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Delaware County Chamber Hosts 2025 ATHENA Award Luncheon
Join the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce for a prestigious afternoon recognizing its 2025 ATHENA Award recipient—a leader who exemplifies the eight guiding principles of the ATHENA model: living authentically, learning constantly, building relationships, fostering collaboration, acting courageously, advocating fiercely, giving back, and celebrating others. This distinguished luncheon on Thursday, Oct. 9, 11:30 AM to…
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WilmU Once Again Named a Military Friendly Gold Award School
Retired Marine Sgt. Jonathan Cruz didn’t dream of becoming a Lawyer until later in life, and now he’s building his future at Wilmington University School of Law. “I grew up in a very poor neighborhood in the Bronx, N.Y., and it just felt like it was out of my league,” said Cruz, a disabled veteran and one of…
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The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Outdoor Concert
On Sunday, Sept. 28, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual free outdoor concert, “The Great Outdoors,” beginning at 3:00 PM on the Back Campus of Immaculata University. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. The popular outdoor concert, featuring the full orchestra, kicks…
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Quench Your Thirst for Knowledge with New Science on Tap Talks
Anyone with an appetite for scientific knowledge is sure to enjoy a new series of free monthly Science on Tap talks by WCU experts that will take place monthly at Barnaby’s Restaurant (15 South High Street, second floor). The first program is slated for Tuesday, Sept. 16, when Dr. Elliott Arnold, Earth and Space Sciences, opens the…
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West Chester University Students Turn Tiny Dorm Rooms into Stylish Designer Spaces
Many Gen Z college students, including those at West Chester University, are turning their tiny dorm rooms into stylish designer spaces, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are spending months getting inspiration from TikTok and Pinterest, coordinating with future roommates, and shopping for essential items such as stylish headboards and chic “fridge bridges.” …
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Bucks County Man Shatters Stereotypes as Cheerleader for the Eagles
James LeGette, a Bucks County native, is celebrating his fifth year as a cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles, reports Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was in middle school, LeGette was dared to join the cheer team. That dare quickly became a passion that led him to the NFL. “I ended…
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Philadelphia’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes Continue to Be Concentrated Around Center City
The greatest wealth in the Philadelphia region still remains concentrated around Center City, as affluent urban ZIP codes dominate the list of the area’s wealthiest ZIP codes, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest ranking of the wealthiest ZIP codes is based on several factors, including per-capita income, home values, equity, savings,…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Laura Taylor, Founder and CEO, Mingle Mocktails
Laura Taylor, Founder and CEO of Wayne-based Mingle Mocktails, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in San Diego, where she started her first business selling fruit door-to-door and dreamed of a future in entrepreneurship. Taylor is frank about her troubled history with alcohol, dating back to fifth grade and continuing into her early career.…
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Adaptive Reuse Gives Older Chadds Ford Buildings New Life
Older structures that may be neglected are getting a second life through something called adaptive reuse, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. That process is utilized by some architects and builders in the Brandywine Valley. The region has more older buildings so adaptive reuse is an approach more often seen here. “Some people think no…
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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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Brad Ingelsby Thinks a ‘Task,’ ‘Mare’ Crossover Could Work
Brad Ingelsby, the man behind the hit HBO series “Mare of Easttown” who has now debuted his latest crime thriller “Task” with Mark Ruffalo thinks the two stories could mingle pretty well, writes Lexi Carson for Hollywood Reporter. Ingelsby said both series explore similar themes of grief, generational trauma, and both are based in Delaware…
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New Wawa Hoagies Bring a 15-Hoagie Ranking From Worst to Best
Variety, apparently, is the spice of Wawa. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is constantly coming up with new combinations of Wawa hoagies. This ranking looks at the worst to best in some of Wawa’s 15 hoagie choices, based on taste and nutrition, writes Chelsea Falin for The Daily Meal. 15. Wawa Buffalo Chicken Cheesesteak…
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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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Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin is Everyone’s Favorite Billionaire
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin might not be a household name, but the billionaire behind Fanatics is one of the most influential figures in sports, writes William Cohan for Town & Country. His company, Fanatics, is valued at more than $35 billion, and powers everything from sports jerseys and collectibles to online betting. Now, Rubin has…
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Berwyn Filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Local Roots Inspired Upcoming Series ‘Task’
Critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby’s Chester County roots once again inspired his upcoming television series, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Task, Ingelsby’s upcoming series for HBO, takes place in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs. The crime drama series follows an FBI agent, played by Mark Ruffalo, as he investigates a series of violent robberies throughout…
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SEPTA Requests Up to $394M Bailout to Address Funding Gap That Caused Drastic Service Cuts
SEPTA has requested a bailout of up to $394 million last week to address a funding gap that resulted in drastic service cuts, writes Sri Taylor for Bloomberg. SEPTA officials asked the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to authorize the one-time use of its state capital assistance funds to cover a $213 million budget deficit. This…
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Protestors Arrested After Sit-In at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center sit-in protest on Monday morning led to the arrest of eight people, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rally was staged at the Upland Center by Put People First PA!, an organization advocating for Medicaid and hospital access. The group was protesting the closure of Crozer Health, hoping to…
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