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Neumann University: Camp Rainbow Returns for Aston Youngsters
Camp Rainbow is back after a one-year hiatus from COVID-19. The summer recreation program for youngsters in Aston Township began June 20 and runs through July 29, Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to noon. Camp Rainbow is open to Aston boys and girls who will enter grades one through five in the fall at a…
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Meridian Bank Among Nation’s 200 Top-Performing Community Banks
Malvern-based Meridian Bank has been named a top-performing publicly traded community bank by American Banker, a leading industry organization. Its list of the Top 200 publicly traded community banks under $2 billion in assets ranked Meridian No. 13 in the U.S. and first among banks headquartered in Pennsylvania, Delaware, New Jersey, and Maryland. “(This list)…
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Car Dealership Heir Wanted to Be Actor, Ended Up as Corporate Spy
Robert Kerbeck, who grew up in Huntingdon Valley and graduated from Lower Moreland High School, was hoping to follow up a stint in the family car dealership with a career in acting, writes Sabrina Boyd-Surka for KYW Newsradio. Instead, he became a corporate spy. He described his unconventional career journey in his memoir, Ru$e: Lying…
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C&N Bank Makes Significant Donation throughout the Collar Counties to Bolster Education Efforts
C&N recognized the importance of investing in local education with donations totaling $800,000 to area educational improvement, scholarship and prekindergarten scholarship organizations. The donations were made under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). Education is key to a strong and prosperous community. However, there are many budgetary roadblocks preventing children from receiving the level…
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See Which Delaware County College Ranks for Top Tech Talent in US
A Delaware County college has made a top 10 list for producing the best coders in the nation, writes Isabel Tehan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The report from CodeSignal, a coding assessment software company, ranked Swarthmore College at No. 10. CodeSignal analyzed what percentage of students scored over 800 out of a maximum score of…
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Tinicum Townships Exist in Delco and Bucks From 1 Mispronounced Word
In one place, you can take off in a glider. In the other, a Boeing 737. Two different scenes. Same township name, writes Carl LaVO for the Bucks County Courier Times, as reposted in Yahoo!. The glider comes from Van Sant Airport in Tinicum Township, Bucks County. The Boeing 737 lifts off from Philadelphia International…
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This Hat Lady From Haverford Is Big Into Real Estate
She’s known in Haverford and Bryn Mawr as “The Hat Lady,” a title she wears proudly. Award-winning real estate agent Michelle Leonard sports unique and fancy hats that set her apart from other agents, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The ensemble is complete with unique dresses and a signature large pearl necklace. This…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Helps Easterseals in Teacher Shortage
Easterseals, like elsewhere, is having trouble finding enough teachers. They are needed to provide and expand services to children with disabilities. Easterseals is known for its team of teachers, teacher assistants (TAs) and therapists. Because of the teacher shortage, Easterseals had to reduce the number of children it serves in Delaware County by 25%. To…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Joy of Timer Apps
You know, I didn’t think braces would change my daily routine. But then I didn’t think a movie would ruin my marriage. Apparently, I just don’t think enough. My braces are removable trays. The dental staff instructed me to remove them when I eat and drink. Before the trays go back in, I’m supposed to…
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Boeing’s Ridley Park Plant Would Expand if It Wins a New Black Hawk Contract
Boeing’s Ridley Park plant has a good shot at manufacturing the U.S. Army’s new generation of Black Hawk helicopters, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The U.S. Army is reviewing bids and should soon announce the winning bidder to develop a future long-range assault aircraft that would replace the Black Hawk. Boeing has joined…
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Lidl Celebrates Grand Opening of Clifton Heights Store on June 22
Lidl US will have a grand opening for its new store on Wednesday, June 22, in Clifton Heights at the site of the former Kmart store off Baltimore Pike. The grand opening at 713 E. Baltimore Ave. will include a ribbon-cutting at 7:40 a.m. from local leaders. The first 100 customers in line before the…
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‘Breathe,’ a New Film With Jennifer Hudson Will Shoot Some Scenes in Aston
A new movie “Breathe” will start shooting in the Philadelphia area, including in parts of Aston, writes HughE Dillon for Philly ChitChat. Actress Jennifer Hudson, who has won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony, has a key role in the film. The film is in pre-production. Sets are being built at the Sun Center Studios…
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Delaware County Ranks Among Wealthiest Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County ranked among the five wealthiest counties in Pennsylvania and placed among the top 250 in the nation, according to a new report by SmartAsset. To determine the wealthiest counties, SmartAsset compared all counties in the U.S. across three main metrics: investment income, property value, and per capita income. Delaware County placed fourth in…
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Wawa’s Latest Expansion Plans Takes It Into Sheetz Territory
Wawa’s been eying other states to open new stores. Now it’s pushing deeper into central Pennsylvania, closer to Sheetz, its nearest competitor, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Wawa announced June 23 it is doubling its store count over the next three to five years in central PA, with plans to potentially open 40 stores…
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New Lidl Store Is Just Part of Clifton Height’s Revitalization
The Lidl Food Market that officially opened Wednesday morning in Clifton Heights is part of a bigger revitalization happening in the borough, according to borough Mayor Mark J. Campbell. The new store opened at the former Kmart property and sits next to the Big Lots at 713 East Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights, writes Pete…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Stone Manor on a Horse Farm in Berwyn
A stunning, 50-acre horse farm with a six-bedroom, six full and two half bathroom stone manor home is available for sale in Berwyn. Stoney Knoll Farm is ideal for those who love living the equestrian lifestyle. In addition to the classic manor, the horse farm is home to two stone cottages, several barns, indoor and…
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SCORE Award Winner: Beth Valitski in Chester Springs
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 five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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Beer Shortage Could Hit Region 4th of July Holiday From Labor Dispute
This 4th of July, you may have to watch the fireworks without a brand-name beer companion if a beer distributors labor dispute isn’t resolved. That could keep some beer brands from reaching eight counties in the region, including Delaware County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Teamster Local 830, representing the region’s three biggest beer…
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