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What’s Past Is Prologue: Eagles Owner Hopes to Bring Back Old Kelly-Green Color by 2020
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is hoping to bring back the team’s old Kelly-green color as an alternate jersey by the 2020 season, writes Zach Berman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “High priority,” said Lurie. The question of bringing back the Eagles’ old color has been raised with the owner in recent years. However, the issue…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Visits Chester, Reaffirms Focus on City’s Revitalization
The Federal Reserve of Philadelphia visited Chester for the second time in 12 months, reaffirming its focus on revitalizing the city, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. During a symposium entitled “Capital in Communities: Revitalization in Chester” at Widener University, the Philadelphia Fed’s Community Development and Regional Outreach Department, Widener, and the Riverfront Alliance…
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Marple Voters to Decide if Township’s Liquor Laws Will Be Expanded
Following a successful petition signed by thousands of Marple residents, voters will get to decide if the township’s liquor laws will be expanded during the May primary election, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Marple is one of several towns in the Philadelphia area that limits the sale of alcohol. While beer distributors and…
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Comcast to Build High-Tech E-Sports Arena in Philadelphia
In a joint venture with the Cordish Companies, Comcast is planning to build a $50 million e-sports arena, dubbed the Fusion Arena, in downtown Philadelphia, writes Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. The 3,500-seat venue will be designed specifically for playing competitive video games with more than 2,000 square feet of LED screens. There will be training…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers to Host Annual Fundraising Gala on April 26
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a behavioral health nonprofit based in Havertown with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, will host its annual fundraising gala on Friday, April 26 at the Springfield Country Club. Through its signature event – a Black and White Ball with the theme “Shine a Light, Wear White, Giving Back Is the…
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Twenty-One-Year-Old’s Woodlyn-Based Startup Aims to ‘Redesign the Healthcare Experience’
Vitable Health, a Woodlyn-based startup, is offering local residents on-demand urgent care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Vitable founder and CEO Joseph Kitonga, people will be able to visit the company’s website to request an appointment. Then, one of the company’s advanced nurse practitioners will arrive at their home within…
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Five in Delco Among the Hottest Housing Markets in Greater Philadelphia
Five housing markets in Delaware County are among the hottest in Greater Philadelphia according to the Market Hotness Index published by Realtor.com, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The index measures “how local areas are experiencing fast-moving supply and rising demand.” Since the index is based on factors such as inventory and time…
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Drexel Hill-Based Nonprofit Hits Home Run for Local Family
Downingtown resident Chris McIver worked three jobs to support his family. He was a behavioral specialist for a high school in Philadelphia, a football coach at Williamson College of the Trades, and a part-time security officer. In October 2017, however, McIver’s life, as well as those of his wife Jenna and four-year-old son, changed forever.…
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Former NFL Player Continues Crusade Against Cancer, Tours Nick’s House in Swarthmore
Devon Still, a former Penn State star and retired NFL lineman whose daughter Leah managed to beat cancer, recently toured Nick’s House in Swarthmore, writes Dan Gelston for the Centre Daily Times. In 2014, Leah was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and soon became an inspiration to millions of her father’s fans. Now, she is…
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Garnet Valley High School Student Wins $25,000 for Her Study of Renewable Energy
Sai Preethi Mamidala, a senior at Garnet Valley High School, has been awarded $25,000 for being a finalist at this year’s Regeneron Science Talent Search, the nation’s oldest and most prestigious science and math competition for high school seniors, writes Geeta Goindi for The American Bazaar. Mamidala, compelled by the effects of fossil-fuel pollution in…
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Delco Native Earns His First Victory as a Professional Golfer
Vince Covello, a Springfield native who grew up in Haverford, earned his first Web.com Tour title at the Chitimacha Louisiana Open last weekend, according to a report from PGATour.com. The Web.com Tour is the developmental tour for the PGA Tour, and features pro golfers who have either not yet reached the PGA Tour or who…
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Despite Issues Plaguing State System of Higher Ed, Chancellor Says Cheyney Will Succeed
Daniel Greenstein, the new chancellor of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, says Cheyney University will overcome its challenges, writes John Micek for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. During the monthly Pennsylvania Press Club luncheon in Harrisburg last week, Greenstein said Cheyney will “survive and thrive.” He emphasized, however, that he did not want to “narrowly…
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Love at First Sight! Springfield Couple Who Met on First Day of College Has Wedding of Their Dreams
Springfield native Meghan Babcock and Ryan Curran, who grew up in West Chester, crowned their love, which began when they were students at West Chester University, with the wedding of their dreams in the bride’s hometown, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Meghan first laid eyes on Ryan during Move-In Day 2011 and…
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A Day in the Life of Rosati Ice CEO Rich Trotter
Rich Trotter, CEO of Clifton Heights-based Rosati Ice, tries to keep his day balanced with sleep, work, exercise, and downtime, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. He usually wakes up between 5 and 5:30 AM, except on Friday mornings, when he gets up at 3:30 AM for church. He begins the day with…
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FMFCU Foundation’s Inaugural Golf Outing to Benefit Local Schools
The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation will hold its inaugural Golf Classic on Monday, June 10 at Radley Run Country Club in West Chester. This event is presented by The Henderson Group, Philadelphia’s premier provider of flexible workplace solutions. Funds from the Golf Classic will benefit the Delaware County Excellence in Teaching Awards grants.…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Beautiful Stone Exterior in Glen Mills
A colonial with a beautiful stone exterior that boasts six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on two acres in a cul-de-sac, entry is through a two-story foyer with hardwood floors and oak staircase. Among the highlights are a banquet-sized dining room and kitchen with…
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Loss of Productivity During This Magical Time of Year to Cost Employers $4 Billion
Hoops lovers are psyched for this magical time of year, and those living locally are some of the luckiest fans in the nation, as Philadelphia ranks among the Top 10 Best Cities for College Basketball Fans, according to recently published analysis by WalletHub. To determine the rankings for 2019’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans,…
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On University’s 54th Charter Day, Neumann Names Dorms in Honor of First Three Presidents
Neumann University recognized its first three presidents by naming residence halls in their honor last Friday, March 15, the university’s 54th Charter Day. Previously known as Living and Learning Centers I, II, and II, the residence halls were christened Flynn Hall, Cunningham Hall, and O’Neill Hall after Mother Everilda Flynn, OSF, president from 1965-1970; Sister…
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