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Immaculata University Nursing Students Receive Scholarships from Independence Blue Cross
Immaculata University’s Division of Nursing has announced that 17 undergraduate and three graduate nursing students have received scholarships from the Independence Blue Cross “Nurses for Tomorrow” scholarship program. “Nurses for Tomorrow” specifically focuses on the goal of retention of students throughout their years of study. Its focus helps challenge applicants to look beyond their capacity…
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New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Stay Low in Delaware County’s Zipcodes
The percentage of new COVID-19 cases continued to drop significantly in Delaware County’s Zipcodes for the week prior to Feb. 24. Some Zipcodes and communities of Delaware County saw more new COVID-19 cases last week than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The majority of Zipcodes in Delaware County saw increases in…
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New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Jump to Nearly 200 Friday, 2 Deaths Reported
Two additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County for Friday, Feb. 26. 1 was from Radnor 1 was from Ridley The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,272 deaths for the county. Of those, 799 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the…
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Penn State Dance Marathon, THON, Raises Over $10M Despite Many Participating Virtually
Katie Solomon, a Penn State senior from Lansdale, is serving as executive director of the school’s dance marathon, THON, managed to bring in over $10 million this year despite being delivered virtually due to the pandemic, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $10.6 million gathered this weekend is just a million less than…
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To Chore or Not to Chore?
I’m not sure where, exactly, my son’s sheets went. I know I handed them to him. I know I told him to make his bed. And I know he has spent every night since sleeping on his bare mattress. I would look in his room. I would. But my kids’ sloppiness is legendary. An accidentally…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial Home with Spectacular Design Details in Newtown Square
A beautiful Colonial home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Located atop a hilltop, this custom residence with three-car garage offers spectacular design details alongside with its many upgrades and amenities. The many highlights include a sun-filled front-to-back foyer, a spacious formal dining room, an…
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More COVID-19 Vaccines Flow into Delaware County as 2 New Sites Open up
Delaware County has received 1,000 Moderna vaccines for this week and 2,900 Moderna vaccines for next week. The County also received 1,170 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week. That vaccine will be administered at a now-open vaccination site at Radnor Penn Medicine, 145 King of Prussia Road in Radnor, starting today, Feb. 26,…
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New COVID-19 Cases Tick Up Above 100 Again Thursday in Delaware County but No New Deaths Reported
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County for Thursday, Feb. 25. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,270 deaths for the county. Of those, 799 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. The following is a…
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Ridley Park Man Charged by Feds in Connection With Jan. 6 Storming of the U.S. Capitol
A Ridley Park man has been charged with obstructing Congrees in connection with the Jan.6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. FBI agents said Richard Michetti was arguing with his ex-girlfriend over text messages about being in the mob of pro-Trump supporters as he dodged tear gas and rubber…
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Wall Street Journal: This Delaware County Small College Made Top 10 List for the Northeast
Swarthmore College is among the top 10 small colleges in the Northeast, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal. Swarthmore College came in fourth among the top small colleges in the Northeast and No. 30 in the overall nationally. The ranking is based on 15 key metrics across four main categories. These…
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4 of the Nation’s Worst Truck Traffic Bottlenecks Are Here in the Philadelphia Region
Four of the nation’s worst truck traffic bottlenecks are in the Philadelphia region, writes Michael Tannenbaum for phillyvoice.com. The pandemic has increased speeds at peak travel times, but congestion still existed in 2020. The nonprofit American Transportation Research Institute’s annual ranking used GPS data from freight trucks to rate congestion impact areas along 300 highways.…
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Join SBA’s Emerging Leaders Initiative Recruitment and Information Webinar March 4
This recruitment/information webinar March 4, from 1 to 2 p.m., will show you all you need to know about the Small Business Administration’s Emerging Leaders program, designed to assist small business owners in growing their business, creating jobs, and strengthening their communities. The program shows small business owners ways to accelerate growth, explore financing, diversify…
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Take Stock of Your Construction Company’s HR Function with New Guide from RKL
Today’s construction companies face a wide range of HR challenges, from regulations to wage and hour issues to workplace safety. Things move fast in labor-intensive industries like construction, a lesson that companies learned firsthand amidst the upheaval of the coronavirus pandemic. Companies that have been using the same methods and approaches year after year to…
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Philadelphia Suburbs Among Best Tech Hubs for Real Estate Investments
Philadelphia is among the top ten hottest tech meccas outside of Silicon Valley that are most likely to benefit from the tech migration in 2021 and beyond, writes Lance Lambert for Fortune. While the pandemic might have ushered in remote work out of necessity, it is becoming clear that working from home is not going…
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See Which Delaware County Towns Made List of Priciest Places in Philadelphia Region in 2020
Eight Delaware County communities are among the top 50 priciest places and most expensive neighborhoods for the Philadelphia region in 2020, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Magazine. The highest-ranked is Villanova in second place with a 2020 average home price of $1,227,754. This represents a one-year change of 21 percent. Radnor Township…
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2 Sun Valley Grads Develop a Coronavirus-Killer, The Hurricane, using UV Light
Two Sun Valley High School alum have come up with a device that uses ultraviolet light to kill any coronavirus that may be lurking about, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Hurricane is a handheld device created by Ken Cage and Bob Weeks, in collaboration with Mike Bernhardt and Derek Hutchinson. The…
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New COVID-19 Cases Tick Up Above 100 for Wednesday. 9 New Deaths Reported
Nine deaths were added to Delaware County’s COVID-19 statistics for Wednesday, Feb. 24. New deaths were reported from: 3 in Edgmont 1 in Concord 1 in Radnor 1 in Darby Township 1 in Brookhaven 1 in Norwood 1 in Trainer The Chester County Health Department is now reporting a total of 1,270 deaths for the…
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SEPTA Overhaul Promises Faster, More Convenient Commute for Customers
Regional Rail trains every 15 minutes. A bus network redesign. Special passes for low-income users. These are some of the ideas being pursued in an ambitious Philadelphia Transit Plan unveiled Tuesday by City and SEPTA officials, reports Brian X. McCrone for nbcphiladelphia.com. The hope to expand mass transit so residents can leave their car behind…
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