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2 Local Schools Join Forces to Give All Students Equal Access to a College Degree
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree. West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have joined forces with a Washington, D.C.-based education firm EAB, to make sure students of color and those from underserved communities have as many opportunities…
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Soccer Legend Carli Lloyd Plays Last Game Before Home Fans at Subaru Park
Home town fans of Carli Lloyd will have a chance to see her play one last game at Subaru Park in Chester before her retirement, writes Melanie Anzidei for NorthJersey.com. The Rutgers University graduate grew up 15 miles outside of Philadelphia, in Delran, New Jersey. Lloyd is one of the most decorated soccer players in…
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Weekend Wanderer: Get the Hell-icopter Out of Here!
A few months ago, I wrote about my parents’ friendship with the man I now call my future stepdad. Neither he nor my actual dad is well, making them modern-day Roman gladiators – the last one alive wins the prize. In Rome, the prize was palm branches. In the Temple of Doom – the senior…
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All-Girl Doylestown Band Praises 7-Eleven Nachos in Song, Which the Convenience Store HQ Then Takes to the Next Level
The three members of Froggy, a self-identified ‘Riot Grrl Band’ from Doylestown, immortalized their love of 7-Eleven nachos in a song. Yes, you could say, a rather cheesy song. They shot a video of it at their neighborhood 7-Eleven in Doylestown. And, like most bands do, they uploaded it to Instagram. In an act more…
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For Philadelphia Region, Median Home Prices Rose 48% in Last 10 Years
One homeowner In Delaware County was able to make between $150,000 to $250,000 more selling his two properties than he paid for them a year and a half ago, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Properties that wouldn’t move in the past—ones on busy streets, or adjacent to I-95, now sell quickly. “We’re in…
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Delaware County Towns Are Making A lot of “Best of” Lists These Days
Delaware County communities have been making a lot of top 20 “best of” lists lately when it comes to finding a desirable place to live. While the city of Philadelphia has plenty to offer, its suburbs can also provide affordability, extra living space and amazing amenities, writes Patrick McNichol for Suburban Solutions. Here in Delaware…
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Looking Good for 2 Delco Schools on U.S. News 2022 College Ranking List
A university and a college in Delaware County both moved up in rank in their respective categories over last year in a Top 100 Colleges and Universities list for 2022 compiled by U.S. News & World Reports. Villanova University came in at 49th, up from its national ranking in 2021 at No. 53, writes Pat…
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Chester Never Quite Recovered After Massive Flood in 1971
A flood worse than anything Hurricane Ida delivered devastated Eyre Park and parts of Chester 50 years ago, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A 16-foot tidal wave came out of Chester Creek back in 1971, killing 10 people and destroying the down town. Eyre Park, a tight, vibrant neighborhood, received the brunt…
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Wall Street Journal: No ‘Mare’ Tours Yet in Delco, but Tourists Are Probably Ready
Travelers now make vacation plans around their favorite shows or movies, scheduling tours dealing with crime and murder, writes Elizabeth G. Dunn for The Wall Street Journal. In the case of HBO’s recent hit “Mare of Easttown,” no one has yet put together a noninvasive Mare tour of Delaware County. There were those trespassers in…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Fabulous Traditional in Glen Mills
A fabulous traditional home on a beautiful 1.01-acre lot in the Taylor Mill community with four bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Situated in the sought-after Taylor Mill community at Thornbury, this marvelous residence has exceptional living space along with magnificent landscapes and stunning views. The two-story…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Celebrates Move Into New Building
For 50 years, the Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has continued to grow and evolve to meet the needs and challenges of its clients. Now, a half century in, TLC cut the ribbon Aug. 26 on a new building, hastening a new era that will bring all of its programs together under one roof.…
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This Delaware County Zip Code Has the Most Expensive Homes in PA
Villanova’s ZIP Code (19085) has the unique honor of being the most expensive ZIP code in Pennsylvania and one of the most expensive in the U.S., writes Kayla Thomas for wpst.com. Those seeking cheaper, affordable housing may need to look elsewhere. According to Cheapism, the typical cost of a home is around $1,153,963. With the…
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Crozer Health Tackles EMT Shortage With New Training Opportunities
Crozer Health is working to reduce a critical shortage of EMTs nationwide with a new training facility, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County health system opened the Emergency Medical Services Training Institute at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. “There is a critical shortage of EMTs, not only in our region but…
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The Old Farmer’s Almanac Prediction for Winter 2022: Keep Those Parkas and Snow Shovels Handy
The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a trying winter for the Philadelphia region. Its prognosticators see periods of frigid temperatures accompanied by above-average snowfall. Michael Tanenbaum buttoned up the details for Philly Voice. The 230-year-old publication released its 2021-22 winter predictions last week with a map that shows the anticipated seasonal conditions across the country.…
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First-year Chestnut Hill College Student and Entrepreneur Launches Business While in High School
As Safiyyah Witherspoon ’25, spends the summer preparing to be a freshman at Chestnut Hill College, she is also celebrating her first year as a small business owner. Witherspoon launched her line, Feegenics, a vegan, cruelty-free cosmetic line, in June 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and right as she completed her junior…
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Conwell-Egan Catholic High School Partners with Immaculata University to Offer Dual Enrollment Courses
Officials from Conwell-Egan Catholic High School (CEC) in Bucks County and Immaculata University joined to sign an official agreement that entered both schools into a collaborative educational partnership that offers dual enrollment courses and an Academic and Career Academy for CEC students. With the partnership, Immaculata will provide three unique opportunities for CEC students to…
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Toll Brothers Opens New Urban-inspired Luxury Townhome Community in King of Prussia
Overlook at Town Center, the Toll Brothers’ new urban-inspired luxury townhome community in King of Prussia, is now open for sale. The community is nestled in The Village at Valley Forge and is within walking distance of King of Prussia Town Center with its many premier retail shops, popular restaurants, and numerous entertainment experiences. The…
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Family Feud Withered Waterloo Gardens, a Local Landmark for 70 Years
With locations in Devon, Exton, and elsewhere, Waterloo Gardens was a local landmark for more than seven decades, until family friction interfered. J.F. Pirro detailed its long freefall into insolvency in 2014 for Main Line Today. Financial troubles started to mount for the LeBoutillier family, the business’s owners, in 2008. Its new Warminster location, an…
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