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Mural Artist, Neumann Grad Gives Colorful Gift to His Alma Mater
Alloyius McIlwaine has painted murals in Paris, Madrid, Casablanca, Miami, and New Orleans. He can now add Neumann University to his list. A 2004 graduate of Neumann, McIlwaine shared his talent with his alma mater from March 12-14 by creating an enormous, four-part mural in the hallway of the John J. Mullen Communication Center, a…
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From MONTCO: Conshohocken Billionaire a Potential Bidder for Carolina Panthers
Michael Rubin, owner of the Conshohocken-based sports merchandise company Fanatics, is reportedly on the list of bidders for the Carolina Panthers, according to reports. The internet entrepreneur is said to be “very interested in owning the hometown NFL franchise, sources told CNBC. Rubin, who has an estimated net worth of $3 billion, also owns minority stakes…
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Millennial Transplants Stick with Philadelphia Rather Than Moving to Suburbs
Millennial transplants who settled in Philadelphia are not rushing to the suburbs as many forecasters predicted, writes Cassie Owens for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia has seen its highest number of millennials move to the city from 2005 to 2016 with a 41 percent increase, a rate bigger than any of the 10 other largest U.S.…
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Airport’s Surrounding Area to Receive Major Upgrades
Following major upgrades to its interior, including the $900 million redesign of Terminal B, Philadelphia International Airport is now planning to revamp its surroundings, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. Four landscape design teams presented their concepts last week at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The presentations covered both the land directly outside the airport and…
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Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader
Hannah Callowhill Penn was Pennsylvania’s first and only female leader, and she ran the state for close to 14 years after her husband William Penn fell ill, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. Callowhill Penn was born in England in 1671. Her parents disregarded the norms of the 17th century and taught their daughter…
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Inmates at SCI Chester Learn About Finance, Prepare for Life Outside Prison
Inmates at SCI Chester recently attended a financial-education workshop to prepare for life outside of prison, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Becky MacDicken, an outreach specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, conducted the two-hour workshop through a formal partnership with the Department of Corrections. MacDicken visits every prison or correctional…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Wallingford
A colonial home with four bedrooms and two and half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home has an open floor plan that ensures the interior is always bright and airy. The entrance is through a foyer that leads into the formal living room and dining room…
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Ninth Annual County Health Rankings Unkind to Delaware County
Delaware County ranks 49th out of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania in terms of its overall health, according to the ninth annual County Health Rankings. By ranking the health of nearly every county in the nation, the County Health Rankings help communities understand what influences how healthy residents are and how long they will live.…
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Haverford High Grad Enjoys Life as a Walk-On at Villanova
Tom Leibig, a Haverford High School graduate, is enjoying life as a walk-on with the Villanova basketball team, writes Terry Toohey for the Delaware County News Network. Leibig understands the importance of his role. The Wildcats, who play Radford on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, rely on him and the other…
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Radnor Startup Develops Therapies for Rare Conditions with No Current Treatment
Radnor startup Palvella Therapeutics is tackling rare conditions that currently have no approved treatment, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded by Wes Kaupinen three years ago. Before that, he helped launch life sciences companies as a venture capitalist. Palvella means “to serve” in Finnish, a tribute to Kaupinen’s ancestry.…
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Philadelphia Union, Franklin Group Announce Marketing Partnership
The Philadelphia Union has welcomed a new sponsor in Franklin Group, which is now the preferred promotional printing partner for the team’s owner, Keystone Sports & Entertainment, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jean-Paul Dardenne, senior vice president for corporate partnerships of the Chester-based Major League Soccer club, said that the Union plans…
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William Penn School District Leads Fight Against Way Public Schools Are Funded
A lawsuit challenging the way Pennsylvania funds its public schools is back before a panel of judges in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Philadelphia, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. Plaintiffs in the case include the William Penn School District, five other school districts in the state, several groups of parents, the Pennsylvania…
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Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame to Induct Former WCU Quarterback, 9/11 Hero
Michael Horrocks, the West Chester University graduate who lost his life in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, will be inducted into the Capital Area Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, writes Eric Epler for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Horrocks’s tragic death touched many people in the region. He was First Officer of…
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Remembering Political Pioneer on 115th Anniversary of Her Birth
Anne Brancato, one of the most accomplished Philadelphians in 20th-century politics, overcame a number of barriers to become the first woman elected as a Democrat to the state legislature, writes Patrick Glennon for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Brancato was known for her passionate fight for the rights of the poor and dispossessed while she advocated for…
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Broomall Couple Shows Support for LGBT Community
Broomall residents Joan and Brian Bortnicker have become activists on behalf of the LGBT community, writes Ruth Rovner for the Delaware County News Network. The Bortnickers co-founded a Media-based chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in 2009. Joan currently serves as its president. The monthly meetings are attended by not only…
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Four Delco Municipalities Among 2018’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Delaware County municipalities rank among the Top 25 on 2018’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to Niche.com. The rankings are based on data from a number of sources, including the U.S. Census, FBI, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Key factors in the rankings include the level of education, cost of living, housing,…
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From Its Base in Clifton Heights, Rosati Ice Transforms School Lunch Programs Across America
Rosati Ice, based in Clifton Heights and the oldest Italian ice manufacturer in America, is the fastest-growing school lunch dessert across the U.S. The 106-year-old company continues to expand its partnerships with hundreds of school lunch programs, currently in 37 states and counting. The key to Rosati’s success? Its secret Italian ice recipe, which was…
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From CHESCO: Crebilly Farm Saga Continues as Toll Brothers Appeals Denial of Building Permit
The Crebilly Farm saga continued last week as Toll Brothers appealed the decision by Westtown Township to deny it a permit to develop more than 300 apartments on the Chester County property, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Horsham-based developer of luxury homes asked a Chester County Court judge to reverse the decision…
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