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Delaware County Announces Its First Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Delaware County is having its first county Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19, 1 to 5 p.m., at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road in Media. The event will feature live music, artistic performances from local schools, vendors, food and more. The celebration is hosted by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $7.1 Million in Infrastructure Improvement Projects in Haverford Township
Aqua Pennsylvania has announced that $7.1 million in infrastructure improvement projects are underway in Haverford Township to improve service reliability for customers throughout the Main Line. Crews are working on a $4.6 million project to replace 10,311 feet of aging six-, eight-, 12-, and 16-inch cast iron water mains with new ductile iron water mains…
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Swarthmore, University of Pennsylvania Neck and Neck in Acceptance Rates
Two of the 25 most selective colleges and universities, with the lowest acceptance rates in the United States, are in Greater Philadelphia—Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania, writes Hilary Burns and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Both had acceptance rates of 9% and ranked No. 14 and No. 13 out of 25 in…
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Topgolf Ready to Start Construction on King of Prussia Location Next Month
As it readies to open its Northeast Philadelphia location, Topgolf is preparing to start its next project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction of this 48.5-acre development located at 588 N. Gulph Road (the site of the former American Baptist Churches USA headquarters) is scheduled to begin…
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Crozer Health Delays Closing of Mental Health Services Amid a Lawsuit, Talks
Crozer Health has temporarily reversed its decision to close the mental health services and behavioral health units at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital in June, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. That decision came after Delaware County filed a preliminary injunction Wednesday against Crozer Health and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, asking…
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2nd Annual Star Vocal Competition in Havertown Seeks Hidden Talent
On the same day America crowned the Season 20 American Idol winner, auditions were held for the second annual Star Vocal Competition in Haverford Township, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Auditions took place Sunday at the Kelly Center for Music in Havertown in the hope that talent hiding among us will emerge. Locals ages 8…
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Guests Turn Out to Celebrate 5th Anniversary of The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County celebrated its 5th anniversary on May 19. More than 300 guests turned out to join the foundation at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square to celebrate the milestone. They were charged with ensuring that the foundation would benefit this community in perpetuity. Joan Richards, former President/CEO of the…
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On-Site Creamery and Underground Aging Facility the Key to Chester Springs Dairy Farm’s Award-Winning Cheeses
Tucked away in Chester Springs is Birchrun Hills Farm, a family-owned farm that has been producing award-winning cheese and other goods since 2006, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Owned and operated by Ken and Sue Miller, and their two sons Randy and Jesse, the property boasts an underground aging facility and on-site creamery.…
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Independent Audit Finds No Misuse of Rescue Plan Funds in Upper Darby
No American Rescue Plan (ARPA) money went missing in Upper Darby, concluded two Marcum LLP CPAs after three separate reviews of township accounts. The accounting firm was hired by Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer to complete a forensic investigation of Upper Darby Township’s finances. The independent accounting firm was hired when accusations were made after…
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Jay Wright Was Well Suited When It Came to Style
Former Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was described in 2016 by the Los Angeles Times as “cooler” than James Bond and Batman, writes Josh Planos for FiveThirtyEight. Some of it was his high-end wardrobe. “It’s a constant battle to not embarrass him, in terms of looking like slobs,” said former Villanova assistant coach Baker Dunleavy.…
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An Eagles Dance to a Janet Jackson Song From an Older Fan From Wayne Goes Viral
Marybelle Alston is a big Eagles fan and she’s got the dance moves to prove it. Alston, 88, and her family live in Florida now, but the former longtime resident of Wayne never gave up her citizenship in Eagles Nation, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, a video of Alston dancing to Janet…
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Valley Forge Military College Graduates the 84th Class of Cadets.
Valley Forge Military College, the Military College of Pennsylvania™, has graduated its 84th class of cadets. Thirty-three cadets received Associate’s degrees and will matriculate to other colleges and universities to complete their Bachelor’s degrees. Michael O’Dea, the salutatorian, earned the distinction of ranking second academically in his class. Graduating with an Associate of Arts in…
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Weekend Wanderer: Is My Motion Sickness Really a Physical Issue or Just a Control Issue?
First of all, I’m alive. I made it home from Montana. At the moment, however, I would almost accept death. I disembarked from my plane 36 hours ago, but my stomach still roils like a bad morning after. I get sick in anything that moves. Cars, planes, boats – you name it. If it moves,…
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License Request to Reopen Glen Mills School Rejected by State Agency
An effort to reopen the closed Glen Mills School was rejected last week when the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services declined a license for Clock Tower Schools to operate the reformatory school, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Clock Tower Schools has the same address and phone numbers as the closed school. “Generally, DHS has concerns…
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Brookhaven Mom Receives Donated Car to Help Her Care for Her Family
A Brookhaven mom needed a car to help take care of her family and find adequate housing for them. Thanks to the efforts of The National Auto Body Council (NABC), Hertz and CARSTAR Fred Beans Doylestown, she now has a refurbished 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The vehicle was donated via the Recycled Rides program, writes the…
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See How Delaware County Voted in Tuesday’s Primary
While results are still too close to call statewide in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate GOP Primary race, here in Delaware County, voters generally gave clear indications of who they wanted as their candidates for the General Election in November. Among the unofficial results were several uncontested races. Here is what the Delaware County Election Bureau…
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Amazon Fresh opening in Broomall with ‘Just Walk Out’ technology
A spokesperson for Amazon confirmed that a new Amazon Fresh store will open soon in the Broomall Commons Shopping Center in Broomall, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Signs for the store went up Wednesday afternoon. It is located near West Chester Pike next to the Planet Fitness and Pet Smart stores. The store…
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This Delco College Made an International List of Beautiful Campuses
Colleges and universities worldwide have some of the most notable architectural masterpieces and astonishing landscapes, writes Sarah DiMarco for veranda.com. An attractive campus can be a strong consideration for students looking at colleges. A recent search for the most attractive campus led to the base of Devil’s Peak in South Africa and to the rolling…
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