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Ex-Phillies Employee From Delco Recalls 1993 World Series
Joe Dunn from Delaware County made it to the World Series in 1993, not just as a Phillies fan, but as an employee for the team, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS Philadelphia. He was the Phillies’ assistant equipment manager nearly 30 years ago when they won the National League Championship Series against the San Diego…
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Neumann Presents Award for Children’s Literature to Reem Faruqi
Neumann University presented its 2022 Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature to I Can Help, the tale of a young girl who rediscovers her innate kindness after peer pressure stifles her desire to help others. Author Reem Faruqi and illustrator Mikela Prevost accepted the prize online Oct. 26 from their homes in Georgia and Arizona.…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Open House in November
Immaculata University will hold an undergraduate open house on campus on Saturday, Nov. 12, from 9 AM to noon for prospective undergraduates, including high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics and student services. Attendees can enjoy a buffet breakfast, student-guided tours…
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World Series Good for Business at Local Bars and Restaurants
Bars and restaurants that felt the severe sting of the pandemic are grateful for the Phillies’ run in the World Series, and the overflowing crowds it’s bringing in, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Dan Brown, manager of the Grid Iron Pub in Upper Chichester, said the Phillies have boosted his business both in…
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Workers and Bosses Are in Conflict Over the Future of Work
Companies are clashing with workers over the future of work as employees re-evaluate their situation following the pandemic, worker shortages and ongoing inflation, writes Chip Cutter, Katherine Bindley and Kathryn Dill for The Wall Street Journal. Ken VanLuvanee discovered those shifting expectations when he recently searched to fill positions at his Wayne company, Facet Life…
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Director of Thought Leadership at King of Prussia-Based Qlik Advocates for the Upskilling of Future Workforce
Data literacy is considered one of the most in-demand and important skills for the future workplace, but what is data literacy and how does it benefit you? As the Director of Thought Leadership Communications at King of Prussia-based Qlik, Zuzana Eden is forever passionate about technology and teaching others about why data literacy is a…
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American Airlines Worst for Mishandled Luggage, Report Shows
In these days of pilot shortages and canceled or delayed flights, it’s not surprising that issues with mishandled luggage can also emerge. American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, has the dubious honor of having the worst rate of mishandled luggage among airlines, according to an Air Travel Consumer Report compiled by the…
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Jim Cawley, Former Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania, Named President of Rosemont College
The Rosemont College Board of Trustees has named Interim President Jim Cawley as the college’s 15th President. Cawley has served in an interim capacity since June 21, and his contract has been extended to June 30, 2028. “Given his distinguished career and track record of public service and executive leadership experience, it is no surprise…
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Aqua Receives Grant to Add PFAS Treatment to Local Areas
Essential Utilities Inc. has announced that subsidiary Aqua Pennsylvania received approval by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Authority for a PENNVEST grant to construct a treatment facility for two of its Hatboro well stations in Horsham Township, Montgomery County. The treatment will remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) which have found their way into Pennsylvania’s waterways due…
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Chester Could Have Been the Birthplace of Our Nation
Friday marked the day 340 years ago when William Penn stepped onto the New World for the first time, in a place that would one day be known as the city of Chester, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There’s a weather-beaten marker in a small park commemorating the spot near the intersection…
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These 3 Delaware County Restaurants Highlight Good Taste
Finding tasting menus doesn’t always mean a trip to the city. Tasting menus, a trend that started with the pandemic, can be found at three Delaware County restaurants, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These fixed-price meals may come with a higher price tag but offer an exciting dining experience. At The Table Chef…
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Bryce Harper’s Good Luck Charm Is a Baby Named After Him
Bryson Ferrier is making quite a splash in 2022, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. First, he was Delaware County’s 2022 New Year baby, arriving at 4:16 a.m. Jan. 1 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Now the nearly 10-month-old from Linwood is good luck for the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to his namesake. Bryson’s…
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Congress to Campus Brings US Reps to Valley Forge Military Schools
Shortly before a hotly contested election, two former US Congressional Representatives visited Valley Forge Military Academy & College for the annual Congress to Campus event. The Honorable Loretta Sanchez (D) who represented the 46th and 47th districts of California in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997-2017, and the Honorable Robert William Goodlatte (R) who…
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Weekend Wanderer: Fostering Independence — and Taking It Away
I think I did the worst thing I’ve ever done. It was a chilly but sunny Friday, the trees just beginning to embrace their fall colors. And I, what did I do on that dazzling autumn day? I took Indy and Willie on a tour of an assisted living facility. If there is anything more…
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WCU’s Free Jazz Concert in November Pays Tribute to Illustrious Alumni
West Chester University’s Wells School of Music faculty, staff, students, and alumni will come together to pay tribute to one of its most illustrious alumni: arranger, composer, educator, and publisher Robert Harry “Bob” Curnow ’63. A week-long celebration in honor of Curnow will culminate in a free public concert of the Criterions Jazz Ensemble, conducted…
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This National List of Hardest Colleges to Get Into Includes 2 From Delco
Two of the most difficult colleges to get into in the United States are right here in Delaware County, writes Natasha Dado for CBS News. On a list of 50 hard-to-get-into colleges prepared by Niche, Swarthmore ranked at No. 16. Haverford College came in 40th as the most difficult. Niche runs a ranking and review…
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Wawa Extends SchwarberFest With the Phils at the World Series
Now that the Phillies are heading to the World Series, Wawa has decided to extend its Phillie-centric SchwarberFest promotion for the rest of the postseason, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The HoagieFest-like promotion is named for Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber. It features $5 Shortis and $6 Classic hoagies. SchwarberFest kicked off before playoff…
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Groundbreaking in Early 2023 for Community College Campus at Former Prendie Site
When Delaware County Community College builds its new $66.5 million Southeast Campus at the former site of Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill, half of it will be paid for by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The rest of the funds will come from fundraising. The project…
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