2022-11-09

Elevated to bishop

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Elder Joseph B. Turner, founder of the Agape Fellowship, Inc. Church, was recently promoted from overseer to presiding bishop in a special service at his Harrisburg-based congregation. Turner, who has family and friends in Delaware County, was called to the ministry in 1993 and began preaching at Christ Temple Church of God in Christ in Beaver Falls, PA, a church […]

Pomegranate Cornbread Stuffing Recipe

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Total Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes Yield: 10-12 servings A cornbread stuffing recipe filled with dried fruits, herbs, and fresh pomegranate seeds. Ingredients 1 recipe for cornbread, broken up into large pieces (1 lb) 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 cup dried apricots, chopped 1 cup dried cherries 1 cup chopped celery 1 cup pomegranate […]

Triple-Herb Pumpernickel and Sourdough Stuffing

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Active Time 30 Mins Total Time 1 Hour 25 Mins Yield Serves 12 (serving size: 1/2 cup) By ROBIN BASHINSKY This two-toned stuffing actually boasts five herbs, though hearty sage, rosemary, and thyme are most prominent. Look for packages of poultry herbs at the store; they’ll contain just the right amount of each these three herbs. You could also stick […]

Wild Mushroom and Barley Stuffing

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Active Time 25 Mins Total Time 1 Hour Yield Serves 12 (serving size: 1/2 cup) By ADAM DOLGE This stuffing is full of hearty texture from chewy barley, crunchy pecans, and meaty mushrooms. Tart-sweet dried cherries and nutty Gruyère cheese build even more flavor for a substantial side guests will love. Swap the chicken stock for unsalted vegetable stock or […]

What’s in your cat’s litter box matters

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Most cats are pretty low maintenance. They have a few necessities and preferences that, once met, makes life a breeze for them and their families. Despite that cats are relatively independent creatures, not getting their needs met can lead to major problems. This is especially true with their cat litter. With so many brands and types available today, the options […]

‘West Philly born and raised’

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Superstar Will Smith surprises students at his old school - Overbrook High


In a surprise move that shocked students at Overbrook High School, West Philadelphia native and Oscar Award winner Will Smith made a surprise visit at his alma mater last Thursday (Nov. 3). With no bodyguards around him, the Hollywood actor made his rounds through the school’s hallways with many students recognizing him as they whipped out their cellphones to capture […]

Cobbs Creek community group celebrates state funds for new civics education program

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On a recent Saturday, PA House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton joined officials from the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center Inc. (CCCEEC), Deputy Schools Superintendent ShaVon Savage, and other local educators to celebrate a recently awarded $50,000 grant to fund a civics education program in several West and Southwest Philadelphia high schools. CCCEEC Inc. will use the grant — awarded […]

People can apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebates

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Pennsylvanians who qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program have up to Dec. 31 to apply to receive their annual rebate plus a one-time bonus rebate. Older people and those with disabilities who qualify for a rebate on rent or property taxes paid in 2021 will get more money than usual this year. On top of the annual rebate, […]

Despite heat, it’s still fall

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Record temperatures soaring to near 80 last week in some neighborhoods had many people thinking it was still summer. But it is officially autumn as trees throughout the area are quite proud to show, like these in Cobbs Creek Park.

Residents can offer input to Aqua’s decision to acquire DELCORA assets

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Residents will have a chance to speak at two upcoming meetings held by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) to discuss their thoughts about Aqua PA’s proposed overhaul of the Delaware County Regional Water Quality Control Authority’s (DELCORA) assets. Both telephone meetings are expected to be held on Nov. 17 – one at 1 p.m. and the other at 6 […]