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Undocumented Immigrant with Degrees from Princeton, Oxford, Stanford to Speak at Neumann
Undocumented. It’s the most politically charged word in the English language right now. It can generate emotions that range from sympathy to anger, from understanding to resentment. Dan-el Padilla Peralta, whose memoir is entitled Undocumented, will speak at Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre on Wednesday, April 5 at 1:30 PM about his remarkable experience as an…
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Swarthmore Woman Breathes Easy After Puzzling Disorder
As her air passageway gradually and dangerously narrowed, a Swarthmore woman steadily sought out an answer, and although that answer was a rare narrowing of the windpipe, she breathed a big sigh of relief when it was finally figured out. “It was very frustrating, because for more than a year, nobody could really figure out…
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Independent Report Extols Economic Virtues of Marcellus Shale’s Natural Gas Liquids
The natural gas resources available in the Marcellus and Utica Shale regions have the potential to “drive economic development and job creation across the state,” according to a report released last week by Gov. Tom Wolf and the Team Pennsylvania Foundation. According to “Prospects to Enhance Pennsylvania’s Opportunities in Petrochemical Manufacturing,” an independent report by…
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May Deadline Looming for Fix of State’s Casino Funding Laws
Communities across the state have up to half their chips in a game being played by Harrisburg’s elected officials. And they’re holding their breath, waiting to see what will happen as a Memorial Day deadline looms for lawmakers to fix a now-unconstitutional local share tax on casinos. Chester is one of those communities. The law…
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‘Summer of Spectacle’ Season Tickets to Longwood Gardens on Sale Monday
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has announced that timed admission tickets for its Summer of Spectacle season celebrating the return of the Main Fountain Garden will go on sale Monday, April 3 at 10 AM. In addition to being a great garden of the world, Longwood is also home to the most significant fountain collection…
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With Faster-Growing Populations, Phoenix and Miami Threaten to Pass Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its suburbs were a refuge for people during the Great Recession, but now, there’s not quite the same draw. Population growth in the area has dwindled, and the city is quickly being passed by faster-growing metros like Washington, D.C., Phoenix, and Miami. Apart from 1986 and 1987, Philly’s population shrank between 1971 and…
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April 17 the Last Day to Register to Vote in Primary Election
Delaware County Councilman Dave White, council’s liaison to the Bureau of Elections and Voter Registration Department, is informing residents that there are several important dates coming up regarding the May 16 Primary Election. The last day to register to vote in the Primary Election is Monday, April 17. Citizens can register to vote at the…
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Interboro Music Teacher Hits the Right Note
She’s only a few years into her music teaching career, and Hannah Knauss of the Interboro School District is already hitting the right notes with students, administrators, and peers. Knauss just won the 2017 Outstanding Young Music Educator Award from the Pennsylvania Music Educators Association, according to a Ridley Town Talk report by Kevin Tustin.…
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County Council Honors Trailblazing Women in Business, Labor
Every March, County Council partners with the Delaware County Women’s Commission to recognize Women’s History Month and individuals who have profoundly influenced women in Delaware County. This year’s theme focused on women who have successfully challenged the role of women in both business and the paid labor force, with the theme “Honoring Trailblazing Women in…
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County Commerce Director Earns Statewide Recognition as Economic Developer of the Year
From a casino and racetrack to a soccer stadium and the revitalization of the county’s waterfront refinery region, Patrick Killian has paved the way for economic development in Delaware County in the last 25 years. In his role as director of the Delaware County Commerce Center, Killian has attracted global companies to Delco, facilitated redevelopment…
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Garnet Valley High School Leads the Way in Ditching Textbooks for Digital Learning
Textbooks are not only weighing down students’ backpacks; they’re also weighing down school district budgets. And the enthusiasm to ditch textbooks in favor of digital resources for learning is reaching such a frenzied pace that one superintendent in the region said the trend is set to “grow exponentially as more schools post their learning materials…
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Boeing Exec Nominated by Trump for Deputy Defense Secretary
Patrick Shanahan, an executive at Boeing, has been nominated by President Trump for Deputy Defense Secretary, writes Thomas Gibbons-Neff for The Washington Post. Shanahan, the senior vice president of supply chain operations for Boeing, will serve as Defense Secretary Jim Mattis’s second-in-command if confirmed by the Senate. He will succeed Robert Work, who has agreed…
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The Maggittis Find Balance in Family, University Life
College sweethearts Sara and Patrick Maggitti have decades of experience in balancing their personal and professional lives, according to a staff report from the Main Line Today. Sara is a director at Cabrini University’s counseling center, while Patrick is a dean of the Villanova School of Business. Both have demanding schedules. Patrick points to his wife…
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Superhero 5K Run, Walk That Benefits CASA Youth Advocates Set for April 30
Runners and walkers will gather on Sunday, April 30 at 9 AM at Ridley Creek State Park in Media for a great cause. Participants are encouraged to hit the trails dressed as their favorite superheroes to support CASA Youth Advocate’s mission of providing champions for children. “With the success of last year’s race, we were…
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Plymouth Meeting’s Legoland Discovery Center to Open its Doors on April 6
The eagerly awaited Philadelphia Legoland Discovery Center in Plymouth Meeting Mall will open its doors to fans on April 6, providing one of the first tastes of the magical world of LEGO and its stunning displays. For visits after the grand opening, there are already pre-booked tickets available online from April 7. Individual admission will…
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After Seven-Month Search, Neumann University Names New President
The Neumann University Board of Trustees has announced that Dr. Chris E. Domes, current president of Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, Wisc., has been named the sixth president of Neumann University. He will take office on July 1. His appointment ends a seven-month search for the successor to Dr. Rosalie M. Mirenda, who announced last…
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Boeing in Need of Right Kind of Defense Spending
Despite an onslaught of defense spending from the political guns of President Donald Trump, layoffs continue to threaten Boeing Corp.’s war helicopter facilities in Ridley Park. That’s because the new military spending may not be the right kind of military spending, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Joseph DiStefano. The $52 billion being called…
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