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Amanda DeCarolis Named Valedictorian at Neumann University
Amanda DeCarolis, a Business Administration major, has been named valedictorian of the Neumann University class of 2021. She has a summa cum laude GPA, earned in 3-1/2 years. Amanda DeCarolis received the Excellence in Business Administration Award, an Honors Program certificate and three national honor society memberships. She also minored in HR and Strategic Communications.…
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Despite Infrastructure Talk, State Funding Uncertainty Has SEPTA Nervous
SEPTA has a Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget and a 12-Year Program. Both layout its vision to continue infrastructure improvements and new projects, writes David C. Lester for the RT&S. Funding from Pennsylvania Act 89 of 2013 has allowed SEPTA to make progress on its repair needs in recent years. But because state funding is…
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Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Sets Up Local College for Success with Long-Term Hybrid Learning
Downingtown-based Haverford Systems was instrumental in Rosemont College’s efforts to develop a successful system for long-term hybrid learning, according to a staff report from Commercial Integrator magazine. Rosemont has adopted a hybrid model as the new long-term model of teaching. This allows educators to teach classes with both in-person and remote students present. The college…
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Here’s What $1,400 a Month gets Renters in Drexel Hill
Renters in the Philadelphia region who are looking to get the most bang for their buck should look for that perfect apartment in Delaware County, writes Wyld Young for the Philadelphia Magazine. Finding a place with adequate space for $1,400 a month during a pandemic can seem daunting. This report from RENTCafé can ease frustrations…
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New COVID-19 April Rates Kept Dropping Each Week in Delaware County
The week of April 23 to April 29 saw still lower rates of new COVID-19 cases in Delaware County. The week showed 750 reported new cases. That the lowest number of the four weeks in April. The information comes from a 4-week summary provided by the Chester County Health Department. Rates have been declining each…
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‘Mare’ Actress Sosie Bacon Talks About Her Ties to the Philadelphia Area
Actress Sosie Bacon, appearing in “Mare of Easttown”, recently recalled fondly her time in the Philadelphia area, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. Sosie Bacon, daughter of Hollywood couple Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick, showed up in Mare’s second episode as a recovering drug addict seeking custody of her son. The 29-year-old spent her early years…
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Maizie Argondizza Went from Concert Manager to Vaccination Supervisor
Maizie Argondizza had been a 33-year-old manager booking concert tours for the Baltimore-based Sean K. Preston band. Then COVID stopped the music industry cold, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, Maize Argondizza is a quality control supervisor for seven vaccination outposts run in Delaware County. “Every time I say ‘yes,’ I get experiences…
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Clever Renovations Keep Home’s 19th Century Feel, 21st Century Lifestyle
The Newtown Square property had everything Doug and Laura Yeakle wanted. Once part of Mineral Springs Farm, it just needed renovations. A stately traditional Colonial home and a 5-1/2 acre wooded property. So they bought the place in 2016, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But renovations were needed at the 1848 home. “It…
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COVID Cases Down Significantly in Delaware County Zip Codes
There was good news all around in Delaware County as of April 28. The percentage of new COVID-19 cases dropped significantly in all Zip codes, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. With previous weeks reporting increases above 5%, the week of April 28 saw no increases higher than 2.78% in Zip…
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Florida Reigns Supreme as Favorite Flying Destination for Philadelphians
After a pandemic-defined year spent mostly cooped up at home, Philadelphians are starting to travel once again – and most are choosing Florida and Orlando for their destination, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. According to the online flight-booking service Hopper, Miami and Orlando are the two most-booked destinations from the Philadelphia region in the…
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Weekend Wanderer: Don’t Invite the Introvert
I’m fully vaccinated, which for me means one thing. I can’t avoid socializing. As an introvert, the thought of hitting parties, joining the swim club, or finally agreeing to that road trip with the girls overwhelms me. I’m no fan of the pandemic, but I did enjoy not talking to people. Socializing on any scale…
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COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Higher, but Still Under 200 for Friday
Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Friday, April 30, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Friday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,388 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One fatality was reported from Nether Providence, 1 from…
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Free SCORE Webinar Shows How to Run a Successful Nonprofit
Join this free webinar Wednesday, May 5, to learn “What it takes to start and run a successful nonprofit.” Mike DiLeo, SCORE mentor and presenter, leads the webinar. It runs 10 to 11 a.m. This interactive presentation covers three areas: Learn key steps in starting a nonprofit. What day-to-day tactics maintain a successful nonprofit? Find…
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PA’s 50 Best High Schools List has the 4th Best Right Here in Delaware County
Delaware County is home to four out of the 50 top high schools in Pennsylvania, including the fourth-best ranked high school, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School ranked highest at fourth place with an overall score of 98.52. The high school also came in the top 300…
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Rooftop Bar Comes to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch store in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. Now, to keep that Philadelphia lifestyle feel, there’s a new rooftop bar coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at…
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Media Borough Past Now in Vogue With Modern Suburbanites
Media Borough still has a trolley running down its Main Street. That may hearken back to a suburban past for many, but others see it as a suburban community yet to come, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. “Media harks back to traditional town planning principles, which means that housing emerged organically around the train…
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Delaware County Has Appointment-Free Vaccination Walk-ins, Drive-Ups Available
Delaware County has expanded its vaccination program to accommodate walk-ins and drive-ups at various dates, times, and locations. They are free and require no identification or health insurance. The following vaccination walk-ins are available without an appointment: Aston Community Center, 3720 Concord Road, Aston. MODERNA VACCINE Friday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday,…
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Pointing to a Busy Travel Summer; Airport, Airlines Get Ready
The Philadelphia International Airport and the airlines that operate there are prepping for a busy summer season of travel, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Warmer weather and expanded vaccinations have meant many people are ready to fly again this summer. PHL is the transatlantic hub for American Airlines. This summer, American is adding…
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