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Discover What Makes Eastern University Unique at Undergraduate Open Houses on Sept. 30 and Oct. 21
Eastern University will welcome prospective undergraduate students and their families to campus for Open Houses on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 21. Complete with tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and even a complimentary lunch, the events aim to offer a glimpse into the life of an Eastern student. Eastern is a nationally recognized Christian university enrolling…
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The Fate of a Wayne Super Wawa Goes to Pennsylvania Supreme Court
A proposed super Wawa with 12 gas pumps in Wayne has come back to life five years after it was defeated. Now Radnor Township and neighbors are taking the case to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, hoping to get it stopped, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. In June of 2019, Radnor commissioners unanimously rejected…
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Apple-Picking in Delaware County? Here’s 2 Orchards to Consider
There’s not quite a chill in the air, and the calendars still say it’s summer, but the signs are there that fall is beginning its march into our lives. For some, that means apple-picking in Delaware County has arrived. Two officials orchards can help in your quest, writes Laura Brzyski and Bailey King for Philadelphia…
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WHYY Pop-Up Newsroom in Media Seeks Resident Input
Here’s a chance for Delaware County residents to give their input to the WHYY reporters who are writing stories about their towns. WHYY is hosting a ‘pop-up’ newsroom in Media today and tomorrow, Sept. 13 and 14, at the Media-Upper Providence Free Library from 11 AM to 3 PM. The goal of WHYY is to…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House on September 30
On Saturday, Sept. 30, Immaculata University will hold concurrent open houses on campus for undergraduate students of all ages. Traditionally aged students, including current high school students and those interested in transferring from other universities, can learn more about Immaculata during the 8 to 11 AM session, with registration held in the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall.…
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Taking the First Step as a New Business Owner
So, you have a product or service you want to share and you know that your business could be successful, but you’re just not sure where to begin. You’re not alone. Starting a new business can be very intimidating to someone who is not familiar with the process. With so many things to consider and…
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SAP Creates an Interactive Factory of the Future in Newtown Square
The future of manufacturing is in Newtown Square. Or at least a reasonable facsimile of it. SAP America, the U.S. headquarters of international software company SAP, has created a $4 million Industry 4.0 Center, a model factory that demonstrates the future of manufacturing. It’s been attracting the attention of SAP’s Fortune 500 clients that include…
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Media Becomes Hotspot for ‘Pokemon Go’ Craze
Media has quickly become a hotspot for Pokemon Go players in Delaware County, thanks to the large number of landmarks and memorials designated as Pokestops, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. State Street, already popular with shoppers, has seen a huge influx of Pokemon Go players walking through the area, trying to catch virtual…
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Jason Kelce’s Documentary Now Available at Amazon’s Prime Video
Jason Kelce’s documentary, “Kelce,” premiered Monday night at 8 PM. The documentary is now available to stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For those with an Amazon Prime membership, Prime Video is included. Others can sign up for Prime Video as a standalone service. with Amazon Prime membership,…
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Radnor Firm EQT Exeter Brings Apartments to Former West Catholic Parking Lot
EQT Exeter in Radnor works with churches and nonprofits to help them develop property they own. Two years ago, West Catholic Preparatory School sold its parking lot at 46th and Chestnut Streets in West Philadelphia to EQT Exeter. Now, the real estate firm has opened The Clark, a six-story 327-unit apartment building, writes Paul Schwedelson…
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Widener University named a ‘2023 Great College to Work For’
The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2023 “Great Colleges to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based on feedback submitted through a survey of 194 colleges and universities. The higher education trade publication released the survey results in its 16th annual report, which stands as one of…
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Media Native Lauren Bullitt Finds Love Across the Schuylkill
For Lauren Bullitt, a Media native and Temple alumna, love was just across the Schuylkill, kindled after a roommate persuaded her to go to a Drexel University party so she could meet some high school friends of hers from Lancaster. That’s where Lauren Bullitt and Alex Kirk met for the first time, writes Kellie Patrick…
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Foundation President Frances Sheehan Receives Athena Award from Delaware County Chamber
Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County, has been named the 2023 Athena Leadership Award recipient by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. She will be recognized Oct. 4 at the ATHENA Leadership Luncheon Oct. 4 at the Springfield Country Club in Springfield. “Sheehan, a Swarthmore resident, is the first president of Delaware…
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Holy Family University Welcomes New Inductees Into Honors Program
Holy Family University welcomed 29 members of the Class of 2027 into the University’s Honors Program during an induction ceremony on Sept. 8. Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Shelley Robbins, along with Honors Council co-presidents Sean Pramnieks ‘24 and Emily Schwartz ’24, provided opening remarks. Sister Mary Joan Jacobs, CSFN, delivered the invocation, and…
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First Bank: Why is Self-Care Important?
With the start of a new school year, September is the perfect time to refine your self-care habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines self-care as “individuals, families, and communities promoting and maintaining their own health, preventing disease, and coping with illness and disability.” During this Self-Care Awareness Month, think about how you can treat…
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Meet Emily Santiago, a Mom, Full-time Office Coordinator, and Peirce College Student
Peirce College Information Technology Student Emily Santiago knows how important a college with a flexible schedule is to working moms. She has two sons and a full-time job at a physician’s office, but the flexibility and support Peirce offers made it possible for her to pursue a career in IT. Santiago began her educational journey…
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Delaware County Colleges Remain Tops on National Lists
The best 100 colleges in the United States include three from Delaware County, according to the Wall Street Journal. A list ranking the top 400 public and private colleges in the U.S. was released Sept. 6, known as The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. list, Swarthmore College just missed making…
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Fall Welcomes 4 New Restaurants in Delaware County, part of 60 in the Region
There are 60 restaurant projects opening in the Philadelphia region over the next several months, including four new Delaware County restaurants, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Here are the new Delaware County restaurants opening this fall. Cafesphere at 25 E. State St. in Media is a European-style café from Polish-born Magdalena Pasciak. It…
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