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Neumann University Grad Tammi Keitsock Earns Master’s Degree After Battling Cancer
When Tammi Keitsock crossed the commencement stage at Neumann University last Sunday, she wasn’t just collecting a master’s degree; she was completing a journey that had taken her through one of the most grueling challenges a person can face. The Bucks County native from Perkasie earned her master’s degree in athletic training after battling Acute Myeloid Leukemia,…
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TLC: Summer Reading Is a Relaxing Way to Cultivate Lifelong Readers
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the latest novel by our favorite author or immersing ourselves in a fascinating new obsession. Today, as we observe the students in our lives, we might feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours for children aged 8-12; up…
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Could Harcum College Be Your Next Step? Join the Virtual Information Session on June 16 to Find Out
Thinking about college but not sure where to start? Considering a career change but unsure of your options? Or maybe you’re ready to enroll and just need a few answers first? Whatever brought you here, Harcum College wants to meet you where you are. Join Harcum’s Admissions team for a free Summer Virtual Information Session…
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Amazon Now Launches in Philadelphia: Get Thousands of Items Delivered in 30 Minutes or Less
Amazon is dramatically expanding its ultrafast delivery ambitions in Philadelphia with the launch of Amazon Now, a service promising delivery in 30 minutes or less for thousands of everyday items, reports Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program, which launched in Philadelphia alongside Seattle as one of its first test markets, lets customers order…
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There’s an Owner Now for the Delco Shack but He Won’t be Living There
The “Delco Shack”, next to the Springfield Mall, has been bought, though the new owner won’t be living there, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The one-room 17 x 17-foot redbrick Springfield building, purchased by Realtor Joe Vaccone for $150,000, has no running water and no functioning sewage system. It does have a location…
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Wawa Ranked in Top 30 on Forbes’ 2026 List of America’s Largest Family Businesses
Wawa has secured its spot among the most powerful family-owned companies in the country, and for anyone who has ever made a late-night hoagie run or grabbed a coffee on the way to work, it probably comes as no surprise. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain landed at No. 26 on Forbes’ 2026 list of America’s Largest…
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PHL Prepares for Biggest Summer in 81-Year History Ahead of FIFA World Cup and America250
Philadelphia International Airport is bracing for the biggest summer in its 81-year history, and the numbers alone tell only part of the story, according to Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Fueled by the FIFA World Cup, America’s 250th birthday celebration, and the MLB All-Star Game, airport officials are projecting approximately 9.4 million passengers will move through PHL between now and…
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Delaware County Family’s Century-Old Photography Legacy Lives on in New Book by Kathleen McDevitt
A new book by Kathleen M. McDevitt begins with a promise and ends with a legacy that spans invention, war, and the quiet art of remembering. Captured With Love and History: Willson Way Photography is part family memoir, part American invention story, and entirely the product of McDevitt’s determination to honor the generations who came before…
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Amanda Rappa: A Widener Story Defined by Heart, Hustle, and Human Connection
Amanda Rappa was recently honored with the President’s Award at Widener University, given to a graduating senior who has contributed the most to campus life through academics and participation in extracurricular activities. Widener President Stacey Robertson surprised her with the award when Rappa showed up, believing she was helping shoot a video through her role…
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How Local B2B Companies Are Closing the Marketing Gap Without a Full-Time Hire
Growth is a challenge familiar for any small to mid-sized businesses. Sales are plateauing and leads fall off; there is a lack of unity in brand messaging. Everyone agrees the missing piece points to marketing, but bringing on a seasoned Chief Marketing Officer might not be in the budget. Doylestown resident Susan Towers, founder of Towers Fractional Marketing, built her practice around this gap, bringing flexibility to a traditional role that works for your company’s needs. Today, Towers…
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Delaware County Leadership: Heather Wilson, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
As the YMCA celebrates its 175th anniversary nationally, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is focused on what comes next in Chester County. That work is being driven in part by Heather Worthy Wilson, Chief Growth and Strategy Officer at YGBW, who has spent the last year helping to shape the organization’s three-year strategic plan,…
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Slowing Down to Go Faster in the Age of Acceleration
Taking the time to deliberately appreciate the present moment can greatly support your overall well-being. In a world that keeps moving faster and faster, we have a new disease to be wary of: The Busyness Disease. Often, we move through life so quickly that we don’t take the time to pause and acknowledge our wins…
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Wawa Vs. Sheetz, Famous Rivals, But What Makes Them Different?
Taylor Brooke has lived in two different places in Pennsylvania that gave her Wawa and Sheetz. Now she’s highlighting the biggest difference between the two popular convenience store chains in a recent article for WJBR.com. 1. The Ordering Experience Wawa feels streamlined and refined, “like an efficient hoagie-building machine,” Brooke wrote. Sheetz is more like…
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44 Dogs Rescued from Broomall Home Now Recovering at Brandywine Valley SPCA
Dozens of dogs rescued from horrific conditions inside a Delaware County home are on the road to recovery at the Brandywine Valley SPCA in New Castle. Volunteers and veterinarians are working to restore their health, according to Amanda Pitts of 6abc. The 44 dogs and puppies were removed on Friday from a home on 1st…
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DCCC Celebrates More than 1,300 Graduates, Ranging in Age from 17 to 70, at Two Commencement Ceremonies
They ranged in age from 17 to 70, hailed from 14 different states, and shared one thing in common: the desire to utilize education to follow their flames toward brighter futures. More than 1,300 students recently graduated from Delaware County Community College, earning associate degrees and/or certificates, in two separate commencement ceremonies at West Chester…
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RKL Chief Operating Officer Rachel Sargent Named One of Central Pennsylvania’s Women of Influence
Rachel Sargent, RKL’s Chief Operating Officer, was named one of Central Penn Business Journal’s 2026 Women of Influence. The award celebrates high-achieving women for their accomplishments. These women are selected based on their professional experience, community involvement, leadership, and commitment to mentoring. “Rachel’s recognition among the Women of Influence speaks to the impact of her…
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Libertyliner 250: A Proposed High-Speed Train Would Connect Philly to D.C., NYC Faster Than Ever
A proposed high-speed rail service could significantly transform travel along the Northeast Corridor this year, writes Bridget Gleeson for the Islands. The Libertyliner 250 concept was proposed by Delaware-based private rail company AmeriStarRail. It would see the company partner with Amtrak to rebrand and expand the new NextGen Acela fleet into a faster, more accessible…
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Historic Fullam House in Newtown Hits Zillow Gone Wild at $5.85 Million
The Paul Rudolph-designed Fullam House in Newtown is drawing fresh national attention after appearing on a popular real estate platform, according to Zillow Gone Wild. Set into a wooded hillside in Wrightstown Township, the home was designed in 1959 for federal judge John P. Fullam and his wife, Alice. The project marks one of Paul…
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