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WCU’s Wells School of Music Presents the Ninth Annual Concert on the Quad on Sept. 19
Pack some snacks and bring your lawn chairs! West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music presents the ninth annual Concert on the Quad, on a new date and at a new time, on Friday, Sept. 19, from 7:30-9:00 PM. The festive outdoor concert is free and open to all students, faculty, staff, and members of…
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Montgomery County Approves Human Relations Commission to Address Discrimination
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted earlier this week to create a human relations commission to address claims of unlawful discrimination in employment, real estate, housing, and public accommodations, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 2-1 party-line vote to approve the commission follows the growing pressure on Democratic officials in Montgomery County…
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Philadelphia’s First of Its Kind Pilot Program, Which Gives Cash to Struggling Renters, Proves Effective
The PHLHousing+ program, a first of its kind in the nation, which gives no-strings-attached cash to struggling renters, is proving to be effective, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program was launched in the fall of 2022. Since then, Philadelphia has been giving cash to 301 households randomly selected from wait lists for…
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Longtime Bucks County DA and Senior Judge Alan M. Rubenstein Dies at 79
Alan M. Rubenstein, retired senior judge for the Bucks County Court of Common Pleas and the longest-serving district attorney in the county’s history, died on Aug. 22 aged 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rubenstein, who lived in Holland, was also a Hall of Fame boxing judge, mentor and dedicated volunteer. He represented…
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Pica’s Last Upper Darby Dine-in Day Is Now Only Weeks Away
The shutdown of Pica’s Restaurant at 7803 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is continuing in early fall, with the last day for dine-in Oct. 26, according to an update posted on the restaurant website. The restaurant has been part of the Delaware County community for almost 70 years, reports CBS News Philadelphia. The website…
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Delaware County Leadership: Todd Williams, PhD, President and CEO, Cairn University
Todd Williams, President of Cairn University, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Middletown, Pa., embracing Christianity and theological studies in his early teens, and discovering his love for teaching while giving horsemanship lessons at a local summer camp. After a forklift accident derailed his military ambitions, Williams eventually enrolled in what was then…
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The One Question Every Leader Should Be Asking
The best leaders don’t have all the answers — but they do know how to ask the right questions. And there’s one question that rises above the rest: “What choice can I make and what action can I take in this moment to create the greatest net value?” The Central Question wakes you up to…
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Family Matters: CBS News Philadelphia Spotlights Daughter and Father WilmU Alums
Five years — that’s how long Veda Davida Wooley, Esq., has practiced law, and she’s only 28. A Deputy Attorney General at the Delaware Department of Justice, this Wilmington University (WilmU) alum has passed two state bar exams on her first attempt: Delaware and Nevada. “Proud is probably an understatement. It’s a manifestation of a lot…
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Protecting Pennsylvania’s Water: Why Infrastructure Investment Can’t Wait
Pennsylvania sits at a crossroads. Our state’s water and wastewater systems — the invisible network of pipes, treatment plants, and monitoring stations that deliver clean water to millions — are facing unprecedented challenges from aging infrastructure and contaminants. As someone who has spent years working to ensure safe drinking water reaches every tap, I can…
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Greystar Plans 205 Apartments at Former King of Prussia Office Site
National apartment developer, Greystar, is eyeing another major project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has filed plans to demolish an 85,000-square-foot aging office building at 720 Vandenburg Road. In its place, they will construct a six-story, 205-unit apartment complex. The U-shaped development would include a central…
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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public flooded a Delaware County Council meeting last Wednesday with supporters and detractors. “By adopting this ordinance, Delaware County sends a powerful message that some of our community stands for fairness,…
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Philadelphia Airport Gearing Up for 2026 Influx of Passengers
When crowds fly into Philadelphia in 2026, their first impression of the region will be at Philadelphia International Airport, and the airport is getting ready, reports Nikki Dementri for CBS News Philadelphia. People from around the nation and the world are coming here for March Madness at the end of March, for the FIFA World…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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GMercyU Unveils New Crime Scene House to Give Criminal Justice Students Realistic Training Environment
Gwynedd Mercy University has unveiled a new Crime Scene House (CSH) on campus, giving Criminal Justice students the opportunity to move beyond the classroom and into a realistic training environment. The new space also serves as a training facility for local law enforcement. The three-story home has been transformed into a simulation lab for the GMercyU’s…
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Gallery at DCCC Hosts AFA Foundations Exhibit Sept. 11-Oct. 10
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the annual AFA Foundations Exhibition, featuring the work of students taking Foundations Art courses in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). There will be a special Opening Reception on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 11:00…
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Narberth Native Beck Dorey-Stein Publishes Third Book Inspired by Nick Foles
Author Beck Dorey-Stein, a Narberth native and former White House stenographer, recently published her third book and second novel, Spectacular Things, partly inspired by former Eagle and Super Bowl champion Nick Foles, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When her book kept facing obstacles, the author began to doubt it would ever materialize. But…
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Wayne Entrepreneur Adds an Eagles-Themed Spin to Elegant Jewelry
Local business Jane Win Jewelry is designing fine jewelry perfect for any Eagles fan, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29. The Wayne-based jewelry company recently released a line of Philadelphia Eagles-themed jewelry perfect for the upcoming football season. The collection features Eagles iconography on pendants and charms with plenty of emerald green malachite throughout. The…
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Media Filmmaker Gary Chilutti Brings a Call to Action in His Documentaries
Filmmaker Gary Chilutti created Films-4-Good in Media Borough so he could make purposeful documentaries. That’s because he discovered his passion for filmmaking while doing social work, writes Tamala Edwards and Steph Walton for 6abc. “My first career was in community-based development, helping disadvantaged communities to create and implement comprehensive solutions to revitalize,” says Chilutti. His…
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