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For Jayana Murray, Graduating Neumann Is 1 of Many Noble Goals
Jayana Murray is the first in her family to graduate college, but that’s only the beginning, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc. The Neumann University graduate is also a Sixers dancer, a lacrosse star, and an Air Force reservist. “Everything was happening at the exact same time; it was kind of crazy,” Murray said. The 20-year-old…
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For Kids Who Love to Climb, the Crab Trap Offers a Unique Experience
For anyone seeking a unique addition to their school or community playground, check out the Crab Trap, available through General Recreation in Newtown Square. This piece of playground equipment can handle up to 65 kids at once, providing a variety of ways to climb, crawl and hang out. Kids can attack the Crab Trap from…
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Weekend Wanderer: (Not) Planning a Family Vacation
I fly to Scotland in 72 hours. Sealed in a metal tube 30,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Where the Titanic sank. You know how I feel about sunken ships. I feel no less animosity toward them when they’re beneath my plane. Or, you know, next to it. Throw in some snakes and that situation…
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Holy Family University Student Becomes Oldest Graduate from Nursing Program at 63
He has 15 years of postsecondary education—a bachelor’s degree in physics from the California Institute of Technology, and has completed doctoral work in neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania—but throughout his academic and professional journey, as he evolved he looked for a career that he could be truly passionate about. At the age of 63,…
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Chester County Town Has One of Best Main Streets in Pennsylvania
Thanks to its exquisite architecture, singular shops, and eateries, West Chester is one of the towns in Pennsylvania with the best main streets, writes Albert Quigg for the World Atlas. West Chester boasts many buildings that have been reconditioned and repurposed into stores and restaurants, as well as corporate offices. The main street is also…
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Top 10 Ranked PA School Districts Include 2 From Delaware County
Two school districts located in Delaware County were ranked among the top 10 school districts in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings are based on a new report that looked at state standardized testing scores. The data was compiled by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Radnor School District, located in Delaware County,…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, when experts found the insect in Berks County. Over the past few years, Bucks…
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Delco Fun Fact: We Have the Most Expensive Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
CashNetUSA has declared a Delaware County community to be the most expensive neighborhood in all of Pennsylvania, writes Matt DiSanto for Centre Daily Times. The online lender used data from Zillow, an online real estate platform, to track the most expensive neighborhoods in each state and it listed Villanova as Pennsylvania’s most expensive. To those…
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Advocates Want Boy Wrongly Executed Honored with Delaware County Building Name Change
A lobbying effort is underway to name a Delaware County court building after Alexander McClay Williams, a teen who was wrongfully sent to his death in a murder conviction. The building now bears the name of the judge who ordered the sentence, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council has been…
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One of the World’s Richest People Lives in Chester County
As Forbes annual list of the richest people in the world was revealed, one of its billionaires calls her home Coatesville, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Mary Alice Dorrance Malone secured her spot on the list due her immense fortune as the the largest shareholder of the Campbell Soup Company. Back in 1897, her…
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Owners’ Vision for Unique Convenience Store in Darby Delayed by Flood Concerns
The owner of a 1.7-acre dirt lot next to the Darby transportation center has a vision to turn 934 Main Street into a “next-concept” convenience store, a “Whole Foods Wawa” walkable for its workers and customers, and a positive community focal point. The store would sell fresh produce, gas, and include 10 electric vehicle charging…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Updated Colonial in Swarthmore
An exceptional updated colonial home with six bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Swarthmore. The Colonial residence is perfectly nestled on a beautiful, elevated private lot landscaped with gorgeous specimen trees, plantings, and shrubs which provide highly-coveted privacy. The home is approached on an inviting stone walkway and…
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2023 SCORE Awards Celebrate ‘Collaborating for Success’
It’s that time of year when SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties takes great pride in celebrating the milestone accomplishments of entrepreneurs with the support of their mentors. Five small businesses were honored at the June 1st annual Small Business Achievements Awards luncheon at Penn Oaks Golf Club in West Chester. Client success and client recognition…
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Jason Kelce Brings Enthusiasm to Union Game in Chester and Almost Breaks a Drum Mallet
Eagles Center Jason Kelce of Haverford brought boisterous enthusiasm to the crowds at Subaru Park Wednesday in a game between Philadelphia Union and Charlotte FC. And he almost broke the Union’s drum mallet, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Union started having celebrity pregame drummers last year. Kelce is the latest to participate…
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Brad Ingelsby, Praised for ‘Mare’, Now Working on New Film
The Berwyn-native and brains behind critically acclaimed HBO Series: Mare of Easttown is heading to Hunterdon County in New Jersey to film a new thriller, writes Franki Rudnesky for PhillyVoice. Echo Valley takes place in southeast Pennsylvania and stars Julianne Moore and Sydney Sweeney as a horse trainer and her daughter. The production will…
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Delaware County Student Earns Prestigious Academic Medal from Immaculata University
During Immaculata University’s 2023 commencement ceremonies, several recent graduates, including David Crowell from Aston, were recognized for their outstanding academic achievements. The student is listed below with his/her hometown and name of the award/medal received. Chester County: Cumberland County: Delaware County: Montgomery County: Lancaster County: Delaware State: New Jersey: Learn more at Immaculata University.
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‘Unlikely to Survive Bankruptcy’: Conshohocken-Based David’s Bridal Speeds Up Store Closings
The Conshohocken-based David’s Bridal is closing stores ahead of schedule as bankruptcy proceedings don’t go well, writes Mary Vanac for the Cleveland Business Journal. The massive layoffs should be completed a month earlier than originally planned. The retailer is required under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification or WARN act to notify states prior…
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Delaware Valley University Prepares for Opening of New Terrain Location on Campus
Urban Outfitters, Inc. and Delaware Valley University announce a unique partnership that will transform the previous Market at DelVal building off Lower State Road to Terrain at Delaware Valley University. The brand’s newest location will offer the university and Doylestown community Terrain’s signature retail store, nursery, garden cafe, and private event space. The new location is set to…
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