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Court Ruling on School Funding a Step Forward, Penn Wood High Students Say
Last month, the Commonwealth Court ruled that every child in Pennsylvania has a constitutional right to education, regardless of income, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The ruling was a response to a lawsuit brought by several Pennsylvania school districts, including William Penn. The suit argued that state funds were not distributed fairly,…
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There’s a Famous Mexican Poet Buried in Yeadon. How Did He Get There?
There’s a poet so famous that huge cultural institutions in Mexico bear his name, as does an international award for poetry. Gilberto Owen Estrada is one of Mexico’s great 20th Century writers. Yet in nearly 71 years, only a few outside his family knew he was buried in an unmarked grave at Holy Cross Cemetery…
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Widener Day March 26 Gives Interested Students a Look at Campus Life
Widener University will host a Widener Day open house Sunday, March 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current students during information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, and academic panels. There will also…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Online Information Session for Adult Students
Immaculata University will hold an online undergraduate information session on Wednesday, April 12 from 6 to 7 PM for adult students interested in earning an associate or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, convenient accelerated and online options, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers…
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Beloved Waiter Gets Massive Tip Thanks to Local Businesses, Residents
The Phoenixville community came together to surprise a beloved Bistro on Bridge waiter Zeyad Said with an $800 tip, writes Bob Brooks for 6ABC. Last Thursday, Said was serving a table like any other. However, the customer sitting at the table was Chris Lerch, who operates the Hello 422 group. “It’s a small business initiative…
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Fed’s ‘No’ Stops King of Prussia Rail Line in Its Tracks
All work on the proposed King of Prussia Rail — the four-mile transit extension to the Norristown High Speed Line — has halted. Thomas Fitzgerald reported the cessation in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SEPTA plug-pull resulted from an assessment that a recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) denial of a new-transit capital grant will propel costs…
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Video: Uniquely Gifted Glenolden Man to Show America He’s Got Talent
While catching food thrown at him from various distances with his mouth might be an unusual talent, it has earned Glenolden resident Mike Regan a spot in front of the judges for the 2018 summer season of America’s Got Talent, writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Regan honed his skill in the cafeteria of…
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Chinook Production Lucrative for Boeing Ridley Park as Contracts Roll in
The Boeing helicopter plant in Ridley Park, with 4,000 employees, reached the last stage of production for its first CH-47F Block II Chinook, the newest model of the heavy-lift Chinook helicopters, writes Ryan Mullgan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest model Chinook is part of a $136 million contract Boeing received from the U.S. Army…
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With a Healthy Motive and $100, Tanika Casimir Created a Delco Skincare Line
It doesn’t seem possible to start a skincare and home goods brand with just $100, but that’s what Tanika Casimir did with Elizabeth Peyton Creations operating out of Springfield, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Casimir started creating products to give her mom some clean alternatives after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, eliminating…
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TLC: Waving Back–3 Wholehearted Ways to Building Connection
Building a connection, a genuine connection is one of the things human beings crave the most – yet the fear of rejection often keeps us from taking the risks necessary to find the connection we long for. Brad Platt’s song “Waving Through the Window” vividly describes this internal conflict: “I’ve learned to slam on the…
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Main Line BYOB At the Table on the Move to a Bigger Space in Wayne
An upscale Main Line BYOB, At the Table, is leaving its former hot dog shop location at Louella Court and moving to 118 W. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move happens in September. The Louella Court location will remain open until August, according to chefs Alex Hardy and…
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Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philly Closes, but Springfield Spot Stays
The Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philadelphia closed its doors for good on March 19 after 53 years, but its sister stores in Springfield and West Chester will continue to operate as usual, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The building where the sports bar is located was sold in January and…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship with West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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CLIMB Health & Wellness in Lafayette Hill Treats the Whole Person, Represents the ‘Future of Medicine’
When you call CLIMB Health & Wellness, you might be surprised at who answers the phone — Dr. Jessie Fields. Along with co-founder Amy Kempe, she wants her members to be able to have direct access to care providers. So she’s the one taking calls to schedule appointments and answer questions. This is just one…
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Immaculata Partners with Penn State Great Valley to Create MSN in Nursing Informatics
Through an innovative partnership, Immaculata University’s M.S.N. in Nursing Informatics is now offered in conjunction with Penn State Great Valley School of Graduate Professional Studies’ graduate certificate in analytics for managers. The new program in nursing informatics combines two credentials that integrate nursing science, computer science and information science to manage and communicate data and wisdom…
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Local Veterans Have Mixed Emotions About Vietnam War Veterans Day
Veterans of the Vietnam War will be honored with flags flown around the county and nation on March 29, Vietnam War Veterans Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The day was established last year when President Donald Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. The day commemorates the date when…
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Stolen Delaware County Historical Artifacts Find Their Way Home
Historical artifacts stolen decades ago have been returned to the Delaware County and Haverford historical societies, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Crime Team and law enforcement partners returned 50 stolen historical artifacts during a recent repatriation ceremony, many of them weapons taken from museums in multiple states/…
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Federal Judge Weighs in on State Decision to Declare Chester Bankrupt
The state’s decision to take over the financially-distressed city of Chester was a proper course of action, ruled a federal judge this week over the objections of city government and a major bondholder, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ruling by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Ashely Chan is a victory for state…
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