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Weekend Wanderer: It Was a Bad Week
It was one of those weeks. You know the kind. The Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day weeks. The SpaceCamp weeks. The Deep Blue Sea weeks. A week where everything goes wrong. It started with my daughter, who plans to join her college scuba club. So I can live in abject…
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Penn State Great Valley Now Offering Stackable Credentials through Online Learning
Penn State is offering for the first time stackable credentials that can be used to earn master’s degrees in Engineering, Data Analytics, Information Science, Artificial Intelligence, Human Resources, and Psychology. The stackable credentials at Penn State are being offered through 27 graduate-level certificates that can be completed online, through Penn State World Campus. To earn a stackable…
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The Ultimate Guide to Lancaster’s Farm Adventure and Wheels & Waterways Trails
As fall approaches Lancaster County, visitors have the chance to explore its beauty and culture through two unique trails: the Farm Adventure Trail and the Wheels & Waterways Trail. These free, mobile-based, interactive experiences allow participants to immerse themselves in the county’s offerings while supporting local businesses and conservation efforts. Farm Adventure Trail: Celebrating Agritourism…
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Malvern Teen One of Time Magazine’s ‘Kid of the Year’ Honorees
Fifteen-year-old Dominick Pecora, who repairs and sells new and refurbished bikes in his shop in Malvern, is one of the Time Kid of the Year honorees, writes Jaime Joyce for Time. Pecora started fixing bikes when he was ten years old to pay for an expensive mountain bike that he wanted. He had already honed…
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University of Pennsylvania Suing German Drugmaker BioNTech Over COVID-19 Vaccine Payments
The University of Pennsylvania submitted a federal civil lawsuit against BioNTech, alleging that the German drugmaker did not pay Penn its full share of royalties from COVID-19 vaccine worldwide sales, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The vaccine was made by BioNTech and Pfizer using mRNA technology developed by Penn researchers Katalin Karikó and…
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2 Delaware County Colleges Included in Six Figure Tuition Update
Back in 2018 blogger Bryan Alexander posed the question of which would be the first American college or university to charge six-figure tuitions to attend. He’s provided updates every year since. “How do things stand now?” he asked in his latest May 13 blog post at bryanalexander.org. Alexander has released his list from most expensive…
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91-Year-Old Glen Mills School Murder Conviction Overturned
A Common Pleas judge overturned a 91-year-old murder conviction for a Glen Mills School teen who was executed for the crime on June 8, 1931. The family of Alexander McClay Williams has been working to clear his name. The case was reopened after a petition was presented to Common Pleas Court President Judge Kevin F.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Historic Carriage Home in Wayne
A beautiful historic carriage home on 3.34 acres with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. . . Originally built in 1920, this stunning residence has been transformed into a French-inspired architectural marvel. Highlights include the majestic grand foyer with hardwood floors, a chef’s kitchen with state-of-the-art…
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Lackawanna College & Peirce College Announce Intent to Merge, Creating PA’s Largest Private, Nonprofit Open Enrollment Institution
Lackawanna College and Peirce College announced on Aug. 13 that they intend to merge, based on the shared belief that both institutions are better and stronger together and aptly positioned to help more residents of Pennsylvania transform their lives. Pending the required approvals, Peirce will merge into Lackawanna, becoming a singular institution under the Lackawanna…
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Following Eight-year Legal Battle, Paoli Couple Awarded $10 Million in Win Against Comic Book Grading Giant
After a legal battle that lasted eight years, Paoli couple Matt and Emily Meyers won $10 million in their lawsuit against Certified Guaranty Company, the international comic book grading giant, write Milan Varia and Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple, who restore old comic books, became so good at their job that they…
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Twelve Delaware County Companies Make This Year’s Inc. 5000 List
Twelve Delaware County companies found their place on the Inc. 5000 list for 2024, the publication’s annual ranking of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies that qualified for the list had to undergo revenue verification for the years 2020 to 2023 as well as being…
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Delaware County Leadership: Thom Chiomento, Vice President, Pennsylvania American Water
Thom Chiomento, Vice President of Pennsylvania American Water, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up all over the world thanks to his father’s job in the Navy. He used sports, from baseball to soccer to wrestling, as a way to adapt and make friends. Chiomento discussed why he chose to go to West Chester University…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner: Balia Nanny Referral Service
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the six small businesses and nonprofits honored on June 6 at the annual Small Business Achievements Awards event at Penn Oaks Golf Club in…
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Eagles’ Landon Dickerson Weds College Sweetheart; Bride Wears Dress Sold in Ardmore
Philadelphia Eagle guard Landon Dickerson married college sweetheart Brooke Kuhlman in a Mar. 25 ceremony in South Carolina. According to Emily Strohm in People, Kuhlman’s gown was a Lela Rose design purchased at Elizabeth Johns Bridal Boutique in Ardmore. The nuptial guest list included 150 family members and friends. Eagles defensive tackle Jordan Mailata was…
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Luxury Housing Market in Chester County Sees Major Uptick in Demand
Chester County is among the Philadelphia region luxury housing markets that are seeing an uptick in demand, bidding wars, and fast sales, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A 3,000-square-foot house in Berwyn that was recently listed for sale at $925,000 ended up selling for over $1.1 million. According to Sue Fitzgerald, principal agent…
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Plans to Add Part-time Shoulder Use to Blue Route Moving Forward
Plans to alleviate rush-hour traffic jams on Interstate 476 by adding part-time shoulder use are slowly moving forward, writes Pete Bannan for The Times Herald. Traffic on the two-lane southbound Blue Route often backs up during the rush hour leaving drivers stuck. Todd Bennett of Glen Mills, a former traffic report producer, does not like…
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Crozer Health Ending All Operating Room Services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park
Crozer Health, the financially distressed four-hospital system in Delaware County, is planning to end all operating room services at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park by next month, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito said that the move comes after the health system recorded a reduction “in the complement of general…
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Delaware County’s Veteran ID Discount Program Returns, Now Includes Active Duty Military Members
The Delaware County Commerce Center’s Veteran ID Discount Program is relaunching an expanded version that includes active duty military members, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The special program that helps veterans save money on day-to-day purchases has over 50 participating businesses throughout the county. As part of the program, vets and active duty military…
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