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Garnet Valley Grad One of 10 College Students in America Selected to Special Council
Garnet Valley High School graduate Shaina Hilsey, a senior at California University of Pennsylvania, has been selected as a member of the 2017-2018 American Association of University Women Student Advisory Council. Hilsey is one of 10 students nationwide to be selected for the council, which advises the AAUW on the needs of college students. Students…
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Delaware County Community College Presents Lecture, Juried Exhibition of Regional Artists
Delaware County Community College will present the 215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition of Regional Emerging Artists on Dec. 6 at the Marple Campus. The event begins at 4 PM with a lecture by acclaimed artist and 2017 guest juror Odili Donald Odita in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building. The opening reception will be held…
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Neumann University to Host Live Nativity Celebration on Dec. 3
Neumann University will host its annual Greccio Live Nativity Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 3. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:15 PM in front of the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development on Convent Road. Neumann students and faculty will re-enact the Franciscan tradition of the crib,…
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Villanova Grad Finds Success with Colorfully Named Teas
While naming a tea using a curse word may seem like a strange idea to some, it has certainly paid off for Jenni-Lyn Williams, who earned her MBA from Villanova, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Williams started Snarky Tea in October last year, after working for Lincoln Financial Group in Radnor for about…
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Legendary Restaurant in Wayne to Close Unless New Owner Found
Landis Restaurant in Wayne, which enjoys a Cheers-like status among local patrons, will be closing after a half-century in business unless a new owner can be found, writes Dan Geringer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The restaurant was started by Jim Landis, his brother Greg, and his sisters Henrietta and Renee. They found an ideal location…
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Neumann’s President Emeritus Honored by American Catholic Historical Society
Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, president emeritus of Neumann University, recently received the 2017 Barry Award from the American Catholic Historical Society. According to Michael Finnegan, president of the ACHS, she was selected for “her character and her contributions to the church, country, and community through her leadership in the field of Catholic higher education.” [uam_ad id=”52851″]…
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Monroe Energy Refinery in Trainer Urges EPA to Reform Biofuels Credit Program
The Monroe Energy refinery in Trainer is one of three Philadelphia-area refineries urging the EPA to reform the biofuels credit program, writes Jon Hurdle for StateImpact Pennsylvania. Workers and managers from the refinery rallied at the Delaware City Refinery earlier this month to protest the credit program that is now threatening jobs. The program requires…
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Ribbon Officially Cut on New Hotel in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve
Equus Capital Partners recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Hilton Garden Inn in Newtown Square, ahead of its official opening on Nov. 22, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 138-room hotel will primarily operate as a business service hotel as it is ideally positioned directly off the Main Line. It will…
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Upper Darby Gives Super Wawa Project the Green Light
Upper Darby officials have given the green light for the construction of Super Wawa at the corner of Baltimore Pike and Oak Avenue, writes Linda Reilly for the Delaware County News Network. The announcement ends months of speculation that the proposed store may go to Clifton Heights, instead of Upper Darby. The plan – which…
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Examining the Economic Effects of the Proposed U.S. Tax Cuts
Kimberly Burham, the Managing Director of Legislation and Special Projects for the Penn Wharton Budget Model, has put the House of Representatives’ version of a new tax regime under a magnifying glass to see how it will affect the economy, according to a report from Knowledge@Wharton. For the assessment, Burham used the Penn Wharton Budget…
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Analysis Reveals Which Retailers Offer the Highest Discounts on Black Friday
Black Friday shopping – one of America’s most treasured holiday traditions – is changing, as sales are starting earlier, even weeks ahead of the actual day, writes Richie Bernardo for WalletHub. To stay ahead of the competition, many retailers slash prices and offer promotions, much to the delight of us, the shoppers. So which stores…
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DNB First House of the Week: Converted Carriage House in Newtown Square Will Drop Your Jaw
A spacious, converted carriage house with four bedrooms and four bathrooms that was originally built in the 19th century is available for sale in Newtown Square. The 8,374-square-foot home, named Hidden Rock, is one of the last remaining structures of the historic Dunminning Estate. The main living area – aptly named The Court – has…
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ESPN Reporter from Radnor Discusses High-Profile Beats, Sports Journalism
As a basketball fan growing up near Villanova, Radnor High School graduate Dave McMenamin’s career choice was rather easy, writes Troy Haliburton for TrueHoop Network. The journalist known for his NBA coverage on ESPN started writing locally when he was just 14. He began by covering high school sports for his friend’s mother, who was…
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Media Filmmaker’s New Documentary Focuses on Reintegration of Iraq War Veterans
Media filmmaker Dan Collins has joined forces with retired Marine Josh Hisle to direct the documentary From War to Wisdom, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The film highlights the reintegration of Iraq War veterans into civilian society and the many struggles they face in the process. The film focuses on several members of…
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Cheyney University Hopes to Remove Interim Tag from Its Current President
Cheyney University has asked the State System of Higher Education to forgo the usual search process and officially name its interim president, Aaron Walton, to the position, writes Bill Schackner for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Cheyney’s Council of Trustees has voted to ask for limited dispensation from the SSHE board of governors. This is based on…
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DELCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider offering high quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has the following career opening in their New Britain, Devon, Exton and Glen Mills facilities. Business Office Manager The Business Office Manager at a Five Star Senior Living facility maximizing cash…
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Delaware County Community College’s New Choices a Free Career Development Program
Delaware County Community College’s New Choices Career Development program features mock interview sessions as part of the career development curriculum. With newly created résumés, students have an opportunity to improve their interviewing skills by practicing one-on-one with business professionals. New Choices is a free, six-week career exploration and job re-entry program that provides individual and…
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Destination Delco Has Your Next Two Weeks Covered with Entertainment Options Galore
Put on your party hats because the rest of November is packed with fun events in Delaware County, according to Destination Delco. First, music lovers are in for a treat, with the combination of country and rock offered by Aaron Lewis and Blackberry Smoke on Nov. 16 at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. Then,…
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