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Worth the Wait: Drexelbrook Officially Breaks Ground on New Holiday Inn
Drexel Hill’s popular Drexelbrook apartment community and event center is getting hitched to a brand new Holiday Inn, and the “engagement” gift was a groundbreaking ceremony last week on owner Bill Kay’s 90th birthday. The under-construction Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia at Drexelbrook is anticipated to open in June 2018, according to a Delaware County…
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Rails to Trails in Delco as Old Rail Lines Transform into Scenic, Creek-Side Trail
Delaware County Council joined recreationists across the nation to kick off the spring trail season and the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Opening Day for Trails by officially opening the largest county-owned trail to date at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday in Middletown Township. After nearly 20 years of land acquisition and planning, and construction to transform abandoned rail…
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Knights, Dragons Work Together as Neumann, Drexel Partner on Early Admission Program
The Knights and the Dragons are now working together. Neumann University has partnered with the Drexel University College of Engineering to offer students the ability to obtain a B.S. in Mathematics and a B.S. in Engineering in approximately five-and-a-half years. The Early Admission Program begins with students enrolling as Mathematics majors at Neumann University, where…
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Eagles Kick Off Axalta’s All-Pro Teacher Nominations
Local STEM teachers who stand out have the chance to score money, Philadelphia Eagles tickets, and memorabilia for their schools through this year’s Axalta All-Pro Teachers program. Nominations are now open for the third year of the partnership between the NFL franchise and Axalta Coating Systems, the North American headquarters of which is in Glen…
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Castle of a Home in Wayne Besieged by $400,000 Discount
A jaw-dropping $401,000 discount on the castle-like mansion at 100 Pembroke Avenue in Wayne may have just lowered the drawbridge over its affordability moat for a horde of potential buyers. The seven-bedroom, five-bathroom home was built in 1898, and is located in the Radnor School District. It has been immaculately restored by KingsHaven Design and…
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Springfield High School Holds Charity Fundraiser in Memory of Beloved Teacher
Honoring the memory of a beloved teacher for the 15th year in a row, students at Springfield High School held the Steve Stefani Dance Marathon to raise funds for the Four Diamonds Fund at Hershey Medical Center, writes Susan L. Serbin for the Daily Times. Named THON, the event is sometimes referred to as mini-THON,…
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In ‘Highly Unexpected’ Move, Wayne’s PetCoach Acquired by Petco
PetCoach, the three-year-old Wayne startup that offers online access to vets 24/7, has been acquired by pet-specialty retailer Petco for an undisclosed amount, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s highly, highly unexpected and great,” said Brock Weatherup, who himself purchased the company from founder David Martin in July last year. Martin stayed on…
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For Upper Darby Tattoo Parlor, Steady Business Spills from the El
The El may only “tickle the ‘burbs” with its end-of-the-line stop in Upper Darby, but it spills big business through the doors of shops like Ink Slingas across from the 69th Street Transportation Center, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Jason Laughlin. “The diversity on Philadelphia’s greatest single people-mover, the Market-Frankford Line, means opportunity…
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Hollywood Comes Home with This Weekend’s Media Film Festival
“When you’re a young, struggling actor trying to make it in Hollywood, you need all the help you can get,” said Mary Beth Rim. “There was a group of us that had majored in theater at West Chester (University) who had all gone to L.A. around the same time, and we became a great support…
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Swarthmore College Launches $450 Million Capital Campaign to Fund New Construction
Change is coming to Swarthmore College’s campus following the launch of its $450 million capital campaign, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The planned development is part of the college’s ongoing drive to connect its science disciplines under one roof. The new building will be the home of the biology, engineering, and psychology…
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Malvern Federal Promotes William J. Boylan to EVP, Chief Lending Officer
Malvern Bancorp, the parent company of Paoli-based Malvern Federal Savings Bank, has promoted William J. Boylan to Executive Vice President and Chief Lending Officer. Boylan, who joined Malvern in August 2015, heads up the bank’s operations in New Jersey, and oversees all aspects of Malvern’s lending business in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “Bill has consistently…
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Neumann University Bestows Three Presidential Humanitarian Awards
Neumann University bestowed three Presidential Humanitarian Awards during its 18th Scholarship Gala last Saturday at the Drexelbrook Catering and Special Events Center. Honored were Mario J. Civera Jr., Eileen C. McDonnell, and Sister Clare Christi Schiefer, OSF. Civera was born and raised in Delaware County, and lives in Drexel Hill. He is a public servant…
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House of the Week: Four-Year-Old Masterpiece in Newtown Square
This stunningly elegant home in Newtown Square home offers both privacy and a modern style ideal for a growing family, writes Taylor Carson for Philadelphia magazine. The first floor features a formal dining room and living room, together with a gorgeous office library. The adjoining family room includes a stone wall gas fireplace and entertainment…
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County, Destination Delco to Launch WWI Remembrance Project on Saturday
On Saturday morning, Delaware County will officially launch its celebration of the 100th Anniversary of America’s Entry into WWI. And it includes a plan to “paint the county red” by planting the iconic, red Flanders Fields Poppies from Delco’s riverside to its Main Line and its Brandywine borders. This program kicks off at 9 AM in…
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Glen Mills Achieves Milestone in Nationally Recognized Behavior Program
In less than three years, the Glen Mills Schools has successfully earned the coveted Tier I status in the School Wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. The nationally recognized, evidence-based program teaches behavioral expectations in order to create a positive and safe learning environment. Research has shown that a positive school climate is…
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New Ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Colleges Released
Penn State is among the Top 50 best public colleges nationwide, according to recent rankings from Buffalo Business First, writes Scott Thomas for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Penn State placed 31st out of nearly 500 four-year public colleges that were ranked by Business First. The publication limited the ranking to public schools as they usually offer…
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Where Does Delco Rank Among the Healthiest Counties in Pennsylvania?
Delaware County recently continued its three-year ascent toward the top of the County Health Rankings, and this year it climbed into the healthiest half of the state for the first time. The rankings placed it at No. 26 based on past health outcomes and the factors that will affect the future health of residents. The…
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Controversial For-Profit Funeral Company Signs Deal with Donohue
StoneMor, the controversial for-profit cemetery and funeral company that leases 13 Catholic cemeteries in Philadelphia and four surrounding counties from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has announced a new partnership with Donohue Funeral Homes, writes Laura McCrystal for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Under the deal, StoneMor will steer Catholics who are looking to prearrange their funerals to…
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