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Judge Moves From Court to High School to Keep Teens on the Right Track
District Justice W. Keith Williams II, whose court covers Yeadon, Lansdowne and East Lansdowne, is tired of seeing young people in his courtroom, writes Antionette Lee for KYW Newsradio. That’s why this 1983 Penn Wood High School graduate has stepped up as a volunteer with Men on Mission. “The program is just an opportunity for…
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Former Wayne Resident Now Back Home in War-Torn Ukraine
Dasha Andrienko, who was an Au Pair in Wayne from 2016 to 2017, woke up about a month ago at 5 a.m. to the sound of fireworks. Looking out of her Kharkiv, Ukraine apartment, she saw the first attack on her home city. The war had started. Andrienko stayed in Ukraine even as the Russian…
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Yeadon’s Mount Moriah Cemetery to Receive 18th Century Remains Found at Philly Construction Site
Remains uncovered in 2016 from the 18th century First Baptist Church cemetery at 218 Arch Street in Philadelphia will be reburied in September 2023 at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon. The remains were discovered while construction workers were laying the foundation for a new condominium, writes Alan Yu for WHYY as reported at WITF.org. Scientists,…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces More Than $1.75 M to Local Nonprofits
More than $1.75 million in new and second-year Impact Grants have been awarded to 51 area nonprofits by The Foundation for Delaware County. New Impact grants totaled $1.4 million, combined with 11 second-year Impact Grants totaling more than $369,000. This is the organization’s fourth major round of grantmaking. Grants were awarded in the following areas:…
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Delaware County Leadership: Roger Zacharia, CEO of Ambler Savings Bank
Roger Zacharia, the CEO of Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Huntingdon Valley as the son of hard-working immigrants; playing baseball and becoming passionate about the strategy of the sport; and being drawn to the immensity of Penn State after graduating high school in a class of just 60 students.…
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Sports Media Legend Ray Didinger, From Delco, Announces Retirement
Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend who was born and raised in Delaware County, announced his retirement Sunday morning on his SportsRadio94WIP radio show with Glen Macnow, writes Andrew Porter for audacy.com. “Sunday, May 29th will be my final show,” Didinger announced. “I am ready to transition from Ray Didi to grandpop.” Didinger, 75,…
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SAP America: Like Working at Home or in the Office? Why Not Try Both?
After two years of predominantly working from home due to the pandemic, many of the region’s largest employers have begun bringing workers back to the office. That includes Newtown Square-based SAP America, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However, with a tight job market, the high popularity of remote work among workers, and…
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Ridley Creek’s Colonial Plantation: For the Shear Fun of It
Ridley Creek State Park is known for its hiking trails and picnic areas, but it’s also host to a lesser-known historical treasure, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, reports the 6abc digital staff and Dan Sheridan. The living history farm in Newtown Square shows visitors what life was like on a 1700s farm. “We’re a historic site…
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DELCO Careers — Elysium Marketing Group
Elysium Marketing Group, a full-service digital marketing agency, is searching for experienced applicants to fill a full-time account manager position. Based in Ambler, the award-winning marketing agency specializes in marketing strategy, digital marketing, marketing automation, website design, logos/branding, and packaging. Elysium offers clients the personal touch of a boutique agency with the broad experience and…
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This Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Program Lets Some Seniors Audit Courses for Free
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media offers those age 65 and older a chance to audit some of its courses for free. P.I.T.’s 65+ Tuition Waiver Program invites P.I.T. alumni, spouses or partners of alumni, and friends age 65 or older to join P.I.T.’s passionate educational community by auditing select courses. To qualify, you…
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Immaculata to Honor Dr. Maria Cuddy-Casey with Distinguished Professor Award
Immaculata University will honor Dr. Maria Cuddy-Casey with the 2022 Immaculata University Distinguished Professor Award during commencement on May 15. She is a professor of psychology in the Department of Psychology and Counseling. Since attaining full-time status as a professor in 2007, Cuddy-Casey has assumed many roles, such as two terms as the undergraduate psychology department…
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Here’s the Delco Garden to Visit This Spring Among 14 Spots in the Philly Area
Spring is the ideal time to enjoy gorgeous blooms at the Philadelphia region’s many gardens and arboretums, and luckily for us, one of the most stunning among them is right here in Delaware County, write Sandy Hingston, Laura Swartz, Emily Leaman, and Ashley Primis for the Philadelphia Magazine. Tyler Arboretum in Media offers something for everybody. This…
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14 Restaurants All in for Ardmore Restaurant Week May 12
Ardmore’s two-week love affair with good food returns May 12 to May 22 with 14 restaurants participating in Ardmore Restaurant Week. The restaurants are offering a prix fixe, 3-course dinner menu at $20, $30 or $40. In-person dining returns this year with a range of cuisines from award-winning Ardmore chefs. Sophie’s BBQ will serve up…
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Weekend Wanderer: I’m Afraid to Fly
I’m flying this week. I’m not afraid of flying. I actually love to fly. It feels cosmopolitan and cultured. And who doesn’t relish the inherent promise of exploring a new place? So I’m not afraid to fly. But I am terribly afraid to crash. Most of the time, I’m fine. But when I’m awake at…
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WCU Announces Summer Camps, Programs for Youth of All Ages
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer programs and camps to entertain and enrich area students from ages 7-22. In all, more than 20 camps offer high-quality, low-cost programming to keep students mentally and physically active this summer. Information and links to registration can be found here. Programs are taught by expert faculty,…
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Bear Captured in Clifton Heights After Day-Long Adventure
It took an entire day, but officials Tuesday captured a bear on the loose in Delaware County, visiting a park, a shopping center and a yard, reports Dan Staumm for NBC 10. The black bear finally succumbed to the effects of a tranquilizer dart seen in its backside as it fought to hang onto a…
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Rooftop Dining Favorites Includes This Media Borough Restaurant
It’s taking its time but the weather is gradually warming up and thoughts are turning to rooftop dining and drinks, writes Jilian Wilson, Bethany Ao, and Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are more outdoor dining and drinking options now than ever in the Philadelphia region. That’s one of the upsides of the pandemic’s…
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$5.2 Billion Chinook Deal From Germany Nearly at Doorstep of Ridley Boeing Plant
The Ridley Boeing plant has come into a potentially lucrative $5.27 billion deal to produce 60 new Chinook CH-47F military helicopters for Germany in its efforts to rearm against potential Russian threats to NATO nations sending weapons to Ukraine, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. No formal announcement has been made. Information on…
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