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Ford Donates Car to Collision Students at Technical School in Folcroft
Students studying collision repair at Delaware County Technical High School in Folcroft get to work on modern vehicles thanks to a new vehicle donation program, writes Jason Stahl for BodyShop Business. More than 1,000 students nationwide benefit from the program, which was created in partnership between the Collision Repair Education Foundation (CREF), Ford Motor Company,…
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Registration Now Open for Spring 2026 Courses from DelVal’s Center for Learning in Retirement
Delaware Valley University has opened registration for Spring 2026 courses offered through its Center for Learning in Retirement (CLR). This spring, CLR is expanding flexibility for participants by offering in-person, online, and hybrid courses, allowing registrants to learn from where they are most comfortable. CLR operates on a rolling registration systems with no deadline to…
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Mathematician Teddy Einstein, Who Taught at Swarthmore College, Remembered
Eduard “Teddy” Einstein, a promising mathematician who had just finished a three-year teaching term at Swarthmore College, was killed Dec. 3 while riding his bike in Upper Darby. The 38-year-old West Philadelphia man was beloved by students, faculty, and the broader mathematics community, and was a devoted husband and father to his two young boys,…
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Valley Forge Charter School Proposal Gets First Hearing Before Radnor School Board
The first public hearing on Dec. 16 seeking approval on a proposed Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School on the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne took place Dec. 16 at a special meeting of the Radnor School Board. The school would replace the Academy, slated to close at the…
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Brandywine Students Make Campus History at National Cyber League Competition
For the first time in campus history, four Penn State Brandywine students competed in the National Cyber League Competition from Nov. 7-9 and placed in the top 10 percent of teams in the competition, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine in Media. Christopher Kenny, Kylie Reiner, Ben Schwartz, and Sebastian Ulloa — known as…
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Pennsylvania May Be the Next State to Ban Cellphones in Schools
Pennsylvania may be the next state to ban cellphone use in schools, joining half the country, if the Senate Bill 1014 passes through the General Assembly, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. According to the bill, school districts would be required to prohibit students’ cellphone usage during school hours. Exceptions would be…
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Ursinus Student Goes Behind the Scenes at NBC’s National Dog Show
Across the country, before the football games kicked off and the turkey was on the table for Thanksgiving, many families tuned into the National Dog Show on NBC. This year, Ursinus student Lily Nagy, of Etters, Pennsylvania, played a role in the production of the National Dog Show, which was recorded at the Greater Philadelphia…
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48 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy
Forty-eight new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy (MPA) on Monday, Dec. 15, during a ceremony held at Sun Valley High School in Aston. The graduation class included nine newly hired officers for the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA), five Upper Darby Police Department officers, and 10 Chester County…
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Coatesville Area School District Reveals 2026-2027 Reorganization Plans
Coatesville Area School District has revealed a significant reorganization plan for the 2026-2027 school year, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new plan, which the school board approved last week, includes two elementary school closures and new middle school feeder patterns. As for closures, Caln Elementary School and East Fallowfield Elementary School will…
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This Delaware County School District Named Among Top 5 in Pennsylvania
A look at Pennsylvania’s top school districts based on test scores once again puts a Delaware County school district among the top 10, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor School District placed fourth in the state, just behind Lower Merion School District, which came in third. The 2025 statewide rankings were based…
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DelVal Student Takes the Field at Eagles Game Through Internship Experience
Delaware Valley University turf management student Connor Esbenshade had a unique, behind-the-scenes role during a recent Philadelphia Eagles game, assisting on the field by pulling up the net for extra points each time the team scored. Esbenshade, a senior, is currently completing a six-month internship under Tony Leonard, Director of Grounds at Lincoln Financial Field.…
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Charter School at Valley Forge Academy in Wayne Gets Public Airing
A public service charter school being proposed at the former Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne was presented to the community Dec. 4 at Radnor Memorial Library, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School has been proposed at the Military Academy, which is closing. It would enroll 450…
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3 Delaware County High Schools Among Top 25 in Philadelphia
Three Delaware County high schools made it onto a list of the top 25 high schools in the Philadelphia Metro Area, based on data from Niche, according to an article in Slack. Niche used seven weighted factors to determine its rankings. The bulk of the score is based on academics, which utilizes seven weighted factors…
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DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has signed a new transfer agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) that will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Art-Studio, Graphic Design, or Photography. PCA&D is a four-year, private art college in Lancaster that offers…
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More than 1,100 to Graduate at WCU’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies
There are 1,124 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University (WCU) at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. All ceremonies will take place in Hollinger Field House on North Campus. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate…
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DelVal Partners with Gritty to Launch Non-Credit Medical Sales Leadership Certificate
Delaware Valley University and Gritty have entered into a new partnership that brings together industry-driven professional training and the academic excellence of a nationally recognized institution. Through this collaboration, the two organizations are launching a new non-credit certificate in medical sales leadership. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate equips learners with the practical skills, industry exposure,…
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Wall Street Comes to Ursinus College with Bloomberg Lab Launch
Ursinus College has officially launched its Bloomberg Lab, bringing Wall Street to students’ fingertips. The new resource allows students to study the stock market in real time and earn finance certifications. The lab features 12 state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals, interactive workstations that allow students to receive and analyze live financial data. Located on the lower level…
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Radnor Principal Named Pennsylvania 2026 Principal of the Year
The Pennsylvania Principals Association has named Dr. David Wiedlich, the principal at Radnor Township Middle School, as Pennsylvania’s 2026 Principal of the Year, writes Max Bennett for Patch. He was selected by a panel of his peers for outstanding leadership and contributions to his school, students, and the community, according to Dr. Eric Eshbach, executive…
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