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Legislation Opens Door for Residents to Commission in PA National Guard
Valley Forge Military College is the direct beneficiary of a PMAAP Program Bill approved in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that now moves to the desk of Gov.Tom Wolf for signature. Senate Bill 1194 establishes what is known as the Pennsylvania Military Academy Assistance Program (PMAAP). Introduced by Sen. Bob Mensch (R), the legislation establishes 10…
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Former Upper Darby Summer Stager Gianna Yanelli Now in Walnut’s ‘Rocky’
Gianna Yanelli, a former Upper Darby Summer Stager, is now spending some time at the Walnut Street Theatre, starring as Adrian in the Philadelphia premiere of “Rocky The Musical”, writes Ruth Rovner for The Reporter. The musical is based on the 1976 Academy Award-winning film. “I was really blown away by the love story, which…
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Frances M. Sheehan, Foundation of Delaware County President, Named 2022 Citizen of the Year
Frances M Sheehan, President of The Foundation for Delaware County, received the Delaware County 2022 Citizen of the Year award at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce award luncheon Nov. 1 at Drexelbrook Catering and Corporate Events Center in Drexel Hill. She has also been named to the City and State, Pennsylvania’s Top 100 Nonprofit…
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U.S. News Names Lancaster as Its No. 1 Place in the U.S. to Retire
U.S. News and World Report has chosen nearby Lancaster, Pa., as its top pick as a retirement location, citing it as the most desirable post-career setting in the nation. Emily Brandon listed the reasons why in her story. The annual U.S. News assessment of best places to retire parses data on: Housing affordability Retiree taxes…
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Registration for Winter Session Now Open at Immaculata University
Registration for Immaculata University’s four-week winter session is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective in a condensed format. Immaculata winter session classes are offered online at the special rate of $300 per credit—significantly less than the $465…
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Take a Tour of Delaware County’s Neighborhood Delis
A Delco tour of neighborhood delis lets you experience an Americana that is slowly dying, writes Maria Panaritis for Philadelphia Inquirer. Delis often die when their founders do. With fast-growing Wawa and supermarkets corporatizing our cold-cut options, mom-and-pops are harder to keep around. A recent Dietz and Watson delivery tour included Westbrook Market on Springfield…
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Love Horses? State has a Horse Farm Ready to Rent at Ridley Creek State Park
Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is inviting people to bid on a concession lease for Hidden Valley Farm, a horse farm located on the grounds of Ridley Creek State Park, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The farm is across from the park mansion off Sandy Flash Drive at the 2600-acre park.…
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Local McDonald’s Franchise Owner John Niggeman Remembered
John Niggeman, who owned multiple McDonald’s restaurants in Delaware and Chester Counties, and who was part of the group that founded the first Ronald McDonald House, died Oct. 19. John P. “Jack” Niggeman was 86. Born in Sylvan Lake, Michigan on May 15, 1936, John Niggeman graduated from Albion College in Michigan before entering the…
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Philadelphia Union Has Arrived as It Advances to MLS Cup
Four years ago, the Philadelphia Union didn’t look like they could not make the MLS championship. This season? The Union played 19 home games and didn’t lose any of them. In fact, they won 3-1 Sunday in the Eastern Conference final, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now they’re heading to the MLS championship…
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Neumann Nun Offers Some Prayerful Help to the Phils
The director of pastoral ministers at Neumann University is a huge Phillies fan so it’s no surprise that some of her prayers are going to them as they navigate the World Series, writes John McDevitt for KYW Radio. “I have a baseball signed by Mike Schmidt. I have a baseball signed by Tug McGraw. Here…
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Crozer Health’s CEO Responds to Concerns in Letter to Editor
Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito reached out to the community via a letter to the editor to the Daily Times over the closing of Delaware County Memorial Hospital. In the letter he said the decision to convert the hospital to a behavioral health facility, and to offer urgent care and outpatient services at Springfield Hospital…
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Delco Home to One of the Must-Visit Steakhouses in Philadelphia
Despite the growing popularity of destination restaurants, the traditional steakhouse remains a place that offers a classic meal guaranteed to satisfy your palate and sate your hunger without having to rely on unusual ingredients or flashy presentations, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia magazine. Not too long ago, the steakhouse was the only American restaurant that…
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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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