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$18,000 Grant to Today Is a Good Day Supports Those With New Borns in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced an $18,000 grant for Today is a Good Day. Today is a Good Day helps families through their Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) journey by providing them with personal and financial support. “Today is a Good Day is incredibly grateful for the generous grant from The Foundation for…
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Qlik: Knowing How to Identify, Utilize Valuable Data Can Dramatically Improve Outcomes of Decision-Making
Every decision a company makes will positively or negatively impact a business outcome, but knowing how to identify and utilize valuable data can dramatically improve the outcomes of decision-making, writes Joe DosSantos, the Chief Data Officer at King of Prussia-based Qlik, for DataIQ. DataIQ is a membership business focused on the needs of data and…
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RKL: What Is a Decennial Report and Why Must I File One in Pennsylvania?
Just as the census tallies the U.S. population every decade, Pennsylvania takes stock of existing businesses through a decennial report. According to state law, decennial reports are requested every 10 years during years that end with number one. As such, the latest batch of decennial reports must be filed during calendar year 2021. The Pennsylvania…
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Cartooning with a Disney Artist Up Next as Part of WCU’s Annual Fundraising Gala
A Disney cartoonist will lead a virtual audience through the basics of cartooning as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala – the 2021: G.A.L.A. Artist Keelan Parham will guide up to 40 participants through a lesson in shapes and animal drawings on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 2 PM. $100 provides…
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Critical I-95 Bridge Connecting Delaware County to the Stadiums, City and Jersey Shore Could See Tolls
People from Delaware County who use the Girard Point Bridge to get down to the stadiums or to the Jersey Shore might have to start paying a $1 to $2 toll to use the bridge, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. The toll, collected via EZ Pass, could begin in 2023. The two-deck bridge, part of…
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Ridley High Grad Directs First Movie That Aired Friday on Lifetime
A 1996 Ridley High graduate has directed her first film for the Lifetime Movie Network, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Marguerite Henry, CEO and founder of Ray of Light Entertainment, directed “His Killer Fan” which aired Friday on Lifetime. “His Killer Fan” starred Ryan Cooper (“Eye Candy,” “Confess”), Brooke Butler (“Ozark,” “Killer Dream…
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Albert M. Greenfield, of Villanova, Real Estate Developer, Philanthropist, and Mr. Philadelphia’s Grandson, Dies Aged 65
Albert M. Greenfield III, of Villanova, a real estate developer, philanthropist, and grandson of Mr. Philadelphia, died on February 7 aged 65, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Greenfield made it his life’s work to carry on the family legacy of local real estate development and philanthropy started by his grandfather, Albert M. Greenfield,…
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No New Reports Since Friday of Any COVID-19 Deaths in Delaware County, 108 New Cases
For several days in a row, no new COVID-19-related deaths have been reported in Delaware County. The COVID-19 death toll has stood at 1,261 since Friday, Feb. 19. Of total deaths reported, 797 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. The following…
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Paycheck Protection Program Expands to ‘Under 20’ Businesses With New 14-Day Application Window
The Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking steps with the Paycheck Protection Program to further promote equitable relief for America’s mom-and-pop businesses. Under the PPP changes, the SBA will: Establish a 14-day, exclusive PPP loan application period, for businesses and nonprofits with fewer than 20 employees. The PPP loan application period…
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Philadelphia Stays in the Top 15 for Women in Tech Jobs, But It’s Dropped in Rank
Out of 63 cities nationwide, the Philadelphia region came in 13th when it comes to the number of women in the tech industry, writes Paige Gross for technical.ly. The Philadelphia region dropped four places after ranking 9th last year and six places after ranking 3rd in 2019. The annual SmartAsset study looks at U.S. Census…
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Wall Street Journal: Family Illustrates Differing Perspectives on Keeping Cameras On For Remote Learning
While many parents are pushing schools to make it mandatory to keep a camera on during remote classes, some of their children are vehemently against the idea, writes Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. For some parents, it is difficult to understand why the generation that is growing up with YouTube and TikTok has…
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Neumann University: Student Radio Show Urges Listeners to Stay Woke
Are you woke? Shanice Boyd is, and she’s on a mission to make others as aware of injustice as she is. The junior at Neumann University hosts Stay Woke, a weekly 98.5 WNUW radio program to educate listeners about instances of bigotry and racism. “I want people to be aware of what the Black community…
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Farmhouse Was Inspired by Provence, France and Is Classic Chester County
Inspired by the fieldstone farmhouses in Provence, France, an unnamed local couple decided to build their own similar residence in Elverson, and the finished product is a true Chester County classic, writes Matt Freeman for County Lines Magazine. To design the home, they chose architect John Milner, who is known for his expertise in historical…
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Harcum College to Host Virtual Experience for Prospective Art, Design Majors on April 8
High school students, transfer students, and non-traditional students interested in learning more about Harcum College’s Art & Design majors are invited to join the college for an immersive Art & Design Experience on Thursday, April 8 at 6 PM. This virtual event is hosted by the Admissions team, who will answer any questions about majoring…
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2 of Pennsylvania’s Most Expensive Homes Sold in 2020 Were in Delaware County
Two Delaware County homes were among the 20 most expensive homes sold in Pennsylvania in 2020, as listed on Zillow, writes Daniel Urie for pennlive.com. A house on Conestoga Road in Radnor Township made the list at No. 20. It sold for $3.4 million on Oct. 20. Typical homes in that 19087 Zip code sell…
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Delaware County Vaccine Call Center Overwhelmed, Council OK’s Reinforcements
Delaware County’s Vaccine Call Center is receiving more than 1,000 calls a day, with some stuck on hold for two hours, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “We are being besieged by calls at our call center,” Delaware County Executive Director Howard Lazarus said. Other counties are having similar issues. Delaware County Council…
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Average Daily New COVID-19 Cases Stayed Below 100 Over the Weekend in Delaware County
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County since Friday, Feb. 19. The COVID-19 death toll stands at 1,261 as of Monday, Feb. 22. Of total deaths reported, 797 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 breakdown…
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Child Guidance: Love Is An Action Shown Through What We Do For One Another
One of the secrets of being a relationally oriented therapist is that I am interested in not only how my clients feel, but in what they actually do. I pay strict attention to interactions between family members and couples to determine not just what they do and say but how they do and say it.…
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