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Singles in Suburban Philadelphia Are Smart and Hard-Working but Hard to Find
If you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day, your best bet in the Philadelphia suburbs is finding a smart, hard-working guy in his 20s. That’s the word from a Trulia feature by Mark Uh that analyzed the stats on singles in America’s top 100 metros. While the city of Philadelphia itself had the eighth-highest ratio…
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New Report Suggests Philadelphia Not a Great Place to Spend Valentine’s Day
Knowing that America’s sweethearts are planning to dish out an average of $136.57 each on the Day of Hearts, WalletHub released has a report on 2017’s Best Places for Valentine’s Day together with an entertaining infographic providing Valentine’s Day Fun Facts. To determine which are the most romantic and, at the same time, affordable cities…
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Aston Township Opens Its Doors to Medical Marijuana Growers
One Delaware County township is not shying away from welcoming medical marijuana growers within its borders, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. Aston Township is getting a jump on regulations for the new industry by voting unanimously to pass ordinance, giving a green light to medical marijuana growers with several conditions. These include where they can…
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Looming Trade War with Mexico Could Hurt Philadelphia Region
The debate over who will pay for President Trump’s much-vaunted wall along the border with Mexico might soon turn into a full-fledged trade war. And that would be a detriment to both Greater Philadelphia region consumers and businesses that export their products south of the border, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. Trump has already…
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Head of Test-Prep Company in St. Davids Hands Reins to Next Generation
After having taken every SAT test since 1969, Avery Snyder of St. Davids-based Educational Services has decided that the time has come to hand over the reins of his company to the next generation, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Villanova native started the company after he noticed something strange while working as…
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Springfield High Students Captivate Delco Council with Powerful Presentations on Civil Rights Leaders
Powerful student presentations on civil rights leaders held the attention of those in attendance at a recent Delaware County Council meeting in recognition of Black History Month. Every February, Council recognizes the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history, in addition to the accomplishments of those living in Delco. As part of Council’s recognition of Black History…
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Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, to Speak at Neumann University’s Charter Day
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, will receive an honorary degree and deliver the Dorothy A.P. Leunissen Presidential Lecture as part of Neumann University’s 52nd Charter Day celebration on March 15, 2017. Cardinal Dolan will speak on “St. John Neumann: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow” at a 1:15 PM academic convocation in the main arena of…
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In Response to Trump’s Election, Chair of Delco Democrats Says ‘Everybody Wants to Run for Office’
Competing with the energy that brought Donald Trump to power is a new energy that’s fueling an unprecedented interest in politics for Democrats. “Nothing approaches it — certainly in the time I’ve been in public office, and I can’t remember (anything like it) even before that,” U.S. Sen. Bob Casey said in a Philadelphia Inquirer…
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Quaker Consortium Opens Classroom Doors to Students at Four of Region’s Esteemed Colleges
Four local college campuses just got immensely larger. For example, last fall, more than 1,000 Bryn Mawr College students grabbed their books and strolled into class just down the street at Haverford College. Mirroring a growing trend nationwide, that resource-sharing network for both academics and extracurricular activities, popularly known as the Bi-Co, has grown into the Tri-Co…
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Chichester a Case Study for Pennsylvania’s Plethora of Financially Struggling School Districts
Several school districts across the state, including Chichester, are being forced to take drastic measures to deal with their rising costs in the face of decreasing or stagnant revenues, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to an annual report released by the Pennsylvania Association of School Administrators and the Pennsylvania Association of School…
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SAP’s McDermott Reassures Staff in Wake of President Trump’s Travel Ban
With a lot of uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump’s controversial travel ban, SAP CEO Bill McDermott has criticized the move, and is reassuring employees of the software giant’s dedication to their well-being, writes Eric Auchard for Reuters. Addressing the company’s 84,000 employees across the globe, McDermott emphasized SAP’s non-discrimination policies, adding that “we are always…
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Delaware County Community College, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Sign Articulation Agreement
Delaware County Community College and Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts have signed an articulation agreement that will enable qualified students to transfer seamlessly from the community college to the four-year art school in Philadelphia. Students who maintain at least a C average in each course, and who graduate from Delaware County Community College’s Studio…
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Retiring Neumann University President Receives Heartwarming Tribute on the Ice
The warm hearts of the members of the Neumann University women’s ice hockey team could have melted the rink on a recent evening in January. The Knights invited Dr. Rosalie Mirenda and her husband Tony to visit their locker room before a game against Oswego (N.Y.) State, pose for a photo with the team, and…
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Experts Warn That Immigration Ban Could Harm Economy, Education
President Donald Trump’s immigration ban could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s economy by undermining the reputation of the U.S. as a reliable place to do business, explains Mike Useem and Robert Meyer on a podcast for the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Useem, a management professor and director of the Center for…
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Check Out Which Local High Schools Top the Class on Keystone Exams
While politicians debate whether the Keystone Exams should be part of high school graduation requirements, the tests continue to measure students’ proficiency in three core subjects. And Delaware County, for the record, is home to a number of schools with a large portion of students passing those tests with flying colors, according to a Philadelphia Business…
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Nominees Sought for Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor
Nominations are being sought for the 2017 Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor. This prestigious designation is bestowed upon past Hi-Q participants who have distinguished themselves through career or community service. The award also recognizes educators and supporters of Delco Hi-Q who have made extraordinary contributions to the program. With support from the Delaware County Intermediate…
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Haverford Superintendent, Other School Leaders Criticize Property Tax Reform
The promise of the proposed Property Tax Independence Act sounds good, but local education leaders say it doesn’t solve the underlying school funding problems, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. “The truth is, this isn’t a tax elimination — it’s a tax shift, a shift which may not provide reasonable and realistic…
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Penn State Brandywine’s New Residence Hall Will Feel Like Home, Thanks to Interim Director
Thanks to the efforts of Iris Richardson, the Interim Assistant Director of Residence Life, and campus staff, students moving into Penn State Brandywine’s new residence hall in August will find it feels like home, writes Haleigh Swansen for Penn State News. Richardson’s previous life management experience includes working with programs at other Penn State branches…
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