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Widener Doctoral Student, Sex Educator Profiled in Newsweek in 2018
Mexican-born sex educator Lorena Olvera-Moreno, now a doctoral student at Widener University, has been named to Newsweek’s “Women of the Future” list, according to a report in the magazine. Olvera-Moreno was nominated by Beverly Whipple, a now-retired Rutgers University professor, and controversial sexologist. Whipple first met Olvera-Moreno more than 10 years ago when she gave…
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Philadelphia Union Wants Respect but the Dog Just Wants to Play
When the Philadelphia Union, home-based in Chester, played an away game in El Salvador Tuesday night, they knew there would be the usual challenges of playing an away game. There was one thing they didn’t count on, reports the MLSSocer staff for mlssocer.com. The team was taking on Alianza FC at the Estadio Cuscatlan stadium…
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Widener Heads to New England as Division III March Madness Begins
The Widener University men’s basketball team is scheduled to play at 3 PM today in the Division III NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Tournament. Widener automatically got into the tournament after winning the MAC Commonwealth Championship against Alvernia University in a 74-69 game, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. The last time the 19-8 Widener…
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Sculptures Emerge From Chester’s Former Shipyard at Laran Bronze
From an unassuming old brick building in Chester, a bronze empire has been forged. The Laran Bronze Fine Art Foundry & Studio is run by a father and son who work with artists to create amazing bronze art that has found its way to the Brandywine River Museum, Longwood Gardens, and even Citizens Bank Park,…
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Widener University: Todd Clark New Delaware Law School Dean
Widener University announces the appointment of Todd J Clark, an accomplished leader, scholar, and award-winning professor, as Delaware Law School’s new dean. Clark will begin his role July 1, after serving as senior associate dean of Academic Affairs and professor of law at St. Thomas University (“STU”) College of Law in Florida. Clark is an…
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Sold-Out Games Are a Sign of Good Times for Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union’s success after making it to the Major League Soccer Cup last fall, means it’s harder to get tickets this season, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Every game will be sold out this season, said Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott. Season ticket sales are at an all-time high, approaching the need for…
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‘Activist’ Vashti Valentine Helps Others With Her Chester Church
Vashti Valentine is not one to sit still when there’s people in need. The 16-year-old West Philadelphia Girl Scout is working with her church, Asbury-Murphy AME Church in Chester, to give out blessing bags, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I think giving back is very important. That’s what our church is really about,” Valentine said.…
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Harrah’s in Chester Sees Major Jump in Sports Betting Revenue
Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester saw a massive percent increase in sports betting revenue this January compared to January 2022, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Data from the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board shows a 289.69 percent increase in sports betting revenue from January to January. This January, Harrah’s pulled in $364,125 in sports betting revenue compared…
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Jordyn Walker Breaks Track Records as He Pursues Nursing Degree
Senior Jordyn Walker, a Chester native and Devon Prep grad, had never heard of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. until he was a senior in high school, reports the university. Now he’s breaking track and field records there and is graduating in May with a nursing degree. Walker said he chose the…
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The SS Oregon: The Cursed Ship Built in Chester Shipyards
The SS Oregon, a steamer ship built and launched in 1878 from the Delaware River Iron Ship Building and Engine Works in Chester, was doomed as a cursed ship, writes historian David Reamer for the Anchorage Daily News. On Dec. 27, 1889, the Oregon collided with a British ship Clan McKenzie on a snowy night,…
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Widener Now the Official University for Philadelphia Union
Under a new partnership deal, Widener University in Chester has become the “official university” of the Philadelphia Union, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two parties signed the multiyear partnership deal this week. Widener will also be the official university of Subaru Park and the $55 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex now being built…
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College Students Help Save Woman From Chester House Fire
College students staying up late after the Super Bowl Sunday helped save Charmaine Burrell after a fire broke out at a twin home in Chester, writes Trish Harman and the 6abc digital staff. The fire broke out at a twin home on East 19th Street in Chester at around 3 AM. The home is close…
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Eagles Autumn Lockwood 1st Black Woman to Coach Super Bowl
Autumn Lockwood, born in Chester, became the first Black woman to coach in a Super Bowl and the fourth woman overall to coach the big game, writes Rashad Grove for Billy Penn. Lockwood, 29, is the Philadelphia Eagle’s assistant coach, joining the Eagles staff last summer. She is one of four women who are full-time…
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Ex-NY Jets Lineman Joe Klecko Has Done It All, but It Started in Chester
For Joe Klecko it all starts in the west end of Chester, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Chester made you tough. Chester was no walk in the park. A working-class town,” he said in a recent interview. Klecko is a former defensive lineman for the New York Jets, part of the famous New…
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Philadelphia Union Performance Ramps Up Its Value to $575M
The Philadelphia Union has risen five spots in value on Forbes’ ranking of Major League Soccer Clubs, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Union, home based in Chester, made it to the MLS Cup game for the second consecutive year last season and nearly won its first league championship in 2022. Forbes ranked…
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Widener’s Specialty Housing Fosters Community and Belonging
Garrett Kluthe ’26 was searching for a campus housing option where he could connect with fellow engineering students and benefit from their shared experiences. Drew Nutt ’26 was looking for a home, not just a place to sleep after a long day of classes. Valleri Freibauer ’26 wanted to live with people who understand what…
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Bankruptcy Judge Limits Chester City Council Powers, Calls for Change
The Chester City government is “dysfunctional” and needs to be majorly changed, according to Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler. That’s the conclusion of her ruling on Chester’s bankruptcy case, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 45-page ruling from Judge Ceisler described “a pattern of city officials taking care of their own and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. Stacey Robertson, President, Widener University
Stacey Robertson, president of Widener University, spoke to DELCO Today about her childhood in Scottsdale, Arizona, and San Jose, California, where she played as many sports as possible, including volleyball, softball, soccer, and basketball. In college, she played on the inaugural women’s water polo team and designed her own major called Social History and Social…
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