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Archbishop Wood’s Yasin Lowry Starting to Dominate on Ground Once Again After Season-Ending Injury
After overcoming several hurdles, Archbishop Wood running back Yasin Lowry is starting to feel like himself and dominate on the ground once again, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 5-foot-11, 210-pound senior suffered a season-ending knee injury five games into his first season. “When it first happened, I didn’t know what to think,”…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Private and Picturesque Home in Doylestown
A picturesque historic home set on 9.46 acres with six bedrooms and four full and four half bathrooms is available for sale in Doylestown. . . This one-of-a-kind property, once a gristmill, is a truly breathtaking sanctuary. It is the site where the Ely family patented a new milling and grain process that revolutionized the…
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Lincoln University President to Serve as Vice Chair of Pennsylvania’s New Higher Education Board
Brenda Allen, president of Lincoln University, will serve as vice chair of Pennsylvania’s new higher education board tasked with creating a strategic plan and improving coordination between the many public and private colleges in the state, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The board will also work on improving access and affordability and ensure…
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Grand View Health in Sellersville Could Be Acquired By St. Luke’s University Health Network
St. Luke’s University Health Network is currently in talks to acquire Grand View Health in Sellersville, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A spokesperson for the nonprofit with a significant presence in the Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania confirmed the talks on Monday. The acquisition would extend St. Luke’s reach into the Philadelphia market.…
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Quaker Publisher to Speak on His Visit to World Quaker Plenary in South Africa
Quaker publisher Gabriel Ehri will present Reflections on the 2024 World Quaker Plenary in South Africa at the Newtown Quaker Meetinghouse on Sept. 22, writes Norval Reece for the Patch. After the presentation, a worship in the manner of Friends will be held. The public is invited to all events. Ehri traveled to Johannesburg in…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Modern Farmhouse on Nearly 50 Acres in Riegelsville
A beautiful contemporary farmhouse-style home on 49.65 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Riegelsville in the Palisades School District. . . This lovely residence offers a sense of seclusion enveloped in the natural beauty of rolling hills and breathtaking skies. The home boasts an incredible open…
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Former Eagles Coach Dick Vermeil Speaks Out on Impact of Concussions, Fights for Compensation
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach and East Fallowfield resident Dick Vermeil is speaking out about the devastating impact of concussions on players and the struggles for fair compensation through the NFL’s settlement, write David Gambacorta and Gabe Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 1980 team, which was led by Vermeil, was the first in the…
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High-end Steakhouse Capital Grille Officially Opens at Village at Newtown Shopping Center
The Capital Grille marked the official opening of its doors at the Village at Newtown Shopping Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The high-end steakhouse is known for its dry-aged steaks and fresh seafood, as well as world-class wine lists. “It’s good to be home,” said Warrington native…
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Invasive Fish in Lower Delaware River Basin a Threat to Native Species, Environment
Several species of invasive fish have appeared in the Lower Delaware River basin and their growing numbers are posing a significant threat to native fish as well as harming the environment, writes Kerry Bates for the River Reporter. According to the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, freshwater drums, blue catfish, and the northern snakehead are…
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Philadelphia Region Continues to Shed Tech Jobs
A new report from CBRE found that the Philadelphia region lost around 10,000 tech jobs in the last five years, making it harder to retain local tech students after graduation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia market placed at No. 24 in North America and No. 18 in the United States…
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Magnificent Galer Family Estate with Vineyard Just Outside West Chester Hits the Market
A magnificent estate situated on more than 26 bucolic acres recently hit the market in Pocopson Township, writes Laurel Anderson for the County Lines Magazine. When the current owners purchased the gorgeous stone home, they immediately started major renovations. “So, after 20-some years and $1.5 million of renovating, things are just about perfect,” said Lele…
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Fast-Growing Berwyn Fintech Being Acquired by Bank of New York Mellon
Berwyn-based Archer Holdco will be acquired by Bank of New York Mellon in a deal that is expected to close in the fourth quarter, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The fast-growing fintech offers managed account software to the asset/wealth management industry. The company primarily focuses on providing middle- and back-office software to…
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Downingtown’s Beloved De La Terre BYOB Closes Its Doors
Seemingly unexpected, De La Terre BYOB, a popular French restaurant in Downingtown, closed its doors for good over the summer. In a Facebook statement by the owners Chef Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, De La Terre had its last day on July 20 after only being open since December 2022. The pair wrote, “We want…
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Hank’s Place Set to Reopen in Chadds Ford This Fall After Being Forced to Close and Relocate
Popular local eatery Hank’s Place is set to reopen in Chadds Ford this fall after it was forced to relocate to Kennett Square due to damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in 2021, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The eatery’s original location stood for over seven decades before its dining room,…
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Meridian Bank House of the Week: Riverfront Brick Castle in Pipersville
A charming brick French castle-style home set on 0.31 acres with three bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Pipersville. . . This whimsical residence is one of the most unique properties in Bucks County. It boasts panoramic and uninterrupted views of the Delaware River as well as gorgeous vistas…
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From Colombia to Chesco’s Devon Prep, Father Henao Talks Growth and Community
For Father Nelson Henao, who joined Devon Preparatory School in July 2023, the first year was primarily about listening, learning, and building relationships, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I came with the certainty that I couldn’t come to change everything at once because that doesn’t work,” said Henao. “I truly believe in…









































