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Volunteers Are a Critical Part of Water Quality Monitoring
Conservation projects like reducing road salt in the Delaware River Basin are made possible because of community volunteers collecting data and doing some Delaware River Basin monitoring, writes Elizabeth DeOrnellas for Delaware Currents. These volunteers help provide a detailed picture of how humans are impacting the Delaware River and its tributaries by focusing on smaller,…
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Putting a Stop in Media to Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous Animal
In Pennsylvania, this animal is more dangerous than mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and Natural Lands in Media thinks it can control it locally. The gentle white-tailed deer was responsible for 4,857 car crashes and 21 fatalities in the state in 2023 and contributes to the spread of Lyme Disease. But it’s also ravishing our…
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Penn State Brandywine Announces LionCage Pitch Competition Winners
The results of the Nov. 8 LionCage Pitch Competition are in. This new event featured pitch presentations from entrepreneurs and startup companies across Southeastern Pennsylvania. The one-day gathering at Penn State Great Valley saw entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes while making new connections, as they gained recognition and access to inspiring creators and innovators who…
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DCCC Presents Fall Student Theatre Production ‘Airness’
When Nina enters her first air guitar competition, she thinks winning will be easy. But as she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion, she discovers that there is more to this art form than playing pretend. It is about finding yourself in your favorite songs and performing with…
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Here Are Some of the Best Spots When Visiting Media Borough
There’s always more to discover along the streets of Media’s historic downtown, writes Melody Stout for PhiladelphiaStyle, who offers a guide to the Media’s best. Where to Eat? Azie’s has a decadent selection of Asian cuisine, premium sake and a seasonal cocktail list. La Belle Epoque is an authentic French restaurant with an award-winning menu.…
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Friends of Ridley Creek State Park Celebrates Its 20th Year
The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park is celebrating 20 years of service, volunteering to keep the park looking good, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The group of volunteers organizes monthly trail workdays to maintain 17 miles of hiking trails. They started trail maintenance in fall 2004 and this year marks their 20th…
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DCCC Presents ‘William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom’ on Nov. 6
This fall, Delaware County Community College is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and inequality, and more. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, the College will present “William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom” on Wednesday, Nov. 6…
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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens Season Nov. 4
As they prepare to face a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College men’s basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels good about his 2024-2025 squad. The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team features several former high school stars, including quick Darrius Best of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C.; savvy guard Jabree Martin of Wilmington’s Great…
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DCCC Hosts Juried Art Exhibition Nov. 4-Dec. 13 with Special Juror’s Talk on Nov. 14
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will present the annual 215|610 CONTEMPORARY Juried Exhibition, featuring the work of 46 emerging artists living and working in and around the Philadelphia region, in the Gallery on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media) from Nov. 4-Dec. 13. Photographer and educator Byron Wolfe is the Jurist for…
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Media Borough Now a Sister City to a Korean Community
A ceremony Thursday outside the Delaware County Courthouse officially makes Media Borough and Boseong-gun in the Republic of Korea sister cities, tied together by one man, Dr. Philip Jaisohn, reports the Daily Times. Attending were federal and state lawmakers, Delaware County representatives, and representatives from Media and Boseong-gun. Under the signed agreement, the two communities…
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DCCC’s Live Music Series Presents the Jason Wolbach Group Nov. 13
Delaware County Community College will close its fall Live Music Series with a performance by the Jason Wolbach Group on Wednesday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). A dedicated music educator and faculty member at DCCC, Jason Wolbach will present a collection of his favorite…
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Penn State Brandywine Garden Promotes Sustainability
At seven of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, campus gardens and farms help students learn and connect with nature, advance sustainable food practices and promote mental well-being. The plots at campuses range in size from a few dozen square feet to multiple acres, but each of them shows students new ways to engage with nature and…
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First Bank House of the Week: a Media French Contemporary
A majestic French contemporary home that rests on a lovely 2.76 acres has four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, and is available for sale in Media. This beautiful residence overlooks the Springton Reservoir and offers spectacular views from its spacious wraparound veranda. Highlights include a spacious entrance hall with gleaming hardwood floors and…
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Already Featured in Netflix’s ‘Worst Roommate Ever,’ Elkins Park Serial Squatter Is Being Turned Into Movie
After being featured in the Netflix anthology series Worst Roommate Ever, the story of Elkins Park serial squatter Jamison Bachman will now be turned into a movie, writes Raymond Ragland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Paul Feig, the director-producer behind hits like Bridesmaids and A Simple Favor, is planning to bring the true story to big…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Annual Homecoming and Family Day
Penn State Brandywine will host its annual Homecoming & Family Day from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, Oct. 26, writes Christina Billiemam for Penn State Brandywine. Starting with Penn State Day in the morning, Homecoming & Family Day will be packed with alumni, current and prospective students, families, faculty and staff participating in various activities.…
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Providence Shelter in Media Lends a Hand to Help Dogs in Hurricane Path
The damage done to people’s lives and to their property from hurricanes is obvious, but animals, too, suffer in the devastation and its aftermath. One Delaware County shelter is stepping in to help pets in Georgia that have lost their homes to Hurricane Helene, writes John McDevitt for KYW Newsradio. Last Sunday, Providence Animal Shelter…
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Girls Auto Clinic Founder Patrice Banks To Speak at DCCC Oct. 8
Tired of feeling helpless about car repairs and maintenance, Patrice Banks realized she was not the only woman who felt that way. Today she is the Founder of Girls Auto Clinic, an Upper Darby-based growing community of women and girls who are redefining the automotive world on their own terms. She has been featured on…
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Peter R. Barsz Appointed to the Board of Directors at Drexel Neumann Academy
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F) is proud to announce that Partner Peter R. Barsz, CPA, CGMA has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Drexel Neumann Academy. Barsz’s vast experience in finance, public service, and education will bring significant value to the academy and the community it serves. As a partner at…
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