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It’s Radnor’s First Trolley Tour of History
Lucky residents were transported back in time May 19 aboard a trolley historical tour of Radnor Township, writes Linda Stein for mainlinemedianews.com. Historian Greg Prichard guided 72 people on two tours offered by the Radnor Historical Society, in conjunction with the Radnor Memorial Library, sponsored by Pennsylvania Trust. The trolley visited the neighborhoods of Wayne…
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Delco to Investors: Our Opportunity Zones Are Open For Business
The Chester waterfront is blessed with two major economic entities–the Talen Energy Stadium, hosting the Philadelphia Union soccer team, and Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack. Beyond that there’s a smattering of businesses and a lot of undeveloped property. Over in Lansdowne Borough, the downtown is poised to experience a growth in shops and restaurants, urged…
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Williamson Trade School Students Help With Media Theater Renovations
The Williamson College of the Trades brought a talented group of carpenters and other student tradesmen to the Media Theatre recently to do some work, reports the Daily Times. The project was a part of the School’s annual Community Service Week, May 13-16. For four days every May, the School gives back to the region…
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Great Turnout at May 20 Foundation for Delaware County Golf Outing
The Foundation for Delaware County hosted its second annual Golf Outing on Monday, May 20, at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield. A sold-out field of golfers enjoyed a shamble format, prizes for the longest drive and best team, followed by an evening reception. Congratulations to the winning foursome, for the second year in a…
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Young Entrepreneur Sends Out Positive Messages — 1 T-shirt at a Time
Ishan Haque is a successful entrepreneur with his own inspirational T-shirt business. He’s also a philanthropist, donating part of his profits to the Kyle Ambrogi Foundation out of Havertown, which focuses on suicide prevention and depression in teens and young adults. This savvy young businessman has a business presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and…
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Delco Hero Bowl Returns For Its 43rd Year
Delaware County communities will come together Thursday, May 30, for the 43rd Annual Delaware County High School All-Star Hero Bowl game. Preseason festivities begin 7 p.m. at Cardinal O’Hara High School, 1701 S. Sproul Road in Springfield. Kick-off is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 and available at the game. Businesses throughout Delaware County support this…
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Walk for the Wounded Brings Comfort and Remembrance
Seven years after his son was killed in Afghanistan, Charlie Strange of Philadelphia looked out at the crowds at the Walk for the Wounded and said they helped make a small dent into his grief, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. “With your support, it brings just a little piece of our…
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Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show: Where Antiques and Art Meet
A 48-year tradition returns Memorial Day weekend when the annual Antiques Show opens at the Brandywine River Museum. Fine antiques, including furniture, rugs, porcelain, needlework and much more will be on sale and on display by 26 dealers from the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund and…
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2 Delco Business Owners Grateful to Small Business Champion For Help Provided
A “small business champion” has spent 25 years helping women in the Philadelphia area start businesses, including two in Delaware County, writes Diane Mastrull for philly.com. Lynne Cutler, who grew up in Wallingford and Swarthmore, is founder and president of Women’s Opportunities Resource Center, (WORC). She was recently named the SBA’s Eastern Pennsylvania Small Business…
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Delaware County Historical Society Embarks on Funding Campaign
Stored at the Delaware County Historical Society, minutes from the initial public meeting capture the organization’s founding on Sept. 3, 1895 when a motion was made to start a county historical society, writes the Society for Delaware County News Network. Reflection of the founding meeting is especially poignant today, as the Delaware County Historical Society…
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Glen Mills Farm Gives 2-Year-Old a Chance to Be a Kid
Two-year-old Jackson Guernsey recently got a chance to pet his favorite animals and walk with them at Hidden Valley Farms, reports CBS Philly. Through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Jackson and his family came to the Glen Mills farms for a very special Saturday. Jackson has a rare gene abnormality known as leukodystrophy that affects the brain,…
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Be a Hero to a Hero: Register for Saturday’s 12th Annual Walk for Wounded, Warriors 5K Run
Pennsylvania’s 12th Annual Walk for the Wounded & Warriors 5K Run is set for Saturday, May 18 from 9 AM-3 PM at Rose Tree Park in Media. This event has grown bigger every year and benefits Operation First Response (OFR), which has given financial assistance to more than 19,600 wounded veterans in need of aid…
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Wolf Administration Honors Surrey’s Efforts to Keep Older Pennsylvanians Working
The Pennsylvania Hall of Fame of Champions of Older Workers, an initiative of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, has honored Surrey Services for Seniors with a 2018 Outstanding Employer Award. The award recognizes the Devon-based nonprofit’s efforts to employ and value older workers. Bob Madonna, Surrey’s President and CEO, Christina Wagoner, Surrey’s Senior Director of…
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Elwyn ‘Sets Tempo for Change’ in Its Industry, Announces New Living Wage Initiative
Elwyn, the internationally recognized human services nonprofit, has announced a Living Wage Initiative that will pay all direct support employees a base wage of at least $15 an hour. This initiative will begin rolling out on July 1 and will eventually impact approximately 1,500 employees across the country. “Elwyn has always set the tempo for…
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Check Out These Auction Items for Surrey’s Gala on Saturday; Tickets Still Available
Surrey Services for Seniors invites you to help one of the most vulnerable populations in the community: senior citizens. The award-winning nonprofit – which provides services, transportation, and meals to the elderly – is hosting its annual Gala and Auction, entitled “Under the Tuscan Sun,” on May 11 at the Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne.…
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Family Support Line to Host Popular Fundraiser on April 26 at Llanerch Country Club
The Family Support Line will host Bids for Kids on Friday, April 26 at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown. Bids for Kids will feature sports tickets, getaways, theme baskets, art work, and much more. (Mobile Bidding and Pre-Auction Bidding will be offered.) Enjoy an evening of appetizers, drinks, and dinner and mingle with others…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers to Host Annual Fundraising Gala on April 26
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a behavioral health nonprofit based in Havertown with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, will host its annual fundraising gala on Friday, April 26 at the Springfield Country Club. Through its signature event – a Black and White Ball with the theme “Shine a Light, Wear White, Giving Back Is the…
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Drexel Hill-Based Nonprofit Hits Home Run for Local Family
Downingtown resident Chris McIver worked three jobs to support his family. He was a behavioral specialist for a high school in Philadelphia, a football coach at Williamson College of the Trades, and a part-time security officer. In October 2017, however, McIver’s life, as well as those of his wife Jenna and four-year-old son, changed forever.…
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