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Chestnutwald Elementary Named a ‘National School Of Character’
Chestnutwald Elementary School in the Haverford School District has been named a “National School of Character” by Character.org, reported Jenn Fred for Fox 29 News. Character.org certifies schools that focus on character development. The school was honored at a national forum in Washington, D.C. Chestnutwald’s principal, counselors and teachers have been teaching students to be…
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Former Delco Man Helped Create Nittany Lion Shrine and Led WWII Engineers to Allied Victories
Col. David Pergrin, formerly of Delaware County, helped create the Nittany Lion Shrine and led one of the most decorated U.S. Army engineering units of World War II, reported news.psu.edu. Pergrin played for the Nittany Lions at Penn State. He headed the committee that commissioned Penn State’s stone sculpture of a Pennsylvania mountain lion, the…
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Sports Writer Gives Up the Chiefs to Support an Old Swarthmore Friend, and His Daughters
Vahe Gregorian gave up a Kansas City Chiefs game to officiate a special Swarthmore wedding, he writes for The Kansas City Star. The wedding of Kelsey Hansen and Dylan Terenick. In 1973, Gregorian was a young Swarthmore teen who befriended Becky Brown, then Cris Hansen, who later became a fireman and paramedic. Becky and Cris…
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Havertown Man Holds Guinness World Record For Fastest Pumpkin Carving
Steve Clarke of Havertown, a Bryn Mawr teacher, is the fastest pumpkin carver in the world with the 16.47-second record he set in October 2013, according to a staff report from 6ABC. Clarke did not start carving pumpkins until he was in his thirties, but quickly discovered he had a special talent for the skill.…
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DELCO Careers – Erickson Living at Maris Grove
Located in Glen Mills, Maris Grove offers well-appointed, maintenance-free apartment homes, a wealth of amenities, and convenient services to accommodate everyone’s needs, making it one of Pennsylvania’s most popular senior living communities. Assistant Director of Nursing This position leads and mentors a team of clinical staff members; ensures appropriate staff is provided based on resident acuity…
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SAP’s CIO Michael Golz Talks About the New Experience Economy
Companies like SAP Americas in Newtown Square have achieved market leadership by providing great experiences, and CIOs play a critical role in that, writes Logan Crum for Philadelphia Business Journal. SAP’s CIO Michael Golz focuses on helping SAP customers evolve and leverage software solutions to deliver high-value, experience-driven outcomes. He was recently named the recipient…
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Energy Transfer Receives Enviornmental Partnership Award for Wildlife Habitat Project in Pennsylvania
Representatives from Energy Transfer recently received a Northeast Environmental Partnership Award for their collaborative work to create more than 100 acres of wildlife habitat in Bradford County, Pa. Titled the Roughneck Aspen Management Project, the award-winning venture was a collaborative effort by Energy Transfer, Chief Oil & Gas, Williams Co., the Ruffed Grouse Society, and…
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This Year’s 7th Annual Super Hero 5K Run for Prevention Was Bigger Than Ever
In early October, Child Guidance Resource Centers held its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Run for Prevention and Wellness Festival. This year’s event took place at it its new Ridley Creek State Park location, adding to the fun for everyone who joined in. There was a super hero participation of 21 exhibitors, 250 participants, 151…
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Get Your Tickets Now for the Nov. 7 Senior Community Services Awards Gala
Tickets are still available for Senior Community Services’ first-ever Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, 6 to 10 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club. The night begins with a cocktail hour, giving attendees a chance to survey items in the silent auction. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by an awards presentation honoring three…
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Drexel Hill Neighbors Put Up Mock ‘For Sale’ Signs to Protest Aronimink School Expansion
It looks like a massive home sell off on Bond Avenue, but these Drexel Hill neighbors are putting up ‘for sale’ signs as a form of protest, reported Rebeccah Hendrickson for 6abc.com. The school district is contemplating a $24 million expansion for Aronimink Elementary School that would encroach on an adjacent large field across from…
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One of Bruce Springsteen’s Earliest Gigs Was at WCU … and It Did Not Go Well
One of Bruce Springsteen’s earliest gigs as a signed musician was at West Chester University, but the performance in October 1972 did not end up going as well as the famous artist had hoped it would, writes Martin Kielty for UltimateClassicRock.com. Springsteen recalled the event in an extended television interview with Jimmy Kimmel (reference to…
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Garnet Valley Quarterback Ryan Gallagher Decisions Look to Team and Winning Strategies
As Garnet Valley High School’s quarterback, Ryan Gallagher likes to keep his options open, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The best part of being a quarterback is making decisions to allow my teammates to make plays,” said Gallagher. The 6-foot, 180-pound senior has led Garnet Valley on a winning streak since a season-opening…
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Phil Martelli Is Still Ready With the Best Advice, Even Sitting Down
Phil Martelli of St. Joseph’s University fame, is not a third assistant coach for the Michigan Wolverines to be a mascot or to share ancedotes. He’s there to win, writes Andrew Kahn for mlive.com. “I’m here to help Juwan Howard coach on a Monday night in April. That’s dead what I’m about.” Martelli, 65, starts…
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‘An Army of Creative People’ Hard at Work Preparing for Dunwoody Village’s Annual Holiday Bazaar
By Steve Edgcumbe Months of planning, preparation, and hard work by residents of Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square will come to fruition on Thursday, November 21, as the retirement community holds its annual Holiday Bazaar from 9 AM-3 PM. Admission is free and open to the public. The fundraiser features a great selection of attic…
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Tuesdays with Michael: Core Activities Differentiate You and Are Rooted in Your Core Purpose
By Michael Gidlewski Core Activities differentiate you. They’re rooted in your Core Purpose and they’re essential to your Strategic Positioning. They comprise the excellence that makes you a leader. These are the must-do activities. You want to allocate resources to them. But it is not easy to know which products, services, and activities are Core…
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DELCO Careers – Apple Vacations
For more than 40 years, Apple Vacations, headquartered in Newtown Square, has provided great service, convenience, and value to millions of customers. The family behind Apple Vacations recently acquired a luxury golf resort outside of Dublin, Ireland on property dating back to the 12th century. Outsourcing Manager Partner This position oversees relationship management and vendor governance;…
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John Tintera’s Working to Give Every Millersville University Student a Voice to be Heard
John Tintera of Haverford thought the student government at Millersville University could use some improvement, so he decided to change it from within, writes Carly O’Neill for thesnapper.millersville.edu. “I wasn’t happy with the system so I decided that I’m going to try and run and be in this organization, and try to change it and…
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Kamal Gray of The Roots Gives to Neumann Scholarships
Kamal Gray of The Roots was one of three donors who presented a check for $25,000 to Neumann University Oct. 18. Gray is the keyboard player for the Grammy Award-winning hip-hop group and house band for The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. The funds will be used for scholarships to support Neumann students who need…







































