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Learn More About Widener’s Campus at Widener Day Open House Feb. 2
Widener University will host a Widener Day open house Sunday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for undergraduate admitted, incoming and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. “A college degree is a valuable advantage for a…
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Delco Gives Registration Now Open for Nonprofit Sign-ups
Nonprofits wishing to receive funds donated during the second annual Delco Gives Day May 8-9, 2025 can now register. Delco Gives Day is hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County with Power Home Remodeling as the presenting sponsor. The event is a unique opportunity for Delaware County residents to support the nonprofits that tirelessly serve…
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Ridley Park’s Michelle Mattus Has ‘Wonderful Time’ at Inauguration
Michelle Mattus is a Ridley Park Republican who dabbled in politics after running an unsuccessful campaign for the Pennsylvania State House in 2023. She had tickets to the Capitol for the Jan. 20 presidential swearing-in ceremony of Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., but with the change in venue, she ended watching it outside on a…
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Decorating a Memory Care Room For Warmth and Comfort
If you’re assisting a loved one with their move to a memory care apartment, here are dementia-friendly memory care room decorating tips from Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County to create a warm and comforting place that will encourage better days for your loved one. Bring in Familiar Items Photos of loved ones, long-held…
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In Cost-Saving Move, Delaware County Looks to Close Voting Precincts
There are 428 Delaware County voting precincts, too many, officials say. It’s estimated that a consolidation plan for 100 precincts put forth by Delaware County Director of Elections James P. Allen could save more than $100,000 annually, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The idea is to streamline the precincts by merging low-voter…
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Chester Parcel Survey Data Paves the Way for Redevelopment
A survey of 13,828 properties in Chester shows that 92 percent of the city’s parcels are blight-free. The findings come from a city-wide parcel condition survey conducted by the city of Chester in collaboration with Cyclomedia. The survey and its data is a key step toward revitalizing Chester’s neighborhoods as it attracts investments and enhances…
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Newtown Square Fashion Influencer Hillary Berenato Discusses Her Favorites
Hillary Berenato manages public relations for AmeriHealth Caritas, headquartered in Newtown Square, but also shares her fashion, makeup and skincare preferences on her Instagram blog, Gardenia Avenue. Berenato, who prefers an edgy, sexy, feminine, but classic and accessible look, has always loved clothes and makeup, writes Eileen Smith Dallabrida for Main Line Today. She started…
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Nurturing Creative Minds Through Holistic Education
In today’s tech-centric educational environment, a holistic education through creativity and hands-on activities often seem overshadowed by screens and standardized tests. However, a growing movement within the academic world is bringing a renewed focus on hands-on activities, crafts, and problem-solving skills. This shift in education emphasizes the importance of engaging students in practical, tactile experiences…
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Chester’s Robert Ferguson Worshipped With Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Custodian Robert Ferguson, now 91, recalls a time when he worshipped at the historic Calvary Baptist Church in Chester alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. The congregants were led for 41 years by the late Rev. J. Pius Barbour. In that time, Rev. Barbour mentored several young pastors,…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want…
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Brandywine Professor Receives Professional Development Grant
Laura Evans, teaching professor of human development and family studies at Penn State Brandywine, recently received a grant through Penn State’s Opportunity Grant Professional Development Program. The program, which just launched and distributed funding for spring 2025, offered $289,183 in grants to 51 awardees, who were teaching and clinical non-tenure-line faculty. The Opportunity Grant is supporting Evans…
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David Zandstra, Charged in 50-Year-Old Murder of Marple Girl, Found Not Guilty
A 50-year-old cold case murder that shook a Marple neighborhood for decades added another chapter Friday when a Delaware County jury found pastor David Zandstra not guilty in the 1975 murder and kidnapping of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington. A jury deliberated for about an hour following a four-day trial. Prosecutors said they are respecting the jury’s…
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In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The stone home sits on a one-acre lot.…
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Haverford’s Bunoa Sera Ristorante Opens Second Place in Springfield
The family-owned Italian restaurant Buona Sera Ristorante, which opened in Haverford Township in 2022, has opened a second location at 801 W. Sproul Road in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Unlike its Havertown sister, the Springfield location will offer lunch as well as dinner, featuring traditional old world made-from-scratch Italian dishes. Almost…
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Freedom Village Earns 2025 Best Nursing Home Designation From U.S. News & World Report
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The Continuing Care Community earned the 2025 Best Nursing Home recognition by achieving a High Performing rating, the highest possible rating from U.S. News. “This designation is a testament to our quality care and commitment…
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Crozer Health Could See a New Operator Or Closed Hospitals by Next Week
A Prospect Medical Holdings attorney is reporting that a new operator for Crozer Health chosen by the Pennsylvania attorney general could be found as soon as next week. However, a decision to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital could also be made at that time, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This all…
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Ten Thousand Villages Shop Closing End of March in Media Borough
The fair trade gift shop Ten Thousand Villages is closing in Media Borough, one of 13 stores, to focus more on online sales and to channel its resources toward its work with underserved communities. The stores will close by the end of March, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The nonprofit chain, headquartered in Lancaster…
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Getting Into These Selective Delaware County Colleges Is Tough
In the Philadelphia region, the University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most difficult colleges to get into, with a 5.9 percent acceptance rate, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s ninth in the nation for selectivity. But there are also some selective Delaware County colleges and universities that rank…
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