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David’s Bridal Releases Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Collection
Who knew that tying the knot could also be environmentally conscious? Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal, America’s largest bridal-store chain, recently conducted a survey that revealed that 58 percent of brides consider sustainability when they buy clothing for their nuptuals. This world-renowned bridal retailer knew just what to do. It has launched the “Reimagine” collection, curated…
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This Delaware County Community Is the Best Place to Buy a Home
One Delaware County community squeaked by on a top 25 list of the best places to buy a home in the Philadelphia region for 2023, according to Niche. Niche placed Rose Valley 24th on the list of 25, while also ranking it as the second-best place to live in Delaware County, topped only by Swarthmore…
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Abstract Encounters Exhibition Coming to Neumann University
Neumann University will host Abstract Encounters, an exhibition of artwork by Sandra Benhaim, in the McNichol Gallery from April 4 through May 11. Benhaim, a native Philadelphian, is a painter who works in oil, mixed media, and collages on canvas, wood panels, and paper. She earned a BFA on a full four-year scholarship, and later…
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Professional Soccer Welcomes Back Havertown’s Sinead Farrelly
Sinead Farrelly’s been away from professional soccer for eight years and two years ago, this Havertown woman helped launch an abuse investigation inside the National Women’s Soccer League. Now Farrelly is returning to the game, joining Gotham FC in Los Angeles, writes Jonathan Tennwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Farrelly has signed a contract for this…
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Penn Likely to Be Top Research Institution for Licensing Revenue, Thanks to Abington Resident
The University of Pennsylvania is likely to once again be on the top among U.S. research institutions for licensing revenue, thanks to COVID-19 vaccines lead by Abington scientist Katalin Karikó, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021, Penn reached the number-one position with licensing revenue of…
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Zieglerville Resident Recovers from Massive Injury Received While Helping a Stranger
Dec. 15, 2022 — an average workday for Zieglerville’s Travis Reiter — began with his commute to a Berks County digestive health center. A mere 90 minutes after his arrival, he was mortally wounded, as David Mekeel chronicled in the Daily Local News. Reiter, 34, had responded to an office parking lot situation: A female…
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Bucks County Bakery Celebrates 30 Years of Business, as Well as Other Major Milestone
A popular biscotti maker in Bucks County is celebrating two major milestones in its business journey, having made its treats for three decades. Bucks County Biscotti, with their main location situated at 10 West Creamery Road in Hilltown Township, just celebrated 30 years of business in their home area. They created a wide variety of flavors…
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Haverford School Board OKs 9-Acre Historic Property Buy for $4.3M
The Haverford School Board unanimously approved the purchase of a 9-acre residential property at 201 Highland Lane near Coopertown Elementary School, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Board members negotiated with the current owner for a purchase price of $4.3 million. The property has a house and a pool with a guest house listed…
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The NFL’s New CFO Is Villanova Alum Christine Dorfler
Christine Dorfler, a Villanova University alum who was with NBCUniversal for 20 years, has been named the new CFO for the NFL, writes Ben Fischer for Sports Business Journal. Dorfler was CFO for the NBC Sports Group. She replaces Joe Siclare, who was CFO at the NFL for 11 years before taking on a more…
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Episcopal Academy Boys Track & Field Team on National Stage
The Episcopal Academy’s Boys Track & Field team in Newtown Square has risen to the national stage after winning its first-ever state championship last month, writes Renee Washington for 6abc. Freshman Abaas Hunter took first place in the freshman 400m at the New Balance Nationals March 9, setting a new school record of 49.52. On…
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VFMC’s Preferred Early Commissioning Program Draws Future Military Leaders
The Valley Forge Military College’s Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program (ECP) continues to draw men and women seeking leadership opportunities in the US military. It is popular for those with an ROTC scholarship since the VFMC program enables Cadets to commission as officers in two years – half the time required elsewhere. “While attending Valley…
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COVID Made This Wayne Etiquette Class for Kids Really Popular
Christine Speer LeJeune’s 9-year-old son was heading to his first class in etiquette offered at the Saturday Club in Wayne, a 137-year-old women’s organization, LeJeune writes in Philadelphia Magazine. He would learn social graces, how to introduce himself properly, how to accept a compliment gracefully, and eat spaghetti without looking like a Jackson Pollock painting.…
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SCORE Events in March Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE March events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Using Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business On March 28, from 10 to 11:15 AM, this program will provide an overview for building a marketing strategy that takes advantage of online tools to attract…
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Iraqi War Veterans Open High-Tech Armory in Malvern
Iraqi war veterans Greg and Katie Butler have opened a sophisticated place for gun owners to shop, train, shoot, and socialize: Main Line Armory in Malvern, writes Caroline O’Halloran for the Savvy Main Line. The owners’ goal is to elevate the gun-owning experience. Instead of dingy walls, Main Line Armory welcomes members with its 30,000-square-foot…
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Andiario in West Chester Among Growing Number of Restaurants Leaving Classic Menus Behind
Andiario in West Chester is among the growing number of restaurants that are foregoing classic menus in favor of meals selected in advance by the chef, writes Matthew Korfhage for AOL. Chef Anthony Andiario made the transition at his Italian-influenced farm-to-table restaurant out of necessity during the first year of the pandemic. By the next…
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Man Walking from Washington D.C. Travels Though Bucks County on His Way to New York City
As he made his way from one major city to another, one man walked through Bucks County during his epic trek through the Northeast. Luke Mullins wrote about the trip for the Washingtonian. Neil King decided he was going to walk from Washington D.C. to New York City. As many local residents may know, Bucks…
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For-Profit Health Care Reforms Re-Introduced by Delco State Senators
Recent staff reductions at Crozer Health have prompted four Delaware County state Senators to re-introduce a legislation package reforming for-profit healthcare systems, writes Kathleen E Carey for the Daily Times. State Sens. Amanda Cappelletti, D-17; John Kane, D-9; Tim Kearney, D-26; and Anthony H. Williams, D-8 introduced the For-Profit Healthcare Reform package last year. “Health…
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Amaris Baker Wasn’t Getting Noticed. Now at Harcum, She’s a National Lead Scorer
Cardinal O’Hara graduate Amaris Baker was unclear about her next move after a year with the Division I Kennesaw State women’s basketball team. No one had expressed much interest in her after an injury limited her playing time and she was questioning her future in the game. She sought a program closer to home and,…
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