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Leading Women Executives Share Experiences at Women in Leadership Program at Neumann University
Several high profile women executives will share their paths to success at a Women in Leadership program, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 to 4 p.m., at Meagher Theatre, Neumann University in Aston. Featured speakers include Leslie Richards, general manager, SEPTA; Donna Crilley Farrell, vice president of corporate communications, Independence Blue Cross; Angela Wilsey, managing director, global…
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Deanna’s Law Bill Passes PA Senate, Would Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
A bill inspired by the death of a 45-year-old Delaware County drunken driving victim that adds serious penalties for drivers with multiple DUI convictions has overwhelmingly passed the state Senate, reported the Associated Press. Deana Eckman was killed last February by a five-time drunk driver whose pickup truck crossed the double yellow line and hit…
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DELCO Careers – Swiss Farms
Based in Broomall, Swiss Farms is a popular chain of convenience stores, mostly located in Delaware County, which has been providing high-quality food and beverages for customers of all ages over the last 50 years, including by drive through service. Sales Manager Level 1 This position manages the daily operation of one store, including the development…
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Upper Darby Was the Cheapest Place on Average in the State to Rent an Apartment in 2019, Report Shows
Upper Darby remains the cheapest location for apartment rentals in the state of Pennsylvania for 2019, according to a year-end report from rentcafe.com. It came in with an average apartment rent of $904. Apartment rents in Philadelphia ended the year with the highest average monthly rent at $1,655. It added $83 since the end of…
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‘Help Hope Live’ Helps Patients Cover the Cost of Medical Expenses for Long-term Illnesses or Injuries
A non-profit in Radnor is helping patients pay for long-term illnesses or injuries, reports 6abc.com. The organization was created 37 years ago by a Temple Hospital transplant surgeon, Dr. Jack Kolff, and his wife, Patricia Kolf, a nurse. Dr. Kolff recognized that there were patients who needed heart transplants who weren’t able to afford it.…
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Foundation for Delaware County Awards Over $30,000 to Local Nonprofits Promoting a Complete Count in 2020 Census
In the first of three rounds of grant making to encourage enrollment in the 2020 Census, The Foundation for Delaware County awarded six grants totaling $30,300 to area nonprofits. The grants will provide resources to ensure a complete and accurate census count for communities in Delaware County which are at risk of being under counted.…
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Lost Family Album Returned to Owners After It Accidentally Ended Up at Chadds Ford Good Will
They had just moved and in the ensuing chaos, a cherished photo album accidently found its way into a donation box that went to the Goodwill in Chadds Ford, reports Rebeccah Hendrickson for 6abc.com. Now that album has been safely returned to Frank and Nancy Yocum. They had just moved to Maris Grove, a retirement…
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Valley Forge Military College Offers Rare Path to Becoming an Army Officer in Just Two Years
Having been designated by the Governor and Legislature as the Military College of Pennsylvania, Valley Forge Military College in Wayne boasts a number of differentiators that distinguish it from other schools. One is its Army ROTC Early Commissioning Program (ECP). The college offers ECP cadets the rare and prestigious opportunity to become a second lieutenant…
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Find Out Which Towns in Delaware County Made the Top 50 List of Best Places to Live in PA
The website HomeSnacks recently ranked the 50 best places to live in Pennsylvania in 2020, with Swarthmore and Ridley Park listed in the top 10 and Media making the top 50 , reports Kara Seymour for patch.com. The website used numbers from new census data and FBI statistics. They also looked at home values, median…
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Coronavirus Screenings Now at Philadelphia Airport, Free Library Cancels Chinese New Year Events
Screening travelers for the coronavirus has now expanded to Philadelphia International Airport, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The enhanced screening will allow the Centers for Disease Control to detect the coronovirus and quickly respond to people entering the country with symptoms. It will also educate travelers about what to do if symptoms develop.…
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In Delaware County, ‘No Frills’ Restaurants Means Casual, Cheap, but Good
Feeling like a little Delco flavor in your food but don’t want to spend a lot? Visit Delco PA has a list of “no frills” restaurants that satisfy hometown cravings but keep it casual and less expensive. Charlie’s Hamburgers This low key local haunt at 237 E. MacDade Blvd. in Folsom is a favorite burger…
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When There’s Something Toxic in Your Neighborhood, Who You Gonna Call? Try the DAs Office
The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office will now investigate environmental hazards that threaten public health and safety through a new environmental crime unit. “Delaware County is the first in the region to create a unit in the DA’s office devoted to environmental crime. As part of our Smart on Crime strategy, we are coordinating our…
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Which Colleges Will Earn You More Than $1 Million? Probably Not the Ones You Think
Over the long haul, an associate degree could be worth more than a more expensive Ivy League College degree, writes Erin Arvedlund and Bob Fernandez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That conclusion is based on a study by Georgetown University which looked at a return on investment based on projected earnings over a career, minus the…
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PIVOT Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack is a recently renovated racino on the Chester waterfront with 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a 14,000-square-foot event center, harness racing, a variety of entertainment, and Guy Fieri. Advertising and Graphic Design Specialist This position manages all aspects of advertising, graphic design, and the aesthetic of the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Meticulously Maintained Tudor in Wayne
A meticulously maintained Tudor set on a 1.18-acre lot with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. Entry is through a central hall that leads to a spacious living room with wood-burning fireplace and access to a covered side porch on the left. On the right is…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Participating in Play Without Boundaries Event Feb. 2 at Please Touch Museum
Child Guidance Resource Centers will be featured as a community partner at Play Without Boundaries Feb. 2, 9 to 11 a.m., at the Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia. Play Without Boundaries provides a relaxed environment for individuals with autism, learning differences, and other sensory or communications needs. The museum will provide a quiet experience for…
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Eddystone Company’s Success Turning Old Glass Into Building Material Leads to $24 Million Expansion
AeroAggregates LLC, out of Eddystone, doubled its capacity last year to recycle old glass bottles and jars into lightweight building material. Now it’s expanding with a third production line, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valterra Partners LLC, a private equity firm, closed on a $24 million investment that allows the expansion. The investment…
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USA Today: Brookhaven Man Descended From the Last Slave on the Last U.S. Slave Ship
Garry Lumbers of Brookhaven is descended from Oluale Kossola, a.k.a. Cudjo Lewis, the last slave on board the last U.S. slave ship, writes Lottie Joiner for USA Today. Kossola, 19, was captured in 1860 from Africa, brought to America on the Clotilda, and sold into slavery, even though the U.S. had outlawed international trafficking of…
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