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Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, to Speak at Neumann University’s Charter Day
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will receive an honorary degree and deliver the Dorothy A.P. Leunissen Presidential Lecture as part of Neumann University’s 52nd Charter Day celebration on March 15, 2017. Cardinal Dolan will speak on “St. John Neumann: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” at a 1:15 PM academic convocation in the main arena of…
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In Response to Trump’s Election, Chair of Delco Democrats Says ‘Everybody Wants to Run for Office’
Competing with the energy that brought Donald Trump to power is a new energy that’s fueling an unprecedented interest in politics for Democrats. “Nothing approaches it — certainly in the time I’ve been in public office, and I can’t remember (anything like it) even before that,” U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said in a Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Quaker Consortium Opens Classroom Doors to Students at Four of Region’s Esteemed Colleges
Four local college campuses just got immensely larger. For example, last fall, more than 1,000 Bryn Mawr College students grabbed their books and strolled into class just down the street at Haverford College. Mirroring a growing trend nationwide, that resource-sharing network for both academics and extracurricular activities, popularly known as the Bi-Co, has grown into the Tri-Co…
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Chichester a Case Study for Pennsylvania’s Plethora of Financially Struggling School Districts
Several school districts across the state, including Chichester, are being forced to take drastic measures to deal with their rising costs in the face of decreasing or stagnant revenues, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to an annual report released by the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators and the Pennsylvania Association of School…
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Teen Retailer in Springfield Mall the Latest Victim of Online-Shopping Surge
Wet Seal, the teen retailer that was once a favorite among the younger generation, is closing all of its 171 brick-and-mortar stores, including the one in Springfield Mall, writes Suzette Parmley for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Unfortunately, the company was unable to obtain the necessary capital or identify a strategic partner, and was recently informed that…
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Region’s Manufacturers Struggle to Find Qualified Workers
Manufacturers in the Philadelphia area and around the entire country are finding it increasingly difficult to find qualified workers, leaving many employers scrambling to find ways to entice people into the profession, writes Jane Von Bergen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The nonprofit Manufacturing Alliance of Philadelphia currently has 40 open requests for welders, shipping and…
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SAP’s McDermott Reassures Staff in Wake of President Trump’s Travel Ban
With a lot of uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, SAP CEO Bill McDermott has criticized the move, and is reassuring employees of the software giant’s dedication to their well-being, writes Eric Auchard for Reuters. Addressing the company’s 84,000 employees across the globe, McDermott emphasized SAP’s non-discrimination policies, adding that “we are always…
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New Documentary Tells the Story of Glenolden’s Vince Papale with Authenticity
The 2006 movie Invincible, which focuses on the incredible story of Glenolden native Vince Papale and his journey to playing for the Philadelphia Eagles, has been revisited in a documentary that recently premiered on Reelz, according to a report in The Allentown Morning Call. Invincible starred Mark Wahlberg as Papale and Greg Kinnear as coach…
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Wawa Sues North Jersey’s Dawa over Trademark Infringement
A North Jersey convenience store that looks awfully similar to Wawa on the outside — but not on the inside — has found itself in court opposite of the popular Delaware County-based convenience-store chain. Even though the Dawa Food Mart is named for the word “welcome” in its owner’s native tongue, Korean, the similarities are…
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Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Sign Articulation Agreement
Delaware County Community College and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts have signed an articulation agreement that will enable qualified students to transfer seamlessly from the community college to the four-year art school in Philadelphia. Students who maintain at least a C average in each course, and who graduate from Delaware County Community College’s Studio…
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Retiring Neumann University President Receives Heartwarming Tribute on the Ice
The warm hearts of the members of the Neumann University women’s ice hockey team could have melted the rink on a recent evening in January. The Knights invited Dr. Rosalie Mirenda and her husband Tony to visit their locker room before a game against Oswego (N.Y.) State, pose for a photo with the team, and…
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Experts Warn That Immigration Ban Could Harm Economy, Education
President Donald Trump’s immigration ban could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy by undermining the reputation of the U.S. as a reliable place to do business, explains Mike Useem and Robert Meyer on a podcast for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Useem, a management professor and director of the Center for…
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Check Out Which Local High Schools Top the Class on Keystone Exams
While politicians debate whether the Keystone Exams should be part of high school graduation requirements, the tests continue to measure students’ proficiency in three core subjects. And Delaware County, for the record, is home to a number of schools with a large portion of students passing those tests with flying colors, according to a Philadelphia Business…
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Nominees Sought for Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor
Nominations are being sought for the 2017 Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor. This prestigious designation is bestowed upon past Hi-Q participants who have distinguished themselves through career or community service. The award also recognizes educators and supporters of Delco Hi-Q who have made extraordinary contributions to the program. With support from the Delaware County Intermediate…
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank Appoints New Chief Operations Officer
Malvern Federal Savings Bank has appointed Alexander Opiela III to the position of Chief Operations Officer. He replaces Karen Walter. “Alex is highly regarded as a motivated professional, and we believe he is an outstanding addition to the team, bringing over 12 years of diverse banking experience,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO of…
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SAP’s Hiring Spree Transitions from Sales to Research and Development, Cloud Delivery
Frenzied growth at software giant SAP in Newtown Square has filled its offices with new hires — and will likely continue to fill them throughout 2017. But there’s been a big shift in the offices SAP’s newest employees are moving into. The company’s early 2016 focus on new sales and marketing expertise has been replaced…
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Haverford Superintendent, Other School Leaders Criticize Property Tax Reform
The promise of the proposed Property Tax Independence Act sounds good, but local education leaders say it doesn’t solve the underlying school funding problems, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. “The truth is, this isn’t a tax elimination — it’s a tax shift, a shift which may not provide reasonable and realistic…
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Penn State Brandywine’s New Residence Hall Will Feel Like Home, Thanks to Interim Director
Thanks to the efforts of Iris Richardson, the Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life, and campus staff, students moving into Penn State Brandywine’s new residence hall in August will find it feels like home, writes Haleigh Swansen for Penn State News. Richardson’s previous life management experience includes working with programs at other Penn State branches…
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