The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer is a prominent daily newspaper based in Philadelphia.
The Inquirer holds the distinction of being the third-longest continuously operating daily newspaper in the United States.
Known for its extensive reach, it boasts the largest circulation in both Pennsylvania and the Delaware Valley.
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Wedding Vow“…As Long as Ye Both Shall Live” Carries Warrington Couple 65 Years — And They’re Still Going
Mary and Charlie Rueger met as teenagers a Philadelphia social club. It took nearly 10 years for them to join in marriage. But once they did, they were rock solid, reported Kellie…
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Mother’s Day Creator Died in West Chester Despising What Holiday Had Become
Anna Jarvis, whom many credit with creating Mother’s Day, died in Marshall Square Sanitarium in West Chester despising what the holiday had become, writes Patricia…
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Hyper-Local Bellwethers of Economic Activity Can be a Boon to Small-Business Forecasting
Monthly government-released data are important for small business owners. But they may miss important micro-trends. And they often lack immediacy. More salient to small businesses are those more agile indicators, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. …
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Patron of Quakertown Eateries Takes Delight in Giving Over-the-Top Tips
A post-meal “tip” was once theorized to be an acronym for “to insure promptness.” A patron at various eateries in Doylestown has now turned it into “to inspire people,” reports Rita Giordano…
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Onetime Prospective NFL Punter Kicks Cancer, Heads Doylestown Nonprofit Dedicated to Curing Others
Rob Long was a Syracuse University star punter being actively recruited for the NFL draft, reports Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But before his shot…
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Pining for a Unique Home, Chalfont Couple Goes High-End Rustic
A former Chalfont log cabin, hand-built in 1979, was eventually forgotten and abandoned. Taura and Matt Kilroy, a couple disenchanted with the modern properties, bought it recently. They’ve now transformed it into a timbered showpiece, writes Laura Beitman…
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Out-of-Shape Doylestown Businessman Reinvents Himself as Fit-and-Trim Ironman
Fast food and a sedentary lifestyle had made Doylestown resident Derek Fitzgerald so doughy, he had trouble buttoning his button-down business shirts, reports Rita Giordano in The Philadelphia…
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Pandemic Loss at Disney is Dance Studio’s Gain
If you’re a fan of Disney, you might recognize some of the people now working at Twirl, a Newtown Square dance studio, writes Marc Narducci…
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Pandemic Demand Pushes Amazon to Double its Number of Philadelphia-area Warehouses
Amazon has doubled its warehouses in the Philadelphia region during the pandemic. The e-commerce titan now has more than 50 area locations, write Jake Blumgart and Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Amazon currently has…
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Arbor Hill Estate in Fort Washington Once Priced at $30M Sells to Local Developer for $5.6M
Arbor Hill estate, formerly owned by ex-Advanta bank chief executive Dennis Alter, has been sold for $5.6 million to Sal Paone, a Montgomery County home…
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Bucks County’s Progress Against COVID-19: Two Steps Forward; One Step Back
The Pennsylvania Department of Health statistics regarding COVID-19 cases in Bucks County show some improvement. But the overall numbers are still grim. As of April 13, 54,881 Bucks County residents — 8.76…
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Doylestown Pool Contractor Treads Water to Keep up with Deep Demands
As it did last summer, the coronavirus outbreak is cancelling vacation plans countywide. Isolated Bucks Countians therefore continue investing in at-home leisure upgrades like in-ground pools. Demand remains high, leading to a gush of sales and plenty of…
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Harrisburg Provides Funding to Keep a Bucks County Prosthetics Manufacturer Moving Forward
Harry J. Lawall and Son, Inc. received a 15-year, $1.83 million real estate loan from the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA), according to Liz Carey…
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Wawa’s 1980s Retro Week with The Goldbergs Celebrates First Store Opening
Time travel back to the 1980s this week at your local Wawa with The Goldbergs, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All week long,…
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Moo-nlighting DelVal University Senior Isn’t Sheepish about Her Future Plans
W.B. Saul High School, a 150-acre working farm in Roxborough, trains the farmers of tomorrow. One grad returns to campus every weekend, supplementing her Livestock Science and Management coursework…
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Clientele May be Skittish or Aggressive or Disinterested, But This Local Craftsman Nails It Every Time
Some male senior citizens spend time doing things like playing cards or pitching horseshoes. Sonny Pistilli, 82, is pretty good with a horseshoe himself, but not for sport,…
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Oh No, It’s Back Again! Learn How to Destroy the Spread of Spotted Lanternfly
Spotted lanternflies are once again spreading across the region. You can help stop the advancement of this invasive pest by finding their eggs and destroying…
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With Pediatricians Receiving Curiously Large Shipments of Vaccine, Area Doctor Turns Frustration into Action
Frustrated with the state’s rollout method for the COVID-19 vaccine, Chester County physician Christine Meyer started a Facebook group to help people who are seeking…








































