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Eddystone Company Brings Touch of Delco to U.S. Military Uniforms Everywhere
The “touch of Delco” can be found in film classics “Titanic” and “Taps”, and in just about every military officer’s uniform worldwide, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Anthony D’Alessandro of Ridley Park is owner of Accent Uniforms, Inc. in Eddystone. His company made the double-breasted custom uniform that Bernard Hill wore as ship…
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Wall Street Journal: The Sport You Played in College Could Determine the Best Career Fit for You
As recent graduates hit the job market this summer, traits that made athletes successful on the field can point to promising career paths, writes Hilary Potkewitz for the Wall Street Journal. Water polo players may thrive in tech marketing because both environments prize fast-moving teamwork. Wrestlers—used to competing as individuals—may make great solo-focused salesmen. The…
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Brookhaven Couple Offer Parental Love to Displaced LGBTQ youth
Being a trans woman has changed Andrea Lamour-Harrington’s life and led her to help 87 children in the LGBTQ community along the way, writes Heather Khalifa for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the 1980s, she has opened her Brookhaven home to anyone struggling with coming of age that identifies as LGBTQ. She calls it the House…
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Newtown Square’s Dunwoody Village to Host Job Fair on Friday
Dunwoody Village – a continuing care retirement community offering residents unparalleled comfort, award-winning healthcare and rehabilitation, and a vibrant lifestyle – is hosting a job fair for all of its available positions on Friday, July 12 from 9 AM-5 PM. No RSVP is necessary. Attendees are asked to bring an updated copy of their resume.…
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Founder of Radnor Investment Firm New Board Chairman of University City Science Center
The University City Science Center, which oversees three million square feet of offices, labs, stores and apartments for Penn, Drexel, CHOP and other big institutions, has tapped Mike DiPiano, co-founder of the 20-year-old, Radnor-based NewSpring investment group, as its new board chairman, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. DiPiano swaps titles with Craig…
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Here Are Three of the More Affordable Private Colleges for Low-Income Families
Research suggests the most selective colleges and universities are often the most affordable for low-income families, according to ladders.com The most selective schools are more affordable options for low-income families due to need-blind admissions and generous financial aid programs. Many low-income families only look only at seemingly less expensive and less competitive schools. Tuition discounting…
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Child Guidance Resource Therapist Kelly Peters Uses Group Therapy for Those With Autism
Kelly Peters, LPC, RPT, is a Group Therapist in the CREATE program at the Child Guidance Resource Centers. CREATE (Creating Relationships and Emotional Adaptability in a Therapeutic Environment) is an innovative, group outpatient service for children and young adults diagnosed with autism. Children participate in evidence-based, interactive therapies to improve social conversations, emotional regulation, adaptability,…
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Cheryl’s Southern Style Restaurant Finally Hit the Big Leagues
Cheryl Stevens has had a stand at Talen Energy Stadium for 10 years but was never allowed any signage. Then, in February, her name was up in lights, writes Kathleen E. Carey for Delaware County News Network. Thanks to the Philadelphia Union and Roe Fabricators, Stevens’ “Cheryl’s Southern Style Cuisine” can be seen in all…
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Radnor Commissioners OK 25-year Lease With Willows Park Preserve to Renovate Historic Mansion
The Radnor Board of Commissioners approved a new 25-year lease on June 24 with the Willows Park Preserve, a nonprofit group that plans to renovate the 100-year-old mansion in the park that’s fallen on hard times, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Under the new lease, the Willows Park Preserve will seek arboretum…
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Neumann Student: Social Media Champion for Spring City Mushrooms
Mushroom farms bring to mind images of dark grow houses with foul odors. Chat with Neumann University student Alyssa Cuesta, however, and those stereotypes will quickly disappear. Cuesta, a marketing major, is spending her summer interning at Woodland Jewel Mushrooms in Spring City, Pennsylvania. Her duties include promoting the farm on social media and shining…
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Bud and Marilyn’s at the Philadelphia Airport Makes Food Network’s Top Airport Restaurant List
The next time you find yourself in a holding pattern at the Philadelphia Airport, you might want to head over to Bud and Marilyn’s. The restaurant made the Food Network’s list of the best airport restaurants in the United States, according to Samantha Lande for Food Network. Bud and Marilyn’s is located between Terminal B…
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Wayne Girl Makes the Times Square Billboard With Migraine Ad
For two weeks in June, a 13-year-old Wayne girl was the face of pediatric migraines on a giant billboard above Times Square, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. “It was really cool,” said Lexi DiMarino, an 8th grader at St. Katharine of Siena School. Her dad, Keith DiMarino, entered her into a contest…
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Upper Darby Artist Creates Featured Works Thanks to Vision Thru Art Program
Rhonda Gray-Upsey, 47, of Upper Darby likes to create functional art. In 2010 she lost her vision completely for a year due to intercranial hypertension. She regained some vision after surgery but lacks peripheral vision and has limited depth perception. Nevertheless, thanks to the Vision Thru Art program in Mt. Airy, she and dozens of…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces 2019 Grant-making Cycle
The Foundation for Delaware County has launched its second competitive grant-making cycle and has posted a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) on its website www.delcofoundation.org. Letters of intent will be due online on July 26, 2019 and organizations will be notified Aug. 19, 2019 if they are selected to submit a full proposal. Invited…
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America’s Oldest “Hielo Italiano” Manufacturer, Rosati Ice, Debuts Hispanic Marketing Campaign
Inspired by the cuisines of Mexico and Latin American, Rosati Ice, America’s original Italian ice manufacturer, is introducing seven new flavors for the 2019 summer season. Rosati’s “Hielo Italiano” (Italian Ice) line is rolling-out at United Supermarkets in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Texas and New Mexico. “One of the largest and fastest growing food trends in…
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Upstart Reno Firm Swallows Up Caesars, Including Harrah’s Casino in Chester
Eldorado Resorts Inc.’s $8.58 billion acquisition of Caesars Entertainment Corp. means an underdog from Reno, Nevada will become the largest owner of casinos in the U.S., including Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack in Chester, writes Christopher Palmeri for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In the deal, Caesars shareholders will receive about $12.75 a share, including $8.40 in cash.…
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Medical Marijuana facility Opens in Chester With the Promise of 100 Jobs
Chester officials celebrated the opening of Agri-Kind, a medical marijuana facility on Broomall Street with a ribbon cutting Saturday, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. “This day makes a huge milestone in the growth of our organization, and the growth of the redevelopment of Chester,” said Jon Cohn, CEO of the Exton-based Agronomed Pharmaceuticals,LLC,…
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Prendie Campus Project Getting Up and Down Votes From School Boards
Delaware County Community College officials are visiting the college’s 12 sponsoring school districts to convince them to support a $55 million capital improvement bond for a new campus at the former Prendergast High School, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The support of two-thirds of the college’s sponsoring school districts is needed to create…
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