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Havertown Girl Scouts Pose as Young Patients to Help With Pediatric Training
About a dozen Girl Scouts from Troop 57119 in Haverford Township recently helped students at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine learn how to more effectively communicate with their pediatric patients, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They acted as “standardized patients” — people trained to play the role of patients — said…
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First Democrat Elected To District Attorney Post In Delaware County Readies Start of Historic Term
Jack Stollsteimer, the first Democrat to be elected to the district attorney’s post in Delaware County, is getting ready to start his historic term in January, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the November election, Stollsteimer defeated Katayoun Copeland, who was a midterm appointment replacing now-Judge Jack Whelan. Stollsteimer, a former federal prosecutor…
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High school Girls Explore College, STEM Careers at Penn State at the Navy Yard
Penn State Brandywine is doing everything it can to give high school girls opportunities to pursue STEM careers, writes Michael McDade for Penn State. On Nov. 25, about 100 high school girls from the Greater Philadelphia area visited Penn State at the Navy Yard for a college and career event, part of the campus’ STEM…
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Marple Newtown Teacher Who Took National Award Honored at State Capitol (Video)
Marple Newtown High School biology teacher Elizabeth Landes, winner of the national Milken Educator Award, was recognized Nov. 20 by the Pennsylvania House, writes Paul Vigna for pennlive.com. Elizabeth Landes was one of 40 teachers nationally and the only one from Pennsylvania to be given what’s called the “Oscars of teaching.” Pa. state Reps. Jennifer…
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Why the Veterinary Nursing Initiative Matters
By Gale Martin and Kathy Koar Day in and day out, students and graduates of Harcum College’s Veterinary Nursing program combine the art of caring for animal patients with the science and technology required to succeed in the profession. Propelled by a 2017 goal called the “Veterinary Nursing Initiative,” NAVTA (the National Association of Veterinary…
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Andy Bell Recalls Special Friendship With Andrew Wyeth
Andy Bell’s relationship with famous Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth goes back further than when he posed for Wyeth’s painting “Stop.” Wyeth got the idea for the painting in 2004 when Bell passed him on Route 1, writes Rich Schwartzman for chaddsfordlive.com. The painting shows Bell on his motorcycle at a Wilmington intersection.. According to…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor? Delco’s in the Mix, But We’re Not First
Delaware County isn’t nearly as thirsty as Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia or Allegheny counties, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19. The report shows Delaware County ranked sixth in wine and liquor sales, generating $88,114,171 in sales for 2018-19, or 3.95 percent of the Philadelphia region’s county share. Leading the pack…
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See Which Presidential Candidates Received Most Donations from Delaware County Residents in Q3
Wealthier donors in Delaware County donated a total of $123,458 in the last quarter, giving the bulk of the money to former vice president Joe Biden at $66,709, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is in line with the entire 18-county Greater Philadelphia region that highly favored Biden with contributions of at…
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Pa. Ballet’s Sharon Hill Warehouse Holds A Lot of ‘Nutcracker’ Magic, Including a Renovated Christmas Tree
A warehouse in Sharon Hill holds much of the Pennsylvania Ballet’s ‘Nutcracker’ magic, including a recently refurbished Christmas tree, writes Ellen Dunkel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tree, built in 2002, underwent nearly $100,000 in upgrades. Fixed were thinning foliage and a bottom section of lights that would no longer turn on. “At the right…
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Wawa Rolls Out New Brews With a Multi-state Brew Tour, Starting in Chadds Ford
Last year’s Winter Reserve Coffee Stout from Wawa was so successful it is back this year, along with three new brews, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Last year, Wawa only did it in the Philadelphia five-county area,” said Mike Contreras, director of sales and marketing at 2SP. “This year, we wanted to make…
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Pennsylvania’s Economy Hurt by Aging Roads, Bridges, Mass Transit, Report Says
Pennsylvania’s economic growth could be adversely affected if more attention isn’t paid to the state’s aging highways, bridges and mass transit, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Times. An assessment report from a Pennsylvania House task force released in November shows funding is badly needed to fix our transportation infrastructure. “With today’s growing economy placing…
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NBC Survey Reveals Catholic Worker Views on Key Church Issues
An NBC survey of the Roman Catholic workforce, including those in Delaware County, showed divided opinions on key issues, writes Chris Glorioso and Evan Atulberger for nbcphiladelphia.com. The survey was distributed to 32,000 employees in the Official Catholic Directory. Of those, 2,700 responded. Some, like Drexel Hill Rev. Eileen McCafferty DiGranco of St. Mary Magdalene…
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DELCO Careers – Boeing
With a location in Ridley Park, Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites. Boeing has recently secured new contracts that will bring more jobs to Ridley Park. Inspector – Final Assembly This position inspects all electrical, mechanical, and final assemblies of aircraft for conformance to drawings, specifications, fixtures,…
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Man Who Helped South Korea Become Independent Once Lived in Delco
The man who helped create an independent nation of South Korea once lived in a house at 100 E. Lincoln Street that skirts Media and Upper Providence, writes Susan L. Serbin for Delco News Network. Philip Jaisohn (1864-1951) moved to the Jaisohn Memorial House in 1925, practicing medicine and raising a family there. He remained…
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DNB First House of the Week: Charming Tudor in Drexel Hill
A charming, completely updated Tudor home with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Drexel Hill. Set on a beautiful, tree-lined street, this 3,379-square-foot home offers plenty of space, light, and sun. It also blends old-world charm with modern-day conveniences. Among the highlights inside is the beautiful and roomy…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Completes Purchase of Phoenixville-Area Water Systems in Three Townships
Aqua America’s Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed the purchase of three municipal water systems – East Pikeland, Schuylkill, and Upper Providence townships – previously served by the Phoenixville Borough water system, totaling 535 customer connections in Chester and Montgomery counties, for $3.5 million. “We are excited to expand our services in an area where we serve…
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Democratic Gains in Suburbs Challenge Trump’s Hold in Pennsylvania
Democratic gains in Philadelphia’s western suburbs, including Delaware County, challenges President Trump’s hold on a key general election state, writes Catherine Lucey for the Wall Street Journal. Delaware, Chester and Bucks County all saw Democratic swings in local elections, a reminder of Democratic energy in the suburbs. Trump won the Keystone state by about 44,000…
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Ten Thousand Villages Opened a New Store in Glen Mills Nov. 29
Black Friday marked the opening of a new Ten Thousand Villages shop in Glen Mills at Glen Eagle Square, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. It joins Ten Thousand Villages fair trade stores in Media, Bryn Mawr and Center City. The company focuses on sourcing its curated selection of products from artisans around the…
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