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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Made Region’s Top 40
Four Delaware County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine. The top 40 schools were not ranked but listed alphabetically. Here’s who made the grade in 2022. Garnet Valley High School in Glen Mills was on the list with 96% of…
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Netflix Looks at NBA Gambling Scandal Involving 2 Former Cardinal O’Hara Students
Two former Cardinal O’Hara students, Tim Donaghy and Jimmy Battista, who would later become the subjects of a federal investigation into an NBA gambling plot are the subject of a Netflix sports documentary, writes Stephan Gibbs for Spiky TV. Donaghy, an NBA referee, placed bets on basketball games he officiated, changing the point spread with…
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7 of Delaware County’s Towns Are in the Top 50 for Best Places to Live in PA
Delaware County is home to seven of the 50 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to rankings published by Niche.com. Niche.com ranked places based on several key factors, including the cost of living, quality of local schools, employment rates, crime statistics, and housing trends, among many others. Swarthmore, with a population of 6,304 and…
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SCORE Free Webinars: HUBZone Certification and More
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free SCORE webinars and workshops in September. HubZone Certification Proces and Updates The HUBZone certificate is designed to help small businesses in urban and rural communities connect with federal contract dollars. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply through this free webinar offered Thursday,…
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New Playground and Field for Upland Park Part of County Upgrades
An inclusive playground is coming to Upland Park as part of Delaware County’s continued push for more parks and open space for residents. A groundbreaking took place on Aug. 31. Joining in were Delaware County Council Vice Chair Elaine Schaefer, Director of Parks and Recreation Marc Manfre, Upland Mayor William Dennon, Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon,…
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Philadelphia Once Again Earns @#$%&! Title as Rudest City in the U.S.
The results of the new survey to determine the rudest city in the country are out. Once again, Philadelphia has (some might say justly) found itself at the top. Matt Zajechowski butt in line ahead of other journalists to cover this story for Preply. Philadelphia was, in fact, again the victim of its own residents…
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For Great Coffee That’s Easy on the Environment, This Jenkintown Cafe Doesn’t Horse Around
At White Horse Coffee & Creamery in Jenkintown, roasting the perfect cup of coffee is simply part of its mission, writes Vittoria Woodill for the CBS3 Philadelphia. The operation is owned by Jean Brillman, a former horse trainer and current horse show judge. Her love of horses is evident in the café, with pictures of…
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2 Large Delaware County Firms Make Top Workplace List
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized two Delaware County companies as Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Large Companies category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment, execution, and…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Contemporary in Chadds Ford
A gorgeous contemporary home on five stunning acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. The property has partially wooded views and offers a natural and private setting. The long driveway is accessed through an ornate metal gate. Highlights inside this contemporary home include an updated…
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U.S. Army Grounds Chinook Fleet Over Engine Fire Risk
The U.S. Army has grounded its CH-47 Chinook helicopter fleet of 400 due to an engine fire risk from fuel leaks. Army officials said they have encountered a small number of fires occurring with the engines of the helicopters. The grounding of the fleet was performed “out of an abundance of caution.” Bank of America…
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Former Villanova Wildcat and Eagles Player Brian Westbrook Sr. Joins XFL
Former Philadelphia Eagles and Villanova Wildcat player Brian Westbrook, Sr. has joined the X-Treme Football League (XFL) as director of Player Engagement, reports XFL. Westbrook will oversee team matters related to player experience, player and coach relations, off-field player development, and player marketing. “Brian is an incredibly important hire for the XFL as he will…
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Historic Chester Courthouse Faces Flooding Risk
With climate change comes more severe weather and devastating floods that tend to go along with it. The nation’s floodplains are expected to grow by 45% by the end of the century from more severe weather. Particularly vulnerable are historical buildings already fragile because of their age. One of those buildings is the 1724 Chester…
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Pa. Ranks Among States That Could Most Benefit from Easy-Breezy Energy Source
Pennsylvania has great wind energy potential, but it is currently using only a fraction of what it could. A new Stacker report illustrated the gap. Stacker ranked states based on their untapped potentials using data from the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Washington D.C. The ranking was determined by comparing continental states’…
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16-Year-Old Avon Grove High Schooler Becomes Youngest Private Glider Pilot in Nation
Lincoln University resident Lars Trone became the nation’s youngest private glider pilot on his birthday of July 25 at the New Garden Flying Field, writes Richard Gaw for the Chester County Press. Trone, a sophomore at Avon Grove High School, is a member of the Brandywine Soaring Association at the New Garden Flying Field and…
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Oy Vey! Doylestown’s First Jewish Deli Closes Just Days After Grand Opening
The first ever Jewish restaurant and delicatessen in Doylestown closed its doors just days after celebrating its grand opening. Ed Doyle wrote about the sudden closure for TAP Into Doylestown. Matzah Balls, which just celebrated its grand opening last Friday, had its doors closed following a dispute between the new owner and the landlord. Several…
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Delco-Themed Mini-Golf Offers All Things Delco Past and Present
Welcome to Delcoland, Delaware County in miniature golf form. You’ll find this unique course behind the former Charlie’s Hamburgers lot in Folsom, now home to a Delco Steaks. The golf course is the brainchild of home-grown entrepreneurs Nick Reynolds and John McKenzie, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal was to somehow make…
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With Neumann University Expansion Comes Plans for a Hotel
Neumann University is planning an on-campus hotel as a revenue generator, part of a 15-year master plan to diversify the university’s sources of income, writes Rachel Ravina for Philadelphia Business Journal. The university acquired 60 acres in Aston last June from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia which is allowing the development. Other projects…
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Meridian Bank, Title Alliance Make Delco Top Workplace List
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace recognized two companies operating in Delaware County as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Medium Companies category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include…
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