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ChristianaCare Physician Based in Kennett Square Warns of ‘Triple Threat’ of Respiratory Viruses This Winter
Health officials throughout the country are indicating that we are now facing a triple threat of respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19, and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) — as we head into winter. Masking, social distancing, capacity limits, and school closures in 2020 and 2021 meant that we were more protected against these viruses. Now,…
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Machine Shop in Philadelphia Nabs Best New Chef, Best New Restaurant Honors
Pastry chef Emily Riddell, who runs Machine Shop in the Bok Building at 1901 South 9th Street in Philadelphia, landed on the Food & Wine Best New Chefs 2022 list, writes Khushbu Shah for Food & Wine. Riddell honed her knowledge for years while working in California, for prolific restaurateur Stephen Starr, and later at…
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WCU’s University Theatre Group to Present 23rd Annual AIDS Benefit Concert This Weekend
The student-led university theatre group at West Chester University presents the 23rd annual Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids Benefit Concert and Silent Auction. Performances are tonight, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10 at 7:30 PM, and Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 PM. Performances are staged in the Mainstage Theatre at the E.O.…
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Chester Gun Violence Model Highlighted at Philly Festival
Chester is once again leading the way for others by sharing its successful 60 percent drop in gun violence at the 5th annual “Ideas We Should Steal” Festival Dec. 15, writes Roxanne Patel Shepelavy for The Philadelphia Citizen. Gun violence, both homicides, and non-fatal shootings have gone way down in Chester since 2020 because of…
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Radnor Firm Emergent Fast Tracking a Narcan Nasal Spray
Emergent BioSolutions Inc., based in Radnor, has come up with an over-the-counter version of Narcan Nasal Spray, writes Julie Wernau for The Wall Street Journal. The company hopes to fast-track its FDA application for the spray, with expected approval on March 29, 2023, first in line ahead of its competitors. The company has been working…
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Yeadon Man Has Unique Experience on Netflix Reality Dating Show
Nigel Jones of Yeadon appeared yesterday on Season 4 of Netflix’s reality dating show, “Too Hot to Handle,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. A Netflix teaser describes Season 4. “Ten super hot singles will enter a lavish villa in the Caribbean thinking they’re on a new dating show called ‘Wild Love,’ hosted by…
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Learn About P.I.T’s LPN Nursing Program at Dec. 13 Virtual Session
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media has scheduled a virtual information session for prospective students eager to find out about a Licensed Practical Nursing program offered at the school. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 7 PM, you can participate in the Virtual LPN Information Session. Gather the necessary details you need…
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Archbishop Carroll Students Create Mosaic for Turnpike Plaza
The Valley Forge Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will have a new mosaic scene on display starting in early 2023 designed by students from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor participating in the Art Sparks program, reports Catholic Philly. The students were invited by the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership to participate. The program…
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Delaware County Leadership: Elyse Lupin, President and Founder, Elysium Marketing Group
Elyse Lupin, President and Founder of Elysium Marketing Group, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, her close relationship with her older brother, her high school tennis court success, and her love of classic rock. Lupin also described how, after attending Penn State, she earned a spot in NBC’s highly competitive Page Program,…
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2022 Report Card for Pennsylvania’s Infrastructure Awards Keystone State Unflattering C-minus
The American Society of Civil Engineers gave the Keystone State an unflattering C-minus in its 2022 Report Card for the PA Infrastructure, writes Anthony Salamone for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. The report was unveiled to coincide with the first anniversary of the passage of the $1.2 trillion federal infrastructure legislation aimed at improving the nation’s roads,…
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Immaculata University Launches Two Online, Competitively Priced Graduate Programs
Immaculata University now offers online Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Science in Strategic Leadership degree programs. Both Immaculta online graduate programs are competitively priced at $500 per credit, totaling $15,000 for either degree, which is significantly less expensive than comparable graduate business programs at most universities in the region. Both programs are offered online with synchronous course…
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C&N Banked on Community Creativity for 2023 Calendar Images; Result Was an Artistic Windfall
The 2023 C&N calendar, whose stunning monthly images were taken by amateur photographers in the communities it serves, is now available at branches throughout the region. Submitting and Judging The competition launches in the spring, giving local shutterbugs the opportunity to submit for judging their best shots. The 12 best would serve as the highlighted…
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Wawa Remains PA’s Largest Private Company but Sheetz Is Nearby
Wawa saw a 36 percent jump in revenue last year as it continues to rank 24th among the 25 largest private companies in the US, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking comes from Forbes, which also placed Wawa as Pennsylvania’s largest private company. Revenue increased by $11 billion to $14.93 billion in…
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Rechargeable Trains Could Link West Chester to Philly Via Wawa Station
SEPTA and Chester County are studying the use of battery-driven rechargeable West Chester Metro trains as a cheaper way to connect West Chester Borough and the city of Philadelphia via the new Wawa station, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News, as appearing in Mass Transit Magazine. The $16 million West Chester Metro would…
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Delco SportsWriter Terry Toohey Talks About Covering Local Sports
Terry Toohey has a unique perspective on the Delco attitude and Delco sports, having worked as a sports writer and editor for the Delaware County Daily Times since 1981, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. Toohey is the assistant sports editor for the Daily Times. “Delco kind of has its own vibe,” Toohey said. “I…
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Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill Receives 2022 Liberty Bell Award
Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill has received the 2022 Liberty Bell Special Achievement award. The award was presented along with Liberty Bell Scholarships by the Valley Forge Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America at a ceremony Saturday at the Desmond Hotel in Chesterbrook. “Each December we honor those exceptional individuals entering…
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Seasonal Carols — Both Musical and Dickensian — Prove Worthy Draw in Lancaster County
The 2022 holiday entertainment scene in nearby Lancaster County is an opportunity for collar county residents who may have tired of local seasonal presentations to try something new. Two presentations are especially notable, one for its wholly unique setting, the other for a pricing model that will absolutely fit every budget. Illumination Experience this all-new…
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Ring in the Season at West Chester University’s 101st Annual Holiday Concert This Saturday
West Chester University invites the community to ring in the holidays with a festive celebration of music at the 101st Annual Holiday Concert. The concert is on Saturday, Dec. 10, at 3 PM in the 1200-seat Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building at 700 South High Street. Director of Jazz Studies Jonathan…
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