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Weekend Wanderer: When That Is Your Name
The social media post about a child’s name was harsh. It read something like, “Why do parents think changing the spelling of a child’s name makes the child special? Raising a child to be special makes them special!” Well, my dad gave me a special name and raised me to be special, I inwardly huffed.…
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Largest Campaign in WCU’s History Surpasses $46 Million to Support an Even Greater Number of Students
As the spring semester begins, West Chester University (WCU) has secured $46 million in its goal to raise $65 million by June 30, 2024 as part of 150Forward: The Campaign for West Chester University. As the largest comprehensive campaign in the university’s history, the efforts are designed to help an even greater number of WCU…
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Legal Matters: 2022 Changes To Pennsylvania Child Support Guidelines: What You Need To Know Now
By Elizabeth Billies Are you paying or receiving child support? If so, major changes may be headed to your Support Order for 2022 and beyond. Every four years, the Pennsylvania legislature assesses the child support guidelines and updates them for cost of living and other procedural changes. On January 1, 2022, Pennsylvania enacted new child support…
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Wallingford Homeowners Shocked to Find They Only Owned Half of Their Yard
When the O’Connors tried to sell their Wallingford home this past September, they were stunned to discover they only owned half of their yard, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The buyer’s title company found two parcels of land at the property. In the 1960s, a previous owner bought one parcel, then bought the…
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New CEO Named for Crozer Health; State Steps in With Staffing Help
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. has replaced the CEO for Crozer Health, naming Kevin Spiegel to the position. He replaces Peter Adamo, who held the position for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spiegel joined Prospect as senior vice president of strategy and revenue development in March 2020. Before that, he was CEO…
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Scrub Daddy Kicks It Up a Notch as Former Folcroft Firm Opens First Retail Store
Scrub Daddy, which had its roots in Folcroft and found its path to success on “Shark Tank” and at QVC, is building its first brick-and-mortar store, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 900 square-foot Smile Shop will open in May at Scrub Daddy’s new headquarters in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Scrub Daddy moved from…
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New York Deli in Drexel Hill Actually Features Peruvian Food
Peruvian food has found its way to Drexel Hill, writes Pete Bannan for the Daly Times. Henry and Blanca Noemi Morales opened H&B New York Style Deli (offering Peruvian food with a touch of New York) at 3905 State Road last March. The couple immigrated from Guatemala arriving separately in the United States. Henry came…
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CyberCrunch in Aston: The Final Resting Place for All of Your Gadgets
When high-profile companies like Comcast and Du Pont need to make sure their no-longer-used computers and phones are smashed to bits, they turn to Aston-based CyberCrunch, an electronics recycling and data destruction service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their two plants, one in Aston and one in Greensburg, PA, shred the devices…
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Vittles Opens Saturday in Chester; Food Hall Will Be Nonprofit’s Home Base
Vittles Food Hall officially opens in Chester Saturday and it’s the most ambitious project so far for the Black chef-led nonprofit, Everybody Eats Philly, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sprawling eating establishment has Mexican food, Southern soul food, burgers, salads, and seafood., plus there’s a breakfast-lunch spot called Ray’s Diner. The Vittles…
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Upper Darby Looks at American Rescue Plan Funds to Fight Gun Violence
A plan has been floated in Upper Darby to use $1 million of its $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to create a gun violence prevention initiative, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Gun violence is up in Upper Darby since the pandemic, with 15 people struck by gunfire in 2021. “It’s a public…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern in Bryn Mawr
A stunning mid-century modern McElroy home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. Created by renowned architect Robert McElroy, this contemporary residence is a rare treasure on the Main Line. It is set on 1.6 private acres that seamlessly blends nature into the home and creates a gorgeous private…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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Actor to Bring Phillis Wheatley to Life at Neumann University
The acting skills of Dr. Daisy Century will bring to life Phillis Wheatley, a slave who became an American poet, on Thursday, February 10, at Neumann University. Century will portray Wheatley in a program entitled The Life of Phillis Wheatley: Literary Genius at 1:30 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre. Wheatley (c. 1753-1784), a young slave…
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Equus Capital Partners in Newtown Square Closes $1B 75-Building Acquisition
Equus Capital Partners Ltd., a real estate firm in Newtown Square, has acquired 75 buildings in a nearly $1 billion sale totaling 5.4 million square feet, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings were purchased from Prologis Inc. About 80% were once owned by Liberty Property Trust, based in Malvern. Prologis bought Liberty…
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3 Delaware County Companies Have Perfect Scores on LGBTQ Equality
For the second year in a row, three Delaware County companies had perfect scores for LGBTQ inclusiveness as determined by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa, SAP America in Newtown Square, and Lincoln National in Radnor all scored 100 on a 0 to 100 scale. The Foundation identified…
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Private Investors Buy $25M in NRx Stock for Radnor Firm’s COVID Research
Undisclosed investors are purchasing 7.8 million shares of NRx Pharmaceutical stock, raising $25 million to finance the Radnor company’s development of therapy and a vaccine for COVID-19, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The biopharmaceutical company entered into definitive agreements with the investors to purchase NRx common stock at $3.195 per share. Each share…
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It’s a Virtual Spring Term Open House Feb. 8 at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media wants to get to know you and give you an opportunity to learn about the school. On Tuesday, Feb. 8, a virtual open house will take place on Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a chance for you to learn about P.I.T’s admissions process, take…
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Immaculata Symphony to Host Its Annual Children’s Concert on Feb. 13
The Immaculata Symphony will hold its annual Children’s Concert, Adventures in Music, on Sunday, Feb. 13 at 3 PM in Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the university’s founding in 1920. Conducted by Joseph Gehring, this year’s show presents music that is…
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