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Neumann to the Rescue! University Salvages Wedding Reception of Aston Couple
Gabrielle Porter and Zachary Edwards married on Saturday, July 21. It was a day their families had eagerly anticipated for months, until the week before the wedding, when a very gloomy weather forecast threatened their plans. The Aston couple had arranged to hold their reception outdoors, at the home of an aunt who lives in…
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Foundation Gives $20,000 to Support Neumann Health Sciences Center
Nicholas F. Quercetti, chairman of the UNICO Village Foundation, and John S. Di Giorgio, Esq., president of the foundation, recently presented Dr. Chris Domes, Neumann University president, with a check for $20,000 to support the university’s radio station and new Health Sciences Center. The foundation is a local branch of a national Italian-American service organization.…
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Lieutenant in County’s Criminal Investigation Division Retires After 44 Years of Service
After more than four decades of serving in law enforcement, Aston resident William “Scott” Bireley – the Lieutenant and Bomb Squad Commander of the Delaware County Criminal Investigation Division – has retired from the force. Bireley began his career in law enforcement on Dec. 10, 1973 as a Police Officer for the Chester Police Department.…
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Franciscan Nun Based in Aston Lobbies Senior Execs at Some of Nation’s Biggest Companies
Sister Nora Nash, the director of corporate social responsibility for the Aston-based Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, spends her days lobbying senior executives at some of the nation’s biggest companies, writes Courtney Becker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Nash is a shareholder activist who focuses on more than 70 companies, along with her top associate,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Lovingly Maintained Colonial in Aston
A magnificent and lovingly maintained colonial home with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Aston. The entry is through a two-story foyer with an elegant staircase and hardwood floors that leads into the formal dining room and living room. The eat-in kitchen with breakfast area features a…
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Chester Native, Owner of Aston-Based Insurance Brokerage Self-Publishes Novel
Anthony “Tony” Iacone – a Chester native and the owner of K&I Associates, an insurance brokerage based in Aston – has self-published a novel entitled Mario, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The book, recently released through Page Publishing, focuses on the title character, a second-generation Italian-American born and raised in an…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Teams Up with Local Comics for Philly Beer Week
Aston’s 2SP Brewing has teamed up with comedy collective Laughs On Philly for Philly Beer Week to boost awareness and sales in the increasingly competitive craft beer market, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County craft brewery has decided on a more unconventional route for the beer-related event from June 1 to…
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Neumann’s New VP for Student Affairs a Former Administrator at University of Portland
Neumann University has named Dr. Christopher T. Haug as its new vice president for student affairs. Haug – currently the director of residence life, housing, and student conduct at the University of Portland in Oregon – will assume his responsibilities at Neumann in mid-June. In his current position, Haug is responsible for recruiting, hiring, training,…
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Five Students from Delaware County Earn the First Social Work Degrees at Neumann
Among the more than 650 students who graduated from Neumann University last Saturday were some undergraduate trailblazers. Eleven students received the first degrees in Social Work ever awarded by the university, and five of them are residents of Delaware County. The Delco graduates are: Carla D’Angelo (Media) Amirah Guerrero (Aldan) Kezia Mathew (Lansdowne) Laila Sheriff…
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Denise Romanelli, Jeff Graber Inducted into Delta Mu Delta Honor Society at Neumann
Denise Romanelli, the Director of Employee Development and Community Relations at Sun East Federal Credit Union, and Jeff Graber, a professor in Neumann University’s Division of Business and Information Management, were honorary inductees into the Delta Mu Delta Honor Society at a recent ceremony at Neumann University. Student inductees included David Alvarez, Emily Brennecke, Tiffany…
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Parkside Native, Criminal Justice Major at Neumann Meets Top Cops in Financial Crime Prevention
Mark Townsend of Parkside was one of several Criminal Justice majors at Neumann University who had the opportunity to meet some of the Delaware Valley’s top professionals in financial crime prevention at a recent recruiting event and panel discussion. The Delaware chapter of the Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialists (ACAMS) held the event in…
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Neumann University Presents Humanitarian Award to Wawa
Neumann University recently presented its annual Presidential Humanitarian Award to Wawa, Inc. during the school’s 19th annual scholarship gala. The award was established anonymously in 2002 in honor of Dr. Rosalie M. Mirenda, the university’s president emeritus, and her husband Tony. It’s given to an individual or organization whose life or work reflects a commitment…
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IceWorks in Aston Draws Legions of Visitors to Delaware County
Throughout the year, IceWorks in Aston attracts legions of visitors to Delaware County for ice hockey, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. Though the venue has expanded over the years, it still remains a family-friendly place where beginners of all ages can learn how to skate, and where elite athletes can train and compete.…
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Springfield Native, English Major at Neumann Places Second in National Writing Competition
Neumann University junior Bettina Bowers’s research paper, “Mandatory Vaccinations in the United States,” won second place in the Delta Epsilon Sigma National Competition in Creative and Scholarly Writing. The contest was open to undergraduates attending institutions that have a Delta Epsilon Sigma chapter. Manuscripts were submitted in five categories: poetry, short fiction, creative nonfiction/personal essay,…
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Penn Mutual to Receive Neumann Institute Award
It was bound to happen, since Penn Mutual describes itself as “one unique culture” and the Neumann University Institute for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development “offers a unique perspective on sports.” The Institute will award its highest honor to Penn Mutual on Monday, April 9 at 7 PM. The evening — celebrating sport (especially rugby),…
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Garnet Valley Grad, Junior at Neumann Wins Scholarship for Her Broadcasting Skills
Andrea Roe, a Communication and Digital Media major at Neumann University, has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. She is one of only 20 college students in the Delaware Valley chosen for the 2018 Broadcast Pioneers awards. The scholarships are given to current college sophomores and juniors (for…
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Neumann University to Host Free Screening of ‘The Sultan and the Saint’
Neumann University will show the docudrama, The Sultan and the Saint, at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 5 in the Meagher Theatre. The screening is free and open to the public. The film, narrated by Jeremy Irons, chronicles the encounter between St. Francis of Assisi and Sultan Malik Al-Kamil during the Fifth Crusade in 1219.…
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Mural Artist, Neumann Grad Gives Colorful Gift to His Alma Mater
Alloyius McIlwaine has painted murals in Paris, Madrid, Casablanca, Miami, and New Orleans. He can now add Neumann University to his list. A 2004 graduate of Neumann, McIlwaine shared his talent with his alma mater from March 12-14 by creating an enormous, four-part mural in the hallway of the John J. Mullen Communication Center, a…
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