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One-Armed Grandfather Clock at Delaware County Historical Society Offers Glimpse into the Past
A tall grandfather clock with one arm that is on display at the Delaware County Historical Society gives a glimpse into the days when having accurate time was not as important, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. The longcase clock was donated to the Society by Mary Mendenhall Brazer in the…
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Harcum College Teams Up with National Interior Design Firm to Create New Student Success Center
Harcum College has teamed up with Herman Miller, the national interior design and furnishing company, to create a new Student Success Center on campus, according to a report in Patches, the magazine of Harcum College. The new SSC is in Room 101 of the Academic Center and offers a sense of community and belonging while…
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Celebrating Earth Day in Delco
In honor of Earth Day, Delaware County Council joined members of the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Delaware County Conservation District, various friends groups of local parks, and students from Primos Elementary School to plant trees along the Darby Creek. On April 22, 1970, millions of people throughout the country came together to rally…
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Beloved Custodian at School in Havertown Nominated for National Award
A warm spirit and fashion design skills earned a Cardinal Foley Catholic School custodian a national nomination for Custodian of the Year, writes Natasha Brown for CBS Philly. Howard Edwards, affectionately known by students and staff as Mr. Howard, begins the day with a high five and a smile for every student at the Havertown…
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Two Student-Journalists at Radnor High School Win State Press Awards
Two student-journalists at Radnor High School’s newspaper, The Radnorite, earned 2019 Student Keystone Press Awards, writes Max Bennett for the Radnor Patch. Junior Ava Blumer won first place in Feature Photo for “High School Bonfire,” a photo of the school’s celebration held before the football team’s matchup with long-standing rival Lower Merion. It was featured…
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DELCO Careers – Southco
Headquartered in Concordville, Southco is a trusted global leader in engineered touch-point solutions, focused on connecting with customers to create innovative, engineered access hardware solutions aimed at enhancing customers’ products. Project Engineer This position leads product development teams by cultivating a team environment of respect and trust among team members; ensures all project site tasks are completed…
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Delaware County Community College’s Career Development Program to Host Designer Bag Bingo
If you love bingo and designer handbags, then don’t miss Designer Bag Bingo, a fundraiser to benefit Delaware County Community College’s New Choices Career Development Program. The event will be held on Wednesday, May 8 in the Cafeteria in the Academic Building on the Marple Campus. Doors open at 5:30 PM and bingo begins at…
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Check Out How Much Delco’s Population Increased Between 2017 and 2018
According to recently released Census Bureau estimates, the populations of both Chester and Delaware counties grew slightly in 2018, writes Michaelle Bond and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester County gained 3,112 residents last year, bringing its total to 522,046, which represents a 0.6 percent increase from 2017’s tally of 518,934. Delaware County gained…
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Media One of 20 Nominees for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ Award
USA Today has released its 20 nominees selected by readers for its “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” award, and Media is one of them, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. Readers can now vote by clicking here through May. The results will be published on May 17. In addition to Media, Doylestown and Manayunk are…
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New Book Tells Story of Hidden Lives at Famous Ardrossan Estate in Villanova
Janny Scott, the daughter of Robert Montgomery Scott, has written a new book on hidden lives behind the walls of the famous Ardrossan estate in Villanova, writes John Timpane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Beneficiary: Fortune, Misfortune, and the Story of My Father is based on the diaries of Scott’s father, who was the grandson…
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After 16 Years, It’s Closing Time for Barnaby’s in Ridley Township
The iconic Barnaby’s on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley has closed its doors for good after 16 years, writes Barbara Ormsby for the Delaware County News Network. However, the location that once housed MacDade House and the Carnival Room will be taken over by a new owner. It will reopen as The Nash Bar & Grill…
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Villanova Professors Denounce University’s New Assessment of Faculty Sensitivity, Bias
Professors at Villanova University have denounced the school’s new assessment of faculty sensitivity and bias as harmful to its mission of providing a liberal education, write Colleen A. Sheehan and James Matthew Wilson for The Wall Street Journal. In a letter to The Wall Street Journal, professors said Villanova’s administration notified the faculty that course…
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Investigative Reporter Donates Research on Burglary of FBI Office in Media to Swarthmore College
Investigative reporter Betty Medsger, the first journalist to report on files stolen from an FBI office in Media nearly a half-century ago, has donated her research to Swarthmore College, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Medsger, who was a Washington Post reporter at the time, was one of the five people who received copies…
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DNB First House of the Week: Arts & Crafts Home in Wallingford
An Arts & Crafts home with seven bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Built in the 19th century, this expanded, restored manor offers classic charm alongside modern comforts. The approach is along a large driveway with space for 14 cars, while entry is through a huge formal center…
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DELCO Careers – eMoney Advisor
Located in Radnor, eMoney Advisor is the creator of the leading wealth-planning technology for financial professionals and firms, offering cutting-edge solutions needed to succeed as the regulatory environment shifts, investor expectations change, and the industry landscape becomes increasingly competitive. Pricing Analyst This position plays a critical role in tactical and strategic pricing activities across the company; maintains…
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Neumann University Raises $140,000 for Student Scholarships at Annual Gala
Neumann University raised more than $140,000 for student scholarships at its annual Scholarship Gala, held in early April at the Hilton Philadelphia at Penn’s Landing. The annual event raises funds to support Neumann students as they pursue their dreams of a college degree and successful career. Since the event was first held in 2000, it…
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PennDOT Project to ‘Add Capacity’ to Conchester Highway
PennDOT is widening around seven miles of a busy highway in Delaware County by increasing U.S. Route 322 from two to four lanes, writes Lori Tobias for the Construction Equipment Guide. The road being upgraded (Conchester Highway from Route 1, Baltimore Pike, to just east of Route 452, Market Street) is in Concord, Bethel, and…
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Retired Marine Saves Iconic Comic Book Store in Ridley
John Daly Jr. is giving new life to Comic Universe on MacDade Boulevard in the Folsom section of Ridley, as the retired U.S. Marine has stepped in to take ownership of the store on May 1, writes Alex Rose for the Delaware County News Network. “I never would have seen myself owning a comic book…
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