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DELCO Careers – Aqua
Aqua, a subsidiary of Essential Utilities, Inc., knows that water is a precious resource – one that plays a critical role in sustaining life. That’s why they take seriously their mission: protecting and providing Earth’s most essential resource. Aqua is guided by a set of principles that embody the character of the company and inspire…
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Traffic Congestion on Schuylkill Expressway Can Be a Good Thing if You Are a Billboard Advertiser
Advertisers are looking to take advantage of traffic congestion in the area, including on the Schuylkill Expressway, a freeway through southern Montgomery County and Philadelphia, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to new data from advertising company Oppizi, the Schuylkill at Roosevelt Boulevard is seventh on the list of the top ten worst…
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See How Delaware County Compares in Small Business Success
A recent survey by SmartAsset puts Delaware County fourth best in the state for small business success, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Locally it was bested only by Chester County, which placed first in the study. Snyder County placed second best and Juniata County came in third. “Delaware County’s performance was especially…
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Dr. John Gibbon, Heart-Lung Machine Inventor, Was Media Retiree
Dr. John Gibbon, the doctor who performed the world’s first successful open-heart surgery 70 years ago on May 6, 1952, was a retiree at Lynnfield Farm in Media. Dr. Gibbon, who died in 1973, devoted himself to painting and poetry in his retirement, but earlier in his career, he invented the heart-lung machine with his…
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Havertown Mom’s Cooking Influenced $700 Burger and Its’ Owners
A brother-sister team who grew up in Havertown are offering some of the most interesting burgers around, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. They’ve made headlines by offering a $700 burger, but that’s not the end of the story. George Tsiouris and Vasilike Tsouris-Balis have also created the least expensive restaurant-grade burger, at $2.95.…
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John Shackleton Built a Fitness Legacy for the Villanova Wildcats
John Shackleton was the guy who made big contributions to Villanova’s 2016 and 2018 NCAA titles, but he never sunk a basket and no one ever announced his name at games, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was the strength and conditioning coach and team nutritionist for the Wildcats men’s basketball and now…
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Sports Research Earns Neumann Graduates a Spot at MathFest
Two recent Neumann University graduates have combined their love of sports and math into research which earned them invitations to present their work at MathFest, the annual summer meeting of the Mathematical Association of America, in Tampa, Florida. Baseball fan Christopher Greve will present a model he created to predict whether a pitch will result…
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Three Chester County Spots Among Best New Restaurants for 2023
Three Chester County eateries are among the best new restaurants in Philadelphia for 2023, according to a list from Visit Philadelphia. De La Terre in Downingtown is a charming BYOB that enchants patrons with the artwork on the walls that has been supplied by West Chester boutique and art gallery LeBerger. The restaurant offers excellent French-inspired…
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63rd Commencement Exercises Honor Cabrini University’s Class of 2023
Cabrini University graduated its Class of 2023 during the school’s 63rd Commencement Exercises on Sunday, May 21. The commencement took place at Nerney Field House inside the Dixon Center. “Over 100 years ago, Saint Frances Cabrini, our namesake, urged her teachers to educate the hearts of their students,” said President Helen Drinan in her address…
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Ridley Boeing Production Faces SlowDown if More Orders Don’t Come In
The Ridley Park Boeing production could be curtailed, with the plant forced to shut down two main assembly lines unless it can increase orders of Chinook helicopters, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plant is producing Chinook CH-47F heavy-lift helicopters at a rate of 20 a year, from 60 in 2021 and…
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Teacher From Bryn Mawr Appearing on ‘Jeopardy!’ Wednesday
A teacher who works at the Hill Top Preparatory School in Bryn Mawr, Delaware County will be a contestant Wednesday on Jeopardy!, writes Franki Rudesky for Philly Voice. Lisa Gargiulo will follow Travis Lee, a systems engineer from Phoenixville, who will compete Monday, May 29. Gargiulo spoke with Patch ahead of her upcoming “Jeopardy!” appearance.…
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Betsy Wyeth, Wife Andrew Wyeth, Played Role in Artists’ Legacy
Betsy Wyeth, wife of famed Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth, was responsible for much of Andrew Wyeth’s legacy, writes Julia Shipley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum, “Home Places,” features drawings and paintings of many Chadds Ford houses Andrew Wyeth painted that exist within two square miles of the museum.…
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Start Off Summer Right With These Helpful SCORE Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE June programs, including webinars and workshops, to help your small business reach its potential. Perfect Launch Program: Sell More With Amazon On Thursday, June 1, from Noon to 1 PM, join this live presentation webinar to learn about the five programs that Amazon sellers utilized in the…
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Unlock a Summer of Learning: Simple and Fun Ways to Prevent Academic Regression
The joy of summertime provides a much-needed emotional respite from the rigors of daily life. However, a study in the American Educational Research Journal suggests that students may risk losing substantial academic progress they made during the previous school year. An article by Boys and Girls Clubs, citing results from OnlineCollege.org, underscores the extent of…
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Pennsylvania Treasurer Proposes Legislation That Would Return Billions of Unclaimed Cash
Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity has proposed legislation that would allow the state to return some of the billions in unclaimed property automatically to its rightful owners, writes Charlotte Keith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state is sitting on over $4 billion in misplaced money. It could be from a check somebody forgot to cash, a…
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Downingtown Scored a Win with This Freshly Opened French Restaurant
De La Terre BYOB, which opened in December 2022, brings upscale French flair to Downingtown in an elegant space that is the perfect setting for its mouthwatering dining, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The establishment is owned by Andrew Hufnagel and Kassie Fetzer, who recently got engaged. They met in State College while…
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Discover Lancaster Hosts County-Wide Ice Cream Trail This Summer
It’s going to be a sweet summer for Lancaster County. Twenty-five cream-of-the-crop shops sprinkled across the county will be participating in the Lancaster County Ice Cream Trail. The Trail offers a mobile passport for participants to check in at each establishment, with the opportunity to earn points toward select prizes. Rewards include an insulated cooler…
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One of Nation’s Top Farm-to-Table Chefs Aims to Elevate the Dining Experience at This Suburban Square Restaurant
Greg Vassos, the new executive chef, at Lola’s Garden in Suburban Square is refining the farm-to-table dining experience, writes Vince Carey for The Trentonian. Vassos, one of the top farm-to-table chefs in the country, has already been hard at work expanding the kitchen. Lola’s Garden is already known for its seasonal menu, but now he…
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