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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiated at This Delaware County Couple’s Wedding
A love of opera connected Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a Delaware County couple, reports Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. That connection led to her officiating the 2017 wedding of Daryl and Jackie Freedman. Daryl Freedman, a professional opera singer, performed with the Washington National Opera at “Justice at the Opera” hosted by Ginsberg. Working up their…
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Philly Voice: Refusing to Wear a Mask in Public During the Pandemic Could Become a Crime in PA
Refusing to follow the state’s mandate to wear a mask in public during the pandemic could potentially become a misdemeanor in Pennsylvania, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. State Sen. Art Haywood, whose district includes a part of Montgomery County, introduced a bill earlier this month that would classify not wearing a mask as…
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Hotels, Restaurants, Concert Facilities, Parks to Join Subaru Stadium in Chester
With the home of the Philadelphia Union, Subuaru Park, firmly in place, developers now plan to add hotels, restaurants, indoor concert and sporting facilities and expanded park and marina space to Chester’s waterfront, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. And unlike previous West End waterfront redevelopment plans, this one is going to happen, say…
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(Video) Oprah Magazine Names Bates Motel in Glen Mills as ‘Scariest Haunted House in America’
The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride in Glen Mills has been ranked this Halloween season as the number 1 scariest haunted house attraction in the nation by Oprah Magazine, writes Sean Adams for oprahmag.com. The 30-year-old Bates Motel and Bates Psycho Path features animatronic props, actors, and digital FX. The third attraction, Revenge of the…
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SCORE Honors 6 Local Companies and Nonprofits at Virtual Small Business Awards Program
Today (Sept. 24) was a very special day at SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties. Six local small businesses and nonprofits were honored at the 10th annual Small Business Achievements Awards program. Client success and client recognition is very important to SCORE. This year, it takes on even more significance in the midst of a pandemic…
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Health Department Softens Language for Classroom Instruction, Some Parents Nervous
Even as the Chester County Health Department softens its COVID-19 guidance to Delaware County schools regarding COVID-19, some parents are nervous about students returning to the classroom, writes Max Bennett for patch.com and Dawn Timmeney for fox29.com. The health department issued updates Sept. 14 for public and private schools. The new updates change transitioning from…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Georgian-style 6-bed home in the heart of the Main Line
This home at 400 College Avenue is available for sale in Haverford. Set back behind a gated entrance and long drive on 8.4 acres, this outstanding example of early 20th-century Georgian-style architecture is located on the Main Line. The brick residence design elements are rooted in classical architecture. Its limestone front- and back-door surrounds set…
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PIT in Nether Providence Offering a Degree in Cannabis Studies
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Nether Providence has established a Cannabis Studies program, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. You can earn two associate degrees– one in Cannabis Business and one in Cannabis Health Therapy. The course was prompted by a 445 percent increase last year in the cannabis workforce. About 410,000…
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Director of VFMAC’s Health Center Provides Glimpse into Campus’s Safety Precautions
“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, Deb Hammer, the Director of VFMAC’s Health Center, provides a glimpse into the precautions being taken to keep the…
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WCU to Host Eight-Week Comprehensive Project Management Workshop for Aspiring Professionals
West Chester University invites novice and experienced project managers aspiring to become a professional and/or seek professional credentials to register for its Comprehensive Project Management Workshop. The next class begins on Monday, Oct. 12 and meets online for three hours per session (3-6 PM) for eight weeks. WCU’s instructor-led, distance learning workshop covers the full…
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Penn Vet Adds a Dog’s Nose to Arsenal of Weapons Against the Dreaded Lanternfly
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the spotted lanternfly battle, reports the 6abc staff and Christie Ileto for 6acbc.com. The dogs come from a pilot training program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Three dogs participated in the five-month study. Unhatched lanternfly eggs are difficult to find and odorless…
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42 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Wednesday for Delaware County and 1 Death
There were 42 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday, Sept. 23 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Monday. Total number of cases is now 11,270, according to the Chester County Health Department. One Delaware County resident their life to COVID-19 as reported Sept. 23, with total deaths now at 792. Of those, 614…
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County Distribute Federal Funds to Public Schools for COVID-19 Expenses
Delaware County’s public schools and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit are receiving $20 million in federal CARES Act funding to cover COVID-19 expenses, reports phillytrib.com. Delaware County Council approved the funding earlier this month. The funds will help low-income families pay for the internet connections and equipment needed for remote learning. Parameters for eligibility include…
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New App Let’s You Know if You’ve Been Exposed to the Coronavirus
A new smartphone app, COVID Alert PA, lets people find out if they may have been exposed to the coronavirus, reports the timesleader.com. The free app is available to smartphone users as a download from the Apple App store or Google Play store, It is available in English and Spanish. The app was launched Tuesday by Pa.…
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Naked Ballots Will Be Tossed Out, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules
Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther is worried about voters who are voting by mail as they face an unusual presidential election, writes Jonathan Lai for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “For a lot of people, this is going to be their first experience voting by mail,” Reuther. “They didn’t vote absentee, they didn’t vote in the primary,…
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Radnor Company Avantor Suspends Chemical in Mexico Used by Illegal Heroin Labs
Radnor chemical maker Avantor has stopped Mexican sales of acetic anhydride, a chemical used there by illegal heroin labs, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inqurier. The $6 billion company has also destroyed its Mexican supplies of the chemical. “Out of an abundance of caution, due to the potential for misuse of acetic anhydride…
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Families Worry About Mental Health of Nursing Home Residents Isolated by COVID-19
The social distancing needed to protect nursing home patients is taking its toll on those very same patients and their families, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Joe Giangiacomo’s children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews visit him at Rosewood Gardens Reahbilitation and Nursing Home in Broomall, but only up to the window. “It really makes a difference…
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Swarthmore-Based Nonprofit Banks on Life-Changing Initiatives for Success
A time bank is a trading system in which hours of work become the currency, as service hours of one skillset are exchanged for another. Meet Woodstock Timebank, Inc., a nonprofit with life-changing initiatives. Its business model is designed to help prepare vulnerable populations for a post-carbon, climate-changed future. The organization provides a framework of…
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