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A Familiar Voice, a Helping Hand: Delaware Hospice’s Care Goes Beyond the Bedside
A Familiar Voice, a Helping Hand: Delaware Hospice’s Care Goes Beyond the Bedside By John Riddle, Contributing Journalist, Delaware LIVE A favorite story read aloud. A quiet conversation. Someone willing to sit beside a patient and simply be present. At Delaware Hospice, those…
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Published 10 hours agoBucks County duo offers 'table conversations' to discuss new documentary series
Vonna DeArmond and Katherine Good Semisch were on opposite sides of debates that tore through the Central Bucks School District during and after the pandemic. Now, the two Doylestown residents want locals to come together and reflect on a new documentary in a series of…
Historic science museum in Philadelphia to close
Philadelphia's Academy of Natural Sciences is set to close down thanks to financial pressures. The 198-year-old museum houses important scientific specimens and a beloved dinosaur exhibit.
Birthdays, monuments and statues: Morris Library exhibition puts Lincoln at the forefront
Morris Library’s “Hallowed Grounds: Monuments and Memorials to Abraham Lincoln,” featuring items from Special Collections, runs from Aug. 25 to Dec. 18. Birthdays, monuments and statues: Morris Library exhibition puts Lincoln at the forefront was first posted on September 29,…
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Published September 28Abington Township Public Library receives award from The Courage Project, announces new building design partner
The Abington Township Public Library has been named a Pay-It-Forward Awardee from The Courage Project, described on its website as … Continue reading "Abington Township Public Library receives award from The Courage Project, announces new building design partner"
Delaware artist turns the human body into a ‘living canvas’
Dayesla Ixtli brings Mexican folklore, wearable sculpture and body painting together in a new Mezzanine Gallery exhibition opening Oct. 2 in Wilmington WILMINGTON, Del. — For Delaware artist Dayesla Ixtli, a canvas doesn’t necessarily hang on a wall. It can breathe, move and…
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Published September 28Renowned Glenside artist, creator of Philly’s ‘Freedom’ sculpture, profiled by The Inquirer
Zenos Frudakis, a resident of Glenside and a renowned sculptor who has earned the nickname “The Monument Man”, was profiled … Continue reading "Renowned Glenside artist, creator of Philly’s ‘Freedom’ sculpture, profiled by The Inquirer"
Delaware State Chamber taps State Rep. Mike Smith as next president
Republican lawmaker will succeed Michael Quaranta in December, bringing experience in business policy, education and economic development to Delaware’s largest business organization WILMINGTON, Del. — State Rep. Michael F. Smith, a Republican lawmaker whose legislative work has…
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Published 3 hours agoMeet Jaeson Han: Cheltenham grad, former Abington High School teacher, current owner of Indoor Golf Club in Fort Washington
Jaeson Han taught computer science, math and research at Abington Senior High School for roughly 20 years. In February 2024, … Continue reading "Meet Jaeson Han: Cheltenham grad, former Abington High School teacher, current owner of Indoor Golf Club in Fort Washington"
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Published 4 hours agoLucatelli’s Pizzeria coming ‘sooner than you think’ to the former Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown
Lucatelli’s Pizzeria is coming to 314 York Road in Jenkintown, the former home of Pizza Wheel. The pizzeria opened its … Continue reading "Lucatelli’s Pizzeria coming ‘sooner than you think’ to the former Pizza Wheel in Jenkintown"
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Published 4 hours agoMeet Joe Martin: Owner of Joe’s Unique Creations, a Glenside-based custom apparel and printing shop
Joe’s Unique Creations at 745 Edge Hill Road in Glenside has been going strong since 2022. The shop offers custom … Continue reading "Meet Joe Martin: Owner of Joe’s Unique Creations, a Glenside-based custom apparel and printing shop"
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Published 5 hours agoHair by Erica Loney & Company to open new Glenside location Oct. 5
Hair By Erica Loney & Company, located at 456 Easton Road in Glenside (the former Studio 456 by Alma), will … Continue reading "Hair by Erica Loney & Company to open new Glenside location Oct. 5"