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Upper Darby Man Charged in Scheme to Defraud a National Airline
An Upper Darby man has been charged in an indictment with seven counts of wire fraud in a flight booking scheme against a national airline, reports the United States Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Theodore Robinson, 29, of Upper Darby, Taylor Thompson, 27; and Tiana Fairfax, 29, of Philadelphia, have been charged. According to…
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LoanStar in Swarthmore 2nd Fastest Growing Company in Region
In 2022, LoanStar Technologies in Swarthmore placed second on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 list of the fastest-growing companies headquartered in the region. It joined five other Delaware County companies that also made the list, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. The financial technology company had a two-year growth rate of 145.93%…
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Delaware County Creates Commission to Address Immigrant Needs
Delaware County is turning its attention to the needs of immigrant communities with the creation of a Delaware County Commission for Immigrant Affairs. A resolution establishing the new commission was unanimously approved Sept. 21 by Delaware County Council. “The Immigrant Affairs Commission will be a vital piece of our equity journey, as we continue to…
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Penn State Brandywine Professor Explores Shadow Work in Book
A Penn State Brandywine adjunct professor has written Shadow Work, a book that helps people access the repressed part of themselves that is often the root cause of internal and external problems, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Danielle Massi, a licensed marriage and family therapist is also the founder of the holistic healing center…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Staying at a Haunted Hotel
I was all in when I committed to staying in the haunted hotel. Now, not so much. In a parenting triumph I’m sure would impress Dr. Spock, I have raised one of my children to be every inch the horror aficionado I am. Great. Awesome. I have a partner for every horror movie that hits…
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Penn State Great Valley Remembers the Life of Data Analytics Professor Partha Mukherjee
Partha Mukherjee, assistant professor of data analytics at Penn State Great Valley, died on Aug. 22. Mukherjee became a valuable member of the Great Valley faculty in August 2018, two years after earning his doctorate in information science from the School of Information Science and Technology at Penn State. He taught courses in data analytics,…
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Lawrence Park Center Renovation Part of Federal Realty Strategy
Federal Realty is conducting a multi-million dollar renovation of the Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Broomall that includes streetscape upgrades and adding small-shop space, part of a strategy to transform its portfolio in the inner suburbs, writes Kari Glinski for Federal Investment Trust, in an article appearing at Rebusiness Online. Federal Realty has been reinvesting…
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Chester Man on ‘The Voice’ a ‘Cool, Cool Cat,’ Judge Says
Chello, from Chester, impressed some of the coaches on “the Voice” singing competition on NBC with his rendition of “Just the Two of Us” by Grover Washington Jr., writes Deb Kiner for pennlive.com. “You are a cool, cool cat,” said coach Camila Cabello to 22-year-old Chello. “The fact that you could make it so cool…
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Bankruptcy for Chester? Not So Fast, Says Mayor
Chester Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland disagrees with the state-appointed receiver for Chester, who talked about declaring bankruptcy for the city, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “I don’t agree with bankruptcy,” the mayor said. Chester has been under state receivership since 2020 and under state financial oversight since 1995. Receiver Michael T. Doweary said…
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New Sour Mash Whisky Uses Grains From Glen Mills Malthouse
A Sour Mash Whiskey released by New Liberty Distillery in Philadelphia is made with malted rye and barley from Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills, writes Marilyn Johnson for Newsbreak. Bloody Butcher Sour Mash Straight Bourbon Whiskey has been aged three years. The Sour Mash Whiskey is made with a sourdough starter from local breadbasket…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Colonial in Newtown Square
A beautiful colonial home with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Located at the top of the cul-de-sac, the home sits on a gorgeous one-acre lot that features scenic rear grounds with a waterfall and a Koi Pond. The residence opens to a stately foyer…
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Birds Are Back at the Philadelphia Zoo
Guests of the Philadelphia Zoo can once again see Humboldt penguins, Caribbean flamingos, emus, southern ground hornbills and many other bird species at the zoo’s outside exhibits. For many months, the Zoo’s animal care and veterinary teams have been closely monitoring cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) among wild birds along the Atlantic flyway,…
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C&N Donates $16,000 through EITC to the Bucks County Historical Society
C&N announces its recent donation of $16,000 to the Bucks County Historical Society under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). The mission of the Bucks County Historical Society, a private nonprofit organization, is is to educate and engage its many audiences in appreciating the past and to help find stories and meanings relevant to…
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These Haverford High Seniors Had Dreams in 1987. How Did It Work Out?
Five high-achieving Haverford High School seniors were profiled back in 1987 by the Philadelphia Inquirer as they prepared for their freshman year of college, writes Melanie Burney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. So how did it all work out? David Harris is president of Union College in Schenectady, N.Y., the first Black man to hold…
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Haverford Middle School Teacher Teams Up With Shark Tank Winner to Create Distracted Driving App
A technology teacher at Haverford Middle School has partnered with a former “Shark Tank” winner to create an app that will help prevent distracted driving, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nate Wagner and Ryan Frankel designed This App Saves Lives (TASL). It launches Nov. 12. Using the distracted driving app, you accrue one…
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Crozer Health Closing Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill is closing and becoming an inpatient behavioral health center by next spring, according to owner Crozer Health, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The announcement was made Wednesday, Sept. 21. Current services, including the emergency department, will close within 60 days, Crozer said. Crozer Health is owned…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts College Admissions Fair Sept. 29
Penn State Brandywine is hosting a free regional college fair Thursday, Sept. 29, 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium at the Media campus. The Delaware County Regional College Fair was created by the Pennsylvania Association of College Admissions Counselors to give high school students easier access to information on potential colleges they…
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PA Trying to Fix Edgmont Neighborhood’s Flooding Problem
State grants are flowing to Runnymeade Farms, a neighborhood in Edgmont Township, to try and control severe flooding in that part of Delaware County, writes Justin Udo for KWY Newsradio. Runnymeade Farms will get two state grants for flood mitigation and watershed restoration to keep the neighborhood above water. Delaware County State Rep. Chris Quinn…
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