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Seeds of Newtown Square Man’s Summer-Camp Empire Sown at The Haverford School
Newtown Square resident Michael Rouse credits his successful business headquartered in Bryn Mawr to a teen project and good mentors, writes Jane Von Bergen for Philadelphia Inquirer. Rouse is CEO of ESF, the company that operates 63 education and sports camps in 17 locations. He first got a taste for business in 1982 when his…
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The Law Behind Resignation of Trump’s National Security Advisor Has Roots in Philadelphia
By Michael F. Merlie The Trump administration has been a wellspring of legal issues from its inception. The resignation of President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, retired Lt. General Michael T. Flynn last week, brings an arcane criminal statute known as the Logan Act into national focus. Interestingly, the Logan Act is the result of…
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Trump’s New National Security Advisor a Valley Forge Military Academy Grad
America’s new voice for national security hails from the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne. Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster Jr., a Philadelphia native, is President Donald Trump’s newest pick for National Security Advisor. A “man of integrity,” McMaster received the promotion as the Director of the Army Capabilities Integration Center, according to a Philadelphia Business…
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Yikes! Pennsylvania Has Nation’s Second-Most Structurally Deficient Bridges
Pennsylvania is in dire need of serious bridge repairs, according to the latest report published by the American Road & Transportation Builders Association, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia magazine. The report found that the Keystone State has 4,506 structurally deficient bridges. This represents around 20 percent of the total number of bridges statewide, and puts…
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House of the Week: Majestic English Manor in Newtown Square
A majestic English Manor set on nearly 13 acres of lush land that guarantees stunning views and much-coveted privacy is up for sale. The home perfectly blends classic and sturdy, old-world stone construction with the best modern amenities and refinements. The six-bedroom, six-bathroom home is breathtaking in its incredible architectural design. It features 10-foot ceilings…
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Real Estate Firm Takes a Swing at Redeveloping Edgmont Country Club
Living on the edge of a golf course is often coveted real estate, but residents in Edgmont may soon have a chance to live right on the former fairways and greens of the Edgmont Country Club. Ridgewood Real Estate Partners bought the Edgmont Country Club last spring, and is now working on the early stages…
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Springfield’s Comfort Keepers Receives Best of Home Care Award for Second Straight Year
For the second consecutive year, Comfort Keepers Springfield/King of Prussia has received the distinguished Best of Home Care – Leader in Excellence Award from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for home care. The Leader in Excellence Award is the highest recognition awarded by Home Care Pulse, and is given to select…
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New Journey Awaits Young Readers at Delco’s StoryWalk in Rose Tree Park
The Bus for Us has departed from Rose Tree Park! This season, children will follow the story of dinosaurs as their dino-parents try to get them to fall asleep in How Do Dinosaurs Say Goodnight?, written by Jane Yolen and illustrated by Mark Teague. Delaware County Councilman Dave White recently joined Delaware County Libraries Director…
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Folcroft’s Scrub Daddy Remains Shark Tank’s Most Successful Product
It did not take Lori Greiner long to realize that she was looking at a winner when Scrub Daddy was first introduced on ABC’s Shark Tank, writes Elisabeth Brier for TechDay. The QVC queen was so impressed by the product that instead of the proposed investment of $100,000 for 10 percent equity, she offered Aaron…
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Villanova’s Unique New Endeavor to Impact the Way the Public Engages with History
The lessons of history are being brought to the forefront of public discussion alongside relevant trending world news in a unique new Villanova University endeavor. Funded by a $10 million donation from Lepage Bakeries Co-Chairman Albert Lepage and led by a Library of Congress historian, the new Lepage Center for History in the Public Interest…
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Celebrate New Business Growth in Brookhaven on Saturday with Delco Chamber of Commerce
Celebrate new business growth in Brookhaven with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Come out to the new LA Fitness on Saturday, Feb. 25 for a full day of activities and grand-opening fun. Kick off the morning with a ribbon-cutting at 10 AM, and then meet Philadelphia Eagles cheerleaders. Bring the kids for face-painting, and…
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Chester’s PharmaTouch Launches Restructured Brand, Revamped Website
Chester’s PharmaTouch has restructured its brand and launched a new website as part of its evolution into a customer-first provider for the pharma, biotech, healthcare, and animal sciences industries. The new brand focuses on a number of new solutions based on the PharmaTouch CoreTouch Cloud Platform. This software as a service product includes sophisticated tools…
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With Tuition Increasing and Financial Aid Stagnating, Food Pantries a Necessity on College Campuses
With a growing number of students struggling to afford food, local and national universities have been recognizing and combating this troubling issue with on-campus food pantries, writes Jonathan Lai for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to a new study released late last year, close to half of students reported having some issues with securing enough food…
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Check Out Which Local Communities Are Part of National Epidemic of Overspending on Cars
The disturbing, nationwide increase in the amount spent on cars compared to income is affecting communities in Delaware County in widely different ways, according to a new analysis published by WalletHub. The personal finance website took a closer look at this growing issue, and published an in-depth analysis of Cities that Overspend on Cars, along…
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Local Venture Capital Firm Teams Up with Sports Agency to Expand Options for Athletes
Radnor’s SeventySix Capital has teamed up with the newly formed management and sports marketing agency Rubicon Talent to expand the options for its signed athletes and celebrities beyond the usual deals of cash in exchange for endorsements, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Under the new partnership, SeventySix Capital will advise on entrepreneurial…
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Shining the Limelight on Cancer, HEADstrong’s Annual Gala Set for March 10
On Friday, March 10, the Holmes-based HEADstrong Foundation will roll out the lime-green carpet for an unforgettable evening with its Seventh Annual Lime Light Gala. The special event has been recognized as one of the most inspirational events in the city of Philadelphia to award groundbreaking achievements, honor stories of hope, and remember those who…
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FROM MONTCO: Historic Boathouse Row to be Recreated at Plymouth Meeting’s Legoland
The upcoming Legoland Discover Center in the Plymouth Meeting Mall will be bringing a piece of historic Philadelphia to Montgomery County made entirely out of the toy bricks, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. Legoland, which will face the Pennsylvania Turnpike and AMC Theatre from its position on the south side of the Plymouth…
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Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation Announces First Board Members
The Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation has announced the appointment of new officers to its Board of Directors. The following community leaders have been elected to lead what is expected to be Delaware County’s largest philanthropy: Chair: Robert J. Bruce, Former President, Widener University Vice Chair: Robert N. Speare, Delaware County Trust Attorney Secretary: Gail M. Whitaker,…
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