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Delaware County Community College’s Peter Gilmore Named Chef Educator of the Year
Peter Gilmore, Program Manager of Delaware County Community College’s Culinary Arts program, was recently named Chef Educator of the Year by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Chef Gilmore received the award at the ACF’s annual President’s Charity Scholarship Ball in early April. The Chef Educator of the Year award recognizes a…
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Personal Injury Lawyer, Wayne Resident Publishes First Novel
Wayne resident William L. Myers Jr., the founding partner of Myers Lafferty Law Offices in Philadelphia, has released his first novel, A Criminal Defense, published by Thomas & Mercer. Publishers Weekly gave the book rave reviews: “In Myers’ impressive debut (…) the gripping plot builds to an ending that is a complete shocker.” A Criminal…
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Delaware County Community College Releases New Non-Credit Course Guide
Delaware County Community College’s Return to Learn Non-Credit Course Guide has been released, and it details the college’s offerings from May through August 2017. Courses are available in a number of different areas, including: Information Technology Computer Training Skilled Trades Online Training Health Care Careers Professional Development Certificate Programs Test Preparation/ESL Learning Other Languages Creative…
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Villanova Breaks Its Record for NCAA Academic Excellence
Villanova’s student-athletes loom large on the field and court, but they’re just as dominant off it too. The Wildcats just shattered last year’s high mark in academic excellence with back-to-back school records in their NCAA Academic Progress Rate recognition. The NCAA bestowed public recognition awards to 15 Villanova athletic programs for attaining a rank in…
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Delaware County Council’s Unique Meeting Place Serves as Civics Lesson for Students
Local government just got a whole lot more accessible in the eyes of Haverford High School students after Delaware County Council conducted its latest meeting right in the school auditorium. “If you’re interested in going into government, you just need to know how to talk to people,” said Rylee Mauger in a Daily Times report…
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Neumann University Senior Sets New Standard for Term ‘Student-Athlete’
Haley Broomell has set a new standard for the term “student-athlete” at Neumann University. A biology major and native of Woodstown, N.J., Broomell won the university’s John A. Phillips Scholar Athlete Award and the Valedictory Medal at the April 21 academic awards convocation. The Valedictory Medal is presented to the student who earned the highest…
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SAP’s Top Talent in Newtown Square Promoted to Greater Leadership Roles
A pair of SAP’s Newtown Square executives is taking the global software company to new heights. Robert Enslin is rising up to take charge of the cloud, while Jennifer Morgan is being promoted to carry the banner of customer operations in Enslin’s absence. “We have always considered it a privilege to nurture careers and leaders,”…
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Absorbed by Parent Company, Sunoco Logistics to Continue Operating from Newtown Square
Last week, Newtown Square’s Sunoco Logistics Partners, merged with parent company Energy Transfer Partners, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to filings submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission, Sunoco will continue to run operations from its Newtown Square headquarters. Meanwhile, Dallas-based ETP has said it expects to achieve synergy and close to…
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Smartphones Create Pervasive but Underestimated Type of Addiction
In the absence of face-to-face communication, valuable social skills aren’t learned, and in the overflow of information, self-control is lost. Together, these cultural issues are compounding to cause a sweeping epidemic: smartphone addiction. And it’s worse than many people give it credit. “What’s interesting is that the body and the brain respond pretty much the…
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House of the Week: Spectacular Stone Manor in Newtown Square
A spectacular stone manor set on 1.5 acres of picturesque land is currently on sale in Newtown Square. The front entrance of this exquisite five-bedroom, six-bathroom home opens into a sunny, two-story, front-to-rear Reception Hall. This connects the elegant living room with fireplace, dining room with fully-equipped butler’s pantry, and the billiard room. Also on…
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Upper Darby Native Champions Cannabis Culture
A rallying of support in difficult times lit the match for one of Philadelphia’s leading cannabis activists, and the city’s cannabis culture has been riding the high ever since. Upper Darby native N.A. Poe shared his story of finding a connection, a cause, and ultimately a community with Philadelphia Weekly’s Max Marin as part of…
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How They Voted: American Health Care Act of 2017
The American Health Care Act of 2017 (AHCA), H.R. 1628, the House Republicans’ Bill to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, passed the house yesterday in a razor-thin 217 – 213 vote that saw zero Democrats join the majority. Here is how Chester County’s Congressional delegated voted: Bob Brady (D,…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group Illustrates Value of Life Insurance in Video Series
Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group is using its newly created video series to help inform and educate advisors and clients on the value of life insurance and hybrid policies that can provide relief for long-term care expenses. The video series is specifically designed to show the benefits of life insurance coverage through videos covering subjects such…
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Can the Tortoise Be a Better Hire Than the Hare? Malcolm Gladwell Thinks So
During his keynote address at the Wharton People Analytics Conference, The New Yorker’s Malcolm Gladwell extolled the virtues of choosing a tortoise over a hare during the hiring process, according to a report from Knowledge@Wharton. During his opening remarks, Gladwell referred to one of his colleagues as a “neurotic tortoise.” And while it might seem…
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Percentage of Female Superintendents in Suburban Philly Outpaces National Average
More women are finding their way to the head of the class — or rather, the school district. Locally, the rising percentage of female superintendents today outpaces not only the national average of 22.4 percent but also Pennsylvania’s 28.8 percent, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. Superintendents in suburban Philadelphia are 34.4…
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World-Class Stunt Dog Experience Comes to West Chester on Friday
Want to watch some of the most talented dogs in the world perform air tricks, comedy antics, dance numbers, and athletic feats? The Stunt Dog Experience will bring all that and more to the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now available. Stunt…
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank Opens New Office in Palm Beach
The Paoli-based Malvern Bancorp has announced the opening of a new representative office at 205 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Fla. “This is our initial location for gaining visibility and brand recognition in the region,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO. “Malvern offers a wide range of private banking and wealth management services delivered…
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Delaware County Memorial Hospital Receives Top Grade for Patient Safety
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill is one of 11 hospitals in the five-county region and 823 nationwide to receive an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency…
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