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Terrell Stokes Named New Men’s Basketball Coach at Cheyney
Cheyney University has hired Public League basketball standout Terrell Stokes as its new men’s basketball coach, writes Donald Hunt for The Philadelphia Tribune. Stokes previously served for 12 years as assistant coach for the University of the District of Columbia. He helped lead the UDC team to a spot in the NCAA Division II tournament…
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Does the Delco Bubble Exist? It’s a Matter of Perspective
There is, some say, a Delco Bubble, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Urban Dictionary defines it as “a fictional bubble that some believe surrounds Delaware County and protects it from harsh weather and other hazards while [surrounding] counties get hit hard.” Lots of people from the Facebook group Citizens of Delco chimed in about it.…
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Media Democrat Goes Door to Door, to Talk With Republicans
Deb Ciamacca, a 63-year-old former teacher and Marine Corps veteran from Media, is on a listening tour. She’s knocking on hundreds of doors, talking with Republicans and independents, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ciamacca is a Democrat who ran unsuccessfully for the 168th District state House seat last year. This time, though, she’s…
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Radnor Considers Zoning Change to Keep Outdoor Dining in Garrett Hill
Radnor is considering a zoning change that would allow outdoor dining to continue in the Garrett Hill section, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for mainlinemedianews.com. Township ordinance prohibits outdoor dining but it was relaxed temporarily during the pandemic lockdown. The temporary measure expires in November. Radnor Commissioner Sean Farhy supported the move as a way to help…
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SCORE: Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Oct. 22 at West Chester University
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is co-hosting the Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference , “Start, Build, Pivot and Grow” taking place Oct. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the West Chester University Foundation, 202 Carter Drive in West Chester. The Conference is in-person, but will also be live-streamed starting at 8:45 a.m. The annual…
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New Upper Darby Police Superintendent Puts Focus on Community
Timothy Bernhardt, 49, was sworn in on Sept. 22 as Upper Darby’s new police superintendent, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bernhardt has been acting as interim superintendent for 21 months after former superintendent Michael Chitwood retired in November 2019. Under his leadership, the Upper Darby Police Department will take a community-driven approach to…
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Public Relations Success Phoebe Resnick of Wallingford Dies at 85
Phoebe Resnick of Wallingford, a writer and a public relations/marketing success, died Sept. 25 at 85, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Formerly of Broomall, she was the former head of public information at the University of Pennsylvania’s Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, known as the Penn Museum. In the 1970s, she was the…
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Long-Lost Letters, Written by Coatesville Man Who Died in WWI, Show Love for His Hometown, Freedom
The long-lost letters, written by Coatesville resident Cpl. Wellington Sahler more than 100 years ago, are now considered a true treasure by a local history buff, writes Ashley Johnson for 6ABC. Sahler died while fighting in World War I, and for many, his letters represent a mark of freedom and the ultimate sacrifice. “It really…
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“The Story” Brings Stunning New Coffee Shop & Bookstore to Downtown Ardmore With Today’s Grand Opening
In the explosion of new businesses opening in Ardmore, the downtown area now welcomes The Story – a coffee shop and bookstore located at 45 E. Lancaster Avenue. The building recently housed the 843 VFW outpost, where it served veterans in the Ardmore area for over 30 years. The Story will feature coffee from Sightglass…
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Former Villanova Athletes Challenge Student Athlete Status in Lawsuit
Two former student-athletes for Villanova University have filed a lawsuit against the university and the National Collegiate Athletic Association that could lead to NCAA colleges paying their Division I student-athletes an employee wage, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Former Villanova defensive back Trey Johnson is the lead plaintiff in a federal lawsuit filed…
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COVID-19 Testing Sites in Delaware County Reopen as Demand, Infection Rates Rise
Delaware County is reopening its COVID-19 testing sites because of an increase in demand, reports Dan Cuellar for 6abc.com. About 500 people a day are being tested. The number has been on the rise because of worries people have been exposed to the delta variant and because of growing demand from employers that workers be…
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Oct. 1 Was College Radio Day at Neumann and Around the World
State Rep. Leanne Krueger (D-131) declared Oct. 1 as College Radio Day in Pennsylvania and read an official proclamation Sept. 30 over the air on Neumann University’s radio station, 98.5 WNUW. WNUW was one of more than 600 radio stations in 40 countries that celebrated College Radio Day and one of just two dozen stations…
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7 Delaware County School Districts Are in Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2022
Delaware County is home to seven of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2022, according to a recently published ranking by Niche. To determine the 2022 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed a rigorous analysis of data from the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and…
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These Delco Towns Have the Most Expensive Homes in Our Region
Delaware County is home to three towns that are among the places with the most expensive homes in Philadelphia metro area, according to a new ranking by Stacker. To compile the list, Stacker used the data from Zillow. Places are ranked based on the Zillow Home Values Index for all homes as of June 2021.…
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‘Queen of Delco’ Offers Mental Health Message After Facebook Absence
Fans have been following Troy Hendrickson and his alter –ego “Aunt Mary Pat,” the “Queen of Delco” on Facebook for four years. But during most of the pandemic, he disappeared. Last Wednesday, he explained why reports Dan Cuellar for 6abc.com. “Over the past year I’ve been dealing with anxiety and depression, and I’m sure a…
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There’s Room for a Delco Bar or 2 on a List of ‘Best Bars in Philadelphia Region’
In a sea of good bars in the Philadelphia region, there are those that really stand out, and several of them are right here in Delaware County, according to a new list by Philadelphia Magazine. Teresa’s Next Door is one of the best neighborhood bars in the region. Located at 126 North Wayne Avenue in…
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Ridley High Alum Writes 7th Teen Novel, This Time It’s a Horror Story
A new young adult horror novel from Ridley High School Alum Diana Rodriguez Wallach, “Small Town Monsters,” has been released in time for the Halloween season and Hispanic Heritage Month, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. It’s Rodriguez Wallach’s seventh teen novel and her first horror novel. “I loved spooky stories growing up. I…
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Delaware County Parents Renew Battle for Passage of Deana’s Law
Parents of a Delaware County woman struck and killed by a repeat DUI offender two years ago addressed the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee on Sept. 21st about Deana’s Law, writes Jon Campisi for patch.com. Rich and Rosann DeRosa are fighting for passage of Senate Bill 773, known as Deana’s Law, named for their 45-year-old daughter,…
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