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Clock Tower School at Former Glen Mills Site, Looking at September Opening
Clock Tower School, a residential facility for adjudicated youth at the former Glen Mills School campus, plans to start admitting students in September, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. That schedule is in place even though the state has not yet authorized the school to teach students. West Chester Area School District (WCASD), where the school…
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Allison Kalemjian Celebrates a 5th Anniversary With CCRES
CCRES has extended congratulations to Allison Kalemjian for recently achieving a 5-year milestone anniversary working for the behavioral health services staff provider. Allison joined CCRES in 2018 as a Registered Behavior Technician providing support to students in a school setting. In 2019, Allison transitioned into the HR office providing Administrative Support and moved into the…
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Broomall Couple Created Vestibular First to Help You Stay Balanced
A Broomall couple, owners of Vestibular First, has found an innovative, inexpensive way to treat inner-ear balance problems, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. “It looks like voodoo—vertigo voodoo,” said Patrick Esmonde. Esmonde designed inexpensive infrared video goggles that help healthcare professionals like his wife, Helena, look at patients’ eyes to diagnose balance disorders.…
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Bryn Mawr’s Bakery House Serves Up Some Favorite Muffins, Pies & More
For the brains behind Bryn Mawr’s beloved The Bakery House, business and baking are “all about math.” Sandy Stauffer was 26 years old and a math major at West Chester when she started her wholesale baking business, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line Today. Since the beginning, her muffins have been the most popular…
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Holy Family University Recently Awarded Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant
Holy Family University will partner with the Bucks County Workforce Development Board in support of a $1.3 million Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant that will benefit former University and other Pennsylvania undergraduate students who were near degree completion, but withdrew from the University prior to obtaining their diplomas or certificates. The grant was secured…
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Phoenixville Native Uses Drone to Scan Philadelphia’s Hidden Beauty
Chris Hytha, a 26-year-old Phoenixville native, fell in love with the Philadelphia skyline in middle school during a family visit to Center City, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “That experience is really what led me to study architecture, to explore the city, and to try to find a way to get to the…
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From an Empty Yard to a Gardener’s Paradise in Delaware County
A Delaware County homeowner was able to take an empty space in their yard and turn it into a gardener’s paradise, thanks to some help from Bryn Mawr-based Gardner/Fox Associates and Glen Mills-based Stoney Bank Nurseries, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. “It was a blank canvas,” said Jeff Brinton, head of the residential design…
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Aldan’s French Toast Bites Lady Charisse McGill Heads Farmers Market Coalition
Aldan native Charisse McGill, who has seen success with her French Toast Bites sold through her company Lokal Artisan Foods, is now the new executive director of the Farmers Market Coalition, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The national nonprofit advocates on behalf of 9,000 farmers’ markets to strengthen their place in the community.…
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Radnor Amada Now Offers Weekend Brunch Menu Option
There’s now a family-style brunch taking place at Chef Jose Garces’ Radnor Amada restaurant, writes Brian Saunders for Philly Voice. The restaurant opened this spring and debuted its new menu earlier this summer. Now it’s offering family-style options Saturdays and Sundays, 11 AM to 3 PM. “We’re bringing some of our favorites from Amada Old…
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SCORE Small Business Award-Winner: Life Maid Easy
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of the local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the five 2023 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored on June 1 at a celebratory luncheon at the Penn Oaks Golf Club. Learn how they were…
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Weekend Wanderer: I Left My Kid at Camp
So my kid is at sleepaway camp. Yep. I drove through four states to leave my kid with strangers for five days. Are you guys having trouble breathing? Because I’m having trouble breathing. Strangers! I left my kid with strangers! I thought leaving my dog in a kennel was hard. But this? This is a…
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Immaculata University Adds Three Minors to Prepare Students for In-Demand Careers
Immaculata University is offering new minors in digital forensics, emergency management, and applied politics and policy for the fall semester. These interdisciplinary minors can build upon the academic foundations of undergraduate disciplines in criminology, emergency planning and management, nursing, public administration, information systems, and business among others. “One of Immaculata’s main goals is to prepare students…
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3 Delaware County Towns Make Top PA List of Higher-Priced Homes
Finding a home you can afford has become a real challenge in a marketplace that has seen home prices reach record highs, reports Stacker. Though home prices are up nationwide, there are some cities with higher-priced homes than in others. Location, size, age, and condition all determine a home’s value. Here in Delaware County, three…
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Ridley Park Native Ethan Pecko Drafted as Houston Astros Pitcher
Ethan Pecko grew up in Ridley Park and has always been a fan of Philadelphia baseball, writes the Tribune News Service for the Boston Herald. “Baseball was a sport that always just kind of stuck with me,” he said. “I was a fan from 4 years old until now.” Now this fan’s dedication to baseball…
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Is Your Corner Lot Going Nowhere? Maybe Check in With Wawa
There’s one sure way to raise the value of a property. Build a Wawa on it. That’s what happened in Bethlehem when a 1.7-acre property that sold in 2003 for $707,500 was sold again on July 21 for $4 million. This time, there was a Wawa convenience store sitting on it, writes Jeff Ward for…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Villa with Indoor Pool in Bryn Mawr
A stunning villa on 1.47 lovely acres with seven bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This breathtaking estate features many amazing details, including custom-imported finishes throughout, a practical layout, and generous proportions. The home impresses from the start with its captivating foyer with soaring 30-foot ceilings,…
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Penn State Brandywine’s Bill Tyson Chosen to Head Domestic Abuse Project
Bill Tyson, director of strategic communications at Penn State Brandywine, has been elected president of the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP) board of directors. He joined the DAP board in 2016. Founded in 1976, DAP provides safety, advocacy, and supportive services to victims of domestic abuse. Each year, the organization assists thousands of survivors and…
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Now Arriving: A Raccoon at PHL’s Baggage Claim Area
Passengers picking up their luggage at Philadelphia International Airport Tuesday got a bonus when a raccoon emerged from the baggage shoot, reports the 6abc digital staff and TaRhonda Thomas. A family in from Australia caught the action on video around 7:30 PM. Sara Higgins watched it all standing with her husband and three daughters. …
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