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Philadelphia Union Gets All of Its Subaru Stadium Fans Back on June 23
Subaru Park in Chester, home to the Philadelphia Union, will open to full capacity on Wednesday, June 23, reports fox29.com. “Philadelphia Union fans are the backbone of this organization and we cannot wait to welcome back all fans and the electricity they bring,” said Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott. Health safety protocols will be in…
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2 Delaware County Vocational Schools among Top 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Two Delaware County vocational schools are among the best 25 in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking published by the Public School Review. Vocational schools offer courses that prepare you for jobs requiring something other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Two Delaware County Technical High Schools, one in Aston and one in Folcroft, tied…
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Media Man Was Spielberg’s ‘Jurassic Park’ Dino Advisor, Now He’s on Shark Tank
The Media Borough man who advised Steven Spielberg about dinosaurs in “Jurassic Park” now has his company and its robotic life-sized creatures featured in a May 21 episode of Shark Tank, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Don Lessem runs Dino Don, Inc. from his Media home. His dinosaurs are displayed in gardens,…
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An Upper Darby Green Roof, a Lansdowne Concert Hall: Spending Federal Earmarks
From healthcare expansion and community investment to entertainment and historic restoration, the earmarks of Congressional spending requests in Delaware County are varied, writes Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The list, presented by U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-Delaware) includes: You can see more detail on all of the proposed projects here. The earmarks, known…
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14 New COVID-19 Deaths Reported Wednesday in Delaware County
There were 14 new COVID-19-related deaths reported for Wednesday, May 12, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,419 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 834 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. 2 deaths were reported from Haverford, 2 from Upper Darby, 2…
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First-Ever in U.S. Police/Community Garden Comes to Yeadon
Yeadon Police are starting what they say is the first-ever police-community garden in the country as a way to foster good relations in the community, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The garden will be at Yeadon Park, 523 S. Union Ave. Police Chief Anthony “Chachi” Paparo hopes there will eventually be six or…
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Delaware County Among 10 Best in Pennsylvania for Birdwatching
Delaware County is among the 10 best counties in Pennsylvania for birdwatching, according to eBird, the online database for bird observations. The site allows bird enthusiasts (and other volunteers) all around the globe to submit data on the birds they see at any location. Delaware County ranked fourth in the Keystone State based on the…
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Mixing It Up in Newtown Square as Ellis Preserve Enters Final Phase
A two-decade $700 million project to develop the 210-acre Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square is entering its last phase, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The mixed use community will see 30 more acres developed. The $150 million plan calls for a 200-unit apartment complex and 63 townhouses. Plus, the development calls for a…
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Joe Gallagher Retires After Nearly 30 Years Coaching High School Football
Joe Gallagher has put 29 years into high school football. He’s the third longest-tenured coach in Delaware County. But on Thursday, he announced his retirement, writes Terry Toohey for papreplive.com. Even with a bad left hip, left knee, and back, Gallagher had planned to return for his 30th season as head coach at Haverford High…
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COVID-19 Cases Continue to Drop in Delaware County
There were no new COVID-19-related death from Yeadon Borough was reported for Tuesday, May 11, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,405 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 831 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48…
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Dunwoody Village Residents Create Floral Displays for Local Teachers
Twenty-five Dunwoody Village residents made sure local teachers were flowered with appreciation. They produced 120 unique and colorful silk flower arrangements in partnership with Teachers’ Teammates. The arrangements were created by members of Dunwoody’s floral committee. They were distributed to 41 Delaware County schools for Teacher Appreciation Week. The floral committee, led by Dunwoody resident…
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Foundation Pivots to Launch Delaware County Public Health Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County announces it is launching a Delaware County Public Health Fund to help the county set up and operate a public health department. Delaware County Council has asked the foundation to establish the fund to augment government funding for a planned health department, scheduled to be open by January 2022, The…
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SCORE Webinar: Here Are the Key Elements of a Successful Website
A free webinar from SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties Thursday, May 13, will show small business owners how to create a successful website, or make a current website even more successful. The webinar, 12 to 1 p.m.., is hosted by Cary Baskin, a SCORE workshop presenter. He is Managing Partner of the Marketing Department in…
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70%=No Masks, and Other Ways to Reach the Unvaccinated
Those who wanted the COVID-19 vaccine, and were able to get to it, have pretty much gotten it. The unvaccinated are a harder sell. To wrestle COVID to the ground, a major grassroots push is underway to reach the unvaccinated, writes Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Pennsylvania Department of Health…
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Daily COVID-19 Cases Below 100 Over the Weekend in Delaware County
One new COVID-19-related death from Yeadon Borough was reported for Monday, May 10, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,405 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 831 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of the…
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Glen Mills Malt House Lends a Hand to Make Memorial Day Brew Honoring Vets
A Glen Mills malt house joins 19 other Pennsylvania veteran-owned/operated breweries to create a Memorial Day brew for military veterans, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Deer Creek Malthouse at 1629 Street Road is providing grain and malt to create “Adapt And Overcome.” The beer is being brewed at 2nd Story Brewing in Philadelphia and GearHouse…
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Neumann University’s “Dr. J” Makes All-Star Teaching Team in Sport Management
Students call her “Dr. J,” a term of respect and a nod to former NBA star Julius Irving. It’s an appropriate moniker for a respected professor who teaches Sport Management. Living up to her nickname, Neumann University’s Dr. Julie Lanzillo has been selected to an all-star team of her own – for teaching. The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs has named Lanzillo one of 11 regional…
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The Lincoln Center: Helping Crime Victims Since 1987
In 1967, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice reported victims of crime were the most neglected group when it came to the study of crime. Victims were on their own, facing trauma that could overshadow them for the rest of their lives. The Lincoln Center decided it was time to give…
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