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Delco Bartender Leads Drink Fundraiser for Ukraine Refugees
Delaware County bartender Sam Whitaker was moved by the plight of a Ukrainian woman he had hired to design a website and now he’s initiated a fundraiser for refugees, reports Fox 29 News. Vika was hired by Whitaker a week before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Days later, Vika and her 5-year-old daughter escaped to…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts March 28 Information Session on Its Nursing Programs
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Monday, March 28, 5 to 6 p.m., on its Spring semester nursing programs for anyone interested in finding out more about the programs. During the session, you can gather program-specific details about the admission process, including how to transfer credits, what documents…
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For First Time, Interboro Wrestler Takes Silver at PIAA State Tournament
Dom D’Agostino of the Interboro High School Bucs has a lot to be proud of after taking a silver medal in wrestling at the recent PIAA Class 3A state tournament, writes Bob Grotz for PA Prep Live. No Interboro Bucs wrestler ever got better than sixth at the tournament. Even D’Agostino’s loss, 24-8, to Rocco…
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TV Sports Anchor Antics: How a Present-Day CEO in Yardley Became the Father of the Viral Video
Warren Flax, now CEO of an artists’ brush manufacturing company in Yardley, started as a Fort Myers, Fla., sports reporter. While there, he embarked on a broadcast spree that may have invented the viral video. Paul Greeley tuned into the story for TVNewsCheck. It was 1994, and Flax’s on-air reporting at WINK was hampered by…
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Amish-Built Log House in Coatesville — a Paradigm of Quality Craftsmanship — Hits the Market
Constructed in the style of a barn, an Amish-built log house in West Brandywine Township combines modern comfort with sophistication and rustic charm, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia magazine. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home was built in 2008 and is a paradigm of quality craftsmanship. The abode features an open main level that is ideal for…
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Wawa Workers, Among Others, Eligible for Free SEPTA Passes in New Ridership Program
Some Wawa, Penn Medicine and Drexel University workers will soon be eligible for free “Anywhere” SEPTA monthly passes in an effort to boost ridership, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The passes are part of a SEPTA Key Advantage pilot program. Wawa, Penn Medicine and Drexel have agreed to pay $140 each for six…
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Follow the Journey of an Eagle From Penn Station in New York to Valley Forge
The eagle statues that once adorned the original Pennsylvania Station in New York City found new homes thanks to a preservation effort back in the 1960s. One of those eagles ended up at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, writes Michelle Young for Untapped New York. When Penn Station was being demolished…
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Claire McGeehan, Devoted to Teaching and Media Fellowship House, Dies at 72
Claire McGeehan, a retired Media Elementary School teacher who served as a board member at the Media Fellowship House died March 12. She was 72, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Something that made her unique was the immense amount of respect that she had for all of the young people in her life,…
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Newsweek: Video of West Chester Grandmother Who Finds Out Her Family Is Moving Closer Goes Viral
A heartwarming TikTok video of a grandmother finding out her family is moving to West Chester to be closer to her has gone viral, writes Kate Fowler for Newsweek. The video was posted by granddaughter Grace Marcella five days ago, and it has already garnered more than 2.2 million views and over 410,000 likes. The…
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Manufacturing Not a Dirty Word–Local Companies Seek Out Workers
Southco, Inc., headquartered in Concordville, had one of its most profitable years ever in 2021, yet this global manufacturing giant still can’t attract high-quality workforce talent, writes Robby Brod for WHYY. Southco produces latches for everything from car glove boxes to 5G telecom towers to the magnetic latches on the doors at Wawa where you…
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Springfield Malls’ PREIT Releases KPMG as Auditor After 2 Decades
PREIT has dismissed their auditor KPMG, and has brought on a new accounting firm, says the Securities and Exchange Commission. Natalie Kostelni reports the latest PREIT news for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new PREIT auditor is BDO USA LLP a part of BDO International, a global accounting network headquartered in Chicago. PREIT terminated its…
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Irish Golden Chalice From 1480 on Display, Used in Mass at Villanova University
The Connelly Center at Villanova University has placed on display a historic golden chalice from southern Ireland dating back to 1480, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. “Most of the chalices and metalwork of Ireland were melted down or were taken by Cromwellian soldiers or other English soldiers in Ireland,” said Dr. Joseph Lennon, Villanova Professor…
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Harrah’s Sees First Sports Betting Loss in February Around Super Bowl LVI
Wagering promotions around Super Bowl LVI contributed to sports betting revenue losses at some of Pennsylvania’s casinos, including Harrah’s Philadelphia in Chester, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Casinos statewide reported a cumulative revenue loss of nearly $443,000 during February, usually a big sports month for casinos. It’s the first loss since sports betting…
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CEO of Ebony and Jet Headlines Free Career Conference at Neumann University
Michele Thornton Ghee, CEO of Ebony and Jet magazines and digital platforms, will deliver the keynote address at 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, during a free Neumann University conference designed to help professionals build a personal brand and improve career success skills. Sponsored by the university’s Center for Leadership, the ElevateU Conference features speakers who will offer practical advice on…
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C&N Bank to Engaged Couples: Cut the Wedding Expenses Along with the Cake
Getting married is a big commitment, emotionally and financially. Wedding expenses in Pa. average $23,025, which can be a big hit to the newlyweds after they return from the honeymoon. Establishing a budget, sticking to it, and avoiding unexpected charges will therefore help make the day as wonderful as imagined, both long- and short-term. Who’s…
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College Professors All Over the Globe Champion Qlik’s Software and Methodologies to Drive Data Literacy
With a mission to create a data-literate world, one student at a time, the Qlik Academic Program provides students who are part of an accredited college free access to the King of Prussia-based company’s software and the learning content that teaches them how to use the product. “It is one of the initiatives we do…
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New Delco Park: Untouched Forest Stays; Your Ideas Sought for the Rest
The master plan for the 213-acre former Don Guanella School property in Marple creates a Delaware County park “second to none”, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It leaves the forest alone and will include ideas from residents on how to use the remaining 47 acres that already have buildings on it. One of the first…
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New Census Data: We’re More Diverse in Delco But Not as Likely to be Married
The Philadelphia region is more diverse than ever, but it’s also facing more income inequality and housing stress, according to the American Community Survey, writes Aseem Shukla, Kasturi Pananjady, and Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The information comes from the most recent U.S. Census data. Here are the highlights. The last 10 years show…
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