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Lansdowne Grandparents Face the Daunting Challenge of Supporting a Virtual Education for Their Grandkids
Two Lansdowne grandparents, Jim and Joan Gardner, are facing tough schooling obstacles as they raise their grandchildren in uncertain pandemic times, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s been a grueling schedule for Jim and wife, Joan, a retired teacher, keeping virtual classes going. Seven-year-old April joins her second-grade class via computer from the…
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A Wedding Day at the Radnor Valley Country Club Captured in Song and Music Video
A special wedding day for a singer/songwriter and an actress at the Radnor Valley Country Club has been immortalized in a new song and music video, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Jesse Ruben and Jen Jacob married Oct. 7, 2016. Jesse wanted to capture that special day in a song, “Future,” released this past…
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Kids in Wallingford-Swarthmore Return to School But It’s Not Like It Was
The school bus had only two kids on it. This was not a normal school year, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. School Bus No. 17 sat outside Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School Monday with its two passengers. Normally, it would be packed with kids. For the first time since March, Wallingford-Swarthmore School District was allowing…
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Pennsylvania Loosens the Reigns on How Many Can Now Gather for Indoor/Outdoor Events
Pennsylvania is easing COVID-19 restrictions on how many people can gather at indoor and outdoor events, writes Greg Pickel for pennlive.com. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Department Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine will now base crowd limits on the maximum capacity of a venue. Up to now, only 25 people were permitted to gather indoors…
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PA Lt. Governor to Speak at Delaware County Public Forum on Decriminalizing Marijuana
Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, John Fetterman, will be speaking virtually as a guest speaker at a Delaware County public forum Oct. 14 discussing the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana, writes Katheleen E. Cary for wfmz.com. The forum gives the public a chance to weigh in on a proposal by Delaware County Council allowing police to…
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World War II Vet Left School to Support Family. He Just Got His Diploma From Rose Tree This Week
A World War II vet nearing 100 years old received his high school diploma this week from the Rose Tree Media School District, writes Ashley Johnson for 6abc.com. Albert Montella had to drop out of high school back in 1938 to support his family, then World War II started and he enlisted in the Navy.…
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55 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Thursday in Delaware County for a Total of 11,935
There were 55 new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday, Oct. 8 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Tuesday. Total number of cases is now 11,935 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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Using Facebook, Penn State Scientists Search for Native Species to Combat Spotted Lanternfly
Scientists are currently searching for native species that will prey on the spotted lanternfly and help in efforts to control the invasive pest, writes Lisa Scheid for the Reading Eagle. “Because the spotted lanternfly is a non-native insect, it doesn’t have natural enemies in the U.S. to keep its numbers in balance,” said Kelli Hoover,…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: An 1872 Barn With Modern House in Rose Valley
This property at 2 Todmorden Lane is available for sale in Rose Valley. Once part of a farmstead that included several nearby historic houses, this 1872 barn and its modern companion residence form a gracious estate set amid lush gardens, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The barn and the house site are part of…
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From Dishwasher to Paradise Chef, Young Penncrest Grad on the Culinary Fast Track
William “Will” Lochetto, a Penncrest High School 2015 graduate, is only 23, yet he’s already joining a renowned culinary team at a top-rated restaurant in a tropical Hawaiian resort, writes Peg DeGrass for the Daily Times. Not bad for a guy who started out at age 15 as a dishwasher at Azie Media. While there,…
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For the Sake of Your Career and Professional Relationships, Keep Your LinkedIn Profile Politics-Free
By Lynne Williams Should you be posting anything to do with politics or any political commentary on LinkedIn? Only if you want to risk destroying relationships. You could jeopardize relationships with your employer, clients, colleagues, etc., so I would not recommend this. If politics is your career, you will most likely be listing your position…
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Prestigious Award, Support from Malvern Bank Put Local Distillery at Forefront of Gin Renaissance
There’s a gin renaissance in America right now, and brothers Don and Scott Avellino are standing at the forefront from their innovative craft distillery in Elverson. The Avellinos are owners of Revivalist Spirts, which produces a lineup of gins that has just earned the ultimate stamp of approval. Revivalist Spirits has won the USA Today…
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Chester’s New Gun Violence Prevention Program Offers Penalties and Incentives to At-Risk Youth
Supporters are rallying around a new data-driven “carrot and stick” program that aims to curb gun violence in Chester, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative from the Delaware County District Attorney’s Office, Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods, launches next month. The approach increases law enforcement pressure on those carrying weapons and their…
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Broomall Woman Hopes to Do Some Land Preservation as New Director of Nature Conservancy
Lori Brennan of Broomall has worn many hats in our region. She’s worked with People’s Light in Malvern, the Academy of Natural Sciences and the University City District. Now she’s re-embracing conservation as executive director of the Nature Conservancy’s newly-merged Pennsylvania and Delaware chapters, writes Eleanor Ho for Main Line Today. The Nature Conservancy is…
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New Neumann Master’s Degree Trains Students to Identify Infectious Diseases and Prevent Spread
With coronavirus still dominating the headlines and affecting daily life across the country, Neumann University is launching a master’s degree program in Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) to train students to identify infectious diseases and prevent their spread. The graduate program, which will begin in January 2021, provides instruction in infectious disease processes, surveillance, and epidemiologic investigation. It also offers advanced course work in infection prevention. The 40-credit program can…
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32 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County Tuesday, for a Total of 11,803
There were 32 new cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday, Oct. 6 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Sunday. Total number of cases is now 11,803, according to the Chester County Health Department. No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County. The total stands at 797. Of those, 615 were in long term…
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Villanova Engineers Help Design Respiratory Monitor for Early COVID-19 Warning in Patients
Villanova University engineers helped create a device that monitors at-risk individuals for early signs of COVID-19, writes Queen Muse for Philadelphia Magazine. The engineers partnered with RTM Vital Signs, a medical device company, to create the dime-sized acoustic sensor. Two of RTM’s co-founders, CEO Nancy Dicciani and Denise Devine met about 20 years ago when…
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Delaware County Symphony Launches First Concert of Its Golden Anniversary Season
The Delaware County Symphony has launched its Golden Anniversary Season with the first of six virtual Concerts on Demand, “European Flavors,” available on the orchestra’s YouTube Channel and/or Facebook Page. This first concert, directed by chamber music director Jennifer Nicole Campbell, featured selections by Bach, Brahms, Handel, Faure, Granados and Schubert. Delaware County Symphony musicians…
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