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WCU Profs Believe DNA Discussion Project Can Further Race Relations
Bessie Lawton and Anita Foeman, professors of communication and media at West Chester University, are helping to facilitate conversations on race using the DNA testing that is part of the school’s DNA Discussion Project, writes Aparna Nathan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative studies student responses to the results of DNA-based ancestry tests and how…
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Neumann University Took Methodical Approach to Its Campus in the Pandemic
Trying to navigate the complexities of COVID-19 led Neumann University to create a Campus Reopening Team in the spring of 2021 to help faculty and students live and learn at the school during a pandemic, writes Lily Henderson for Main Line Today. The 17-member team of experts was chosen by Neumann president Chris Domes. The…
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White House Says: Philadelphia Airport Now Main Hub for Afghan Refugees
Philadelphia International Airport is now the main hub for Afghan refugees coming into the United States, according to White House officials. The region is planning for more arrivals in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, more volunteers are needed to help, reports Howard Monroe for CBSPhilly3. Most of the 12,000 refugees that arrive at the airport are…
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Couple Creates Urban Farm in Drexel Hill as Response to Pandemic
Nick Antonik and Stephanie Sheehan have an urban farm in Drexel Hill, their answer to food shortages and cost-cutting in the pandemic writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The couple has raised 30 ducks, geese, chicken, and a turkey at their Drexel Hill home. Antonik’s family had a similar setup where he grew up…
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Spotted Lanternfly Quarantines, Like the Pesky Bugs Themselves, Continue to Spread Across Pennsylvania
As the infestation of the summer’s most annoying bug continues, more and more Pennsylvania counties are declaring spotted lanternfly quarantines. Keira Wingate reported the developments for USA Today. The Keystone State currently has 34 counties in quarantine, with many of them added to the list this year. Neighboring New Jersey is also recording the spread…
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Child Guidance Superhero 5K Set for Oct. 3 Will Now Be All Virtual
The Child Guidance Resource Centers has decided to make its annual Superhero 5K Run/Walk and Festival once again a virtual event in light of Delaware County being in the CDC’s high category for the community spread of COVID-19. For months, the Child Guidance Resource Center has been planning and working to host a safe and…
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The Lure of the Pumpkin and Other Fall Delaware County Adventures
Once again, fall has snuck up on us and there’s a promise of orange and yellow ahead. Fortunately, farms and retailers are happy to put pumpkins at the center of all things. Here in Delaware County, two locations are offering an immersive fall experience, writes Michelle Reese for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arasapha Farms Located in…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Opening Reception for ‘Celebration of Trees’ Art Exhibit on Thursday
Penn State Great Valley will host an in-person opening reception for its latest art exhibit, “Celebration of Trees,” on Thursday, Sept. 30 at 6 PM in the Henry Art Gallery. The Penn State Great Valley exhibit will be on display until Dec. 7 and features works by artists in the Da Vinci Art Alliance that…
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In a Galaxy Far Away….a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast
King of Prussia father and son duo Kerwin and Keith Yarde have turned their love for all things Star Wars into a successful YouTube series and podcast “Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast,” writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The father is a seasoned Star Wars fan who decided to share his passion…
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Swarthmore College Undergrad Also an Associate With Venture Capital Firm
Entrepreneurship isn’t reserved for the older businessman or woman. There are many businesses in the Philadelphia region started by the younger crowd that have a vision and a plan. Some of these young entrepreneurs started their companies out of college dorm rooms, raising funds to launch and expand their business, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia…
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Qlik: Data Is Changing the World, and We Cannot Afford to Leave Future Generations Behind
Prior to the pandemic, there were concerns about the gaps in education and training for children and young people. But in the words of UNICEF, COVID-19 has “exacerbated the learning crisis.” In fact, a recent study by Asian Development Bank estimates that the learning losses from school closures across Asia Pacific (APAC) will result in…
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Springfield Family Connects the Autistic With the Rest of the World
Tom Foti of Springfield came up with Inside Voice when he saw his autistic non-verbal brother, Brian, using a spelling board to communicate with their parents, writes Jessica Boyington for 6abc.com. It was a career changer that took him from a career in radio to develop a program called Inside Voice for the nonprofit A.A.L.I.V.E.…
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In Havertown: Kids, Community Groups Join Up for the Common Good
The Impact Center in Haverford is teaching kids the importance of giving back to their community, and getting them involved in helping out, reports the 6abc digital staff and Todd Haas for 6abc.com. Located on the 600 block of Haverford Road, the Center bridges the gap between youth and the social organizations that are doing…
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Immaculata University Expands Its Nursing Facilities with New Simulation Lab
Immaculata University has expanded its nursing facilities by opening a new nursing simulation laboratory. Each year, Immaculata educates more than 350 nursing students within a variety of programs. “Students will benefit from practicing in a simulated hospital environment that will prepare them for the real world of nursing,” said Dr. Sharon Barnes, assistant professor and…
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Presidential Symposium on Diversity to Feature Scientist Who Helped Develop the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Montgomery County Community College is honored to have Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett – one of the lead scientists who helped to develop the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine – as this year’s speaker for the annual Presidential Symposium on Diversity on Wednesday, Oct. 20, starting at 12:30 p.m. “We are delighted to have Dr. Corbett to not only…
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Chester Owns Water Authority and Its Assets, Pennsylvania Court Rules
A Pennsylvania appeals court ruled that the financially strapped City of Chester is the owner of the Chester Water Authority and is free to sell the utility, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Authority is one of the region’s largest public water systems. The CWA serves more than 49,000 customers in 33 towns…
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Archbishop Carroll High’s First Principal, Msgr. Trinity, Dead at 93
Msgr. Bernard J. Trinity of Havertown, the first principal of Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor, died Thursday, Sept. 2, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He oversaw the construction of the Archbishop John Carroll Girls High School when it opened in 1967 and was its first principal until 1973. He was inducted into…
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A Neumann Graduate Is Now a Harlem Globetrotter
It almost seems like the premise for a feature film: a North Philadelphia kid plays basketball for a Division III university and earns a spot with the larger-than-life Harlem Globetrotters. For Mark Blount, a 2015 graduate of Neumann University, this is his new reality, and he still pinches himself daily to make sure it’s not a…
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