Darby
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Darby Abolitionist Taught Newly-Freed Slaves and Gave Them Role Models to Admire
Martha Fell Schofield of Darby wanted the freed slaves from 1865 to be self sufficient so she traveled to Wadmalaw Island, S.C. to teach them, writes Mark E. Dixon for mainlinetoday.com. The former slaves learned reading, writing, arithmetic as well as practical skills like carpentry and sewing. “[Recently freed] blacks had no role models in…
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DELCO Careers – Trinity Health
With locations in Newtown Square and Darby, Trinity Health is a national, not-for-profit Catholic health system operating 86 hospitals in 21 states, along with several long-term care facilities, senior living communities, and home health and hospice agencies. Operations Manager This position supervises the day-to-day operation of assigned areas of the FANS department and ensures that program…
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From Terror to Award Winner, Darby Man Talks About Overcoming Public Speaking Fear (Video)
Aaron Beverly had a paralyzing fear of public speaking. Today, the Darby man is the winner of the Toastmasters 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking, writes Carmine Gall for Forbes. Beverly is a manager at JPMorgan Chase. He overcame his fear through dedicated and consistent practice. After Beverly writes a speech, he records himself delivering…
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$1 Million Grant Will Help William Penn School District’s Students From Pre-K to Third Grade
The William Penn School District is receiving a $1 million Ready to Learn Block Grant that will be used to maintain or expand the district’s academic programs. The grant was announced through a press release from the state House Democratic Communications Office. The grant can be used for children in Pre-K to third grade to…
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Delaware County Leadership: Arthur Weisfeld, director Senior Community Services
Arthur Weisfeld is director and one of the founders of Senior Community Services, a Delaware County non-profit which provides activities, information and support to older persons throughout the county. Mr. Weisfeld is himself a youthful 72 years old. DELCO.Today recently spoke to Arthur Weisfeld about his work with Senior Community Services and about the role SCS…
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Get Your Tickets Now for the Nov. 7 Senior Community Services Awards Gala
Tickets are still available for Senior Community Services’ first-ever Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club. The night begins with a cocktail hour, giving attendees a chance to survey items in the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by an awards presentation honoring three…
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Mafia Associate Frank Sheeran Came From Delco; Now Martin Scorsese Tells His Story in New Film
The Netflix film, “The Irishman” by Martin Scorsese, tells the story of Delaware County native mob associate Frank Sheeran, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Included in the story is Sheerin’s claim that he murdered Teamsters head Jimmy Hoffa. The movie is based on the 2004 book by Charles Brandt, “I Heard You Paint…
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DELCO Careers – Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Located in Darby, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 204-bed teaching hospital that offers advanced acute-care services in a broad range of specialties and is consistently recognized for clinical excellence. Office Manager – Cardiology This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the cardiology department; ensures that the scheduling, patient reception, clinical care, and discharge processes are completed in…
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Penn Medicine, Mercy Fitzgerald Partnership Leads to Cardiovascular Surgery Program in Darby
Cardiovascular surgery is now a reality at the Mercy Fitzgerald campus in Darby, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mercy Catholic Medical Center and Penn Medicine have formed a partnership to develop a cardiovascular surgery program there. The partnership continues a clinical affiliation between both health care providers formed last year. It allows patients…
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Tickets On Sale Now for Senior Community Services Nov. 7 Awards Gala
Tickets and sponsorships are available now for Senior Community Services’ Inaugural Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning 6 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd, Springfield. The Gala will recognize three prominent figures within the Delaware County aging services community. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., where guests…
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Senior Community Services: Keeping Older Adults Independent, Active and Informed
Senior Community Services had a humble beginning 42 years ago, starting in a single room at a Yeadon senior center. Today, it is Delaware County’s largest nonprofit senior services agency, employing 60 people and overseeing 400 volunteers and a $3.5 million budget. Its mission is to help seniors live independent and meaningful lives. SCS works…
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Penn Wood High Athletes Learn About Sports Jobs That Go Beyond the Field
Penn Wood High athletes in Lansdowne are discovering alternative sports careers beyond playing or coaching, thanks to a sports broadcasting partnership at the high school, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ari Bluestein, owner of the Sports Fan Base Network, called in March looking to broadcast Penn Wood athletic events for SFBN, an online…
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Dog Found Tied to Train Tracks Reported in Good Condition
A young black and white dog left tied to train tracks in Darby late last week has no injuries and seems “like a happy boy”, according to a spokeswoman for Providence Animal Center, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Providence Humane Officer Ron Riggle received a call about the young black and white, pit…
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Darby Music Teacher Named Phillies All-Star Teacher
A Delaware County music teacher received the surprise of a lifetime May 3 when he was named a 2019 Phillies All-Star Teacher, writes Natasha Brown for CBS Philly. Andrew Kruc is affectionately known as the Pied Piper of Walnut Street Elementary School in Darby, and the entire school showed their love at a surprise assembly.…
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Sharon Bank to Move Headquarters After Nearly a Century and a Half in Darby
After calling Darby Borough home for nearly a century and a half, Sharon Bank is moving its headquarters to Springfield this summer, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to CEO Joseph Corrato, the small bank will keep its retail branch on Chester Pike in Darby, but it will move out of its…
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Delaware County Council Attempts to Preserve Darby’s Historic Woodbourne Mansion
Delaware County Council is pushing solutions to help preserve the historic Woodbourne Mansion off Springfield Road in Darby, writes Kathleen Carey for Daily Times. The mansion was built in 1906 for Thomas A. Scott. He was Abraham Lincoln’s Assistant Secretary of War before becoming president of the Pennsylvania Railroad. His son, Edgar, commissioned the renowned…
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Chester-Based Nonprofit Advocates for Children’s Literacy, Awards Grant to Darby Library
The Literacy Access Fund, a Chester-based nonprofit on a mission to make literacy a possibility for every child in every community, will award a $5,000 grant to the Darby Library in Darby Borough. The Literacy Access Fund secures funding from corporate, foundation, and individual partners in order to provide financial support to underfunded public libraries…
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Darby Native Breaks 50-Year-Old Franchise Record in Canadian Football League
Darby native Kamar Jorden had 10 receptions for 249 yards, including a 68-yard touchdown, to lead the Calgary Stampeders to a 39-26 victory over the Winnipeg Blue Bombers last Saturday in the Canadian Football League, writes Daniel Austin for the Calgary Sun. In doing so, the Penn Wood High School graduate set a franchise record…
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