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Coffee Cart in Delaware County Courthouse Empowers Individuals with Disabilities
The Delaware County Courthouse has a special new coffee spot for employees that’s making strides in the world of inclusivity, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Common Grounds is a new coffee stand in the courthouse lobby that employs neurodiverse adults and individuals with disabilities. For many of them, this is their first…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media
After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…
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DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Ursinus College
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has signed a new transfer articulation agreement with Ursinus College, which will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned their associate degrees to complete a four-year degree at Ursinus. The new agreement helps students save time and money in pursuit of their bachelor’s degree. Under…
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At Penn State Brandywine, AI Used to Look at Drumming Style
What makes drumming better—exact timing or imprecise emotion? That’s a question being asked and answered at Penn State Brandywine University in Media using AI, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Michael Yatauro, an associate professor of mathematics at Penn State Brandywine, and Arnav Pandey, a second-year mathematics major who has transitioned to University Park…
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Media Art Community Creates State Street Pride Rainbow Crosswalk
The Pride crosswalk art project on State Street in Media Borough involved everyone, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The rainbow crosswalk was designed by artist Victor Surbrook. It became a reality at State and Plum Streets with the help of volunteers, supported by the Media Arts Council, Media Borough, and the Media Business…
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Maris Restaurant in Media Focusing on the Mediterranean and Seafood
Seafood dominates at Maris, a new Mediterranean restaurant opening in late October at 214 W. State Street in Media, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Maris, which translated means “of the sea,” will have seafood towers, grilled fish including whole branzino, grilled swordfish and tuna, and a raw bar. “We want the seafood to…
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DCCC Offers Free Faculty Speakers on a Range of Timely Topics
Community groups, libraries, schools, houses of worship, senior living communities, and more in need of engaging speakers can access a free resource: the Delaware County Community College Speakers Bureau. DCCC faculty are available to present on a variety of topics. Love English literature? Choose from a slew of subjects, including Jane Austen, the Brontë sisters,…
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Delco Downhill Derby Saturday in Media Returns a Tradition to Edgmont Street
The inaugural Delco Downhill Derby Saturday in Media Borough brought out spectators to watch eight teams “speed” down Edgmont Street in their homemade racers. Some overestimated the incline, underestimated the need for pedaling, or ended up needing a good push, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The derby was part of a celebration this…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Engineers Help Lansdowne Church
Penn State Brandywine’s engineering program allows students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world solutions that benefit the community, while also developing strong technical and interpersonal skills, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine. Cornerstone Engineering Design is a three-credit course where students work in teams to find solutions…
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First Bank House of the Week: Home and Studio for Sale in Media
A one-bedroom, two-bathroom home and a matching studio at 157 Bortondale Road in a serene, rural Media setting recently hit the market. Artist Greg Reitze built the home and studio in 2007 on a wooded lot overlooking a quiet valley. Each property spans 1,568 square feet. “I wanted to build something that would last,” he…
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Media Man With Pop Up Moe’s Tavern Ordered to Pay $1.2 million
A Media man who created pop-up events modeled on Moe’s Tavern from “The Simpsons” has been ordered by a U.S. District Judge to pay $1.2 million to 20th Century Fox Corp. Joseph McCullough of Media was a defendant in the case along with Samantha Shutter and JMC Pop Ups LLC, writes Alex Rose for the…
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There’s a Secret British Pub in This Media Lawyer’s Office
Adam Barrist is a personal injury lawyer in Media who decided it was time to add a British speakeasy, the Barrister, to his law firm, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I‘ve always felt like there’s nothing that can’t be cured over a cocktail with somebody,” he said. This actually happened when a Chicago…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Open House, Penn State Day
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend two fall admission events at Penn State Brandywine in October. The open houses will allow attendees to learn about the Penn State admission process and the many options and opportunities available, including academic programs, student life and athletics, career services, and on-campus housing in the residence…
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Patrick McGovern of Media, Biomolecular Archaeologist, Remembered
Patrick E. McGovern of Media, a pioneering biomolecular archaeologist who was especially interested in the history of wine, beer, and ale, died Aug. 24. He was 80, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. McGovern, formerly of Upper Darby, was the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania Museum…
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Penn State Brandywine Resident Assistants Offer Home Away From Home
Orchard Hall, Penn State Brandywine’s on-campus residence, is more than just a building for students to rest between classes – it’s where they gain independence, build community, and support one another academically. At the very center of it are the resident assistants (RAs) who help make it feel like a true home away from home,…
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Gallery at DCCC Hosts AFA Foundations Exhibit Sept. 11-Oct. 10
The Gallery at Delaware County Community College presents the annual AFA Foundations Exhibition, featuring the work of students taking Foundations Art courses in the Art Gallery, located in Room 2305 in the Academic Building on the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media). There will be a special Opening Reception on Thursday, Sept. 11, at 11:00…
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Media Filmmaker Gary Chilutti Brings a Call to Action in His Documentaries
Filmmaker Gary Chilutti created Films-4-Good in Media Borough so he could make purposeful documentaries. That’s because he discovered his passion for filmmaking while doing social work, writes Tamala Edwards and Steph Walton for 6abc. “My first career was in community-based development, helping disadvantaged communities to create and implement comprehensive solutions to revitalize,” says Chilutti. His…
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Student Academic Success Center Opens for New Year at Penn State Brandywine
The newly established Student Academic Success Center on the first floor of the Vairo Building at Penn State Brandywine’s Media campus is the go-to destination for academic support at Penn State Brandywine. Deliberately designed to foster collaboration and achievement, this vibrant space has a lot to offer students, writes Ava Clements for Penn State Brandywine.…
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