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Widener University Named a 2025 Best School for Men in Nursing
Widener University’s Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing was named a Best School for Men in Nursing by the American Association for Men in Nursing, or AAMN. This is the first time Widener’s nursing program has earned the one-year designation. Widener was one of only 16 schools recognized. The prestigious award recognizes the Dwyer…
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Villanova TV Star Reflects on Career from ‘Buffy’ to ‘SEAL Team’ in Exclusive Interview
Actor David Boreanaz, son of veteran Action News weather forecaster Dave Roberts, has made his own mark in television and film, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The Malvern Prep grad who grew up in Villanova and Buffalo, New York, is recognizable from his work on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones, and Angel, and now…
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Arc of Chester County’s Chat n Chew Hosts Free Virtual Training
The Arc of Chester County has free virtual Chat n Chew trainings covering a variety of topics, which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy. Click this link, then check the workshops for which you would like to register. Indicate the name of the individuals planning to attend. The following sessions are being…
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Bala Cynwyd and Narberth Celebrate Return of Hostage Alon Ohel
Outside Bala Cynwyd’s Adath Israel Synagogue, family and friends gathered this week to celebrate the long-awaited release of Alon Ohel, writes Annie McCormick for 6 ABC. The 22-year-old classically trained pianist from Israel was among 20 hostages freed by Hamas on Monday. In a moment filled with relief and reverence, Benjamin Mittman removed a poster…
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Two Equine Farms in Chester County Permanently Preserved from Development
The Shapiro Administration recently invested more than $5.7 million to purchase development rights for 2,079 acres on 24 farms in 14 counties, including Chester County. The joint investment between state and local government protects the farms forever from residential or commercial development, ensuring that Pennsylvania farmers will have the high-quality land they need to continue feeding our…
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Mann Center Breaks Ground On New $70 Million Renovation Project, Undergoes Name Change
For 49 years, the Mann Center for the Perfoming Arts has been among the city’s premier outdoor music destinations. As it prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the organization has announced a $70 million campaign and subsequent groundbreaking to a new project to renovate and reimagine its entry plaza and the entire visitor…
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Washington Crossing Historic Park to Host Sneak Peek of Ken Burns’ Latest Series
Washington Crossing Historic Park will be hosting an exclusive preview screening of Ken Burns’ new documentary series on the Revolutionary War in its visitor center on Oct. 23 from 7 to 8:30 PM, writes Jeff Werner for Patch. “We’re honored to partner with the Princeton Battlefield Society as part of their Cadwalader Lectures to…
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LionCage Pitch Competition Offers Entrepreneurs Exposure, Chance for Cash Winnings
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxes at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) are partnering to deliver the 2025 LionCage Pitch Competition on Friday, Nov. 14, from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Conference Center at Penn State Great Valley. LionCage is a one-day gathering that offers exposure, connections, and access for creators…
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Martinique Deux Comes to Media with Drinks, Music, Darts and Comedy
Martinique Deux is opening soon in Media, promising live music and comedy shows, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bar and entertainment venue debuted with a soft opening yesterday and today and will have a grand opening on Oct. 23 in Media’s office-dominant Phoenix building at 115 W. State Street. Business partners James…
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Revisiting History and Nature at the Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills
The Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills is a private nonprofit historical site that started as a mill making grind grain and selling flour to nearby communities. The mill operated from 1704 to 1941. Today, the Mill is dedicated to the environment and architectural education, reports Action News photojournalist Todd Haas for 6abc. Visitors will…
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Applicants Sought for Delaware County’s New Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council is taking applications through Friday, Nov. 14, from residents interested in serving on the County’s new volunteer Human Relations Commission. Residents interested in applying can visit DelcoPA.Link/HRC to submit an application. Applicants must be Delaware County residents and at least 18 years old. Delaware County encourages applicants from all backgrounds — including…
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Chris Feder of Haverford Fulfills a Police Officer Dream
Haverford resident Chris Feder took a $25,000 pay cut to follow his dream. Now he’s a Temple University police officer, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s never too late to pursue your dreams,” said 50-year-old Feder, who always wanted to be a police officer. Feder has walked a different career path than most.…
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5 Delaware County Communities Make Top 25 Best Places to Live
Five Delaware County communities made a top 25 list compiled by Stacker of the best places to live in the Philadelphia area. One of the communities placed in the top five. Schools in the five communities were A+ or A. Outdoor activities also received an A. From lowest to highest are: Radnor Township, population 33,260,…
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Want to Be in Pennsylvania’s 1%? Here’s the Income You’ll Need
To rank in the top one percent of earners in Pennsylvania, residents need an income of $605,333, which is the 24th highest total in the country, write Joanne Drilling and Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking draws on the most recent IRS earnings data from 2022. Across the nation, the findings revealed…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Took the Keys, Part Two
So, we’re on the phone with the Temple of Doom, who assures us nobody is hurt. “Not too badly,” they said. In the eternity before those next words, many, many thoughts raced through my head. Nobody was hurt badly, but somebody was, obviously, hurt. Who? And who caused the injury? What was the injury? Was it…
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Immaculata University Presents Fall Theater Production ‘Curtains!’ — Nov. 14-16
The annual fall production of the Immaculata University Cue & Curtain Theatre group is Curtains! a play by Craig Sodaro. Performances start on Friday, Nov. 14, at 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM; Saturday, Nov. 15, at 7:00 PM, and a final matinee at 3:00 PM on Sunday, Nov. 16, in Alumnae Hall Theater. The Depression-era…
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GSK’s Emma Walmsley Rejects Co-CEO Trend, Emphasizes Resilience in Leadership
GSK chief executive officer Emma Walmsley says she’s unconvinced of the rising co-CEO trend, writes Nina Paoli for Fortune. As major corporations like Comcast, Oracle, and Spotify embrace the dual-leadership structure, Walmsley prefers the old way. Speaking at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit, the British pharma leader—whose company operates a major U.S. campus in Upper…
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Fate of Iron Hill’s Beer Stock to be Decided in Bankruptcy
When Iron Hill Brewery abruptly closed all of its locations last month, including those in Chester County, and filed for liquidation bankruptcy, it left the fate of its beer stock uncertain, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they shut their doors on Sept. 26, some Iron Hill locations still held inventory, including thousands…
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