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Zach and Julie Ertz Among Philadelphia Celebrities Partnering with Union for Jersey Customization
In honor of its 10th season in 2019, the Philadelphia Union has announced a collaboration with fans and local influencers on a never-seen-before, customizable back tag initiative for the Union’s new 2019 secondary jersey. On the Union’s new kit, which will be released early next year, the back tags, a heat transferred design located on…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to Host Women in Leadership Breakfast on Friday
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will host the fifth installment of the Women in Leadership series on Friday, Dec. 14 from 7:30-9:30 AM at the Drexelbrook Special Events Center. The topic of this installment will be Mentorship. The chamber has spoken with various members regarding the topic of mentorship and the specific benefits it…
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Local Drilling Company Provides Life-Giving Water to Millions of People in Africa
Powell Pump & Well Drilling is a water and well contracting firm with services that include drilling, water conditioning, and the installation of geothermal systems. But the company’s reach extends far beyond its Aston home in the form of a charitable organization that brings life-giving drinking water to needy communities in Africa. With the slogan,…
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Health Mats: It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year for Winter Mats
By Vince Del Rossi The holiday season is upon us, which means parties and gift-giving. People storm the retail stores, shopping for a perfect gift. They line the grocery store checkout lines, carts filled with enough food for an army. For many stores, this is their most lucrative quarter. However, what many storeowners don’t realize…
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Arts-Focused Charter School Sets Its Sights on Upper Darby
A group looking to open a charter school focused on the arts in the Upper Darby School District is hoping to succeed where others have failed, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “This group thinks they can provide a program that concentrates on the arts, a win for the kids,” said Harold Kurtz, the…
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PSU Student Meets Pro Golfer at Aronimink After He Secured Her Scholarship with Hole-in-One
This summer at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Penn State student Brooklyn Gabriel met pro golfer Jason Day, who secured her four-year scholarship with an ace at the 2017 BMW Championship in suburban Chicago, writes Justin McDaniel for Penn State News. During the tournament at Conway Farms Golf Club last year, Day made the…
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Springfield-Based SageLife Eyes Location for Its First Senior Living Community in New York
Springfield-based SageLife is eying a location for its first senior-living project in the state of New York, writes Brian Nearing for The Albany Times Union. SageLife is planning to develop a 200-unit housing project on around eight acres on a property in Latham, N.Y. Meanwhile, Burke Companies plans to add 30,000 square feet for retail…
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Garnet Valley Grad to Serve as College Marshal at Penn State’s Upcoming Commencement
Chadds Ford native Laura Santangelo, a graduate of Garnet Valley High School, has been named college marshal for the Penn State College of Health and Human Development, writes Marjorie Miller for Penn State News. Santangelo, who will graduate with a health policy and administration degree, will serve as college marshal at the Dec. 15 commencement…
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Neumann University Student Wins Second Place in National Art Contest
Lauren Skurla, a Nursing major at Neumann University, has won second place in a national art contest sponsored by the Franciscan Action Network. She will receive a $250 prize and her art will be displayed at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C., from Jan. 11-27. Submissions had to reflect a theme…
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Delco Home to Seven of State’s 100 Highest-Scoring High Schools on 2018 Keystone Exams
Delaware County is home to seven of the state’s 100 highest-scoring high schools on the 2018 Keystone Exams, writes Ethan Lott for The Pittsburgh Business Times. The results of the standardized tests were released earlier this year by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for 675 schools statewide. The Pittsburgh Business Times analyzed the data to…
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Five Local Field Hockey Players Earn Roster Spots for Team USA’s Upcoming Competitions
The U.S. Women’s National Indoor Field Hockey Team has announced the rosters that will travel to Croatia to compete in the Croatia Cup from Dec. 30 to Jan. 7. Team USA will be sending both a senior and a junior team to the indoor competition. Unionville High School graduate Samantha Carlino, who played collegiately at…
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Merion Receives Platinum Status, Officially Placing It Among World’s Most Exclusive Golf Clubs
With its new platinum status, Merion Golf Club in Haverford Township ranks among the most exclusive golf and country clubs worldwide, writes Jim Dobson for Forbes. The 2018-2019 Platinum Clubs of the World represent the highest standard of excellence among private golf and country clubs around the globe. Platinum status, the ultimate achievement in the…
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Wawa Partners with Aston’s 2SP Brewing to Create Coffee Beer
Wawa has partnered with its Delaware County neighbor, 2SP Brewing in Aston, to create Winter Reserve Coffee Stout, a limited-edition beer, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The coffee beer was created by Bob Barrar, head brewer of the award-winning brewery. It combines Wawa’s limited-edition Winter Blend coffee with 2SP’s oatmeal stout. According to…
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Delaware County’s Pop-Culture Past Featured on ‘The Goldbergs’
Delaware County has entered the national spotlight once again, with a piece of its pop culture history featured on the latest episode of The Goldbergs, the popular ABC sitcom set in Jenkintown, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The “Bachelor Party” episode that aired on Dec. 5 showed Uncle Marvin Goldberg, played…
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George Bush Foundation Hires West Chester’s 20/10 Solutions to Play Key Role in American History
With the news of the death of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, many Americans have taken the time to recall his four years in office and reflect upon his legacy. The ceremonial final goodbyes to Bush the Elder are a complex matrix of funerals and other gatherings in both Texas…
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Student from Norwood Stars in Live Nativity at Neumann University
Glen Mills residents Dr. Chris and Mary Domes, Neumann University’s president and first lady, recently narrated the Christmas story at the university’s outdoor Live Nativity. Nearly 200 people attended the annual campus tradition. Dan LaJudice of Norwood took center stage as St. Francis, while Lena Farrell of Kennett Square starred as Mary. The performance was…
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Army’s Potential Change of Plans Could Have Devastating Effect on Boeing’s Workforce in Ridley
The long delay being considered by the U.S. Army on production of an upgraded Chinook helicopter could have devastating consequences for Boeing’s workforce in Ridley Township, writes Loren Thompson for Forbes. The Chinook, or CH-47F, is the signature airframe built at the Delaware County complex. If the Army decides to go ahead with delaying the…
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Airport Plans to Purchase Tinicum Township Land for Expansion of Air-Freight Complex
Philadelphia International Airport plans to purchase 15 acres in Tinicum Township to expand the footprint of its massive air-freight complex, writes Jacob Adelman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to airport spokeswoman Diane Gerace, city aviation officials are willing to spend $5.5 million on the land adjacent to the 135-acre Henderson Tract property. The Henderson Tract…
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