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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming, and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current…
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New Delaware County Medical Examiner Brings Plans for a State-of-the-Art Facility
Delaware County has named Dr. Albert Chu as its new chief medical examiner, and with him comes future plans for a new state-of-the-art facility in a new location to replace the county’s aging building. Dr. Albert Chu was appointed last week by Delaware County Council. A new facility would allow the medical examiner’s office to…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES offers behavioral health job openings for those who want to make a difference working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated behavioral health career members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism,…
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RamTHON Starting at West Chester University to Raise Funds for Children at CHOP
RamTHON, a no-sitting dance party organized to raise $30,000+ for the children at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), will officially start the season-of-giving at West Chester University on Saturday, Nov. 4, 1-7 PM, in Sykes Student Union at 110 West Rosedale Avenue in West Chester. Promising a ramtastic time for all during every single hour, RamTHON will…
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It’s a Homecoming for Actress Monica Horan, Appearing in the Arden Theater’s ‘Assassins’
For actress Monica Horan, playing the role of Sara Jane Moore in Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” at the Arden Theater is particularly rewarding. “I have a lot of really, really close friends and family here, so when I get to do theater on top of that, which is my love, my dream, it’s also like a…
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Ridley Woman Creates Girlsgate, a Safe Tailgating Space for Women
Lot F2 at Lincoln Financial Field is now the home of Girlsgate, a girls-only Eagles tailgate that has, among other things, green body glitter and light pink pong tables and cornhole boards, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Girlsgate was created by Alyssa Layne of Ridley and Harry McCloskey so women could cheer the…
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Calvary Baptist Church in Chester Benefits From Philadelphia Union Success
The Calvary Baptist parking lot in Chester fills up when the Philadelphia Union succeeds, reports the Associated Press in BusinessMirror. The Chester church, which once sawMartin Luther King Jr. in attendance while a seminarian, is located near the Philadelphia Union’s home turf, Subaru Park. The Union continues to attract fans. Last year, they made it…
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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down an offer of $50 million for his digital marketing agency. In fact, rather than taking a mind-boggling profit, he has pledged that Seer will invest at least $15 million in…
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For Phillies Fans, Marple’s Grace Del Pizzo Again Highlights Best Climbs in Phoenix
Marple gal Grace Del Pizzo is back with climbing advice for Phillies fans should the team take the National League Championship Series Monday night in Phoenix, writes John Paul for 6abc. Del Pizzo gave fans a video tour on social media of the best “climbable structures” in Phoenix for Phillies fans. It’s tongue-in-cheek advice for…
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Some Counties Get More Opioid Settlement Funds Than Others–Here’s Why
It works out that Delaware County opioid payments and payments for other counties in Pennsylvania run an average of $6.50 per resident, but the amount actually varies by county depending on need, writes Ed Mahon and Kate Giammarise of NPR station WESA. Statewide, opioid funds distributed by county vary from a low of $1.13 per…
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Vision Zero Project to Reduce Traffic Deaths Expands into Delaware County
A Vision Zero project first developed in Philadelphia is being used to hopefully reduce Delaware County traffic deaths, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. At a recent project meeting with Chester residents, concerns were raised about drivers who were speeding, rolling through stop signs, demonstrating road rage, and more. Shirley Reed said she feels…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–How to Create Killer Content for Social Media and Your Website We’ve all heard that “content is King,” but what does that mean? Even if you do not consider yourself to be a writer or…
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The Immaculata Symphony to Present Fall Concert ‘Magical Stories’ on November 4
On Saturday, Nov. 4, the Immaculata Symphony will perform their fall concert, “Magical Stories.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. 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 Immaculata Symphony will perform a concert full of…
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King of Prussia Mall Has New Sweet Offering for When You’re Craving Chocolate
A new Venchi chocolate boutique is now open in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The “chocogelateria” sells a variety of chocolates made in Italy as well as gelato, Italian coffees and crepes made with a special spread of hazelnut and chocolate dispensed from a chocolate fountain. Types…
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Havertown Native Brings Philly Italian Hoagies to LA With Weekly Pop-Up
There are Philly hoagies in LA, thanks to Havertown native Josh Agran. He’s bringing his love and familiarity with the iconic Philadelphia hoagie to Los Angeles with his pop-up business Delco Rose Hoagies, writes Max Benett for Patch. Hoagies were always in the background of his youth, from Lee’s Hoagies in Wynnewood and South Philadelphia.…
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West Chester University Professor to Be Honored by The Fund for Women and Girls
During its 7th annual Champions of Change Breakfast on Oct. 25 at The Farmhouse at People’s Light, The Fund for Women and Girls will honor West Chester University Professor of Management Susan Fiorentino, J.D., with the Gladys Black “Woman of Distinction” Award. With expertise in the area of employment and labor law, Professor Fiorentino has conducted…
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Weekend Wanderer: A Spooky October Tale
Jack O’Lanterns blaze fiery grins. Spirits prepare for All Hallows Eve. So. How about a creepy little tale? Good horror — Amityville, The Exorcist, The Strangers — is at least based on a true story. So rest, well, not assured. Disturbed, maybe? Yeah. Rest disturbed this story is completely true. Growing up, my older cousin…
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Meridian Bank’s Chief Credit Officer Joe Cafarchio to Retire
Meridian Bank Chief Credit Officer Joseph Cafarchio will retire effective Oct. 13, 2023. Cafarchio has served in the position since Meridian’s inception in 2004. Prior to joining Meridian, Cafarchio had a long career in the Philadelphia-area banking community, including positions with National Penn Bank, Stonebridge Bank, and the Philadelphia Federal Reserve, where he started his…
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