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Rising Health Insurance Costs Loom for Philadelphia as Federal Aid Ends
Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians could be facing sharp increases in their health insurance costs next year as the federal assistance that has been helping keep premiums affordable is now coming to an end, write Ryan Deto, Isaac Avilucea, and Sabrina Moreno for AXIOS Philadelphia. As open enrollment for Pennsylvania’s health insurance marketplace starts on Saturday, the…
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Jason Kelce’s Slow Burn Cologne Smells Like a Barbecue Grill
Jason Kelce of Haverford is starring in a new ad for Slow Burn, a new sultry cologne, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The limited-edition fragrance smells like a backyard barbecue grill and comes from the Kingsford charcoal brand. It’s available starting Monday. In the ad, Kelce is standing next to a grill…
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Two Chester County Schools Earn Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Designation
Two Chester County schools have been honored with the Pennsylvania Blue Ribbon Schools designation, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lionville Elementary in the Downingtown Area School District and St. Elizabeth Parish School in Chester Springs were recognized for their academics and efforts to close achievement gaps. Thirteen schools across Pennsylvania received the…
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Yardley Psychologist and Advocate Pushes for Plus-Size Inclusion at Peloton
Rachel Millner, a psychologist and body-positivity advocate from Yardley, is seeking to become Peloton’s first plus-size cycling instructor and make fitness more inclusive, writes Emma Copley Eisenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She bought her first Peloton bike during the pandemic, and though she wasn’t expecting to like it, it’s become something she very much enjoys.…
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Affordable Finds and Unique Pieces Await at This Perkasie Thrift Store
NOVA Thrift Shop in Perkasie is a secondhand treasure where thirty-eight dollars stretches further than expected, covering everything from a complete wardrobe to furnishing a dorm room, writes Claire Allard for the Family Destinations Guide. The building itself looks modest with no hint to the treasures inside. Unlike many thrift stores, the interior is carefully…
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Bristol High School Friends Support Each Other in Football and Firefighting
Jacob Barber and Marco Berrocal, friends and students at Bristol High School, support each other in every area of life, from academics and athletics to fire school, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Both students devote most of their free time to the high school football team, yet they also make time to volunteer at Bristol…
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Check Out This Orchard in Langhorne for Baked Goods, Apple Picking and More
If you’re looking for a fun spot to enjoy the crisp fall weather, check out Styer Orchard in Langhorne for apple picking, hayrides, delicious food and more, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. Visitors can check out The Market store, which is open from 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, and from…
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Across All 6 Episodes, Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley Take Center Stage in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution
The Revolution that changed the world was born right here in the Delaware Valley, in the muddy crossroads of Chester County, the meeting houses of Germantown, and the narrow streets of Philadelphia. This month, PBS premieres The American Revolution, a sweeping six-part, 12-hour documentary directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt, and written…
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Madeline Marriott of Holland Named Bucks County Poet Laureate
Madeline Marriott, a freelance journalist and independent bookseller, has unique body art: the closing line from a meaningful poem inked on her arm. “I take my poetry very seriously,” the Holland resident said with a light laugh. “I’ve got it tattooed on me.” That devotion to the written word has led Marriott to being named…
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Warehouse Planned for DrinkPak in Bellwether District Would Be Philadelphia’s Largest
A 1.4 million-square-foot warehouse planned at the Bellwether District for canned beverage manufacturer DrinkPak would be the largest in Philadelphia and third largest in the region, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A city zoning permit issued last week to the Bellwether District states that the building would be for “limited industrial and…
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Charles Barkley Teams Up with Valley Forge Casino Resort for New Steakhouse and Cigar Lounge
Valley Forge Casino Resort is upping its game with help from basketball legend Charles Barkley. The Boyd Gaming–owned property in King of Prussia announced a new partnership with Barkley. The Casino and Barkley will launch an upscale steakhouse and cigar lounge designed to reflect the former Sixer’s bold personality and love for the region. “The…
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William Penn Runs Out of Cash in January Without a State Budget
William Penn School District will run out of money to operate its schools by the end of January, said Superintendent Eric Becoats at a Monday night school board meeting. William Penn covers Aldan, Colwyn, Darby, East Lansdowne, Lansdowne, and Yeadon Boroughs, with about 4,500 students in 11 schools. The district depends on Pennsylvania for 55…
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As Remote Work Wanes, Malvern’s Maverick Mindshare Stands Firm
With remote work declining this year, the Malvern-based Maverick Mindshare remains among the companies still embracing it, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the company’s CEO and founder Casey Benedict, Maverick Mindshare has been remote long since “before it was cool.” The agency uses a P.O. Box in Malvern to avoid listing…
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David’s Bridal Dresses Grandma in Wedding Gown, Decades After Racism Disallowed It
Ninety-four-year-old Martha Mae Ophelia Moon Tucker was an active figure in the Civil Rights Movement. She spent her early years in segregated Alabama, and was barred from many institutions and activities that kept her from living her life to the fullest. When she married her late husband Lehman Tucker Sr. in 1952, she was…
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The E House Casts a Delicious Spell with Halloween and Wicked-Themed Drinks
Bensalem’s Eddington House, also known as The E House, is celebrating Halloween with fun themed drinks for the whole family, reports Jennaphr Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. This Halloween, the restaurant has a variety of deliciously spooky cocktail options themed after classic characters, including Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, Ghostface and Pennywise. For those under 21,…
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Weekend Wanderer: Money Is the Root of All … Friendship?
Willie explains to me — often — how she spends her day. See, Willie hates her apartment. The apartment I picked out for her after her little walk last December. The apartment with the newly installed plush rose carpet. The apartment with the view of the forest. The apartment with the cozy chair I nestled…
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Valley Forge Tourism Annual Luncheon Celebrates a Montco on the Rise
Montgomery County moved in perfect time at the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual luncheon, a celebration of record momentum and resilience for local travel. This year’s theme was ‘rhythm.’ “When we work in rhythm, good things happen,” said VFTCB President & CEO Mike Bowman. Bowman and the VFTCB team set the tempo for…
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How Secret Meetings at Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia Helped Secure America’s Independence
A secret meeting between Benjamin Franklin and French spy Julien-Alexandre Achard de Bonvouloir at Carpenters’ Hall in 1775 helped bolster America’s fight for independence, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. At the time, American colonists wanting to break away from Great Britain were gathering resources and preparing to fight for freedom. A pressing question was whether…
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