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Today, Oct. 17, Is the Last Day to Register for Elwyn Day Festival and Fun Walk
There is still time to register for the Elwyn Day Festival and Fun Walk. Elwyn is hosting its first-ever Elwyn Day that combines a 5K Run, Fun Walk and Festival this Saturday morning, Oct. 19, 8:30 to 11 a.m., at Elwyn’s main campus, 111 Elwyn Road, in Media. In addition to a somewhat challenging course…
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Share a Meal and Your Ideas Thursday to Make Your Community Better at On the Table
On the Table events are happening Thursday, Oct. 17, around Delaware County to bring residents together to share food and talk about ways to strengthen communities and make them better places to live, work and play. This year, the Foundation for Delaware County is underwriting several On the Table gatherings. The following events are scheduled:…
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Swarthmore Folk Singer’s Song on Obama’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Went Viral. Now There’s a Children’s Book
Folk singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford of Swarthmore was visiting an aunt in the Philadelphia suburbs June 26, 2015 when nine people were shot and killed in a Charleston church, writes Natalie Pompillo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was transfixed watching President Barack Obama eulogize one of the nine people then, unexpectedly, begin to sing “Amazing Grace”.…
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Here Are 5 Nearby Fall Foliage Hikes You Won’t Want to Miss
You don’t have to travel far to see all of fall’s splendor. Check out these five ideal locations in Delaware County for fall hikes, reports Philadelphia Magazine. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum There are 10 miles of tree-lined gravel trails that follow the waterways, as well as boardwalk crossings that take you out…
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Modern Classical Composer George Crumb Honored in Media for His 90th birthday
Grammy and Pulitzer Prize winning contemporary classical composer George Crumb, of Upper Providence, was honored Sunday in Media as he turns 90 on Oct. 24 this year, writes Susan L. Serbin for Delco News Network. A ceremony took place during the borough’s annual food festival. The birthday party was put together with the help of…
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DELCO Careers – Elwyn
Since its beginning in 1852 as one of the nation’s first schools for children with intellectual disabilities, Elwyn has continued to be at the forefront of developing unique, innovative services for people with disbilities. Program Manager, Day Programs This position oversees the daily operations of assigned adult day support services including meeting budgetary guidelines, client billing, and…
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‘Born to Run’ Author, Drexel Hill Native Chris McDougall Has a New Book Out
Chris McDougall grew up near Aronimink School. He played hoops at St. Dot’s and rode his bike out to a quarry near Springfield Mall to do some fishing, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There was a lot of action, a lot of running as a kid in 60s and 70s suburbia. He may…
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Neumann University’s Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature Marks 20 Years
The 20th Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature will be presented to author Kelly DiPucchio and illustrator Stephanie Graegin on Wednesday, Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m., in the Mullen Communication Center at Neumann University. The duo won the 2019 award for their book, Super Manny Cleans Up! In the book, Super Manny and his pal Gertie…
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DNB First House of the Week: Historic Farm on 10 Acres in Media
The historic Roostertail Farm and farmhouse with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. Originally built in the early 1600s, this legendary farm was owned by several well-known local names throughout history, including Darlington, Sharpless, and Wood. The farmhouse is set on 10 acres that include a big…
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Mancini Sisters From Media Give Cross Country a Run for Its Money
If you’re at a La Salle University cross country track meet and you’re looking for the Mancini sisters, look toward the front of the pack, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. El Mancini is a sophomore. She has a twin sister, Liz. There’s Grace, a senior. And now Christine, a freshman. The sisters, who…
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She’s an SAP President. Now Jennifer Morgan’s on Fortune Magazine’s List of Powerful Women in Business
Jennifer Morgan of Newtown Square’s SAP, made Fortune Magazine’s top 50 list of the Most Powerful Women in Business, coming in at 43, reports Fortune Magazine. The magazine’s 2019 list has more CEOs, more promotions and more competition than ever and includes 10 newcomers. This is the 22nd year the magazine has published the list.…
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Media Firm Contributes to Plant Designer’s Vision at New Public Garden in Delaware
One of the nation’s newest public gardens, the Delaware Botanic Gardens, owes part of its existence to RAS Landscape Architects in Media, writes Adrian Higgins for The Washington Post. The centerpiece of the Gardens is a 70,000-plant, two-acre field of perennials and grasses near the Delaware Shore, creating a meadow conceived by Dutch plant designer…
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Delaware County Woman’s Book Shares Local Stories of Survival and Inspiration
A Delaware County mom has written a book she hopes will inspire as it shares real life stories from people in the Philadelphia region who turned heartbreak and hardship into hope, reports Stephanie Stahl for CBS Philly 3. The book, “The People You Meet in Real Life,” is about how people have overcome what seems…
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Main Line Health Appoints New President of Riddle Hospital
Shelly Buck, DNP, RN, MBA,with 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, has been chosen as the new president of Riddle Hospital, it was announced Friday by Main Line Health. Her appointment was made after an extensive nationwide search. She will replace current president, Gary Perecko, FACHE, who is retiring. Buck will oversee the hospital…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers: Be a Super Hero for a Great Cause on Oct. 6
Join Child Guidance Resource Centers on Sunday, Oct. 6, for the 7th Annual Super Hero 5k Run for Prevention and Wellness Festival. The event will take place at Ridley Creek State Park Pavilion #17, from 7:30 AM to Noon. The hope of the fundraising event is to bring awareness to the issue of substance abuse,…
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Tyler Arboretum Has Always Been Beautiful to Look at. Now It’s Tasty, Too.
How does your garden grow? Tyler Arboretum in Media is hoping to show you just that and get you excited about growing fruits, vegetables and herbs, reports Vittoria Woodill for CBS 3. This new edible garden at Tyler will be open to the public by the end of September. Meanwhile, food already growing in the…
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Media’s Title Alliance Eyes Western Expansion into Phoenix, Arizona
Strong profits and growth out west have convinced Title Alliance, headquartered in Media, to open a regional office in the Phoenix area, writes Angela Gonzales for Philadelphia Business Journal. Market share and profitability have doubled each year since Title Alliance opened a Phoenix office in December 2015, said Jim Campbell, CEO of Title Alliance. The…
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Amy Rigby, Haverford Music Festival Performer, Is Also a Writer
Amy Rigby, who performed this past Saturday at the Haverford Music Festival, has written a memoir, “Girl to City: A Memoir”, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rigby was backed by a band that included drummer Doug Wygal and her husband, Wreckless Eric on bass–the British punk-era songwriter who penned the immortal 1977 anthem…
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