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Wilmington University Alum Appointed to Maryland State Board of Education
After more than 30 years in higher education, Wilmington University alum Alverne “Chet” Chesterfield brings extensive experience to his new role as a member of the Maryland State Board of Education. “It’s important that we understand that when we work with education, we have to put students first,” said Chesterfield, who earned an M.S. in Management with a concentration…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Closes Suddenly This Week for All But Seniors
Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne will close Nov. 21, six months early for all underclassmen except seniors, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. The school was to stay open into the spring for the 2025-2026 academic season before closing for good. That is no longer possible, school officials said, citing “ongoing staff turnover and higher-than-expected…
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Delco Chamber’s Trish McFarland Lists a Few of Her Favorite Things
Trish McFarland, the president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, was recently asked about some of her favorite things around Delaware County. Here are five worth checking out, writes the staff of Main Line Today. 1. D3LCO EFFECT CANDLES. This is McFarland’s shop for go-to gifts, with a selection of hand-poured, locally-made candles, beautifully…
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Did You Know? The Battle of Brandywine, America’s First 9/11 Tragedy
The Battle of Brandywine was fought between the American army of General George Washington and the British army of General Sir William Howe on September 11, 1777 near Chadds Ford. Chadds Ford was important as it was the most direct passage across the Brandywine River on the road from Baltimore to Philadelphia. More troops fought…
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DCCC Is First Community College in PA to Offer Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. East Coast is home to two-thirds of Artificial Intelligence job postings nationwide and over 90 percent of AI startup activity. In the last year alone, the number of job postings mentioning AI has increased by over 100 percent, according to a July 2025 Brookings Institution report. In an increasingly competitive job market, AI…
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Are You Ready to Redefine Success? How to Craft a Winning Strategy for the New Year
As the year winds down, it’s a time to reflect, recalibrate, and rev up for the final push. It’s all about ending the current year on a high note, so that you can springboard into an even more prosperous new year. But before diving into strategies and spreadsheets, let’s ponder a fundamental question. What does…
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Harcum College Welcomes Zakarias Thornton as Chief Financial Officer
Harcum College has appointed Zakarias “Zak” Thornton as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and key President’s Cabinet member accountable for Business Services, Controller’s office, and other related functions, effective Nov. 17, 2025. Thornton is a highly accomplished and strategic finance leader, bringing over a decade of dedicated experience in higher education financial management, planning, and operational…
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Citadel Credit Union Marks 25 Years of Honoring Educators During American Education Week
During American Education Week, Citadel Credit Union is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its Citadel Heart of Learning Awards (CHOLA), a program that has recognized more than 430 local educators and distributed nearly $600,000 in grants to teachers across Greater Philadelphia. This milestone year is not just about looking back but about listening. To commemorate…
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Temple University Moving Forward with $35 Million Terra Hall Renovations
Temple University is moving forward with plans to turn Terra Hall on South Broad Street into a vibrant hub for education, collaboration, and innovation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Temple purchased the landmark former University of the Arts property earlier this year for $18 million and has approved a $35 million renovation…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…
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Recommendations Made to Reduce Delaware County 2026 Spending
Consolidate contracts. Reform benefits for county employees. Decommission unused phone and fax lines and phase out old technology. Those are some of the ways Delaware County can reduce spending next year, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A Cost Containment Subcommittee of the Delaware County Budget Task Force, which included 60 members of the public, has…
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WilmU One-on-One: Alumna Abigail Chomo Shares Her Experiences in the WilmU MBA Program
Recent graduate Abigail Chomo is familiar with balancing a busy schedule. While completing her MBA as a full-time student, she also worked part-time and met the rigorous demands of being an athlete on the University’s track and field team. She credits WilmU’s flexibility, affordability, scholarship programs, and supportive culture as significant factors in her success. …
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Rescuers Save Dog After Frigid Creek Fall in Exton
A dog is safe and recovering after being rescued from a freezing creek in Chester County this week, writes Brian Sheehan for NBC10 Philadelphia. The rescue unfolded near Route 30 and Route 100 in Exton, after the dog was seen darting through busy traffic and into nearby woods. According to witnesses, police and firefighters from…
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Leapfrog Awards Top Honors to Riddle, Bryn Mawr and Lankenau Hospitals
Main Line Health’s hospitals are earning national praise once again, according to Main Line Times & Suburban. Bryn Mawr Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, and Riddle Hospital all received an “A” grade from The Leapfrog Group, the patient safety nonprofit. The rating focuses on preventable errors, injuries, infections, and other key safety indicators that matter to…
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Former Famous Dave’s CEO Targets Multiple Iron Hill Brewery Sites, Including Newtown Location
Jeff Crivello, the former CEO of Famous Dave’s, plans to buy ten Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant locations, including the one in Newtown, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. During this week’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court hearing in New Jersey, Judge Jerrold N. Poslusny Jr. approved the sale of the regional chain’s assets and…
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Penn State Brandywine, Widener and DCCC Leaders Hold Joint Meeting
Penn State Brandywine held a joint leadership meeting with Widener University and Delaware County Community College on Oct. 31, reaffirming their shared commitment to collaboration, student success and strengthening higher education partnerships across Delaware County. The meeting focused on the higher education landscape in the region and ways the institutions can collaborate in the future,…
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Delaware Countians Step Up in a Big Way to Help in Food Emergency
There was a huge outpouring of generosity among Delaware County residents when more than 600 cars lined up Saturday to donate food to local food shelters, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County held a community food drive at the Don Guanella property in response to SNAP benefits being halted. Meanwhile,…
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GMercyU Social Work Professor Has Personal Connection to Historical Moment in Civil Rights Movement
Dr. Wade Luquet, a professor of social work at Gwynedd Mercy University, recently had the honor of introducing the keynote speaker at The Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW-PA) conference. Civil rights pioneer Dr. Leona Tate served as the keynote speaker, where she shared how her place in America’s history inspired…
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