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U.S. News & World Report Recognizes Blue Bell’s Wisler Pearlstine as One of the Region’s Best Law Firms
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Wisler Pearlstine — a Blue Bell-based law firm that serves Greater Philadelphia with outstanding, cost-effective, and highly responsive legal assistance — as one of the region’s best law firms. Wisler Pearlstine was named a Tier 1 Philadelphia firm in two practice areas, Family Law and Municipal Law, in…
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Delaware County Leadership: Dr. William Scarlett, SVP of Cancer Care and Medical Director of Healthcare Delivery, Redeemer Health
Dr. William Scarlett, Senior Vice President of Cancer Care and Medical Director of Healthcare Delivery at Redeemer Health in Meadowbrook, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in a small town in Massachusetts, the lessons he learned from working in construction in the summers as a teenager, and his most dramatic tennis match in high…
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Upper Darby ‘Elves’ Bring Holiday Joy to Elementary Students
Over 600 donated toys found their way to children from six Upper Darby schools through Operation: Upper Darby Elves Collaborative Toy Drive. Thanks to some Upper Darby ‘elves’ who also happen to be caring Upper Darby High School students, the toys were distributed on Saturday, Dec. 17. This is the second year for the toy…
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Aqua Invests $1.6 Million in Main Replacement Project in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced a $1.6 million main replacement project is underway in Springfield. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to improve reliability for customers throughout Delaware County. Crews are working to replace 6,089 feet of aging 6-inch water mains with new 6-and 8-inch ductile iron water mains, which are more…
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Immaculata to Host Adult Undergraduate Information Session in January
Immaculata University will hold an on-campus information session on Saturday, Jan. 7 at 10 AM for adult students interested in earning an associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Attendees will learn about program offerings, the college credit review process, and the personalized coaching and support Immaculata provides for adult learners. Immaculata offers adult undergraduates flexible, career-oriented degree programs in…
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1 Delaware County University Saw Endowments Come Out Ahead, Others, Not So Much
College and university endowments took a ride with the capital market slumps felt in 2022, though in Delaware County, one university came out ahead, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova brought in $77.7 million in gifts this fiscal year, compared to $44.4 million the previous year, boosting its endowment. It saw a 3.8…
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Food Insecurity Is on the Rise in Delaware County
The pandemic continues to impact the lives of many Delaware County residents who face food insecurity and need more mental health service help than before the pandemic began, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “I’m sure you can imagine that with the fact that everything — whether it’s the heating cost or food costs or housing…
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Another Delay for Cobbs Golf Course Over Tree Clearing Concerns
The Cobbs Creek Foundation plans for revitalizing the Cobbs Creek golf course, which seemed to be back on track, now face another delay, writes Sophia Schmidt for WHYY. The historic golf course rests in Upper Darby and West Philadelphia. The city-owned public golf course welcomed players of color decades before the PGA, but fell into…
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98 Percent of Neumann Nursing Grads Pass National RN Exam
Neumann University nursing graduates achieved the third-highest pass rate among all 84 nursing programs in Pennsylvania on the licensed RN exam. Fifty-six of 57 Neumann nursing graduates passed the NCLEX-RN exam from October 2021 to September 2022, more than 98 percent of Neumann University nursing graduates. That’s significantly higher than the average pass rate in…
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Red October Nostalgia: Kyle Schwarber Revisits SchwarberFest
It seems like a long time ago, but it was only in October when all of our hopes turned toward a Phillies World Series win and SchwarberFest. They couldn’t pull it off in the end, but it was still a memorable Red October thanks to some sports heroics from players like Kyle Schwarber who gave…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Prevent Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua Pennsylvania is reminding homeowners they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. “Any time temperatures drop below freezing for a sustained period, frozen pipes become a concern,”…
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Tina Fey Touts Upper Darby-Based Mean Girls Musical in 2019 Philly Visit
Tina Fey stopped at the Kimmel Center recently to talk about her “Mean Girls” musical coming to Philadelphia Nov. 19, writes Neal Zoren for the Daily Times. After achieving a movie triumph in 2004’s “Mean Girls,” she rode the same vehicle, with music by her husband, Jeff Richmond, and lyrics by Nell Benjamin, to Broadway…
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Airport CEO Atif Saeed Confident in New Projects to Revive PHL
New capital projects at Philadelphia’s two airports and changes in procedure will take them beyond the pandemic and bring new growth, said Atif Saeed, the new CEO of Philadelphia’s Division of Aviation. With that formula in hand, his main goal is making sure everyone has the resources they need, writes Ema Dooling for Philadelphia Business…
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Upper Darby Gets 2nd Homeless Shelter as Need Rises
A new homeless shelter in Upper Darby is a “dream come true” for Stephanie Sena, a Villanova professor at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Sena created the Breaking Bread Community shelter at a former daycare center in Upper Darby. The three-story, 4,000-square-foot shelter accepted 17…
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Remembering Charlie Gracie, Philly’s First Rock and Roll Star
Charlie Gracie, whose music impacted the Beatles in the 1960s, died Friday in Aldan. He was 86, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The South Philadelphia singer and guitarist had a 70-year music career. He lived in Drexel Hill with wife Joan before moving to Springfield this year. Considered Philadelphia’s first native son rock-and-roll…
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Triple Crown: Three Widener Coaches Earn Top Conference Honors in Single Season
History-making. Record-breaking. Firsts and bests. It’s easy to find the words to describe the success of Widener Pride Athletics this fall. Four teams made the playoffs, and both men’s and women’s cross-country teams competed in post-season races. Women’s cross country not only won their first-ever conference championship but made their first trip to nationals. Widener student-athletes have…
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A Marvel of Horticulture and Engineering, Longwood’s Garden Railway Holds Special Place in Hearts of Many
For Mark Kosteski, the Guest Engagement Lead at Longwood Gardens, and millions of other Americans, Christmas and trains go hand in hand. “When you put the two together,” he said, “it creates joy and happiness — and great memories.” This holiday season marks the 22nd anniversary of Longwood’s whimsical, wonderful Garden Railway. A fanciful blend…
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Qlik CEO Mike Capone Recognized as Most Admired CEO of 2022 By Philadelphia Business Journal
The Philadelphia Business Journal has declared this year’s honorees for the 2022 Most Admired CEO Awards, a class of 26 individuals from 25 companies, including a Lifetime Achievement Award winner. CEO Mike Capone of King of Prussia-based Qlik was among those recognized, writes Lisa Dukart. Capone was named CEO in 2018. He recalls his most…
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