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Former Radnor High Golfer Competes in ShopRite LPGA Classic
Brynn Walker, who competed in the ShopRite LPGA Classic qualifier six times, including in her senior season at Radnor High School, will compete next month in the Classic tournament,writes Patrick Mulranen for pressofatlanticcity.com. Walker, a senior on the women’s team at the University of North Carolina, has competed in the ShopRite LPGA Classic twice. “…
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Marjorie the Berwyn Bovine Champions Local Businesses During Her Appearance at Malvern Bank
Marjorie the Berwyn Bovine, an ambassador for the community’s small businesses, has been spotted along the Lancaster Avenue corridor throughout the summer. She has stopped at a number of businesses, including Malvern Bank, National Association, to remind everyone of the importance of shopping and eating locally. Marjorie was recently seen at the bank’s Berwyn branch,…
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Water Bottle Business Booming for Cardinal O’Hara Senior
A Cardinal O’Hara High School senior has come up with a water bottle that promotes weight loss and healthy living, reports Trang Do for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Evan Coury launched his product about a week ago it’s already selling quickly on Amazon. Coury started drinking more water when he was told to cut down on sugary drinks…
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Villanova School of Business Lends a Hand in Launching ThankX, a Personal Delivery App!
There was a time when neighbors knew neighbors, when residents chatted with delivery people and with the owner of the small hardware store down the street. There was a time before the pandemic, before indifferent package drops from Amazon. There was a time when shopping and deliveries were personal. Carlos Colon, a Philadelphia real estate…
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Penn State Great Valley: ‘When We Adapt, We Just Do Better’
Penn State Great Valley spent the summer working toward a safe return to campus for the fall 2020 semester. Modified classroom setups, protective plexiglass barriers, hand-sanitizing stations, regular cleaning and disinfecting, and signage promoting social distancing are among some of the measures being taken to ensure the health and safety of students and employees. In…
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Washington Post: Trump Support Among White Women Voters Has Weakened
Nin Bell from Brookhaven is part of a group of working class White women who didn’t vote for Hillary Clinton in the last election but are now determined to vote for Joseph Biden, reports the Washington Post, as reprinted in the Longview News Journal. White women have said in interviews they’re concerned about Trump’s recklessness,…
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DELCO Golf: Limerick’s Turtle Creek Offers an Enjoyable Round for the Everyday and Scratch Golfer
By Rick Woelfel For nearly a quarter-century, the Turtle Creek Golf Course has been one of the region’s most renowned public golf destinations. And for good reason. Since its opening in August of 1997 Turtle Creek, located on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, draws the bulk of its customers from New Jersey, Eastern Montgomery County,…
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Delaware County Seeks Transition Manager to Shift Prison Back to Public Hands
Delaware County is looking for a transition manager and team to turn the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Concord from private hands back to being county-run, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The team would smooth the transition and figure out costs for such a move, said Delaware County Jail Oversight Board Executive…
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Student Parties, Positive Case Test COVID-19 Procedures at Haverford, Swarthmore Campuses
Students at Swarthmore and Haverford colleges are creating a challenge for COVID-19 mitigation protocols put in place for the new college season, according to reports in both campus newspapers. At Swarthmore, a student is quarantining in an on-campus dormitory after testing positive for COVID-19 Friday night, according to The Phoenix. Students were alerted. The college…
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109 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Monday in Delaware County, Cases Now Total 10,966
There were 109 new cases of COVID-19 reported Monday, Sept. 14 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Saturday. Total number of cases is now 10,966, according to the Chester County Health Department. No new COVID-related deaths were reported in the county, with the total remaining at 780. Of those, 604 were in long…
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Philadelphia-Area Catholic High School Teachers OK New 2-Year Contract
COVID-19 featured in this year’s contract negotiations between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Catholic high school teachers, but didn’t prevent a new contract, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Association of Catholic Teachers members from 17 area Catholic high schools, including in Delaware County, voted 3-1 Friday in favor of the two-year contract.…
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They’re Landing Here Again: International Flights Return to Philadelphia
Now the Philadelphia International Airport can once again live up to its name. International flights started landing again at the airport Monday, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control said travelers from restricted countries will no longer have to land at select U.S. airports and subject themselves to enhanced health screenings.…
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Valley Forge Military Academy, Online High School Join Forces to Overcome Educational Inequality
With many Pennsylvania schools starting the academic year with virtual or hybrid classrooms, a new program offers paper-based textbook versions of the online curriculum for students without Internet access or computers. A partnership between Valley Forge Military Academy and Citizens High School now enables accessibility for distant learners with virtual and paper-based textbooks to high…
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State of Elkins Park Mansion No Longer a Mystery Thanks to Crafty YouTubers
Despite its incredible history, the 110-room Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Parks has been sitting empty for nearly 25 years, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former home of Peter A.B. Widener and family, two of whom died on the Titanic, was once known for its opulence both inside and out. But today, the…
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10,857 Total Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County for Saturday, Sept. 12
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Sept. 13. The latest statistics available from The Pennsylvania Department of Health show 10,857 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Saturday, Sept. 12. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester County Health…
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Five New Grants From Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Reach 5 Essential Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County announced its 15th round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. This latest round includes five grants, totaling $55,740. Among these, the foundation awarded an $18,240 grant for Chester Upland School District (CUSD) to fund Parent Technology Support Centers. The Centers will educate, train and assist parents who are…
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Former Executive Chef at Fiorello’s Café in West Chester Ready to Serve Guests at Rebranded Italian Restaurant in Wayne
When Ardé Osteria closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, management took the opportunity to update the décor and rebrand the Wayne restaurant as Alessandro’s and is now open to guests for dinner. Named as the moniker of its Sicilian American Executive Chef, Alex Fiorello, Alessandro’s serves a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine. Chef Alex…
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Survey Warns 70 Percent of Small Restaurants/Bars Statewide Could Perish in Pandemic
A survey of 100 locally owned and family run restaurants statewide shows up to 70 percent will close if pandemic restrictions aren’t reduced or help offered, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Aug. 25 to 28 survey from the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association went to 1,234 businesses, with 100 responding.…
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