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Crozer Health Lays Off 215 People in Cost-Cutting Measure
Crozer Health layoffs will affect 215 people, or 4 percent of its total workforce, in an ongoing effort to stop its financial losses, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Crozer Health layoffs close Taylor Hospital’s sleep center, cardiac rehabilitation and wound care in Springfield, and outpatient drug and alcohol treatment at Crozer-Chester Medical…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Glen Mills
A stunning private colonial home with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. The home is nestled on gorgeous 2.9 acres that offer unmatched privacy for this area. The property boasts well-manicured mature landscaping and an exquisite paved walkway. The home impresses from the start with a…
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Neumann University Honors 3 Alumni in Annual Awards Event
Neumann Alumni Awards, presented annually by the Neumann University Alumni Association, went to three Delaware County residents this year. The awards were presented March 7 at the university in Aston. Sr. Clare Andrew D’Auria, OSF, a resident of Boothwyn, received the John Neumann Award for her professional development, service to the university, and commitment to…
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A 15-Year-Old Maestro Will Conduct Mozart’s Requiem in Swarthmore
The Chester Children’s Chorus offers a unique performance of Mozart’s Requiem this Sunday under the baton of 15-year-old Daniel Peterkin, a sophomore at Archbishop Carroll High School, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. “It’s nerve-wracking, but I’ve had experience conducting the chorus,” said Peterkin. The free public concert takes place 4 PM at Swarthmore College’s Lang Music…
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Unemployment Rate in Pennsylvania Lower Than a Year Ago
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate for January was at 4.3 percent, the same as in December, but it was 0.2 percent lower than the January 2022 level. This is according to the preliminary employment situation report for January 2023 released by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry. At the same time, the U.S. unemployment rate went…
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Distinctly Warped Voice of a 1960s Novelty Songwriter Is Silenced in King of Prussia
Jerry Samuels, whose novelty tune took off in 1966, has passed away in a King of Prussia assisted living facility. Nate File reported the 84-year-old’s loss in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Samuels, from New York City, played piano by age three and wrote marketable songs by 15. He eventually moved to Northeast Philadelphia as a record…
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King of Prussia Mall to Introduce Five New Stores as ‘First-to-Market’ Retailers in Pa.
Five new stores are making their Pennsylvania debut at King of Prussia Mall. Mac Bell, of ABC 27 WHTM, Harrisburg, introduced these first-to-market brands. The five debuts in the state are: “King of Prussia’s leasing activity is strong, and we continue to see the demand for space as our leasing teams sign leases with new…
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Condominium Project Approved for Swarthmore Town Center
Swarthmore Borough Council approved 6-1 Monday a five-story $30 million condominium complex in the town center, despite strong opposition from some residents, writes Kevi Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 30-unit complex will be across from the borough hall and library at 110 Park Ave. and is expected to open in 2025. It will include…
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Mercy Fitzgerald Seeks New EMS Contract With 3 Boroughs
Clifton Heights, Folcroft and Lansdowne fire companies could lose Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital paramedic services by the end of August if they don’t climb on board with a requested contract modification from Trinity Group, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The hospital contracts with five local fire departments to provide paramedics. The arrangement has…
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Lumber Co. President Grew Up in Delco But Loves the Forest
Keith Atherholt grew up in Delaware County but the forests have always called to him, reports Morning AgClips. “… [I] became enamored with the Smokey the Bear commercials at the time. I was intrigued by the thought of managing a large area of forest,” he said. Today, Altherholt is president of Lewis Lumber Products out…
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Earth Sciences Professor Receives Multiple Honors
Laura Guertin, a distinguished professor of Earth sciences at Penn State Brandywine, has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). The honor recognizes her scientific and socially notable achievements spanning her career. She was honored for outstanding contributions to teaching Earth science to advance scientific literacy and curiosity…
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Villanova Women’s Basketball Is Having One of Its Best Years Ever
It’s been a good season for the Villanova Women’s Basketball team, with a campaign that might be the best-ever in that team’s program history, writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wildcats go to the NCAA Tournament March 19 as the No. 4 Seed team with a 28-6 record, the best it’s seen since…
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TLC: Helping Students Master Decision-Making: 4 Simple Questions
Students often struggle with making meaningful decisions. If they lack a simple framework to help them make decisions, everyday life can become increasingly frustrating and students can find themselves making hasty choices that can cause other problems and limit options in the future. This simple 4-question framework—which works great verbally, on paper, or on a…
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Outdoor Recreation Industry Continues to Bloom in Pennsylvania
The businesses related to outdoor recreation continue to make significant contributions to the health of Pennsylvania’s economy as well as for that of the state’s residents, writes Lauren Jessop for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, outdoor recreation-related industries in manufacturing, retail, and tourism employed more than 150,000 people in…
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Malvern Bank to Sponsor ‘Building Impact and How to Create Change’ Seminar
As a supporter of Chester County, Malvern Bank will be sponsoring a free interactive seminar presented by the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce (ERCC). This seminar is designed to bring together for-profit companies and nonprofit organizations in order to build impact and create change in their local communities. The seminar, “In the Know 2.0: Building…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Augments Fall Hunger Drive with Online, Spring Edition
To help Montgomery County food pantries and soup kitchens recover from exhausting resources over the holidays and prepare stock for summer, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) has launched its first-ever Freedom from Hunger Spring Drive in March. The fundraiser — once again held exclusively online — will run throughout the month. It…
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Bald Eagle That Soared Over Lincoln Financial Field in 2018 a Busy Bird
A bald eagle named Challenger elicited a huge roar as he soared over Lincoln Financial Field during the national anthem before the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff win against the Atlanta Falcons, writes Samantha Drake for The Washington Post. “Challenger is an uplifting part of our game-day experience,” said Anne Gordon, senior vice president for the Eagles.…
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Nurse, Pharmacist Report Delays on Bill Payments at Crozer Chester
Crozer Health, and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, have been delaying payment to some of its vendors and contractors at Crozer Chester Medical Center, according to a Crozer nurse, Crozer pharmacist, and an Upland Borough police chief, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. TridentCare, which inserts PICC and IV lines into patients wasn’t able to…
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