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Delaware County borough sees over foot of hail: "I've never seen this before"

Delaware County, PA · 8h

6abc Action News

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Heavy hail piles up like snow in parts of Delaware County

No, it's not snow! Massive piles of hail blanketed parts of Parkside Borough in Delaware County on Thursday.

Delaware County, PA · 13h

FOX 29 Philadelphia

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Tornado, severe storm leaves trail of destruction in Delaware, PA

Newark, DE · 8h

cbtnews.com

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RDS Automotive Group acquires Hill Buick GMC in Pennsylvania

RDS Automotive Group acquired Hill Buick GMC in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, from the Hill family, which operated its dealership business for 35 years. Led by Robert DiStanislao and headquartered in Newtown Square, RDS adds the Buick and GMC franchises to its Philadelphia-area operations. Haig Partners served as the Hill family’s exclusive sell-side advisor.

Newtown Square, PA · 20h
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Tornado rips through Delaware: Sign crushes cars, helicopter hit

A line of strong storms swept through the Philadelphia region Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, spawning a tornado in Delaware and leaving damaged buildings, downed trees and piles of hail. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado touched down in New Castle County. Crews were set to assess damage in Burlington County, New Jersey, on Friday.

New Castle County, DE · 6h

WHYY

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Delaware County property owners could catch a break from tax increases in 2027

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. Delaware County’s proposed 2027 budget includes no property tax increases for the first time since 2023. The tentative $997.1 million total budget is 5.4%...

Delaware County, PA · 1d

delawaresource.com

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Delaware County public safety agencies seek more staff, equipment in 2027 budget

DELAWARE — Delaware County’s public safety agencies are seeking funding for additional personnel, expanded ambulance coverage and emergency communications upgrades as county officials work to finalize the 2027 budget. That includes requests from three key safety agencies: The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office, Delaware County Emergency Medical Services and...

Delaware County, PA · 22h

VISTA.Today

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Chester County Shoppers Still Love a Good Boscov’s Trip

The stores at Exton Square Mall have gone dark, but one business still has a full parking lot: Boscov’s. The century-old department store chain from Reading has held steady while the malls around it empty out, reports Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Low prices, a large selection, and...

Chester County, PA · 21h

phillyvoice.com

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Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns in December with more than 50 vendors

Shoppers looking for something beyond the usual holiday gifts will have plenty to browse when the Kennett Square Holiday Village Market returns to The Creamery for two weekends in December. The free outdoor market will feature more than 50 vendors each day on Dec. 5-6 and Dec. 12-13, from 11...

Kennett Square, PA · 1d

phillyvoice.com

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'Jeopardy!' contestant from Delco loses title defense but wins over Eagles fans in final round

A Havertown resident who won his "Jeopardy!" debut wasn't able to defend his title in Tuesday night's episode, but he did take the chance to show some hometown pride. Curtis Parker, a researcher, was given the following clue in the final round: This tragedy in a North Side garage was a major factor in the establishment of the National Firearms Act. His response: "What is go birds?"

Havertown, PA · 1d

hoodline.com

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Broomall Family’s 70-Foot Halloween Ship Welcomes Visitors

412 W. Westbourne Dr. — Approximate Site of Halloween Ship Display. On Halloween night, visitors to the 70-foot pirate ship Miss Fortune saw friends and relatives of Chris Clark dressed as characters and acting in character, 6abc Philadelphia reported. Clark created the Broomall display with his sister, Lisa Knox, and brother-in-law, Dan Knox, on their front lawn.

Broomall, PA · 1d

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Haverford’s unique school spirit

Athletics are a major part of Haverford’s community, and nothing is more representative of that than raw student engagement. Nearly every week, sporting events draw dozens, sometimes hundreds of students cheering on their peers. But at what point does cheering go too far?. For many students, athletic school spirit...

Haverford, PA · 1d

philadelphia.today

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Painter’s Folly Auction: Wyeth-Linked Chadds Ford Home Returns at $400K

For more than a century, the Italianate house at 1421 Baltimore Pike has been a home base for some of the Brandywine Valley’s best-known artists. Now, Chadds Ford Township is trying again to find its next owner, Ryan Mulligan with the Philadelphia Business Journal reports. An October auction with...

Chadds Ford, PA · 2d

phillyvoice.com

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100,000 Christmas lights, Santa on a fire truck and holiday festivities coming to West Chester

Downtown West Chester will be filled with Christmas lights this holiday season, with carolers walking the streets, Santa riding through town on a fire truck and a Christmas parade planned for early December. The borough's annual Chester County Hospital Lights Up Holiday Weekends begins Friday, Nov. 27, with an estimated...

West Chester, PA · 1d

WHYY

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The city of Chester is facing a $45.7 million deficit in 2027. The receiver believes the city can overcome it

From Delco to Chesco and Montco to Bucks, what about life in Philly’s suburbs do you want WHYY News to cover? Let us know!. If nothing changes with the cash-strapped city of Chester’s finances, state-appointed receiver Vijay Kapoor projected the bankrupt municipality faces a $45.7 million deficit as early as 2027.

Chester, PA · 2d

CBS Philadelphia

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Delaware family pays it forward to Ronald McDonald House

Krissy McMahon's son spent weeks in the NICU after being born prematurely. Four years later, her family is giving back to the Ronald McDonald House Charities that provided them with a sanctuary during a stressful time.

Wilmington, DE · 1d

Town Square LIVE News

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Brandywine’s holiday trains return Saturday, continuing a tradition that began in 1972

The Chadds Ford museum’s holiday display opens Nov. 14 with 2,000 feet of track, seasonal art and family programs. CHADDS FORD, Pa. — The trains are getting ready to roll again at the Brandywine Museum of Art, where a holiday tradition dating to 1972 returns Saturday, Nov. 14. The Brandywine Railroad will remain on view through Jan. 10, 2027, anchoring ... Read More

Chadds Ford, PA · 1d

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Malvern Prep Celebrates 19 Friars Committing to Play Collegiate Athletics

Today, members of the Malvern Prep Community came together to celebrate the first group of Friar student-athletes to officially announce their commitments to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. These seniors have demonstrated incredible dedication, hard work, and passion, both in the classroom and in competition. Congratulations to...

Malvern, PA · 1d

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Borough Adds New Tax for Swarthmore Workers and Residents

In a six-to-one vote on Monday, Nov. 9, the Borough Council of Swarthmore passed a motion to implement an earned income tax (EIT) of 1% beginning early next year. Once the measure takes effect on Jan. 1, Swarthmore College will deduct revenue directly from the paychecks of the roughly three-quarters of employees who are subject to the tax.

Swarthmore, PA · 1d

myspiritnews.com

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Marcus Hook honors veterans with annual parade

Marcus Hook came alive with patriotic pride on Saturday, Nov. 7 as residents, veterans, business owners, and community leaders lined the streets for the borough’s annual Veterans Day Parade. The event was originally scheduled for Memorial Day weekend but due to inclement weather, borough Council rescheduled the celebration as a Veterans Day parade.

Marcus Hook, PA · 1d