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SEPTA Trolley Riders Asked to Contribute to New System Plans
SEPTA plans to put riders in the driver’s seat in its Trolley Modernization Project, development of a new trolley and trolley station system in Delaware County and Philadelphia, reports the CBS 3 staff. Riders are invited to take a public survey to share their opinions and learn more about the Trolley Modernization Project. The survey…
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Mark W. Knight, Who Captured Sports in Film and Sound, Remembered
A 63-year-old St. Davids man, Mark W. Knight, who did camera and sound work for big sporting events, has died. Mr. Knight, a production assistant, photographer and investment administrator with Vanguard Group, died June 25, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Knight was a camera and sound man for Wayne-based TelRa Productions, covering…
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Penn State Brandywine Ball raises funds for Academic Success Center
The Brandywine Ball May 13 raised more than $55,000 which will go toward the Media campus’ Academic Success Center in the Vairo Library on campus. The money will go into the Brandywine Future Fund, which is supporting the Center. “We were thrilled to host the Brandywine Ball in person this year,” said Chancellor Marilyn J.…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Norman-Inspired Mansionette in Haverford
An exquisite Norman-inspired mansionette carriage home with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The residence welcomes you with a central foyer bracketed by a spacious living room and the elegant dining room. An archway leads to a butler’s pantry that is connected to the chef’s kitchen featuring…
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Alfresco Antics: The Roar of Laughter to Ring Across Peddler’s Village
The kid-friendly site at Peddler’s Village, Giggleberry Fair, provides a silly site for the younger set. But adults in search of belly laughs for themselves can take advantage of tonight’s show in the destination’s outdoor event tent. Three comics — Dwayne Dunlevy, Rob Epple, and Doug Karpf — are on the bill; their observations are…
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There’s 26 New Restaurants in the Suburbs, Including 4 From Delco
The suburban restaurant scene is bouncing back vibrantly as more than two dozen noteworthy restaurants open in Philadelphia’s suburbs, including four in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Autana at 4 Station Road in Ardmore is an expanded experience from the Ardmore Station Café pop-up restaurant and ghost kitchen run by chef…
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Villanova Loses ‘Best Value’ US News Ranking After Data Error Found
A reporting error has knocked Villanova University off of the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Value rankings, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university was reporting its average 2021 need-based grant awarded to students at $51,739, but the actual amount is $40,323. Villanova University was moved into the “unranked” category as a…
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NFL Punt Returner Billy Johnson Gets Statue in Marcus Hook
Billy Johnson is the greatest football player to ever come out of Delaware County, writes Jack McCaffrey for Lancaster Online. The Widener University graduate and Marcus Hook native was the punt returner on both the NFL’s 75th and 100th anniversary teams. He’s a member of the College Football Hall of Fame and has been named…
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Washington Post: Tragic Reality in ‘Abbott Elementary’ Humor
The ABC mockumentary “Abbott Elementary,” about a high-poverty school in Philadelphia, has seven Emmy nominations, but there is a tragic message behind the humor of the show, writes Valerie Strauss for The Washington Post. This country still expects teachers to work for inadequate pay, and without supplies or support to meet student needs and it’s…
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The Lincoln Center: Chief Learning Officer Speaks at Trauma Conference
Amy Yetter-Scroggin, Chief Learning Officer for The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, is speaking at the 5th Annual Jefferson University Trauma Conference, July 14-15. The crux of her presentation will talk about how to prevent violence and promote healing in today’s trauma-impacted youth by understanding the way trauma shapes families from generation to generation.…
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Boxing Champ from Pottstown Fights His Most Formidable Foe: Anxiety
As 2020 was waning, Pottstown boxer Danny “Swift” Garcia was riding high. His career stats were an impressive 36–3, with 21 knockouts. But a Dec. match in Arlington, Tex., had him battling both his athletic opponent and his emotional stability, writes Ken Hissner in Boxing News 24. A high-profile loss seemed to mark the beginning…
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2 New Skateparks Set to Open in Upper Darby and Chester Township
New skateparks will open in Upper Darby and Chester Township, fulfilling the wish of a suburban mother of three who lobbied to get more skateparks built in the county, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Stacy Olkowski started a small nonprofit to help make the parks a reality. On July 7, the Delco Skatepark Coalition gave…
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Porch Thieves Are Sly Ones. Cameras Finger Foxes as Culprits
There have been a rash of missing shoes and other stuff showing up in odd places in Media. Now we know why, writes Joe Holden for CBS Philly. It took months to track the perpetrators down but they’ve been exposed on camera. Just as you suspected, it was a den of foxes. “It’s the talk…
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SCORE Award Winner: Meet Deanna and Brent Doanes, Owners of Click Canyon
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to the five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find…
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Former Strath Haven Star Helps U.S. Take Title at World Lacrosse Women’s Championship
Former Strath Haven High School star Emily Parros helped the United States team beat Canada and win the World Lacrosse Women’s Championship for the fourth consecutive year, writes Melanie Heller for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lacrosse midfielder had a great showing in both the semi-final against Australia and the final game. She scored a goal…
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Immaculata’s New Master’s Degree Helps Professionals Be at Forefront of Change in Higher Education
Immaculata University is expanding its degree offerings within the Division of Education with a new online Master of Science in higher education that begins this fall. Tuition for the 30-credit degree is very affordable at $15,000 for the entire program—just $500 per credit. The master’s program is designed to prepare or advance individuals in the field of higher…
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Charlie Health Founder’s on Call 24/7, but She’s OK With That
Charlie Health was created by Haverford native Carter Barnhart to offer therapy to at-risk youth, she writes for Entrepreneur. The job means mixing her work and her life—she gets calls at breakfast, at the movies, on Saturday nights, but the tradeoff is worth it. “To say the work is rewarding is an understatement, since we’re…
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A Movement Is Afoot to Bring Children Back to the Playgrounds
A movement is underway nationwide to get children moving again by promoting safe and stimulating play at local playgrounds, according to a July 2022 article at voiceofplay.org. A decrease in children’s physical activity can contribute to social, developmental and other health issues. Researchers have found that children are three to five times more active while…
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