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Potential Heart Condition Kept Langston Wilson Off the Court in High School. Now the Offers Are Pouring In.
Langston Wilson could only watch through tears while his fellow basketball teammates at Bonner-Prendergast improved their game and went on to earn scholarships, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Langston shared a gene with his father, Ron Wilson, center for Villanova in 1995 that left him vulnerable to Marfan syndrome, a connective tissue disorder…
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72 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Tuesday, Total Cases Now 12,257
There were 72 new cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday, Oct. 13 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Sunday. Total number of cases is now 12,257, according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported. The total deaths in the county remain at 800. Of those, 616 were in long…
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Local Artists Turn Death of Spotted Lanternfly into Catchy Music and Stylish Jewelry
As terrible as the Spotted Lanternfly is and as much damage as they cause, these two artistic Montgomery County individuals are making the most out of the invasion by writing Lanternfly inspired music and even turning the dreaded bug into jewelry, reports 6abc. Member of the music group The Edge Hill Rounders and Glenside resident,…
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SCORE 5-Part Webinar Series Focuses on Helping Women Business Owners Recover From Pandemic
SCORE Bucks County is teaming up to offer a 5-part women-focuses webinar series starting Oct. 28 and continuing through February 2021. The goal of the Women’s Small Business Virtual Workshop series is to help women business owners bounce back from the pandemic. SCORE Bucks County is working with the Small Business Administration, along with the…
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Delco Hi-Q Starts 73rd Season, With Some Virtual Changes
Delco Hi-Q is heading into its 73rd season this year with a slightly altered pandemic-friendly format. The oldest continuous academic quiz competition in the United States is moving its students on line. There are 21 high schools competing for the championship this year. “We knew we could find a solution to keep this tradition going…
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Dean of Valley Forge Military Academy Shares Some of His Experiences at the Forge
“The Garrison” is a weekly update from Valley Forge Military Academy and College’s Garrison Sergeant Major Bill Mott. Each week, GSM Mott hosts a special guest to show how VFMAC is forging young leaders. This week, Dr. Paul Lea IV, Dean of the Academy, shares some of his experiences at the Forge and provides some…
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Hope rises from ashes at New Our Lady of Angels School in Morton
The rebuilt Our Lady of Angels school in Morton is “what hope looks like,” according to Archbishop Nelson Perez, writes Gina Christian for catholicphilly.com. The regional Catholic school was created in 2012, serving students from OLPH and Our Lady of Fatima. Six years later, it was destroyed by fire. On Oct. 7, the archbishop blessed…
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Local Towns Like Upper Darby Letting Families Decide on Trick or Treating
Officially, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is discouraging “traditional trick-or-treating,” calling the tradition of handing treats to children door to door a “high-risk activity,” writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Across the Philadelphia region, most local officials have erred on the side of letting families decide for themselves whether they’re comfortable trick-or-treating.…
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Pica’s in Upper Darby Gets Unique ‘One Bite’ Review From Dave Portnoy at Barstool Sports
Somebody told David Portnoy about Pica’s pizza in Upper Darby. The pizza was featured and reviewed on Portnoy’s “One Bite” YouTube pizza review blog. “This is a very good pizza,” the Boston native said. He also took some friendly pokes at Delco and the folks who live here. “Delco people love being from Delco. I…
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Veteran’s Day Won’t be Forgotten, Even If This Year’s Media Parade Is Slimmed Down
Organizers of Delaware County’s annual Veterans Day parade plan to offer some type of ceremony marking the day as they work around this year’s pandemic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “We’ve going to have something. We’re not going to ignore Veterans Day,” said Media Mayor Bob McMahon, who is also chairman of the…
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Scottish Castle in Wynnewood Finally Reclaiming its Former Glory
After years of litigation and failed plans, Maybrook Mansion in Wynnewood is once again on a way to reclaiming its former glory, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City. The majestic building was constructed in the late 1800s. It was designed by Watson Hewitt and William D. Hewitt for liquor baron and business magnate Henry…
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Neumann University Named a College of Distinction
Neumann University has been recognized for excellence in higher education by the Colleges of Distinction 2020-21 guide for college-bound students. In addition, the university was listed as a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, a Catholic College of Distinction, and was cited for excellence in business, education, nursing, and career preparation. Founded in 2000, Colleges of Distinction…
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As Colleges Offer Virtual Learning as a Safe Alternative, Some Students Challenge Value
Widener University in Chester has been hit with a class action lawsuit claiming online courses aren’t worth as much as in-person classes, yet tuition is the same, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sara Brezinski, a master’s of education student studying human sexuality, filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia this…
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State Reports 12,062 Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Sunday, Oct. 11
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Oct. 11. The latest statistics available from The Pennsylvania Department of Health show 12,062 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Sunday, Oct. 11. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester County Health…
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High School Fall Sports Are Back in Radnor, With Masks
Masks are now a popular topic for the Radnor girls soccer team, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. Cloth ones don’t work great. Heavy fabric masks and non-adjustable straps won’t stay in place and collect sweat. Surgical masks are OK, as long as you can swap them out mid-game. In the world of COVID,…
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Boeing Cuts New Aircraft Demand Projection But Says Air Cargo Will Grow 4 Percent Annually
The impact of the pandemic has led Boeing to lower its 10-year outlook on aircraft demand by 11 percent over last year, writes Gillian Rich for investors.com. Boeing expects deliveries of 18,350 commercial jets, including those from rival Airbus, in the next decade. Boeing’s 20-year forecast sees 43,110 deliveries of new aircraft through 2039, down…
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Jill Biden Talks About Importance of Women in Campaign Swing through Swarthmore
Jill Biden made a campaign swing through Swarthmore Thursday, thanking volunteers and speaking with a group of elected female leaders at a small backyard rally, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jill Biden emphasized the important role Pennsylvania women will play in the upcoming presidential elections. “Women will decide the future of this state,…
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51 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Friday in Delaware County, Total Now at 11,986
There were 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, Oct. 9 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Tuesday. Total number of cases is now 11,986, according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County. The total stands at 799. Of those, 615 were in long term…
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