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Restaurant Week One of Several Villanova Initiatives Aimed at Bridging Gap Between Students, Residents
Villanova University aims to expand on its success on campus by becoming a better neighbor to its surrounding communities, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The university has begun several new initiatives, including the recent Villanova Dines Out! Restaurant Week. The event saw Villanova students dressed in Wildcats gear join residents for discounted meals…
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Having Served Delco for More Than 20 Years, Community Foundation Changes Name
TCF, formerly Taylor Community Foundation, is now The Community’s Foundation. The name change represents the culmination of a series of organizational changes over the past year, including a merger with the Delaware County Community Foundation (DCCF) in August 2017 and the sale of Taylor Hospice in February 2018. “One corporate-level transaction of this nature is…
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Neumann University to Host Breakfast with Santa, Live Nativity Celebration on Dec. 1 and 2
Neumann University’s Knights for Education club is hosting Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, Dec. 1 from 8 AM-12 PM in Community Hall, located in the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development. Admission is a children’s toy – unwrapped – for any age. A hot breakfast of eggs, home fries, sausage, and pastries will…
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V.A. Medical Center Finds Bigger Home for Its Delaware County Outpatient Clinic
The Coatesville V.A. Medical Center has found a new and larger home in Newtown Square for its Delaware County outpatient clinic, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The outpatient center at the Crozer-Keystone Health System Complex in Springfield Township will move to its new site in the Marville Shopping Plaza later this month.…
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Neumann University Offers Local Businesses Free Research, Marketing Advice
As a service to the community, Neumann University business students are offering to work with area executives and small business owners during the spring 2019 semester to develop plans to expand local businesses internationally. From January to May, students will work closely with their professors, who themselves have extensive hands-on international management experience, to assess…
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Dunwoody Village’s Much-Anticipated Holiday Bazaar on Thursday in Newtown Square
The residents of Dunwoody Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Newtown Square, enjoy rich and active lives. With an array of daily programs to keep them busy, there’s never a dull moment at Dunwoody. On a given day, there might be a jazz trio, a guest speaker, a trip to a local museum,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Recently Upgraded Colonial in Garnet Valley
A colonial with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The recently upgraded home is set on a private and partially wooded 1.34-acre lot. One of the highlights is the exquisite kitchen with granite countertops and state-of-the-art appliances. Adjacent is a bright breakfast and sunroom leading…
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New Director of Association of Franciscan Colleges, Universities to Be Based at Neumann
The Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) has appointed Debi Haug as its executive director for mission. She will be based at Neumann University, one of 24 colleges that are members of the organization. Haug has 18 years of experience in Catholic ministry, including: campus minister at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Ore.…
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State Secretary of Education on Visit to Interboro: ‘Early Education a Proven Investment’
The Interboro School District welcomed Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Pedro Rivera for a visit earlier this week, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The commonwealth’s top educator touted the state-wide successes of early-child education during his tour of the schools. At each stop, he spoke with staff and school board directors as…
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Delaware County Leadership: Diane McGraw, CEO of McGraw Production
Ridley Park native and McGraw Productions CEO Diane McGraw spoke with DELCO Today about her adventurous spirit, moving to New York City when she was 21, and how she attributed her early success in sports and event production to a combination of luck and not being afraid to try new things. She also shared how…
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SAP Recognizes Penn State Great Valley Students for Their App That Helps Veterans Combat Opioid Abuse
Penn State Great Valley students have been recognized by SAP for their app that helps veterans combat opioid abuse, according to a report from Penn State News. The university’s Analytical Assassins team took part in Code4PA’s month-long Codeathon. The event uses open data sets to generate ideas and innovation. This year, the teams were tasked…
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Penn Sells 17-Acre Property in Glenolden to Malvern-Based Developer
The University of Pennsylvania has sold its 17-acre property in Glenolden that was a vivarium and research laboratory to E. Kahn Development, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Penn put the property, located at 500 South Ridgeway Avenue, on the market five years ago. The main building is 97,198 square feet, while the…
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Two Students Design Neumann University’s Christmas Cards
Two students have designed Christmas cards that Neumann University will send to more than 2,500 people this holiday season. Mia Cimino, a sophomore majoring in Social Work, created art that president Dr. Chris Domes will use as his official holiday greeting card. This card is sent to approximately 1,400 people, including faculty and staff, the…
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Future of Beloved Catholic Church in East Lansdowne Uncertain
St. Cyril’s Roman Catholic Church in East Lansdowne is facing uncertain times, since the cost of the urgent repairs it needs exceeds the means of its congregation, writes Katie Park for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In a recent memo to parishioners, Rev. Paul Castellani notified them that leaks have damaged the interior, preventing entry to the…
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DELCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in Radnor, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Customer Success Engineer This position advises customers on highly scalable technical solutions that integrate company products with customers’ enterprise systems; provides hands-on assistance with designing and provisioning secure environments; and solves client technical…
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State Rep. Brian Kirkland Hosts Public Hearing on Jobs, Economic Development in Chester
A House Democratic Policy Committee public hearing recently hosted by State Rep. Brian Kirkland at Chester City Hall focused on jobs and economic development, according to a report from the Daily Times. The hearing was also attended by Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla and state legislators from across Pennsylvania. One of the issues discussed was…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Estate Built in 1763 in Wallingford
A stone colonial with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Part of the historic Sheltered Oak Estate, the home was built in 1763. Additions have been added over time, perfectly blending the old with the new. Entry is through a foyer flanked by the formal dining and living rooms. The…
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Surrey Services to Host Fashion Show with a Focus on Women of All Ages
How to age gracefully is an art, but how to age with style is just plain fun. With that in mind, Surrey Services for Seniors is holding its first Fashion Show with a focus on women of all ages on Wednesday, Nov. 7. Wayne-based boutique Louella will present a fashion show with a stunning array…
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