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Delaware Valley University Announces Judges for Fifth Annual Spark Bowl Event
Delaware Valley University, the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce and Startup Bucks, has named the panel of distinguished judges for the fifth annual Spark Bowl competition, which will be held on Nov. 21, 2024. Inspired by the hit TV show Shark Tank, Spark Bowl awards thousands of dollars in prizes to local small businesses. The…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Set to Launch New Open-Road Tolling Section in January
The Pennsylvania Turnpike, the nation’s first modern, multi-lane highway, is preparing to launch a new open-road tolling section in January, writes Lloyd Fuller for Traffic Technology Today. “When we opened as America’s first superhighway, we set the national standards for interstate highway design and engineering,” said Brad Heigel, chief engineer for the PA Turnpike Commission. “Open road…
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Couple Turns Downingtown Schoolhouse Into Warm Home Filled with Antiques
Marshall Pearson and Thomas Toner turned a former Downingtown schoolhouse into a dream home filled with their collection of antique pieces and other personal touches, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While looking for a home in 2018, the couple wanted something historic but not too big, set on a private lot but close…
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Service Dogs Raised by Newtown Nonprofit Aid Veterans in Managing PTSD
Alpha Bravo Canine in Newtown is helping veterans cope with PTSD by providing them with service dogs it has raised and trained, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. According to the National Center for PTSD, seven percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Veteran Aaron Blender…
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SS United States to Soon Embark on Journey Toward Becoming World’s Largest Artificial Reef
The SS United States has a historic legacy, but despite it being unable to be saved, it won’t be scrapped as it will become the world’s largest artificial reef, write George Petras and Jennifer Borresen for USA Today. From 1952 to 1969, a number of celebrities sailed abroad the SS United States. However, since 1978,…
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Avantor in Radnor Opens Innovation Center, Looks at Acquisitions
Avantor, a life sciences products and services company in Radnor, is normally involved in merger and acquisitions activity, but it’s been keeping a low profile more recently. That is about to change, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “This business, it’s driven off of technology and where our customers are going,” said CEO Michael…
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Widener Clinical Psychology Professor Linda Knauss Honored with 2024 Lifetime Award
Widener University in Chester announces that Linda Knauss, professor emerita in the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, has been chosen to receive the 2024 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education from the American Psychology Association, or APA. The prestigious award is presented annually by the APA’s ethics committee to an APA member whose career accomplishments made…
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Penn State Great Valley Launches Streamlined 33-Credit MBA
Penn State Great Valley is now accepting applications for its new 33-credit MBA. This streamlined program features highly flexible delivery and the opportunity to specialize by earning up to three graduate certificates as part of the program. “This program enables students to not only balance career, life, and studies through flexible schedules and delivery modes but…
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Yuletide at the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire: A Holiday Celebration at Mount Hope Estate & Winery
The holiday season is in full force, and for the second year in a row, the creators of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire are revving up to again bring merriment to all with upcoming Yuletide festivities — featuring themed weekends and special events that offer a unique experience for guests of all ages. Located at Mount…
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Dill Dinkers Has Big Plans for Pickleball Across Montco
Dill Dinkers is rapidly expanding its presence in the region, starting with the recent opening of its first Montgomery County complex in Lansdale, reports John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The facility at Velocity Station features 11 indoor courts, a pro shop, event space, and ball machines for practice. This marks the first step…
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Philly’s Italian Market Offers an Incredible Selection of Culinary Delights and Much More
The Italian Market in Philadelphia, one of the oldest open-air markets in the nation, offers an incredible selection of culinary delights, from coffee to pastries to fresh meats and so much more, writes Danielle Robles for the Islands. This iconic 20-block market has been a staple of the city’s culture since the 1880s. With its…
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Perkasie Farmer Running for President of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau
Perkasie hay and straw farmer Don Buckman, who runs Lonely Willow Farm, is running for president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, writes Philip Gruber for Lancaster Farming. Buckman is running against incumbent Chris Hoffman and sheep farmer Lisa Wherry of Washington County. The new president will be elected by delegates on November 19, following the Farm…
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Wyeth Miniatures Added to Holiday Displays at Chadds Ford’s Brandywine River Museum
Something new has been added to this year’s holiday displays at the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford—Wyeth miniatures, reports Tim Furlong for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Wonderful World of Wyeth Miniatures will include a train set originally purchased by Jamie Wyeth and his good friend, Andy Warhol. It will also showcase a dollhouse and…
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There’s Something for Everyone at Dunwoody Village’s Holiday Bazaar
The Dunwoody Village Residents’ Association is finalizing preparations for its Holiday Bazaar, scheduled for Thursday, November 21, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The public is invited to this highly anticipated annual event. Items available to shoppers include handcrafted pottery, stunning needlework, seasonal arrangements and wreaths, paintings, attic finds, jewelry, and scrumptious baked goods. More…
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Chester Pike Could Be Getting Facelift to Make It More Pedestrian, Bicyclist Friendly
Delaware County officials are considering upgrades to Chester Pike that would make the thoroughfare friendlier to pedestrians and bicyclists, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. The proposed improvements, which include narrower car lanes, bike paths, and wider sidewalks, are part of a recommendation by Colliers Engineering to alleviate traffic woes. Roughly five years ago, Sharon Hill,…
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7 Delco School Districts to Receive Extra Funds from State Due to High Tax Burdens
Fifty school districts across Pennsylvania, including seven in Delaware County, with serious property tax burdens will get extra money as part of the state’s effort to overhaul education funding in the budget for this year, writes Kate Huangpu for the WHYY. The total allocation for all school districts is $32 million, with the individual supplements…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Few Kids and a Sick Dog, Part 2
When we last left the hapless me, my daughter was home after her college campus shut down. And my dog had diarrhea. Now, my dog, Pete, had just been to the vet for a check-up. They assured me Pete living another three years — through my younger child’s freshman year of college — was an…
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WCU to Hold International Education Week 2024 on Nov. 18-22
During International Education Week, celebrated Nov. 18 to 22 this year, the University’s Global Engagement Office has organized a week of special events to enhance global awareness among WCU students and community members. All are free and open to the public, fostering a global environment on campus and promoting intercultural exchange. The Country Expo kicks…
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