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Science Olympiad: Young Scientists Compete at Neumann
Hundreds of young scientists flocked to the Neumann University campus on March 4 to compete in the Southeastern PA Science Olympiad Tournament. Students from more than 50 middle schools and high schools in Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties matched wits for medals in two age groups and for a place in the state competition…
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Delaware County Gets its First Reported Case of Coronavirus, One of Two in Pennsylvania
County officials are being proactive to news Friday that a woman in Delaware County has tested positive for the Coronavirus. The case was announced at a press conference Friday with county officials and reported in a county press release as well as reported by Tom Avril and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The case,…
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Here’s the Latest Information on the County’s Response to the Coronavirus
Delaware County has organized local government agencies and resources to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and plan for a local outbreak, should one occur. County Council, the Department of Intercommunity Health and the Department of Emergency Services have stayed in daily communication with the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Centers for Disease…
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Hemp Farming and Processing Coming to Cheyney University in New Partnership
Cheyney University in Thornbury will become home to a 10-acre hemp farm with a processing plant taking over the school’s Jones Hilton maintenance building, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Times. West Chester-based Advanced Alchemy Labs, which produces hemp extract health products, is partnering with the university. The university, located in Delaware and Chester counties,…
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Villanova Professor Hopes Vatican Archives Provide Answers to Catholic Church Cold War Role in Italy
Did the Vatican influence 1948 Italian elections to thwart a Communist Party victory? That’s what Villanova University professor Massimo Faggioli hopes to find out now that the Vatican is unsealing the archives of Pope Pius XII, writes Sylvia Poggioli for NPR.org. “I would be curious to know what kind of communication there was between the…
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See Which Delaware County Towns Made the ‘Best’ List for the Western Suburbs
Eight Delaware County towns are among the 29 best towns in Main Line and its western suburbs, writes Tara Behan for the Main Line Today. Each town has a distinct personality and reputation with something different and unique to offer to its residents and visitors. Broomall offers Marple Township’s lower taxes, affordable homes for first-time…
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Springfield Mall Owner Remains Optimistic About Mall’s Future, Despite Drop in Fourth-Quarter Earnings
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, owner of Springfield Mall, saw fourth-quarter earnings that did not meet expectations, causing its shares to drop by 27 percent, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It remains in active talks with lenders over the issue, but warned it may not be able to meet some covenants on…
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Latest Proposal for Don Guanella Tract in Marple Calls for 105 Single Homes, 36 Twins
The latest land development plans for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia Don Guanella property at Sproul and Reed roads in Marple call for 141 single and twin homes, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily Times. The preliminary plans by Sproul Road Developers were presented to the Marple Planning Commission last Thursday. A 2015 plan by Goodman…
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Giant Food Stores Unveils New Name and Logo
Giant Food Stores will now be known as The Giant Company. It’s redesigning its brand logos as well with contemporary colors and designs, writes Donna Rovins for dailylocal.com. The new name relates to “the important role the company, its stores and team members have played in the lives of families,” a company press release stated.…
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‘Zombie’ Properties Are Everywhere, Even In Wayne and Villanova, Report Says
There are 61 zombie homes in Wayne and Villanova, according to online real estate data company Attom Data Solutions, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Vacant homes are known as “zombies”. In the United States, there are more than 1.52 million homes sitting empty. They represent 1.5 percent of all homes in the U.S., according to…
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Headquartered in Newtown Square, SAP is a growing market leader in innovative enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and industries develop through simplification. Customer s Success Management Expert This position sponsors strategic initiatives and/or established operational areas by driving content development and change management; defines the vision and expected outcome of assigned areas; and evaluates…
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An Indentured Servant’s Gift Helped Villanova University Stay Open
Villanova University partially owes its existence to an indentured servant who kept the school going after willing his $10,000 farm in 1886 to the school’s Augustinian friars, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. William Moulden, born to enslaved parents, was the subject of a master’s degree research project by Villanova junior Angelina Lincoln. “At…
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An Alligator Gar Fish Does Not Belong in This Radnor Park Pond, but a Resident Found One
Fenimore Park in Wayne, Radnor Township, had an unexpected visitor in one of its ponds last week, reported mainlinemedianews.com. Radnor police report an alligator gar fish was found by a resident dead at the park. The fish is normally found in warmer Gulf of Mexico waters. It is among the largest fresh water fish in…
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Upper Darby School District Complains Clifton Heights Opposition to Middle School Causing Legal Fees to Mount
Upper Darby School District officials say it is costing the district $20,000 to $30,000 a month in legal fees to fight opposition from Clifton Heights to a new middle school on the Clifton Heights athletic fields, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. Clifton Heights Mayor Joe Lombardo said they are only asking the district…
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The Philly Cheesesteak Has Gone International, Thanks to This Delco Native
Delco native Brian Becher has brought the Philly cheesesteak to the Arabian Gulf island of Bahrain,writes Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 39-year-old is executive chef of the Wolfgang Puck restaurant, the CUT steakhouse at the Four Seasons Bahrain Bay. Customers travel 16-miles across the King Fahd Causeway to sample this delicacy from…
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Swarthmore College Graduate Earns an Oscar for ‘The Neighbor’s Window’
Swarthmore College graduate Marshall Curry won the Oscar for best live action short film for ‘The Neighbor’s Window,’ writes Virginia Streva for The PhillyVoice. Curry graduated in 1992 with a degree in comparative religion. He wrote, directed and edited the film. “The Neighbor’s Window,” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019. It won 12…
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All Riders Up in Garnet Valley Offers Horseback Riding as Therapy for Those Suffering Trauma
All Riders Up in Garnet Valley provides equine-facilitated psychotherapy for people living with all types of trauma, such as veterans living with PTSD, writes writes Laura Brzyski for the Philadelphia Magazine. It is one of 17 fitness studios and athletic organizations in the region that have disability-friendly programs. For the last 11 years, All Riders…
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Lansdowne Couple Take Wings and Sauce to Hollywood With Food Network’s ‘Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast’
Crystal and Steven Ashby, owner of Crystal’s Comfort Food in Lansdowne, took their local wings and sauce on the road as one of seven contestants on the Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race: Gold Coast,” premiering March 26, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Most of our recipes are family favorites that have…
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