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Playground’s Opening Heralds New Era of Fun, Safety in Chester
The thrill of a safe new place to play pumped through the veins of both neighborhood kids and adults in Chester as they tried out the swings and other equipment for the first time. The city celebrated the grand opening of its newest family park and playground last week at Eighth and Lloyd streets, according…
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Pennsylvania’s College Students, Graduates Nearly the Most Indebted in America
A college education can unlock opportunities, but too much college debt can shackle a student’s future. And Pennsylvania borrowers are some of the most burdened by student loans in the entire nation, as a new WalletHub analysis of student debt found the state to be the third-most indebted in America. “Where you live doesn’t just…
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With Suppliers Unwilling to Negotiate, Liquor Prices May Rise at Month’s End
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will increase prices on 450 products by the end of the month unless suppliers reduce their prices, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In a letter sent out on July 20, the state agency gave some of its suppliers until the end of that month to cut prices, or…
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Coverage of Ardmore Shooting Wounds Neighborhood Advocates in Haverford Township
If people don’t like unwelcome development in their backyard, they sure don’t like crime there. And in the last week, residents of Ardmore and its surrounding neighborhoods have defended their turf over a recent shooting that killed a 29-year-old man. The incident took place near the border of two communities, two townships, and two counties.…
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Chadds Ford Native, Doctoral Candidate Wins $200,000 National Scholarship
She idolized the Little Mermaid while growing up in Chadds Ford, dipped her toes in life science at Kennett High School, and “grew her own tail” studying oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. Now, with a $196,000, four-year scholarship, graduate student Anna Robuck is fully ready to explore the expansive ocean. Robuck was one…
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Villanova Launches Unique Program in Accounting, Analytics
To better align with the needs of the Big Four accounting firms, Villanova University’s School of Business has launched a new and unique master’s of accounting program with data analytics, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program is designed to help students prepare for the working world where the demand for data…
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Radnor Bracing for Invasion of Tree-Killing Bugs
Radnor Township is being urged to draw up battle plans for the imminent invasion of the emerald ash borer. The ash tree-killing Asian bug has been on the march from Michigan since 2002, according to a Main Line Media News report by Linda Stein. The long-term battle plan recommended by township arborist John Hosbach Jr.…
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Chester Police Captain Makes History as Delco’s First Female Graduate of FBI Academy
Each year, an elite group of law enforcement officers are selected to train in a rigorous, 10-week program known as the National FBI Academy. On June 7, one of Delaware County’s leaders in law enforcement, Chester Township Police Captain Laura Dixon Hartshorn, made history by becoming the first female law enforcement officer from Delaware County…
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New Chester Superintendent Is Bold but Balanced
Before he went on to lead school districts, universities, and statewide education, Dr. Juan Baughn was a member of the Media High School Class of 1962, a former Chester High School basketball coach, and a protege as dean of students there. “The folks in Chester saw something in me that I didn’t see in myself,”…
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Crozer-Keystone at Broomall to Host Free Family Movie Night on Aug. 22
Crozer-Keystone at Broomall, located at 30 Lawrence Road near the intersection of the Blue Route and West Chester Pike, will host an outdoor screening of the Disney film Moana shortly after dusk on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Those in attendance will also enjoy free popcorn. Registration is not required, and the event is weather permitting. [uam_ad…
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New Street Lamps, Brighter Lights to Illuminate Upper Darby
Upper Darby will shine brighter after the $3.9 million plan to upgrade its 4,600 streetlights to LED lighting is implemented, writes Linda Reilly for the News of Delaware County. Mayor Thomas Micozzie recently revealed the two-month plan that is being financed through a bond issue. “A comprehensive audit and illumination study was undertaken to assess…
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Check Out the Average Credit Score of Each Town in Delco
Besides Pennsylvania’s vital role in U.S. history, the state’s economy has become one of the most crucial pillars of the financial health of the country, writes Mike Brown for LendEDU, a marketplace for private student loans, student loan refinancing, credit cards, and personal loans. Philadelphia and Pittsburgh are home to a combined 15 Fortune 500 companies, and…
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Second Annual Food Truck Fest and Fun Fair Coming to Brookhaven
Once again, Family Promise of Delaware County is throwing a bash by serving food out of vans to help local families who are living out of vans. The second annual Food Truck Fest and Fun Fair is returning to Brookhaven on Saturday, Aug. 12, according to a Daily Times report by Peg DeGrassa. Inflatable rides,…
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Widener Unveils New Major, Region’s First Undergraduate Robotics Program
The School of Engineering at Widener University has announced a new undergraduate major: Robotics Engineering. Robotics engineering is an emerging discipline that crosses over a wide variety of industries and is on the cusp of impacting every aspect of the way we work and live. This will be the first undergraduate robotics engineering major in…
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Cheyney Avoids Merger but Still Awaits Final Decision on Future
The Cheyney University community can rest a bit easier after the initial findings of a review of the 14 schools in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education indicated there would be no closures or mergers, writes Sara Hoover for NewsWorks. However, the nation’s oldest historically black college is still awaiting the final decision on…
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Delco Chamber of Commerce to Host First-Ever Hometown Throw Down
Join local business and community members for a fun-filled afternoon at Delaware County’s first-ever Hometown Throw Down on Thursday, Aug. 17 from 12-4 PM at the Springfield Square shopping center on Baltimore Pike. Meet in the lot behind Charlie Brown’s, and be there while companies throw down at their vendor booth or during the THROW…
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Dr. Chris Domes Takes Helm at Neumann; University Names New Business Dean
Dr. Chris E. Domes became the sixth president of Neumann University on July 17. “I am tremendously grateful to the Neumann University Board of Trustees and the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia for placing their trust in me to succeed Dr. Rosalie Mirenda, a nationally respected leader in Catholic higher education,” said Dr. Domes.…
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Which Delco Neighborhoods Rank Among the Top 25 Most Educated in Greater Philly?
A new report in the Philadelphia Business Journal ranked the Top 25 Most-Educated Neighborhoods by ZIP code in Greater Philadelphia. Included in the criteria are the highest number of adults with advanced degrees and data on population, median household incomes, and workers in management, business, science, and arts occupations. Four Delaware County ZIP codes cracked…
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