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Penn State Great Valley Accounting Graduate Earns Elijah Watt Sells Award for Performance on Certified Exam
Penn State Great Valley Accounting (Master of Professional) graduate Mike Donnelly was recently awarded the prestigious Elijah Watt Sells Award for his performance on the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination. Each year, the American Institute of CPAs presents the award to CPA candidates who pass all four sections of the exam on their first attempt and have a…
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Cape Fear Area in North Carolina Preps for Wawa Invasion
There are Wawa stores proposed for the Cape Fear area in North Carolina, reports Brenna Flanagan and the Port City Daily staff. The targeted areas are Brunswick and New Hanover counties. Scott James, a transportation planning engineer confirmed two Wawas were in the works. “They are not close to final,” he said. “I officially have…
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Immaculata University to Host Two Online Open Houses for Graduate Programs
Immaculata University will hold two graduate education open houses online in October. Attendees can learn about Immaculata graduate programs and can speak with faculty to learn about online and in-person class options, accelerated class schedules, tuition, financial aid, and more. Both open houses will be held virtually through Zoom and will last approximately 45 minutes. The events…
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Aqua Pennsylvania to Replace More Than 13,000 Feet of Aging Water Main in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 13,150 feet of aging water main in Nether Providence, Springfield, and Newtown townships. 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…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES offers behavioral health job positions as it seeks qualified candidates who want to make a difference by working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES positions focus on those qualified to work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated behavioral health career members to…
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Curious About Delaware County Home Prices? These Towns Had the Fastest-Growing in 2023
The fastest-growing Delaware County home prices are prominent in five of its towns, which made the list of the top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to Stacker. The rankings were based on data from the Zillow Home Values Index for 12 months ending in August of 2023. Media made no. 20 on…
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Chicken Soup for Nurses Author to Speak at Neumann University
LeAnn Thieman, co-author of Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul, will deliver the 17th Philadelphia General Hospital Lecture at Neumann University on Saturday, October 14. Titled “SelfCare for HealthCare,” the presentation is scheduled for 10 AM in the Bayada Teaching Auditorium on the second floor of the Rocco Abessinio Building. A book signing will follow…
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Following a Layoff, Penn State Great Valley Alum Helen Walker Credits Credly Badge for New Job
Penn State Great Valley’s professional development programs have made a world of difference to Helen Walker by helping provide a perfectly timed career boost. Walker began her Penn State journey with an undergraduate degree at Penn State Brandywine, where she was a Lion Ambassador, and graduated from the College of Health and Human Development in 2002. She then worked…
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This Local Town Makes List of Most Scenic Towns in Pennsylvania
With plenty of beautiful places to visit and history to enjoy, it’s no wonder that Pennsylvania has some of the best towns that are perfect for a day trip or overnight stay. This Chester County town made World Atlas‘ list of the 13 most scenic Pennsylvania towns. It’s known as the county seat of Chester…
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Boeing Pays $8.1M to Resolve Allegations on V-22 Osprey Contracts
Defense contractor Boeing is paying $8.1 million to settle allegations it failed to comply with contractual manufacturing specifications when creating composite components for the V-22 Osprey at its Ridley Park plant, writes the UPI staff for Space Daily. The allegations charge that Boeing violated the False Claims Act in connection with the V-22 Osprey contract…
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Wawa Shifts Its Focus to Kentucky, With Plans for 40 Stores
Soon enough, there will be Wawas in Kentucky as the company sweeps its Delaware County brand into more states with plans to invest $280 million for 40 stores in the bluegrass state, writes Eleanor Tolbert for Louisville Business First, as reported in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The over 200-year-old company now has nearly 1,000 locations…
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For the Team, Garnet Valley Receiver Dante DeVuono Goes Where He’s Needed
They call Dante DeVuono a receiver, but you’re more likely to see him working as a blocker for the Garnet Valley Jaguars, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 17-year-old is a blocker about 95 percent of the time, said head coach Eric Van Wyk. But he also shines when that 5 percent opportunity…
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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. In-Person–How to Start and Operate a Small Business You have come to the right place if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business. On Oct. 10, from 6 to…
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TLC: The Silent Struggle: How Parental Mental Illness Affects Families
The Unspoken Reality of Parental Mental Illness The responsibilities and pressures that families face today are compounded for everyone when there is parental mental illness. The pain and awkwardness of trying to communicate the situation to others often motivate families to keep their challenges a secret, but isolation can intensify the struggle and reinforce the…
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The Hooters’ Drummer Shares His Story in Main Line Television Documentary
The Hooters were a local Philadelphia band that made it big in the 1980s, and today they are still jamming out on the stage thrilling their fans. David Uosikkinen, the drummer for The Hooters, understands the passion driving musicians like him to perform as well as the darker side of a life in the limelight,…
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Philadelphia Icon, Rocky Actor Sylvester Stallone, Visits ‘Rocky Steps’ with Wife and Brother
Sylvester Stallone, the iconic actor who played Rocky Balboa, recently visited the ‘Rocky Steps’ near the Philadelphia Museum of Art, writes Angel Saunders for People. Last week, Stallone, along with his wife Jennifer Flavin, and brother Frank, were pictured standing in front of the steps in which Stallone’s Rocky character made his iconic jog…
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Shapiro Readies Comprehensive Plan to Boost Pennsylvania’s Business Growth and Retention
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced earlier this week his administration is preparing to unveil Pennsylvania’s economic development plan focusing on attracting and retaining businesses by year’s end, writes Paul J. Gough for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro said the plan will guide Pennsylvania’s business attraction and growth efforts and help the commonwealth compete against neighboring states.…
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Upland Park Improvements Part of County Green Space Upgrades
Continuing its mission to bring more green space to the county, Delaware County officials cut the ribbon on a $1.7 million capital improvement project for Upland Park in Upland Borough Thursday. The event was celebrated by Delaware County Council, the county’s Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Public Works, reports the Daily…
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