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Penn State Great Valley to Host Women’s History Month Alumnae Panel Discussion
Penn State Great Valley will host “Women’s History Month: In Celebration of Her-Story!”, an alumnae panel discussion and networking event in celebration of Women’s History Month on March 30 at 5 PM. The panel comprises business leaders in a variety of industries including: Penn State Great Valley Assistant Teaching Professor of Information Science Sally Sue Richmond will…
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Tiny Montco Restaurant Has Huge Reputation for One Particular Meal
A statewide evaluation of the first (and most important) meal of the day has yielded a solid recommendation for a Montgomery County favorite, which earned a hearty endorsement from the Travel Maven. She asserts that it serves one of the best breakfasts in the state. Better still, it’s got all the hallmarks of a community…
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Cakes Made in Havertown Man’s Modest Kitchen Wow Food Network Viewers
The cake masterpieces created by Dan Langan in the modest kitchen of his Havertown home have been admired by hundreds of thousands of Food Network viewers, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While in high school, Langan, a self-taught baker, decorated cakes at the now-closed La Dolce Bakery in Havertown. Several years and jobs…
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State Funds Needed to Avert School Crisis, Superintendents Say
Some school districts in the Philadelphia region face a laundry list of problems, including teacher shortages, gun violence, and aging facilities, requiring more funding from the state, said school superintendents at a Tuesday press conference in Upper Darby. Superintendents from Upper Darby, Chester Upland, Southeast Delco, and Norristown talked about a looming crisis when federal…
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ArriVent in Newtown Square raises $155M for Cancer Drug Trial
Two Delaware County life science firms are leading the way this year in equity financing. A cancer treatment drug being developed by ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square got a financial boost this week when the company closed a $155 million private stock sale. The sale was the second largest equity financing deal this year for…
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TLC: Kindness in the Classroom: Kind Conflict Resolution
“If conflict is a normal, natural part of life, it’s really important to look at how we deal with it.” – Ann McKnight This final post in the “Kindness in the Classroom” series culminates with a brief look at how teachers can facilitate kind and effective conflict resolution between students in the classroom. Previously the…
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Cheyney Gets Respect from WNBA Vet Dawn Staley at Final Four
WNBA veteran Dawn Staley paid tribute to the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) and to Cheyney University’s Yolanda Laney by wearing Laney’s jersey during South Carolina’s March Madness game against South Florida on March 19, writes Martie Bowser for The Charlette Observer. She led the South Carolina Gamecocks women’s basketball team to the Final…
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One of the Oldest Buildings in Bucks County Has Just Gone Up for Sale
A historic inn in Bucks County, one of the area’s oldest buildings, has just gone up for sale, and its connection to American history is vast. James McGinnis wrote about the historic property for the Bucks County Courier Times. The General Greene Inn, located in Buckingham, has recently gone up for sale. The 260-year-old property,…
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Immaculata Symphony to Present Spring Concert in April
On Saturday, April 15, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its annual spring concert entitled “New Directions.” The concert begins at 7:30 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. The spring concert begins with Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2 in E minor,…
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Pennsylvania’s 2019 Unemployment Rate the Lowest Ever Recorded
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania has dropped to its lowest-ever recorded level, according to March numbers from the State Department of Labor and Industry, writes Katie Meyer for WITF. The state has been tracking unemployment rates for the last 43 years, and they have never been as low as the current 3.9 percent. The latest…
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Champion Eats 9 Cheesesteaks in 11 Minutes at Cheesesteak Bowl
The Cheesesteak Bowl at Marple Public House in Broomall did not disappoint this year when winner Dan Kennedy downed nine cheesesteaks in 11 minutes, reports Claudia Dimuo for Penn Live. The Daily Times reported that Kennedy, 40, of West Decatur, Clearfield County, drove about four hours to get to the contest. It was his third…
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Maddy Siegrists Opts for WNBA Draft After Wild Wildcat Season
Maddy Siegrist, Villanova University’s star forward and leading national scorer, will enter the 2023 WNBA draft, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She is projected as a first-round draft choice. Siegrist led the nation this season in women’s college scoring at 29.2 points per game. She’s the leading scorer in Villanova basketball history, for…
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Celebrate National Women’s History With Alisa Rose, SCORE Mentor
According to the World Economic Forum, 2023 will see a new form of entrepreneurship emerge–one that is “more diverse, more socially-minded, and not afraid to multi-hustle.” This new age of business ownership sounds like a perfect environment for women entrepreneurs who find their way to launch unique small businesses with an abundance of courage, tenacity,…
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St. James School Drops ‘School’ from Mission Statement, Opens New Community Building in North Philadelphia
St. James School, a North Philadelphia middle school that works with its students through adulthood while also serving families and neighbors, has announced plans to drop “School” from its mission statement, coinciding with the opening of a new 10,000-square-foot building on its Allegheny West neighborhood campus. “We are much more than a ‘school’ in our…
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Fashion Is Back: Harcum College Runway Show Returns in Spectacular Style
The Harcum College Fashion Program announces its annual spring fashion showcase, featuring an in-person runway show on Apr. 28, at 8 PM in Klein Hall on the Bryn Mawr campus. This will be the first runway show since the pandemic, and the runway, measuring 8 ft. × 40 ft., will be the longest and widest…
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Marketing Mastery with IT Edge: Make Your Google Business Profile Serve You
A Google Business Profile is arguably one of the most important tools that a modern-day business can seize and use to its advantage. Unfortunately, among many small businesses, these Profiles can be neglected, which leads to potential customers choosing different businesses for their services or products. On this edition of Marketing Mastery, IT Edge will…
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David’s Bridal Releases Eco-Friendly Wedding Dress Collection
Who knew that tying the knot could also be environmentally conscious? Conshohocken’s David’s Bridal, America’s largest bridal-store chain, recently conducted a survey that revealed that 58 percent of brides consider sustainability when they buy clothing for their nuptuals. This world-renowned bridal retailer knew just what to do. It has launched the “Reimagine” collection, curated…
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This Delaware County Community Is the Best Place to Buy a Home
One Delaware County community squeaked by on a top 25 list of the best places to buy a home in the Philadelphia region for 2023, according to Niche. Niche placed Rose Valley 24th on the list of 25, while also ranking it as the second-best place to live in Delaware County, topped only by Swarthmore…
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