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Chester’s Jameer Nelson to Receive Degree 14 Years After Leaving College for NBA
Chester’s Jameer Nelson will receive his degree from Saint Joseph’s University 14 years after he left to pursue a basketball career, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Nelson will be one of the 2,200 graduates at the school’s 167th commencement exercises on Saturday. During the undergraduate ceremony, he will receive his bachelor’s degree in…
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Delaware County Community College Expands Study-Abroad Opportunities for Students
Delaware County Community College is continuing to expand its study-abroad opportunities for students, allowing them to gain a global perspective before they transfer to a four-year school. Last year, seven students ventured overseas for educational opportunities, while 15 participated this year. The goal is to continue to increase offerings and partnerships to help more students…
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Five Students from Delaware County Earn the First Social Work Degrees at Neumann
Among the more than 650 students who graduated from Neumann University last Saturday were some undergraduate trailblazers. Eleven students received the first degrees in Social Work ever awarded by the university, and five of them are residents of Delaware County. The Delco graduates are: Carla D’Angelo (Media) Amirah Guerrero (Aldan) Kezia Mathew (Lansdowne) Laila Sheriff…
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Stoneleigh Gardens in Villanova the Latest Addition to Natural Lands’ Preserves
Natural Lands, the Media-based nonprofit, has opened its latest acquisition, Stoneleigh Gardens in Villanova, to the public, writes Kimberly Haas for WHYY. Natural Lands, which has worked on preserving open space in the region for more than six decades, recently welcomed visitors to the former estate of the Haas family. The property “has a long…
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Award-Winning Vocalist to Perform in Phoenixville to Raise Funds for Community Coalition
Join The Community Coalition – a Phoenixville-based organization with an innovative model of collaboration among five Chester County nonprofits dedicated to fundraising together and sharing resources – on Thursday, May 24 for Cabaret Night with Carolyn Montgomery at the Colonial Theatre. Montgomery is an award-winning singer/songwriter based in New York City whom Stephen Holden of…
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Weak Law Ineffective Against Rampant Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania
Texting while driving is rampant on roads across Pennsylvania, but police are virtually powerless to prevent it, due to the weak law adopted in 2012, writes Justine McDaniel for the Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2013 to 2017, just 8,700 citations were issued for texting while driving under the new rules, with only around 0.1 percent of…
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Efforts Being Undertaken Locally to Boost Youth Participation in Golf
Professionals at golf clubs and associations in the region are working on boosting youth participation in the sport, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. There’s a lot to overcome to push golf to the top of the list for the next generation, according to Scott Nye, Merion Golf Club’s pro since 2000. “Look at…
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Delaware County Identified as ‘At Risk’ of Pressure from High-Income Taxpayers
According to a new report by S&P Global Ratings, Delaware County is among 117 counties across the nation most “at risk” of pressure from high-income taxpayers after changes to the tax policy, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 both reduced federal tax rates and deductions for…
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Renewed Economic Sanctions on Iran Impact Businesses in Delaware County
The renewed economic sanctions on Iran planned by the Trump Administration are an issue for Western companies planning to do business there, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. President Trump’s announcement that he plans to re-impose economic sanctions on Iran is forcing many businesses to re-examine their strategy. SAP, the German software company with…
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Amidst Decades of Declining Membership, Fire Departments Get Creative to Attract Volunteers
Fire companies nationwide are finding creative ways to attract volunteers in the hopes of reversing decades of declining membership, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fire associations in Chester and Delaware counties are among 20 fire and emergency medical services departments that have hired a marketing firm, Communication Solutions Group, for help. “Whenever I…
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Pro Golfer Who Grew up in Delco Returns to Area for U.S. Open Qualifier
Pro golfer and Delaware County native Vince Covello was in the area recently to take part in a qualifying event for the U.S. Open, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Covello, 35, a member of the Web.com Tour, posted the lowest score, a 4-under-par 67, last Monday at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg…
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Survey Suggests This Is the Best Gift for Mother’s Day
The best gift to give this Mother’s Day is spending some quality time with your mom, according to a new survey by TopCashBack.com. The site polled a cross-section of 1,135 adults on their purchasing habits for the special day. It found that roughly 75 percent of Americans plan to purchase a gift for Mother’s Day,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stately Stone Mansion in Radnor
A stately stone mansion with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale for $1,999,000 in Radnor. This traditional home features incredible architectural details and beautifully restored original features. The estate is set on 2.86 acres of breathtaking grounds that feature a gated entrance, cobblestone drive, and circular courtyard fountain.…
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Here’s How Delco Fared in U.S. News, World Report’s Rankings of State’s Best High Schools
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018 List of the Best High Schools in Pennsylvania, and Radnor placed third, while Strath Haven checked in at No. 7. U.S. News and World Report ranked the Top 162 high schools in the Keystone State. It provided data on the other 515 high schools but could…
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Villanova’s Director of Athletics Deeply Committed to Wildcats’ Success in All Sports
Mark Jackson, Villanova’s Director of Athletics, is in charge of the university’s NCAA enterprise, which incorporates 24 varsity sports and more than 600 student-athletes, writes Peter Gobis for The Attleboro (Mass.) Sun Chronicle. Jackson, a native of Mansfield, Mass., has been at the Wildcats’ helm for three years, a time that spans the men’s basketball…
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Program Gives Haverford College Students Chance to Mentor Low-Income Teens
Haverford College students in the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program help low-income students in middle and high school gain more experience in the sciences and writing, writes Shaquana Drury for the Haverford Clerk. The MAST Program is both a job and a personal commitment for students. They spend their Saturday mornings teaching and building a…
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Ambitious Renovation of Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club Lures Major Events
Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square has attracted several prestigious events following its ambitious course renovation, writes Jim Finnegan for Main Line Today. The first is the BMW Championship in September. This penultimate event of the PGA Tour’s FedExCup playoffs will bring the Top 70 players to Delaware County to compete for 30 spots on…
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County Council Honors Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum
Delaware County Council recently recognized board members and the curator of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum for their work to honor athletes who have earned national and international acclaim for their accomplishments. The museum, located in the Radnor Township Building, opened in 2015 after the closing of the Granite Run Mall, where The…
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