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Cabrini University Launches Center on Immigration
Cabrini University recently launched the Center on Immigration, an academic, nonpartisan organization that promotes immigrant rights through research, education, and advocacy. “Through the Center’s work, we will seek to transform the dominant narrative about immigration, amplify the voices and sentiments of those most directly impacted, and contest prevalent misconceptions,” said Abel Rodríguez, Faculty Director of…
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Upper Darby Readies for Marijuana Dispensary
A dispensary for medical marijuana is sprouting in Upper Darby, but it’s still too early to tell whether the state will deem its soil fertile enough to earn one of a select few licenses for the budding industry. Zoning maneuvers were recently approved for Chamounix Ventures’ proposed medical marijuana dispensary site in the Fernwood Industrial…
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Some of Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Communities Get State Police Protection at No Extra Cost
While the $1.2 billion in annual state police costs are covered by all state residents, some communities are getting significantly more bang for their buck, writes Emily Previti for Keystone Crossroads. Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s communities do not have their own police force and instead rely on state troopers for protection. Not only that, but…
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How Does Delco’s Life Expectancy Fare Compared to State’s, Nation’s?
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people living in Delaware County have a slightly lower life expectancy than the national average, writes Joel Achenbach for The Washington Post. The average for Delaware County at 78.82 years is only slightly below the national average of 79.08. Delco averaged 801.35 deaths per 100,000…
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WalletHub: Pennsylvania Provides Not-So-Happy Mother’s Day
The best gift for Mother’s Day this year might just be to see Pennsylvania roll up its sleeves and do something for working moms, because the state has a lot of work to do if it wants to treat the vast majority of moms with young children right. More than 70 percent of moms with…
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Half-Century of Preservation Efforts Successfully Protect Local Nature
The plan to build a factory in the beautiful Brandywine countryside a half-century ago prompted the introduction of land-use and tax arrangements that have helped preserve huge areas of open space ever since, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The conservation efforts were started by two du Pont heirs, Francis I. du Pont III…
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Poppy Seeds Being Planted Across Delco to Remember World War I Veterans
Delaware County Council and Destination Delco, the county’s Tourism Bureau, announced a county-wide initiative on Tuesday to plant poppy seeds in honor of World War I veterans. This year marks the Centennial of the United States entering World War I, known as “the war to end all wars.” More Americans gave their lives during that…
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Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Academy Celebrates Power of Achievement
The 9th Annual Youth Leadership Academy was held from April 24-26 at Neumann University, ending with a presentation ceremony and reception. The Youth Leadership Academy targets 30 high school sophomores from schools all across Delaware County to participate and absorb the basic skills of leadership sponsored by The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board, Youth Council,…
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Widener Student from Broomall Receives Civic Award from Boston-Based Nonprofit
Campus Compact, a Boston-based nonprofit working to advance the public purposes of higher education, has honored 273 students as 2017 Newman Civic Fellows, including Widener University sophomore Iman Elkhashab. The Newman Civic Fellows Award recognizes inspiring college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities. Elkhashab, a biology major from…
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Delaware County Community College’s Peter Gilmore Named Chef Educator of the Year
Peter Gilmore, Program Manager of Delaware County Community College’s Culinary Arts program, was recently named Chef Educator of the Year by the Philadelphia Chapter of the American Culinary Federation (ACF). Chef Gilmore received the award at the ACF’s annual President’s Charity Scholarship Ball in early April. The Chef Educator of the Year award recognizes a…
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Delco’s Child Abuse Stats Remain at Half of Statewide Average
No children died or even nearly died from child abuse in Delaware County last year, and the number of cases halted even as more reports came in. The statistics stand in stark contrast to the state average, which was twice as high. The latest numbers come from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services’ 2016 Annual…
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Delaware County Community College Releases New Non-Credit Course Guide
Delaware County Community College’s Return to Learn Non-Credit Course Guide has been released, and it details the college’s offerings from May through August 2017. Courses are available in a number of different areas, including: Information Technology Computer Training Skilled Trades Online Training Health Care Careers Professional Development Certificate Programs Test Preparation/ESL Learning Other Languages Creative…
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Villanova Breaks Its Record for NCAA Academic Excellence
Villanova’s student-athletes loom large on the field and court, but they’re just as dominant off it too. The Wildcats just shattered last year’s high mark in academic excellence with back-to-back school records in their NCAA Academic Progress Rate recognition. The NCAA bestowed public recognition awards to 15 Villanova athletic programs for attaining a rank in…
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Delaware County Council’s Unique Meeting Place Serves as Civics Lesson for Students
Local government just got a whole lot more accessible in the eyes of Haverford High School students after Delaware County Council conducted its latest meeting right in the school auditorium. “If you’re interested in going into government, you just need to know how to talk to people,” said Rylee Mauger in a Daily Times report…
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Neumann University Senior Sets New Standard for Term ‘Student-Athlete’
Haley Broomell has set a new standard for the term “student-athlete” at Neumann University. A biology major and native of Woodstown, N.J., Broomell won the university’s John A. Phillips Scholar Athlete Award and the Valedictory Medal at the April 21 academic awards convocation. The Valedictory Medal is presented to the student who earned the highest…
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Upper Darby Native Champions Cannabis Culture
A rallying of support in difficult times lit the match for one of Philadelphia’s leading cannabis activists, and the city’s cannabis culture has been riding the high ever since. Upper Darby native N.A. Poe shared his story of finding a connection, a cause, and ultimately a community with Philadelphia Weekly’s Max Marin as part of…
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It’s Official! Historic Beaver Valley Property in Chadds Ford Purchased for Conservation
The Conservation Fund, in partnership with Mt. Cuba Center and the Brandywine Conservancy, has announced its purchase of the historic Beaver Valley property in Concord Township. Thanks to generous support from Mt. Cuba Center, a Delaware-based botanical garden that inspires a commitment to protect the environment, as well as other private contributions, the national environmental…
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Percentage of Female Superintendents in Suburban Philly Outpaces National Average
More women are finding their way to the head of the class — or rather, the school district. Locally, the rising percentage of female superintendents today outpaces not only the national average of 22.4 percent but also Pennsylvania’s 28.8 percent, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. Superintendents in suburban Philadelphia are 34.4…
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