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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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Delaware County Ranks High Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in PA
Delaware County is among the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the areas that earn the most in the Keystone State and nationwide, Stacker used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank counties by 2019 5-year estimated median household income. Delaware County ranked in fourth place with…
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Plans to Toll Girard Point Bridge Still Around but Halted for Now by Judge
A judge has ordered a temporary halt to Gov. Tom Wolf’s plan to toll the Girard Point Bridge and eight other interstate bridges in Pennsylvania, writes Marc Levy for NBC 10. Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler ordered the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to stop all studies, right-of-way acquisitions, construction, contract work, hearings, meetings, or spending…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Executive-Level Colonial in Garnet Valley
An inviting, executive-level colonial home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac and set on 0.78 beautifully landscaped acres, this inviting residence boasts a floor plan that seems to flow from room to room. You are welcomed by the open…
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Archbishop Wood Senior Becomes First Pa. High School Competitor to Run an Under-Four-Minute Mile
The first Pa. high school student ever to break the four-minute mile threshold did so at last weekend’s Phila. Catholic League championships. Gustav Elvin lapped up the good news in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Senior student Gary Martin had flirted with the Pa. record in the past. But at the regional competition, held at Delaware County’s…
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Peddler’s Village Welcomes 2 New Shops: 1 for Fans of Wizards, 1 for Fans of Wines
By mid-summer 2022, visitors to Peddler’s Village will be able to practice casting spells and then wine-toast their magical outcomes. The robes-rosé mashup comes from the opening of two new shops in the Lahaska destination: The Cloak and Wand and Nissley Vineyard. The former is a fantasy store from appropriately named Mystic, Conn. The latter…
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In Delaware County, Families Bond Together to Overcome Baby Formula Shortage
Delaware County families are banding together to help each other find baby formula during a nationwide shortage, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The families have turned into scavengers, searching the internet and visiting stores miles away. When the treasured commodity is found, its location is shared with a Facebook group. Karah Weiser, a…
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A Trickle of Voters Tuesday as Mail-in Ballots Number 39,864
Even with a key U.S. Senate race and election of party candidates for governor, voter turnout was low for the Primary Election in Delaware County, a mere “drip, drip, drip,” according to Springfield Commissioner Ed Kelly. Despite beautiful weather, voter turnout was a trickle, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A low in-person turnout…
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Attorney General Josh Shapiro Files Court Statement in Support of William Penn Lawsuit
Pennsylvania is not adequately funding public education and it’s violating its constitution, states Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro, who also happens to be the Democratic candidate for governor, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His statement comes from a court filing filed Monday endorsing a landmark school funding lawsuit filed by William Penn School…
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General Recreation: ‘Pocket Gyms’ Enhance Outdoor Fitness Trails
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice for people. General Recreation, located in Newtown Square, has the expertise to help communities maximize the benefits of those trails. Playground Consultant Steve Hemler has worked with places like Shippensburg Township…
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4 WCU Students Among Winners in European Union’s National Foreign Affairs Contest
This spring, a team of four West Chester University students placed first in a national debating competition hosted by the Delegation of the European Union to the United States in Washington, D.C. More than 20 colleges participated in the prestigious contest, the 2022 Annual European Union Schuman Challenge, including students from Yale University, Georgetown University, and American…
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Audit Released Thursday in Upper Darby Over Rescue Plan Funds
A forensic investigation audit into Upper Darby finances will be released Thursday evening during a town meeting hosted by Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keefer, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The audit by Marcum LLP was requested by the township when questions arose about the management and accounting of Upper Darby’s $20.8 million 2021…
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JetBlue Makes Another Attempt to Acquire Spirit Airlines With 2nd Bid
JetBlue Airways has not given up on its quest to buy Spirit Airlines, even though its initial bid in April was rejected, writes Lori Aratani and Ian Duncan for The Washington Post, as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The airline presented a second bid Monday. JetBlue is now offering $30 a share for Spirit Airlines…
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‘SWOOP’ Shake at Wawa Supports Eagles and the Autism Community
Wawa’s “SWOOP Shake” returns to its stores today along with a $5,000 contribution the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Hec for Wooderice.com. The specialty shake is made with vanilla soft serve, mint flavor, whipped cream, and Eagles green jimmies. It will be available through Sunday, May 22. The shake debuted last summer. “Wawa has been with…
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Office Break Rooms That Once Produced Gallons of Coffee Could Soon Yield Medical Breakthroughs
Office space that once produced things like ideas and strategies — and their kitchens that once bred weird things in the refrigerator and countless pots of coffee — could soon issue something else. Emptied by work-at-home employees, these sites are finding new purposes, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Landlords in their private moments…
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Harcum College Honors 300 Graduates in First In-Person Commencement in Three Years
Though Mother Nature tried her best, the spirits of the Class of 2022 could not be dampened during Harcum College’s 106th Annual Commencement. It was the first in-person gathering in three years because of the pandemic, and 300 graduates and 1,200-plus guests assembled on the Great Lawn to celebrate a long-awaited and life-changing milestone presided…
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Delaware County Historical Society Low on Funds, May Shut Down
The Delaware County Historical Society, preserving local history since 1895, is running out of money and may soon cease to exist, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The nonprofit survived the pandemic with help from PPP loans but now there are only four months of operating funds in the reserve. “Times are tough and funding has…
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‘Live Your Life for Others’. Jay Wright Inspires at Villanova Graduation
“I’m in awe of each one of you. Your determination, resiliency, and fortitude will go down in history. I’m so proud to be a part of you today. I hope you will consider me to be an honorary member of the class of 2022.” Those words rang out at Friday night’s commencement for Villanova’s Class…
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