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Delco State Senator Amanda Cappelletti 1st to Give Birth in Office
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, representing the 17th District covering Haverford and Radnor Townships, is breaking new ground in the Senate. Cappelletti will be the first Pennsylvania Senator to give birth while in office, writes Grace Panetta for Lebtown. Cappelletti described herself as “incredibly lucky” to have the support of her constituents, staff, and Senate colleagues,…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Adds 2 Business Degrees to Curriculum
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology continues to help students find success in their careers with the launch of two new business degrees. The Media school is offering two new degrees starting in April of 2023, including its first-ever Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Six new certificates will also be available that reflect current…
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She Opened Her Heart and Lansdowne Home to Children
Flora thought she was done with parenting after raising three biological children and adopting Shareef and his two sisters, writes Anndee Hochman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But then Rah’mir was born to Flora’s niece, who wasn’t ready for parenting. “When Rah’mir came, I thought: OK, looks like I’m starting over again, raising kids. I opened…
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A February Frenzy of Free SCORE Webinars for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February frenzy of tools like free webinars for small business owners to their businesses succeed. How to Create Killer Content for Social Media and Your Website The February frenzy starts with a webinar on content creation on Feb. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. Even if you do…
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Get That White Suit Cleaned: Conshohocken Pub Revives NYC Disco Mecca Studio 54
A Conshohocken restaurant bar is recreating the glitz, glam, and disco beat of one of the most iconic 1970s hot spots on the East Coast: Manhattan’s Studio 54. M. English covered the announcement of the Feb. 25 event in The Times Herald. The Studio 54 Adult Prom will take place at the Great American Pub…
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Green Comet a Good Omen for Eagles? Some Fans Think So
A green comet that has entered our region of space is a good omen for the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of Sunday’s NFC championship game, say some fans. The comet, called C/2022 E3 (ZTF) is hurtling through space at 128,000 miles per hour and is passing near the Earth for the first time in almost 50,000…
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Inclusive Play: Teamwork On and Off the Playground
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township PA that brought in General Recreation experts to help them plan a vibrant, inclusive playground. General Recreation worked with Christopher Green, Senior Landscape Architect at Gilmore & Associates, to complete an expansive…
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Kindness Put Mike Kovtonuk of Ridley at Eagles-Giant Game
Michael Kovtonuk,a 12-year-old from Ridley Park was in the stands Saturday for the Eagles-Giants playoff game because of an act of kindness, reports Fox 29 News. Kovtonuk happened to see a woman drop her keys while he was walking home with two others from school during a recent rainstorm. “I kind of felt bad because…
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Boy Scout Camp Delmont Sale Unlikely to Go to Developers
The Cradle of Liberty Boy Scouts Council based in Wayne, Delaware County is looking to sell its 750-acre Camp Delmont so it can contribute $6.8 million toward a $2.5 billion national Boy Scouts of America sex abuse settlement, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The camp, under a conservation easement for a decade, is…
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Joseph Zarelli’s Biological Parents Identified by The Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting it has identified the biological parents of Joseph Augustus Zarelli, a 4-year-old known for 65 years only as “The Boy in the Box”. Joseph’s body was found in a bassinet box in a Fox Chase lot in February, 1957, dead from blunt force trauma. Family interviews and investigation sources identify…
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See Which Delco Elementary Schools Came Out on Top as Best in PA 2023
One particular school district in Delaware County made the top tier for best elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Ithan Elementary School in Radnor School District is the best public elementary school in Pennsylvania and Delaware County, according to Niche.com. “Ithan is an absolute gem,” writes a parent in one review posted by Niche. “Our children have…
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Pennsylvania Auditor General Claims Some School Districts Raised Property Taxes in Annual ‘Shell Game’
Pa. Auditor General Timothy DeFoor released a statewide school-district audit that uncovered a legal (but suspect) practice. The study revealed 12 districts statewide raising local property taxes while holding millions of dollars in their general funds. DeFoor explained: “These districts have found a way to use the law to their advantage so they could always…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Spectacular Colonial in Newtown Square
A spectacular center-hall colonial home on 1.5 gorgeous acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stately stone-and-stucco residence on a tree-lined drive and is surrounded by lush green lawns. The traditional center-hall home features stunning details, including curved archways, crown molding, and other…
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DELCO Careers–Dunwoody Village
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 Village is always looking for people who want a “decidedly different career,” who share a commitment to excellence who want to join their team. Qualified applicants are encouraged…
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Delco Dad Petitions Eagles Jason Kelce to Sign His Babies
Eagles fandom may have reached a new level after one Delaware County dad, George Guyer, asked Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles, through TikTok, to sign his babies, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 News. George Guyer started posting daily TikTok videos asking Kelce to sign his 13-month-old twins, Hanna and Charlie. He’s been at…
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Pennsylvania Game Commission Warns Residents of a Unique Visitor to the Area
Delaware County is no stranger to rare animal sightings, and neither is nearby Bucks County as a one-year anniversary approaches of a coyote being spotted in the area. Authorities are warning residents to remain diligent. Gregory Vellner wrote about the local animals for NewsBreak. The Pennsylvania Game Commission has sent out a reminder of last…
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SCORE Can Help You Master the World of E-Commerce
For those who want to explore and learn about how to operate an E-Commerce business, SCORE Chester and Delaware County offers the following webinars and articles. The webinars are pre-recorded and available to watch for free. You will be asked to provide a name and email address prior to viewing. How To Protect Your Small…
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Villanova Changes Board of Trustees as It Steers 10-Year Strategic Plan
Villanova University has announced a new chairman, vice chairman, and six new members for its board of trustees to help guide a 10-year strategic plan for the university through 2030, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The board will advise on a plan that includes investment in research and new campus facilities. It will…
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