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Historic Nile Swim Club in Yeadon Treading Water
An enduring legacy of opportunity for black families in Yeadon has found itself treading water on its 60th birthday. The Nile Swim Club is at risk of sinking if support continues to evaporate, according to a report from FOX 29. In an age of segregation, the Nile Swim Club was a refreshing destination for black…
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Drexel Hill Native, Winner of the Pulitzer Prize Grew Up on News
Her Drexel Hill upbringing fed her a steady supply of news as a child, and that experience helped shape Anna Quindlen into a winner of the coveted Pulitzer Prize. “As a kid, we got two newspapers, the Inquirer and the Bulletin,” Quindlen said in a Bucks County Courier Times report by Liz Johnson. Quindlen attended…
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Radnor Bracing for Invasion of Tree-Killing Bugs
Radnor Township is being urged to draw up battle plans for the imminent invasion of the emerald ash borer. The ash tree-killing Asian bug has been on the march from Michigan since 2002, according to a Main Line Media News report by Linda Stein. The long-term battle plan recommended by township arborist John Hosbach Jr.…
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Chester Police Captain Makes History as Delco’s First Female Graduate of FBI Academy
Each year, an elite group of law enforcement officers are selected to train in a rigorous, 10-week program known as the National FBI Academy. On June 7, one of Delaware County’s leaders in law enforcement, Chester Township Police Captain Laura Dixon Hartshorn, made history by becoming the first female law enforcement officer from Delaware County…
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DELCO Careers – VWR
Headquartered in Radnor, VWR is the leading independent provider of products, services, and solutions to laboratory and production facilities for customers in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, industrial, education, government, and healthcare industries. Auditor This position participates in financial, information systems, and operational audits in various functional areas of the business and analyzes data to identify trends, troubleshoot matters,…
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New Chester Superintendent Is Bold but Balanced
Before he went on to lead school districts, universities, and statewide education, Dr. Juan Baughn was a member of the Media High School Class of 1962, a former Chester High School basketball coach, and a protege as dean of students there. “The folks in Chester saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself,”…
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Original Wawa Store to Become New Branch of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
The fate of the location of the very first Wawa store is no longer a mystery, as Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union is now building a branch there, writes Peg DeGrassa for Town Talk. The new branch, which is expected to open early next year, will consolidate FMFCU’s Holmes and Folsom locations. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement…
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Big Prizes Lure Gamers to Aston for eSports Event
Gamers flocked to Delaware County over the weekend, drawn by the $65,000 prize pool during an eSports event at Sun Center Studios in Aston, writes Dan Linehan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The NSG Summer Championship saw gamers compete in four different games over three days for a piece of the alluring prize pool. The event…
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Crozer-Keystone at Broomall to Host Free Family Movie Night on Aug. 22
Crozer-Keystone at Broomall, located at 30 Lawrence Road near the intersection of the Blue Route and West Chester Pike, will host an outdoor screening of the Disney film Moana shortly after dusk on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Those in attendance will also enjoy free popcorn. Registration is not required, and the event is weather permitting. [uam_ad…
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DELCO Careers – SAP
With its U.S. headquarters located in Newtown Square, SAP is a market leader in enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. Senior Marketing Director of Events This position produces high-quality events aligned to sales and marketing strategy, translates business objectives and communications strategy into effective event tactics, and leverages market research…
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Community Pays Final Tribute to John’s Doggie Shop on Conchester Highway
For almost half a century, John’s Doggie Shop on Conchester Highway has been faithfully serving customers, which made its closure especially poignant for fans when they revisited the iconic eatery for the final time last Saturday, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. John’s Doggie Shop always opened its doors at 6:30 AM and remained…
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‘Delco Proper’ Pilot About to Learn Its Fate
Whether the locally set Delco Proper pilot show for Comedy Central delivers a primetime punchline or just becomes the punchline will soon rest in the hands of network executives. Now in post-production, the 22-minute pilot episode of Delco Proper could spend the next six months in limbo while the television folks decide its fate, according…
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New Street Lamps, Brighter Lights to Illuminate Upper Darby
Upper Darby will shine brighter after the $3.9 million plan to upgrade its 4,600 streetlights to LED lighting is implemented, writes Linda Reilly for the News of Delaware County. Mayor Thomas Micozzie recently revealed the two-month plan that is being financed through a bond issue. “A comprehensive audit and illumination study was undertaken to assess…
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DELCO Careers – Penn State Brandywine
Located in Media, Penn State Brandywine offers students a range of knowledge and skills as they prepare for careers in the global arena through 12 baccalaureate degrees, 11 minors, associate’s degrees, and a variety of special programs. Assistant Director of Stewardship, Development Communication, and Alumni Engagement This position creates and implements an annual stewardship, communication, and alumni…
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Cracker Barrel to Create 175 Jobs in Ridley Park
Country-style restaurant chain Cracker Barrel is expecting to create more than 175 jobs when it finishes construction on its new location in Ridley Park, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. The popular chain had its eye on Ridley Park for years, and finally signed the lease for its new location in 2015. However, unexpected…
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Understanding Trusts as a Tool in Estate Planning in Pennsylvania
By Nicholas M. Orloff Often confused with wills, trusts are a frequently misunderstood tool for estate planning. Though trusts and wills are often connected within an estate and have some abilities in common, they are two different legal documents. Like a will, a trust comprises a list of property and names people or entities who…
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Radnor’s Complexa Raises $62 Million in Funding
Complexa, a biopharmaceutical company in Radnor, has raised $62 million from a Series C financing round that was led by New Enterprise Associates and Pfizer Venture Investments, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “This financing enables Complexa to advance CXA-10, the first drug candidate from our novel nitrated fatty acid platform, into Phase…
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Cambodian Ambassador Chum Bunrong Visits Delaware County
Colleen Morrone and John McBlain of Delaware County Council joined city and state officials to welcome Chum Bunrong, Cambodian Ambassador to the United States and Mexico, to Delco at a reception held last week at the Wharf Building along the Delaware Riverfront in Chester. Earlier that day, Ambassador Bunrong met with a number of top…
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