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Making History: Upper Darby Sikhs Lead the Prayer in the U.S. Senate Chamber
For the first time ever, a Sikh led the U.S. Senate in prayer, and it was a Millbourne resident Giani Sukhvinder Singh who did the honors, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Fifty six Sikhs from Upper Darby were on hand to celebrate the 550th anniversary of the birth of their founder, Guru…
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DELCO Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener has developed a strong community of dedicated staff and faculty over its long history. Advancement Coordinator This position plans and executes the advancement priority projects using the principles and best practices of project management; maintains…
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DNB First House of the Week: Custom-Designed Mediterranean Home in Glen Mills
A custom-designed Mediterranean home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. The home is nestled in a secluded location in the heart of Garnet Valley, on a quiet cul-de-sac street that backs onto open space. The open courtyard provides for an ideal entertaining or leisure space…
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Another First: Deer Hunting at Tinicum’s John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
Hunting license requests are down in Pennsylvania, so seasoned hunters are trying to interest newcomers with an eight-day deer hunt at the John Heinz National Refuge in Tinicum, writes Eimena Conde for WHYY. “I’ve become interested in how can I pass it along to new folks and a more diverse group and… people who don’t…
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By Age 30, He Was Director of Bel-Air Golf Club, But He Started as an Intern at Newtown Square’s Aronimink
Justin DePippo went from working at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square to director of the Bel-Air Country Club, a suave Southern California club, all before the age of 30, writes Guy Cipriano for golfcourseindustry.com. DePippo interned at Aronimink,, than went back as an assistant. But he always wanted to try the West Coast. “I…
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Glen Mills Couple Leave $1.4 Million to Neumann University for Nursing Scholarships, Library
When Dr. Janet Farahmand taught Neumann University nursing students from 1990 to 2003, she often met with them and faculty colleagues in the library, one of her favorite campus locations. Because of a generous bequest of $1.4 million from her husband, Ahmad (Alex) Farahmand, the entryway to the university library will soon bear their name…
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Douglas E. Carney of Swarthmore Leaves Children’s Hospital Real Estate Legacy, Heads to Boston
It would be hard not to notice the achievements of Douglas E. Carney. He oversaw real estate development and facilities at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the past eight years as senior vice president, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Carney’s watch, CHOP’s real estate footprint grew to 7.5 million square feet. It…
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Hundreds of Laborers Continue Modification Work at Marcus Hook Industrial Complex
The Marcus Hook Industrial Complex continues to bustle this season as laborers representing various trades continue working to revamp the former Sunoco oil refinery to a world-class energy hub. What was once an 82-acre petroleum refinery, processing products from light sweet crude oil to gasoline to jet fuel, is now continuing its transformation to a…
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Today, Oct. 17, Is the Last Day to Register for Elwyn Day Festival and Fun Walk
There is still time to register for the Elwyn Day Festival and Fun Walk. Elwyn is hosting its first-ever Elwyn Day that combines a 5K Run, Fun Walk and Festival this Saturday morning, Oct. 19, 8:30 to 11 a.m., at Elwyn’s main campus, 111 Elwyn Road, in Media. In addition to a somewhat challenging course…
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Norristown’s Joey D’s Has No Intention of Giving an Inch to Super Wawa
Joey D’s on Main in Norristown is standing up to the Super Wawa that opened a block away on Main offering delicious food and a small gas station vibe, writes Maria Panaritis for ThePhiladelphia Inquirer. The owner Joey Valerio purchased the gas station from an old Italian family in the eighties and added food as…
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DELCO Careers – Cabrini University
Located in Radnor, Cabrini University is a residential Catholic school welcoming learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds with a focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice. Director of Enrollment Data Management This position creates and maintains documentation on enrollment management systems and data processes; manages, maintains and ensures data integrity for…
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Villanova Man With Photo Enhancement Skills Helps Police Crack Cold Murder Case
In 2015, Byron Wolfe of Villanova helped Pennsylvania State Police detective Andrew Martin enhance 24-year-old photographs, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His two hours of work would eventually lead to the Sept. 3, 2019 arrest of Theodore Dill Donahue in the 1991 slaying of Denise Sharon Kulb, his ex-girlfriend. Investigators said the photo…
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Haverford School Turns Campus Construction Into Teaching Opportunity
Haverford School has turned a campus construction site into a teaching opportunity to enhance lessons and expose its students to new job prospects they may have not otherwise considered, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last week, a group of seventh-grade students spent their science class on the construction site of the new middle…
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Unique Nov. 7 Tour Highlights Main Line Kitchens From Newtown Square to Gladwyne
Take a self-guided tour of the Main Line’s most unique kitchens, from Gladwyne to Newtown Square, recommends Main Line Media News. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Main Line Committee announces that its Notable Kitchen Tour and Chefs’ Tastings will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each of the kitchens in six private…
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Tickets On Sale Now for Senior Community Services Nov. 7 Awards Gala
Tickets and sponsorships are available now for Senior Community Services’ Inaugural Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning 6 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd, Springfield. The Gala will recognize three prominent figures within the Delaware County aging services community. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., where guests…
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Video: Bride Surprises Phillies Fan Husband-to-Be With Phillie Phanatic Invite
The Phillie Phanatic didn’t exactly blend into the wedding backdrop at The Old Mill in Rose Valley but he was, after all, a special guest at the Oct. 4 wedding of Kevin and Shannon Doherty, reports fox29.com. The couple are both huge Philadelphia sports fans. Kevin Doherty, particularly, is a “huge Phillies fan and loves…
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Share a Meal and Your Ideas Thursday to Make Your Community Better at On the Table
On the Table events are happening Thursday, Oct. 17, around Delaware County to bring residents together to share food and talk about ways to strengthen communities and make them better places to live, work and play. This year, the Foundation for Delaware County is underwriting several On the Table gatherings. The following events are scheduled:…
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Swarthmore Folk Singer’s Song on Obama’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Went Viral. Now There’s a Children’s Book
Folk singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford of Swarthmore was visiting an aunt in the Philadelphia suburbs June 26, 2015 when nine people were shot and killed in a Charleston church, writes Natalie Pompillo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was transfixed watching President Barack Obama eulogize one of the nine people then, unexpectedly, begin to sing “Amazing Grace”.…
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