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Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation
Four Delaware County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek. Radnor Senior High School ranked highest among Delaware County schools at No. 319. The Haverford School is next at No. 428, followed by The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont at No. 447. The…
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Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront
People had a chance to talk about what they’d like to see at the Chester waterfront as architects begin creating a masterplan, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delco News Network. Casual dining and bars, fitness centers and housing were all suggested at a public meeting last week asking for resident input. Connecting the Riverwalk to…
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Military Sacrifice Remembered for Six Decades by Media With Annual Parade
Media held its 60th annual Veteran’s Day parade Nov. 11, claimed to be the largest Veteran’s Day parade in Pennsylvania, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Thousands turned out this year. Media has always organized the parade on behalf of those who have served in our military forces. “I think it’s important that the people remember…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Announces Changes to College Program
The Board of Trustees of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, the official Military College of Pennsylvania, has ratified recommended changes from the College Oversight Committee to its collegiate program. The institution will be consolidating its collegiate programs and refocusing admissions requirements in an effort to bring its military education programs to new heights…
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Moved in at Springfield, Spiezle Architectural Group Inc. Acquires Camden Architectural Firm
Spiezle Architectural Group Inc., which recently moved from Media to larger offices in Springfield, is looking to diversify and has acquired a Camden firm to meet that goal, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Spiezle has acquired City Invincible Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design. City Invincible brings urban planning, multifamily and mixed-use development…
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DELCO Careers – IMS Technology Services
Based in Garnet Valley, IMS Technology Services is an award-winning team of certified technology professionals, who provide high-quality solutions to facilitate collaboration, productivity, learning, and business communication. Network Engineer This position develops and maintains network topology standards for the engineering team; assists in establishing standards and best practices for integration and managed service projects; oversees the company’s…
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DNB First House of the Week: Cape Cod with Understated Elegance in Villanova
A Cape Cod with seven bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. The home is set on a magnificent two acres in Radnor’s most coveted neighborhood. It features a wonderful open floor plan, high ceilings, and sun-filled windows that complement its beautifully understated elegance. Among the many highlights…
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Upper Darby Stays Affordable in Rents Compared to Other Philadelphia Suburban Communities
Upper Darby retains its affordability compared to other suburbs in the Philadelphia Metro area. The average rent charged here is $909, according to rentcafe.com. In October 2019, Upper Darby rents increased by $7 compared to September and $53 compared to October 2018. Drexel Hill is the second cheapest place for renters, with an average rent…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Encourages a Time for Giving Through Its Holiday Wish List
As the holidays quickly approach, thoughts turn to gifts for family and friends. At Child Guidance Resource Centers, annual gift giving goes beyond the individual circle. It’s about reaching out to help children in need receive something special for the holidays. The goal is make sure that none of the children who use Child Guidance…
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Author of The Glass Castle to Speak at Neumann University
Jeannette Walls, author of the best-selling memoir, The Glass Castle, will speak at Neumann University at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Her presentation, Facing Your Fears and Other Life Lessons, will take place in the Rocco Abessinio Building. It is free and open to the public. The talk will be followed by a book…
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SAP Responds to Potential Cybersecurity Threats With New Cyber Defense Center
The SAP Cyber Fusion Center, an innovation hub for new cyber defense capabilities, has opened at the Newtown Square office, writes Paige Gross for technical.ly. The center will bring new security functions like analytics, defensive automation, cyber intelligence and cloud security to better assist SAP and its customers against security threats. The company will provide…
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Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square Hosts Nursing Job Fair Nov. 26
Dunwoody Village—a Five Star Continuing care retirement community offering residents unparalleled comfort, award-winning healthcare and rehabilitation, and a vibrant lifestyle – is hosting a nursing job fair Tuesday, Nov. 26, 3 to 7 PM, at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. They are currently recruiting for full-time, part-time and Pool/PRN employees for their nursing…
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Delaware County Forms Complete Count Committee to Encourage Census Participation
A committee has been formed to come up with a strategy for full Delaware County participation in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census, according to a press release from Delaware County Council. Council appointed Michael Ranck, CEO of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, to head the committee. The Delaware County Complete Count Committee is…
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SEC Actions Threaten End to Sisters of St. Francis Corporate Activism
A change proposed by the US. Securities and Exchange Commission could end corporate activism for people like Sister Nora Nash, a nun with the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia out of Neumann University in Aston, writes Emily Chasan and Saijel Kiswhan for Bloomberg.com. The Sisters use their limited retirement fund shareholder status to file…
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PA Student Debt Is Second Highest in the Nation. 2 Legislators From Delco and Bucks County Have Started a Coalition to Do Something About it.
Pennsylvania has the dubious honor of having the second highest amount of student debt in the nation, an average of $37,061 per student, writes Ford Turner for The Morning Call. State residents have $68 billion in student debt. Over 10 years, tuition increased 40 percent while higher education state funding dropped 5 percent. “You hear…
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DELCO Careers – Visual Sound
With a location in Broomall, Visual Sound has been providing a broad array of high quality, individualized audiovisual solutions to businesses, schools, government agencies, and houses of worship since 1967. AV Systems Engineer This position provides sales and technical staff with technical support on both a pre- and post-sales basis; generates CAD drawings for system…
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Philadelphia Airport Comes in 8 Out of 25 in Terms of Most Expensive Airport in the U.S.
Philadelphia International Airport was ranked earlier this year as one of the country’s best airports for amenities, but a new report also claims it ranks eighth in a list of the 25 most expensive airports in the nation, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. PHL ranked No. 8, placing it with John F. Kennedy…
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Havertown Family Was Inspired by Delco Holidays Past. Now Their Decorations Inspire Others
Halloween and Christmas are a big deal to the Jackson family in Havertown, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Decorations adorn their Lawrence Road lawn and home, first in celebration of Halloween, then the Christmas season. Their treasure trove of decorations is built on warm memories of past Delco and Philadelphia holidays. Trish Jackson…
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