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DHL Teamsters From Sharon Hill Honored Ohio Picket Line
A picket line from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport included DHL teamsters from Sharon Hill and 14 other cities last Wednesday, writes Lizzy Ravitch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About 200 unionized employees at international shipping giant DHL Express, which has a location in Sharon Hill, stopped working on Wednesday, Dec. 13, honoring a picket line…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Closing of DCMH
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal over Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.’s closing of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crozer Health is the largest healthcare provider in Delaware County, and the closing of DCMH has impacted local patients. The hospital was closed by…
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Villanova University Quarterback Launching Training App
Villanova University freshman quarterback Tanner Maddocks is launching a sports tech startup featuring a training app, Athlete Squared, for young athletes, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Athlete Squared was inspired by his own high school athletic experience The 19-year-old was a quarterback at Fleetwood High School outside of Reading. With only limited…
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SCORE: From Concept to Commerce; the Idea Transformation
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a free Dec. 19 webinar on the idea transformation. Hear insights and experiences on Dec. 19 at 1 PM from a panel of experts. They pitched their products on the hit show Shark Tank and survived to tell you the tale! Join this informative webinar featuring this panel of Shark…
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Havertown Author Gregory Tino Is a Voice for the Nonverbal
Autism and apraxia prevented Havertown author Gregory Tino from speaking for several years. Now he’s written a book to describe his first-hand experience of being autistic, hoping to make others understand those who are nonverbal, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Because of his inability to communicate verbally, Tino was thought to have the intellectual equivalency…
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Immaculata University Nursing Student Achieve High NCLEX Pass Rate
Immaculata University’s nursing students achieved a remarkable 97.92 percent first-time pass rate on the registered nurse licensure exam, or NCLEX, in the 2022-23 academic year, the most recent year for which data is available. The national NCLEX pass rate for 2022-23 is 90.16 percent. Immaculata’s nursing students receive extensive support to prepare for the exam, including a…
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Amada Radnor Restaurant an Excellent Main Line Addition, Reviewer Reports
Now that a newer tapas-style Amada has opened in Radnor, joining its sister restaurant in Wayne, the Main Line is enjoying more Spanish food options, writes Michele Gargiulo, Main Line Tonight’s food and wine critic. In a review of the restaurant, she was happy to see an offering of sparkling water that came from Cuenca…
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Here Are Some of the Best Places to Ice Skate in Delaware County
For ice skating fans, it’s no longer necessary to wait for a local pond to freeze over. Here are some of the best places to ice skate in Delaware County, writes Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman for Philadelphia Magazine. Flight on Ice at 4894 West Chester Pike is in Newtown Square for another year. The…
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Your College Kids Are Home for the Holidays. Stay Cool.
For 24 hours, there will be a joyous reunion between you and your college-age son or daughter returning home for the holidays. After that, for helicopter parents, the inevitable micromanaging of your kids’ lives will start again, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “This is the crazy time of year,” said Maria Kefalas, a…
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General Recreation: Community Build Gives Everyone a Stake in a New Playground
School and community playgrounds don’t always have to be built just by professional contractors. Community and school volunteers can lend a hand as well. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides “Community Build” services. Community Build playgrounds utilize a group of volunteers to organize and install a commercial playground. A Community Build will be built…
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Weekend Wanderer: Hooked on Hallmark Christmas Movies
I’m a snob. I thought Hallmark Christmas movies were, well, inferior. Not byzantine, like Game of Thrones. Or witty like The West Wing. I was wrong. Hallmark movies are like soap operas — except happy. And I only stopped watching soaps because All My Children and One Life to Live were canceled. I mean, did…
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Springfield Mall Owner Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall and other regional malls, is staring at $1.1 billion in debt and has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in nearly three years, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware includes…
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P.J Whelihan’s Eyes a Third Delaware County Location
Delaware County’s getting another PJ Whelihan’s Pub but the company isn’t saying where just yet, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. PJW Restaurant Group is opening at least two new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia in 2024, the Delaware County site and another in South Jersey. There are also plans for a new P.J. Whelihan’s…
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PIAA Rules Devon Nelson Ineligible to Play, so He and Mom Seek Other Options
Christine Clark and her son, Devon Nelson, are considering their options after a PIAA appeal hearing ruled the 16-year-old is ineligible to play basketball at Bonner-Prendergast this season, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The administration at Upper Merion challenged Nelson’s transfer in November, alleging it was motivated by athletic reasons that violate PIAA…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square
An exceptional colonial home on 1.56 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning residence offers an open layout with generous room sizes and high ceilings. The home impresses from the start with its exquisite two-story foyer featuring exposed railing and open views…
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Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation
Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will welcome approximately 200 students into its alumni ranks. Pending the results of final exams, the university will award four associate degrees, 128 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees, and 18 doctoral…
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This Kelce Love Story Has a Happy Ending Despite a Rough Start
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie are proof that love can blossom even from a simple Tinder swipe and a bad first date, writes Tierney Bricker for E-News. This Kelce love story began together on the dating app in 2015, but their relationship has grown into a partnership marked by five…
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The Lincoln Center: Everyday Mindful Practices to Strengthen Family Connections
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, school activities, and professional obligations—families often find themselves in a perpetual state of motion this time of year. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of life and lose connection with ourselves and our loved ones. To help strengthen family connections and communication during…
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