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As Celebrity Scooper at Rita’s, Neumann Prez Raises Funds for Sport Management Event
Dr. Chris Domes, president of Neumann University, rolled up his sleeves to serve Rita’s Italian Ice at a “celebrity scooper” spirit night in Aston. Rita’s donated part of the proceeds to the Sport Management Senior Seminar project, an annual student-managed networking event with executives from local sports franchises. Each spring semester, the Sport Management seniors…
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Harrah’s Casino in Chester Finishes Last Leg of Major Renovation by Unveiling New Poker Room
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester has finished the last leg of a major renovation by opening its new poker room, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To attract new blood, the gaming and entertainment facility has recently added three new projects and relocated its poker room to the casino floor. Among…
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Tax on Internet Sales Creates Unexpected Windfall for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s tax on online sales is generating more revenue than expected, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, writes Laura McCrystal for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Initial estimates from Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue suggested that online retail would yield $50.5 million in tax revenue for the current fiscal year. However, the state had already raised $151.4…
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SAP’s Pledge to Stop Acquisitions, Cut Costs Boosts Its Share Price
SAP’s shares rose significantly after the company, with its North American headquarters in Newtown Square, promised it would cut costs and put a halt to big acquisitions, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, SAP borrowed $8 billion to buy Qualtrics, a privately-owned analytics firm. However, SAP CEO Bill McDermott said during his…
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As Pennsylvania Beefs Up Election Security, Some County Officials Worry About Cost
As Pennsylvania works to protect the integrity of the upcoming elections by implementing new security measures, some county-level officials are expressing cost concerns, writes Jan Murphy for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. This issue is of great importance to local officials, as Pennsylvania was one of the states that was targeted by an unsuccessful hacking attempt of…
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Five High Schools in Delco Among Top 25 with the Best Teachers in Greater Philly
Delaware County is home to five of the Top 25 Public High Schools with the Best Teachers in Greater Philadelphia, writes Clara Lefton for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com recently published its 2019 list of the Public High Schools with the Best Teachers. It based its ranking on analysis of academic and teacher data from…
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Alternative Proposal for Development in Wallingford Still Worries Neighbors
A decision is pending over a duplex proposal on a five-acre tract on Wallingford Avenue in Walllingford, writes NeilSheehan for the Delaware County News Network. Neighbors have expressed concerns about house density, storm water runoff, and increased traffic. The tract would have to be rezoned and undergo evaluations before the project could be approved by…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stately Manor in Newtown Square
A stone manor with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set in the coveted neighborhood of White Horse Farms, the home offers the perfect combination of privacy with a warm sense of community. The front-to-back grand foyer is centered between the formal living room and…
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Male Students at Widener Slip on High Heels to ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’
A group of 75 male students at Widener University recently slipped on high heels for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, the international men’s march that highlights the causes, effects, and remediation for men’s sexualized violence against women, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The goal is to raise awareness of the seriousness of…
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Team from Neumann University Selected for Student Success Institute
The Association of American Colleges & Universities has accepted a team from Neumann University to participate in its Summer Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success. The institute will be held at Villanova University from June 18-21. According to the ACC&U, the institute will help campus and state-system teams advance student success by making quality…
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Vietnam POW from Upper Darby Commemorates Anniversary of His Homecoming
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ralph Galati of Upper Darby observed the 46th anniversary of his homecoming as a Vietnam prisoner of war by helping unveil a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at Rothman Institute’s Bryn Mawr office, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Capt. Galati, who was held captive for 406 days before his release,…
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Residents in Newtown, Radnor Townships Not Fans of Delco Christian’s Proposed Athletic Field
Delaware County Christian School and its developers are hoping to build an athletic field on campus, but have discovered that some residents in nearby Newtown and Radnor townships are not fans of the idea, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would turn two grass athletic fields into a professional field with lights,…
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One-Armed Grandfather Clock at Delaware County Historical Society Offers Glimpse into the Past
A tall grandfather clock with one arm that is on display at the Delaware County Historical Society gives a glimpse into the days when having accurate time was not as important, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. The longcase clock was donated to the Society by Mary Mendenhall Brazer in the…
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Celebrating Earth Day in Delco
In honor of Earth Day, Delaware County Council joined members of the county’s Parks and Recreation Department, the Delaware County Conservation District, various friends groups of local parks, and students from Primos Elementary School to plant trees along the Darby Creek. On April 22, 1970, millions of people throughout the country came together to rally…
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Two Student-Journalists at Radnor High School Win State Press Awards
Two student-journalists at Radnor High School’s newspaper, The Radnorite, earned 2019 Student Keystone Press Awards, writes Max Bennett for the Radnor Patch. Junior Ava Blumer won first place in Feature Photo for “High School Bonfire,” a photo of the school’s celebration held before the football team’s matchup with long-standing rival Lower Merion. It was featured…
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New Book Tells Story of Hidden Lives at Famous Ardrossan Estate in Villanova
Janny Scott, the daughter of Robert Montgomery Scott, has written a new book on hidden lives behind the walls of the famous Ardrossan estate in Villanova, writes John Timpane for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Beneficiary: Fortune, Misfortune, and the Story of My Father is based on the diaries of Scott’s father, who was the grandson…
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After 16 Years, It’s Closing Time for Barnaby’s in Ridley Township
The iconic Barnaby’s on MacDade Boulevard in Ridley has closed its doors for good after 16 years, writes Barbara Ormsby for the Delaware County News Network. However, the location that once housed MacDade House and the Carnival Room will be taken over by a new owner. It will reopen as The Nash Bar & Grill…
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Villanova Professors Denounce University’s New Assessment of Faculty Sensitivity, Bias
Professors at Villanova University have denounced the school’s new assessment of faculty sensitivity and bias as harmful to its mission of providing a liberal education, write Colleen A. Sheehan and James Matthew Wilson for The Wall Street Journal. In a letter to The Wall Street Journal, professors said Villanova’s administration notified the faculty that course…
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