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Middletown Township Voters to Decide Fate of Elwyn-Owned Sleighton Farms
Middletown Township voters will decide the fate of Sleighton Farms, which is currently owned by Elwyn, during the upcoming primary election, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The ballot will contain a referendum question on whether residents want to add an average of $8.47 monthly to their tax bill to save the 81-acre property…
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Essington Man Creates Art by Hand-Crafting Unique Wooden Bicycles
Joseph LaVallee is creating art by hand-crafting unique bicycles out of wood in his Essington workshop, according to a report from Fox 29. So far, LaVallee has used repurposed wood to create three different kinds of bicycles and is now working on his fourth. “These are really made as art; they are eye-catching,” he said.…
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Carroll Grad Emerges as Quality Role Player for NBA’s Miami Heat
Although his professional career got off to an inauspicious start, Chester native and Archbishop Carroll graduate Derrick Jones Jr. has emerged as a quality role player for the NBA’s Miami Heat, writes Sam DiGiovanni for Hoops Habit. Jones played just one season at UNLV before going undrafted in 2016. He eventually signed with the Phoenix…
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New Study Finds Middle-Class Families in Delco Struggle to Make Ends Meet
A new study by the Public Citizens for Children & Youth has found that a family in Delaware County making $75,000 is having trouble making ends meet, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. Last year, the PCCY issued a report that assessed the ability of working families in Delco to pay for…
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Aqua Sues to Prevent $60 Million Bailout of City of Chester by Chester Water Authority
The proposed $60 million bailout of the city of Chester by the Chester Water Authority is being challenged in court by Bryn Mawr-based Aqua Pennsylvania, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. If it goes ahead, it would prevent Aqua’s attempt to buy the strategically positioned water utility. CWA is especially attractive to Aqua because…
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Widener Takes ‘Innovate Leap’ as School of Engineering Unveils New Robotics Laboratory
Six months after becoming the first school in the region to offer a bachelor’s degree in robotics engineering, Widener University’s School of Engineering has unveiled its new robotics laboratory, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new laboratory has advanced equipment, including an industrial automation robot, smart machine vision camera, 3-D printer, and…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Estate in Coveted Neighborhood in Newtown Square
A stone estate with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set on a 2.6-acre lot, the home is at the end of a cul-de-sac in the coveted neighborhood of Mill View. Entry is through an elegant foyer that leads into the formal living room with…
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What a Difference a Year Makes! Partnership Between Year Up, WilmU Transforms Lives
By Maria Hess When Maria Esther Mendez De La Cruz’s father was deported to Mexico, she became a statistic. She joined the ranks of thousands of U.S. citizen children of undocumented parents forced to adapt to a country they don’t understand, a language they don’t speak, and a society that considers them outcasts. Her father,…
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Avian Subculture Comes to National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, a well-established spot for bird lovers, recently welcomed members of the avian subculture: birdpunk, writes Steve Neumann for the National Audubon Society. While birding and punk may seem like a strange combination, for people like Tony Croasdale, who led a visit to Delaware County, it’s a natural fit.…
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Delco D.A. Joins CASA Youth Advocates to Announce New Child Victim Advocacy Coalition
National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is held each year in April and is dedicated to educating the public about victimization and the effect victimization has on individuals, families, friends, and the community and to promote laws, policies, and programs to help victims of crime. This year, National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is from April 7-13,…
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Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission Begins Touring the State to Gain Public Input
The Pennsylvania Redistricting Reform Commission has begun touring the state for a series of public meetings to get voter input on the creation of future congressional maps, writes Emily Previti for WHYY. The Keystone State will redraw its congressional and legislative districts again after the 2020 census. The commission’s first public meeting took place in…
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Lawmakers, Realtors, Policy Analysts Discuss New Report on How Schools Affect Home Values
A new report by ReadyNation entitled “Real Estate Markets Thrive When PA Schools Work” was discussed by a panel of lawmakers, realtors, and policy analysts at Ridley High School last week, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The report states that adequate funding for public schools affects the achievements of public school children, which…
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Nursing Professor at Neumann University Named Chester’s Woman of the Year
Dr. Michelle Santana, a nursing professor at Neumann University, recently received Chester’s Woman of the Year Award in recognition of her new program, Angel’s Rise, a mentorship program for Chester youth, grades nine through 12. Each child in this program is assessed on several developmental cycles, including professional, personal, financial, political, and cultural. The result…
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Photo Project Offers Intimate View of Late Architect Known as the Father of Modern Philadelphia
The Ed Bacon Photo Project, an online catalogue created by the Fisher Fine Arts Library at the University of Pennsylvania, offers an intimate view of the inspirations of the renowned city planner and architect known as the father of modern Philadelphia, writes Michael Bixler for Hidden City Philadelphia. The collection contains more than 5,000 research…
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Delaware County Community College to Host High School Senior Panic Night on May 2
Did you procrastinate when it came to applying for college? Did you experience an unexpected change in your plans for fall? Are you having a difficult time making a decision about your future? Delaware County Community College is here to help high school seniors (and their parents) turn panic into a plan. Join it for…
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Queen Anne-Style Home More Than a Century Old Hits the Market in Swarthmore
A century-old Queen Anne-style home with eight bedrooms and period detailing is on the market in Swarthmore for $750,000, writes Shannon Rooney for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The home was purchased by Joe Anderson’s father in 1968. According to Anderson, his father first noticed the home in 1944, when he moved into his dormitory at Swarthmore…
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Wawa Growing Southerly as Florida to Overtake New Jersey as State with Most Stores
Wawa is planning to direct its growth more southerly, with the number of stores in Florida expected to surpass the numbers in New Jersey and Pennsylvania by the end of 2021, writes Galen Moore for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Currently, Wawa operates 840 stores across six states and Washington, D.C. The most are in New…
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Two Villanova Grads Create Lactose-Free, Dairy-Full Ice Cream
Two Villanova University graduates have started a brand that offers a special treat to millions of lactose-intolerant people who would like to be able to enjoy ice cream without any unpleasant consequences, writes Bailey King for PhillyVoice. Boston-based Beckon Ice Cream by Gwen Burlingame and Katy Flannery prides itself on offering a range of “dairy-full…
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