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Neumann University Alumnus Working on Homeland Security
G. Stephen Williams launched his professional career as a newly-minted graduate of Neumann University in 2009, and today he has landed at his target destination, Capitol Hill. Williams was recently appointed as a professional staff member on the House of Representatives Homeland Security Committee. He feels he has landed in a place where he can…
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Former Chester Church Considered for National Register of Historic Places
The former Third Presbyterian Church at 420 E. Ninth St., today home of the Chester Historical Preservation Committee, has cleared the most intensive step on the path to a spot on the National Register of Historic Places, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Board gave approval to an application and…
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Chester Slowly Beginning to Reap the Economic Benefits of Being Home to a Pro Sports Franchise
Although the Philadelphia Union have called Chester home for a decade now, the city is seemingly just beginning to reap the economic benefits of having a Major League Soccer franchise, writes Kenneth Burns for WHYY. When Talen Energy Stadium was built, it was touted as a kickstarter for Chester. The expectation was that it would…
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Ridley Creek State Park Plays Host to Elegant Harry Potter Wedding
This Harry Potter wedding at Parque at Ridley Creek State Park toes the line beautifully between a fully fleshed out concept and just plain overboard, writes Sarah Zlotnick for Philadelphia Magazine. Cory Waddell and Lawrence Mallard dated for two years and decided to celebrate their birthdays with a trip to Universal Studios. “I am incredibly…
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Full Scholarship Perk Aims to Bring Gifted Students to Cheyney University
The Pennsylvania state budget that took effect July 1 will make it easier for students to attend Cheyney University in Thornbury, writes Kristen A. Graham for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The spending plan contains $3.98 million to support the Keystone Honors Academy, which provides full scholarships to academically gifted students. “This will help with retention, and…
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Petrochemical Producer Teams Up With Philadelphia Union on Stadium Recyling, STEM Education
Petrochemical producer Braskem is partnering with Philadelphia Union to promote recycling and conscientious consumerism among the team’s fans, according to a release from webwire.com. In the recycling program, all cups and caps sold at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, will be made exclusively from polypropylene, which facilitates the separation of materials. The program will install…
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DNB First House of the Week: Normandy-Style Home with Sweeping Vistas in Rose Valley
A Normandy-style home set on 1.8 acres with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Rose Valley. The home was designed by noted architect Pope Barney and is surrounded by serene privacy and sweeping vistas. Inside, the home is rich with impressive period details throughout, such as deep window…
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In Springfield: This Dinner Guest Makes Sure Your Kid Is Eating Right
A Springfield family is trying a free program to improve the nutrition of their family meal, writes Mari A. Schaefer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a longtime member of Weight Watchers, Amy Edwards of Springfield knew the changes needed at home to combat her 6-year-old daughter Grace’s weight gain, but she needed support. She found…
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Tyler Arboretum in Media Partners With Aston Brewery at Friday Beer Gardens
After a successful inaugural run last year, Tyler Arboretum is again partnering with Aston-based 2SP Brewing Company to bring Tyler on Tap back to Media, writes Emily Adams for Main Line Today. Running every Friday through Aug. 23, visitors can enjoy the arboretum after hours, sipping brews, noshing on food and joining educational family-friendly activities.…
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From CHESCO: Sikorsky Helicopter Plant in Coatesville to Stay Open
The Sikorsky helicopter plant in Coatesville has gotten a new lease on life thanks to an intervention by President Donald Trump, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Last month, it was announced the plant would close by the end of the year. However, Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson confirmed in a tweet that the…
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Delaware County Announces Municipal Grant Program for Open Space
Delaware County Council has announced the inaugural round of its new municipal grant program for open space and recreation. The grant program, Delco Green Ways, will make funds available to municipalities for local open space and recreation projects throughout the county. This source of funding was a recommendation of the Delaware County Open Space Task…
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Bonner-Prendie Grad, Native of Jamaica Fulfilling Her College Dream as Incoming Freshman at Neumann
Tamia Lawerance, an incoming freshman at Neumann University, is a so excited to start college that she is moving in a week before classes start. A graduate of Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School, Lawerance will trade in her last week of summer and move onto campus on Aug. 18 to take part…
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More Than a Century Ago, Local Legislator Tried to Make Fourth of July Fireworks-Free
More than a century ago, a West Chester lawyer and legislator named Charles Pennypacker set out on a crusade to make Fourth of July celebrations safer, writes Michael Waters for Smithsonian.com. He was a member of a group of lawmakers and social reformers who called for an end to unsupervised fireworks and explosives under the…
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Springfield Man Charged $3,800 by Amazon for Rented Textbook His Daughter was Few Days Late Returning
Anthony SanFilippo, a Springfield resident, was charged $3,800 by Amazon for a rented textbook his daughter was a few days late returning, writes William Bender for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In February, Amelia SanFilippo, a cognitive science major at the University of Delaware, rented Cultural Anthropology: A Toolkit for a Global Age using her father’s debit…
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Nature Preserve in Concord: Council OKs Buy of 17-acre Former Christmas Tree Farm
Concord Township Council recently approved plans to preserve a 17-acre site, formerly a Christmas tree farm owned by the Hall family, located at Featherbed Lane and Bethel Road, writes Peg DeGrassa for Daily Times. The new nature preserve is being planned by the township as passive open space and over 1.5 miles of meadow trails,…
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Epic Little League Jump By Broomall 9-Year-Old Makes SportsCenter Top 10
Nine-year-old Shaun Kemble of Broomall was on second. His teammate Brennan Gallagher was on first. Jack Bramhall was on third. Aidan Matthews was up to bat, writes Brock Killer for abc7news.com. It was a tie game and bases were loaded. Shaun kept his eyes on the play. Because this game was important. It was Marple…
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10 Years Later: Has Chester’s Soccer Stadium Made a Difference?
The MLS franchise, Philadelphia Union, is celebrating its 10th season at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, bringing thousands of fans to Chester, but is it helping the city, asks Kenneth Burns for WHYY. The stadium, conceived 10 years ago, was billed as an economic kick start for Chester, a destination with residencies, shops and restaurants.…
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Nile Swim Club in Yeadon on a Mission to Give Kids Free Swim Lessons
Free swim and water safety clinics will be offered in Yeadon on Saturdays in July and August at the Nile Swim Club on the 500 block of South Union Avenue, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc.com Certified water safety instructor Terrence Satterfield said, “It’s not that they don’t want to learn the skills, it’s just that…
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