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Generosity Helping to Build an Inclusive Playground at The Arc of Chester County
As part of its 70th Anniversary Campaign, The Arc of Chester County is making incredible progress toward its goal to renovate its inclusive playground constructed 24 years ago. Thanks to generous grants from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust, Crystal Trust, individual donors, and an Arc Family fundraising effort, The Arc has raised nearly $190,000…
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Jim Croce’s Legacy Is Rekindled Through His Son A.J.
A.J. Croce barely knew his father, Upper Darby native Jim Croce, before he lost him in a plane crash back on Sept. 20, 1973. Now he’s reintroducing Jim Croce’s legacy to audiences. Croce’s songs like “Operator” and “Bad, Bad Leroy Brown” are being performed once again by his 52-year-old son on a Croce Plays Croce…
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Elementary School in Media Earns Special Olympics National Recognition
Indian Lane Elementary School in Media is one of only 22 schools in the country and the first elementary school in Pennsylvania to be recognized by Special Olympics for being a top-inclusive school. It is one of only four schools in total in Pennsylvania to receive the title. Indian Lane school runs a unified sports…
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Hike Among the Treetops in Darby Creek Trail’s Proposed Addition
Delaware County hikers will one day be able to walk among the treetops on the Darby Creek Trail, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The Darby Creek Trail project is entering its phase 2 final design, “which means engineering an elevated trail,” said Gina Burritt, Delaware County’s director of planning. “It’s not your typical trail,…
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Proposed Collective Plan Would Address Maternal Health Crisis in Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Delaware County contributed to a statewide collective plan to raise awareness of recommendations to improve maternal health, reduce racial/ethnic disparities in Pennsylvania and end a maternal health crisis. The Foundation’s contribution came on Jan. 23, PA Maternal Health Awareness Day, In Pennsylvania, pregnancy-associated mortality rates are two times greater for non-Hispanic Blacks…
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Villanova Professor Says the Strange Smells in Montgomery County Are Not Dangerous
Residents in eastern Montgomery County have been reporting weird odors with no identifiable source, writes Deanna Durante and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC Philadelphia. Many people have called 911 over concerns about the safety of being exposed to these smells that ranged from burning plastic to chlorine. A Villanova professor however says it is not…
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Bacon is the Star At Philadelphia’s First and Only Bacon-Inspired Restaurant, Bake ‘n Bacon
While bacon is often a breakfast food or paired with another food item, bacon is a main commodity at Bake ‘n Bacon, reports Wendy Daughenbaugh for 6abc. Bake ‘n Bacon is Philadelphia’s first and only bacon-inspired restaurant where bacon is the star of the show. Some menu items include bacon Mac n’ cheese, and hanging…
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Miss West Chester University Scholarship Organization to Hold 25th Live Competition
Miss West Chester University (WCU) will host its 25th live competition on Feb. 3 at 7:30 PM in the University’s Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, located at 700 South High Street. Eight WCU students will compete for the Miss WCU 2024 title and more than $3,000 in scholarships through an inclusive contest focusing on leadership, academic…
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Death of Darby the Dog Brings Havertown Community Together
The death of Darby, an 8-year-old Golden Retriever, was noticed by more than just his immediate family. The beloved dog’s passing gripped many in the Havertown community, writes JoAnn Pileggi for Fox 29. Darby always happily greeted everyone in the neighborhood, especially the kids who played in the front yard. He was a fixture in…
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SCORE: Start 2024 Strong with These Small Business Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties still has January 2024 SCORE webinars to give you the tools to help your small business. How to Gain Customers with a LinkedIn Company Page Do you: If so, join this Jan. 30, 11:30 to 1 PM webinar with live demos, so you leave with takeaways and actionable items whether you…
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Class Offers Boxing and Workouts to Those With Special Needs
On Friday nights, the sounds of laughter and cheering resonate at Jabz Boxing in Ridley. It’s another Down to Box class, where individuals with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities can work out or get in the ring for some sparring, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The participants are encouraged, guided, and cheered…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces More Than 6,200 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Radnor Township
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 6,200 feet of aging water mains in Radnor Township. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure…
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Immaculata University to Host Nursing Information Session in February
Immaculata University will host an undergraduate nursing information session on Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8 PM in Loyola Hall on the university’s campus. This event, which is for high school students and college transfer students interested in studying nursing, will provide an overview of Immaculata’s nursing program, including clinical experiences and the admissions…
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Saxbys Inaugural Student Cafe Executive Officer at Holy Family Masterfully Handles What Life Serves
Four weeks into her college career as an 18-year-old freshman at Holy Family University in September 2019, while walking down a hallway in the Campus Center, Beth Montgomery suffered a stroke. In hindsight, that event and her recovery from it have played a big role in her success. “I was on campus and walking down…
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Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont Finds Success With Subscriber Model
If you’re looking for some homemade sourdough bread delivered weekly right to your door, you might want to check out Wild Yeast Bakehouse in Rosemont, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times. The microbakery runs out of the home of John Goncher in the Rosemont section of Radnor. Customers sign up and pay in advance…
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Would You Want Your House to Smell Like Jason Kelce?
Someone has made candles that smell like NFL players, but there wasn’t a Jason Kelce-scented candle, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One did show up on Etsy, then disappeared when the listing came down. A listener to the “New Heights” podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce received an unofficial “Smells Like Travis Kelce”…
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Suspect Gets Major Wawa Gas Discount on $1,700 Worth of Diesel
A New Jersey man allegedly figured out how to swindle $1,700 worth of gas from a Wawa store in Delaware and was arrested for the Wawa gas theft, writes Jeff Goldman for NJ.com and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Kelvin Giron-Brand, 34, was arrested at a Wawa gas station in New Castle on Tuesday, Jan.…
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CCRES Honors Kara Davidson as She Celebrates 10th Anniversary
Kara Davidson recently celebrated her 10-year anniversary with CCRES and was recently promoted to Payroll and Benefits Coordinator. Davidson was also recognized by the CCRES Board of Directors for her outstanding contributions to the CCRES team. She is recognized as one of the most dedicated and hard-working teammates who always has a smile on her…
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