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Children’s Play Time Is a Key to Early Learning
Children’s play should be seen as an essential vehicle for learning and early education, not a distraction from it, say early childhood experts. That’s the message delivered at a webinar on the importance of play hosted by The Hunt Institute and Trust for Learning, writes Kara Arundel for K-12DIVE. “Children have to learn to…
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Wall Street Journal: Upper Darby’s Jim Croce Wrote Music That Still Resonates
Singer-songwriter Jim Croce, who grew up in Upper Darby and who sang in Villanova University singing groups, has fallen into obscurity after being killed Sept. 20, 1973, in a plane crash, writes Maarc Myers for the Wall Street Journal. But his music still resonates. Croce died at 30, leaving behind a wife and son. At…
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First Resource Bank Provides $260,000 in Educational Funding to Local Schools, Organizations
First Resource Bank recently donated $260,000 to local schools and organizations under Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program. This is the bank’s 12th year participating in the program, which allows qualified businesses to transform tax dollars into scholarships and educational improvement opportunities, providing greater support for local students in need. Since 2011, First Resource…
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Delhi Native Created Impressive Global Fashion Business While Still Passing Exams at Penn
Kartik Kumra, a Delhi native, built a global fashion brand before he even passed his finals at the University of Pennsylvania in West Philadelphia, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. Kumra’s clothing brand, Karu Research, has been worn by Kendrick Lamar and Joe Jonas, it is carried at 11 stores worldwide, and it…
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Bryn Mawr’s Harcum College Dental Hygiene Program Sets 2023 Date to Supercharge Kids’ Smiles
George Washington — one of the two honorees on President’s Day — may have suffered dental woes for most of his life, but participants in Harcum College’s Dental Hygiene Program are seeking to prevent the same misery in area kids. Its Sealant Day event (Feb, 20, 2023, President’s Day) will provide treatments and information to…
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Philadelphia Mummers Parade Named “Best Holiday Parade” By USA Today 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards
On January 1, 2023, Philadelphia’s longest-running signature event is back, with the Mummers Parade returning to South Broad Street. Beginning at 9 a.m., more than 10,000 paraders will strut along the route from City Hall down Broad Street to Washington Avenue, entertaining spectators in-person, on television, and through a live stream. The Mummers Parade, which…
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See Who’s Got the Wealthiest Zip Codes in Delaware County, and Why
Villanova had the wealthiest zip code among Delaware County communities in the Philadelphia region, according to a report by Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Journal reviewed 2017 income and population statistics to come up with its list of the 50 wealthiest zip codes in the Philadelphia region. Villanova ranked third on the list…
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Henderson Group: Chadds Ford Road Loop Will Ease Congestion
The Henderson Group is working on a road loop at Routes 202 and 1 to accommodate traffic for a 55+ luxury apartment complex and ease congestion in Chadds Ford, writes Holly Herman for Patch. The pandemic has delayed the final section of the loop. Brian Coyle, CEO of the Henderson Group, said the road loop…
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Malvern Bank to Be Acquired By New Jersey-Based First Bank
First Bank and Malvern Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Malvern Bank have announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which First Bank will acquire Malvern Bancorp, Inc. and Malvern Bank in a transaction valued at approximately $149.5 million. The merger has been unanimously approved by the boards of directors…
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Broomall Pop Artist Drizzy P Credits Mom With His Love of Music
Dominic Peyreferry, a.k.a. Drizzy P., grew up in Broomall and gives credit to his mother for instilling in him his love of music. It was her massive CD collection and her affinity for music that sparked his musical interests, writes Seth Barmash for hiphopsince1987.com. Fans know Dominic as “Drizzy P”, a 20-year-old American pop artist…
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DELCO Careers: TLC
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (“TLC”) in Audubon is a social enterprise company serving the Greater Philadelphia Area for over 50 years. Founded in 1970 and incorporated in 1983, TLC is an entrepreneurial nonprofit providing innovative education, coaching, and counseling services to public school students and their families. Lincoln Center positions cover a…
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Penn State Brandywine’s Andy Landmesser named IST Faculty Member of the Year
Andy Landmesser, assistant teaching professor of information sciences and technology at Penn State Brandywine, was recently named the College of Information Sciences and Technology Statewide Faculty Member of the Year. He was presented with the award at the fall IST faculty meeting on Nov. 7. Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells noted Landmesser’s commitment to student…
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QuoteWizard: Pennsylvania Among Top 25 Best Driving States
Pennsylvania is one of the top 25 states with the best drivers in the country, writes Nick VinZant for QuoteWizard. To find out which states have the worst drivers in America and which have the best, QuoteWizard analyzed more than 10 million insurance quotes. To determine overall driving quality, drivers were evaluated on four factors:…
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West Chester University Recognizes Chesco Honorees at Winter Commencement Ceremonies
There are 1,342 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University at five separate winter commencement exercises being held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 17 and 18. Additionally, three individuals including Gary W Smith, CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council, are to be recognized for their significant impact…
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Winter Foodies Should Check Out Glen Mills for Food and Scenery
This winter food day trip promises coziness and winter comfort foods in Glen Mills, a place where you’ll feel like you’re on a Hallmark Movie set, writes Maddy Switzer-Lammie for Philadelphia Magazine. The magazine listed The Inn at Grace Winery and the Arasapha Tree Farm as two winter food day trips within 90 minutes of…
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Philly-Area Home Sales Drop to Lowest Level Since 2015
Housing sales are cooling quickly throughout the Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The seven counties in the Philadelphia metro area saw total closed sales at 30 percent lower levels in November than they were a year ago, according to Bright MLS. The slowdown in home sales comes from the national market…
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Caroline Kilgore to Get Historial Marker in Springfield
Caroline Kilgore, a woman who achieved several firsts, will be honored with a historical marker in Springfield Township by the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Caroline Burnham Kilgore (1838–1909) who died in Swarthmore, was the first woman admitted to the bar in Pennsylvania, the first woman to practice in…
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Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs in the U.S.
In the age of inflation, it’s hard to stretch your cash and keep a steady savings. Sometimes even with a stable salary it can be difficult to make ends meet. If you’re looking to pivot towards a higher-paying field or are pursuing a lucrative degree, here are the top ten highest-paying careers in the U.S.…
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