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WWII Vet’s Upper Darby High Diploma Finds Its Way Back to His Family
The long-lost high school diploma of World War II veteran Francis DiGiovanni was returned to his son six years after it disappeared, reports Christy Turner for fox30actionnewsjax. The diploma belongs to Francis DiGiovanni, who graduated from Upper Darby High School on June 12, 1930. Claudio Alvarado found the diploma in the parking lot of the…
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Business, Borough Partner for Frost Fest in Clifton Heights
Clifton Heights hosted its first-ever Frost Fest this past weekend as part of a collaboration with the business community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The two-day nostalgic, family-friendly event showcased different vendors and foods and included a Chili Cook-off, a Pie Palooza Bakeoff, a dog costume contest, and a toilet paper snowman…
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Ukrainian Soldier Learns to Walk Again at Ridley Park Hospital
Ukrainian soldier Roman Stashkiv, who lost his legs last April in battle, is learning to walk again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, writes Jennifer Joyce for Fox 29 News. Roman Stashkiv, 23, was fighting to protect the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. He’s determined to regain his mobility and return to Ukraine. “Just the…
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Trolley Modernization in Darby, Yeadon gets Boost From Federal Grant
SEPTA is using a federal $300,000 grant to see how it can improve conditions and service of trolleys along Route 11 and 13 in Darby and Yeadon Boroughs, part of a trolley modernization project, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The study will look at the nearly 3-mile corridor made up of the Darby Transportation Center,…
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Brandywine Advisory Board grants emeritus status to 3 longtime board members
The Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board has granted emeritus status to three long-serving board members who have contributed significantly to the campus’ growth and success in recent years. The three outgoing members were honored at the Advisory Board’s quarterly meeting on Nov. 15. Emeritus status was granted to Michael Bradley, president, and CEO of M.J.…
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Sharon Hill Youth Football Team Beats Odds, Heads to Nationals
The undefeated Sharon Hill Ramblers are making Delaware County history with three regional championship wins in the last month, writes Oona Goodin-Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An upcoming national tournament trip didn’t look possible last summer when the 13-and-under team couldn’t find a full lineup. They only had eight players at practice. “[The coaches] were…
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Philadelphia Awarded Dubious Distinction of Worst City for Driving
Philadelphia has been given top spot on the not-so-flattering list of the worst cities for driving, writes Tom MacDonald for the WHYY. According to a new report from WalletHub, the City of Brotherly love has the most unpleasant driving conditions among 100 major cities that were surveyed. “We looked at 100 cities here in terms…
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This Bucks County Resident is in Search of a New Kidney. Read to Learn How You Can Help
A Bucks County resident is currently in search of a new kidney, and he is looking to his community to help him find an eligible donor. Don Brown, a resident of Bucks County for more than 21 years, suffers from stage 5 kidney disease and is in search of a living kidney donor. In January…
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Wayne Man Takes Down Paoli Woman Who Defeated Jeopardy! Champ James Holzhauer
Paoli native Emma Boettcher, dubbed “the giant killer” by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek after taking down James Holzhauer, was herself defeated Thursday night by Brendan Roach from the Main Line, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Boettcher entered Final Jeopardy in second place, just $200 behind Brendan Roach, a policy researcher from Wayne. The…
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A $38M Project Turns Dilapidated Woodlyn Property into Senior Housing
There is space for up 250 people at a new $38 million senior housing and services building that opened last week at Kinder Park IV in Woodlyn, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new building emerged out of the renovation of a run-down public housing site at MacDade Blvd and Bullens Lane. It…
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Bringing Back the Pay Phone. Springfield’s Mark Dank Leads the Way
Mark Dank of Springfield is reintroducing society to the pay phone through PhilTel, a project that brings them to Philadelphia neighborhoods for free internet calling, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Some of the people in the community around this project, they really like the idea of an old pay phone,” Dank said. “They…
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Four CCRES Staff Members Honored for Achievements
Four were honored for CCRES staff achievements in September for their outstanding contributions. They were nominated by administrators, customers, and the community for their continued dedication to their work and to the clients. CCRES, based in Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged…
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Francesca Shuda of Media Rolls Over Boys’ Turf in Skateboarding
Francesca Shuda from Media is aiming her skateboard at the Olympics, so she’s lobbying for more skateparks in the region as she challenges what has traditionally been a boys’ sport, writes Noah Zuker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “She’s a very determined little lady,” said Gloria Haag who runs the annual Queen of the Park contest…
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To Highlight Holiday Gift-Giving, West Chester’s IT Edge Hones In On Digital Marketing for Retailers
December is retailers’ month at IT Edge. In the spirit of the holiday season this month, local consulting firm IT Edge has extended a special offer of digital marketing for retailers. For retailers, December can be an extremely difficult month or an extremely successful one. With so many people in the shopping and gift-giving spirit,…
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Meridian Bank Appoints Christine M. Helmig to Board of Directors
Meridian Corporation has appointed Christine M Helmig, CPA, to an open position on the Board of Directors of Meridian Corporation and its principal subsidiary, Meridian Bank, effective immediately. “Ms. Helmig is a great addition to our Board of Directors,” said Chris Annas, Chairman. “Chrissy has been a long-standing friend of Meridian. Her experience and dedication…
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No Tax Increase in Delaware County’s 2023 Proposed Budget
Delaware County’s 2023 proposed budget has no tax increase. If the proposed budget is adopted as the final budget on Dec. 14, it would be the third consecutive year where county taxes have not gone up, writes Max Bennett for Patch. “With this year’s budget, Council is keeping the commitment it made when a new…
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Delco Steaks Opens Shop at Franklin’s Table at the Penn Campus in Philly
Delco Steaks in Broomall continues to expand with a new shop opening at Franklin’s Table Food Hall at the University of Pennsylvania campus, 34th and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia, writes Marilyn Johnson for msn.com. They will be opening in the coming weeks, along with the globally popular boba tea shop, Yifang Taiwan Fruit Tea. Franklin’s…
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Falcon Treated for Injury in Wayne After Nesting for 10 Years in Downtown Harrisburg, has Died
A falcon nesting in downtown Harrisburg for more than a decade, recently treated for a dislocated shoulder at Radnor Veterinary Hospital in Wayne, has died, writes Amy Marchiano for the Republican & Herald in Pottsville, as reported in yahoo.com. The 13-year-old female peregrine falcon was treated by Dr. Len Donato after it got into a…
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