate of St. Joseph University,…
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Cheyney’s Women’s Basketball Team in Final Four History Books
Cheyney University’s women’s basketball team from 1982, the Lady Wolves, is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its moment in history, reports FOX29 Philadelphia. In 1982, the Lady Wolves made it to the NCAA Division I championship game, the only team from a historically Black college or university to play in that match-up. Going into the…
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Final Four Villanova Fans Stock Up on Gear Ahead of Tomorrow’s Game
The Villanova Wildcats take on the University of Kansas this weekend in New Orleans in the Final Four and people are literally gearing up, writes Alecia Reid for CBS 3. There’s calm now on the campus, but it was a noisy sendoff for the team on Wednesday, March 30, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily…
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Nostalgia Could Be Triggering a Return of the Chain Bookstore
The heyday of the chain bookstore could be traced to the Harry Potter phenomena between 1997 to 2007, writes Alexandra Lange for Bloomberg CityLab. Amazon.com, dying malls, and fewer bookstores dwindled those chain bookstore crowds over the years. But they could be seeing a resurgence, driven by Millennial nostalgia for Waldenbooks, Borders, and other national…
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2nd Oscar for Lansdowne Native Byron Howard with Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Win
Lansdowne native Byron Howard received his second Oscar win Sunday when Encanto won best animated feature, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. Encanto was one of three Walt Disney Animation Studios Films up for the award this year. Howard’s been a doodler and a cartoon fan going back to his younger years at Ardmore Elementary School…
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Neumann Professor/Punk Musician Creates Album to Benefit Ukraine
Janis Chakars, a Neumann University communications professor and a founding member of the punk rock band Citizens Arrest, is combining both occupations to help the people of Ukraine, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. With family in Eastern Europe, he’s been particularly outraged by the Russian invasion. So he’s created a compilation music album,…
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Ever-Expanding, Wawa Takes a Look at North Carolina
Wawa continues to bring its Philly goodness to the rest of the country, this time with plans by 2024 to open stores in North Carolina, writes Catherine Muccigrosso for the Charlotte Observer. Wawa’s already listing 17 new store openings by the end of 2022 in Florida, Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. “We are actively…
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Villanova Remembers All-Time Track & Field Great George Sydnor
George Sydnor, a two-time world record holder in the 60-yard dash from Villanova, who also was a longtime local civic leader and a popular Garrett Hill crossing guard, has passed away. He was 86. Sydnor died March 18. The life-long resident of Villanova ran on some of the greatest teams in Villanova University track &…
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Local Film Collector Maintains Long-Term Dedication to Real Reel-to-Reel Movies
Jay Schwartz, dedicated fan of the retro style of film projection (big reels on big screens), has been showing bits and pieces of his Secret Cinema for 30 years, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He maintains a 1,000 square-foot workshop and warehouse in Kensington piled high with more than 4,000 canisters of unique…
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Bucks County Wawa Workers, Among Others, Eligible for Free SEPTA Passes in New Ridership Program
Some Wawa, Penn Medicine, and Drexel University employees will soon be eligible for free “Anywhere” SEPTA monthly passes in an effort to boost ridership, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The passes are part of a SEPTA Key Advantage pilot program. Wawa, Penn Medicine, and Drexel have agreed to pay $140 each for six…
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Without Flight or Football Trades, an Eagle from New York Lands Locally
The eagle statues that once adorned the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City found new homes thanks to a preservation effort back in the 1960s. One of those eagles ended up at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, writes Michelle Young for Untapped New York. When Penn Station was being demolished between…
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Irish Golden Chalice From 1480 on Display, Used in Mass at Villanova University
The Connelly Center at Villanova University has placed on display a historic golden chalice from southern Ireland dating back to 1480, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. “Most of the chalices and metalwork of Ireland were melted down or were taken by Cromwellian soldiers or other English soldiers in Ireland,” said Dr. Joseph Lennon, Villanova Professor…
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Dive Team Solves 18-Year Mystery of a Cardinal O’Hara Graduate’s Disappearance
A special volunteer diving team has brought closure to a Ridley Township family after James Amabile disappeared in 2003 without a trace, writes Jason Nark and Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Adventures with a Purpose used sonar equipment to locate a submerged Ford Explorer found Saturday in the murky waters of Darby Creek. The…
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Top of Their Game: Villanova’s Jay Wright and Duke’s Mike Krzyzewski
Retiring Duke University Basketball Coach Mike Krzyzewski and Villanova Coach Jay Wright have similar careers and built their school’s programs in similar ways, write Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Krzyzewski is college basketball’s most recognizable, powerful and popular coach, with 1,200 career victories and six national championships. Now, with Krzyzewski’s exit, that title should…
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Local 10-Year-Old Makes Broadway Debut as Simba in Lion King
Ten-year-old Donovan Bazemore from Upper Chichester just got the Broadway role of a lifetime, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Starting Tuesday, Donovan will make his debut playing Simba in The Lion King. The musical, a Disney classic, is one of the longest-running stage productions in musical theater history. Donovan has been working to secure the…
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General Recreation Partners Locally to Create ADA-Accessible Play Area
A collaboration between Newtown Square’s General Recreation experts and township officials outside Pittsburgh helped make an inclusive playground a reality at Clever Park in Robinson Township. The partnership was part of General Recreation’s mission to support local businesses and enhance recreational accessibility for the community. Robinson Township had completed a parks assessment with a recommendation…
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In This March Madness, You Put Your Cheesesteak Where Your Mouth Is
Jim Pappas, the man behind Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure, who has eaten 1,000 cheesesteaks in the past two years, announces he is setting up his third annual March Cheesesteak Madness. The bracket-style tournament is modeled after college basketball’s March Madness, featuring 64 cheesesteak entries, writes Jim Pappas for phillybite.com. Online voting at Philly Bite will determine…
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Neumann University Helps Package Meals for Ukrainian Refugees Escaping Bombings
Neumann University administrators, staff, and students packaged 14,040 meals Wednesday for Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland to escape Russian bombings, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Meals were organized at the Bruder Life Center on campus, part of the activities for the university’s Charter Week. “We put this into Charter Week because it is…
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