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President of Aston’s Sun Center Studios: ‘We Want to Be Major Driver of Economic Development’
Kevin Hart’s new movie, Untouchable, is putting Aston in the limelight, writes Ukee Washington for CBS Philly. The movie is a remake of the French hit The Intouchables, which tells the true story of a friendship between a wealthy quadriplegic man and his unorthodox caregiver. In addition to Hart, the movie also stars Bryan Cranston…
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Delaware County Community College Offers Career Comeback Workshop for Women
Delaware County Community College will offer the Launch Your Career Comeback workshop from March 7-May 9. Sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 9:30-11:30 AM at the Marple Campus, located at 901 South Media Line Road in Media. Launch Your Career Comeback is a 10-week workshop for women seeking to re-enter the workforce, or return…
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Push for More Fairness in Political Redistricting Starts to Gain Momentum
For decades, politicians have redrawn district lines to benefit their party, and that practice — known as gerrymandering — has only gotten worse with the help of technology. Last week, the Fair Districts PA coalition rallied supporters to the cause of returning fairness to the redistricting process, especially in light of the threat of losing…
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Garnet Valley Alum Helps Lead Penn State’s THON
Penn State education major Emily Mallon is teaching children more than just reading, writing, and arithmetic. The Garnet Valley High School graduate is one of the leading voices for the college’s annual pediatric cancer research fundraiser. Mallon, a student-teacher, is currently serving as a Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) communications captain, overseeing a 35-member…
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With Pair of New Hotels in the Works, Upper Darby Gaining Traction as Overnight Destination
Upper Darby seems to be gaining traction as an overnight destination, with two major brands announcing their entrance into the area this year, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new hotels will add to Upper Darby’s recent upswing, spurred by the recent rise of nearby retail and dining destinations. Holiday Inn by…
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Delaware County Community College Presents Regional High School Art Exhibition
Delaware County Community College will present the second annual Regional High School Art Exhibition, showcasing the work of students from 11 high schools in Delaware County. A reception for the art exhibition will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 1 from 4-7 PM, in the Art Gallery of the Marple Campus, located at 901 South Media…
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Yikes! New Ranking of America’s Most-Educated States Embarrassing to Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania needs to put some thought into improving its educational attainment, according to a new report by WalletHub, which puts the commonwealth in the bottom half of its list that ranks states from the most to least educated, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In the annual ranking, the Keystone State checked in…
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Alum Brings Decades of Fashion to Penn State Brandywine’s Golden Anniversary
To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Penn State Brandywine students literally stepped back in time — and into the fashions from decades past. Led by alumna and fashion design entrepreneur Meaghan Daly, students recreated the campus’s fashion highlights alongside posters recognizing accomplished students. “These banners really draw attention to our milestone anniversary, and it was great…
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Administrator from Penn-Delco School District Returns to Alma Mater in Delaware as Super
The assistant superintendent of the Penn-Delco School District has been hired by the Christina School District in Delaware to be its new superintendent, writes Karie Simmons for Newark (Del.) Post. Five of the seven board members voted for Richard L. Gregg, who is a former Christina student. The decision was made less than a week…
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Delaware County Community College Opens Veterans Center
Delaware County Community College recently held a grand opening for its new Veterans Center on the Marple Campus. The center was made possible by gifts from Pam Mariani, former general manager of the Edgmont Golf Club, and the Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation, the mission of which is to support education and veterans.…
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Aston Teenager Shares His Views on Future Under Trump with Washington Post
Matt Gane, a 17-year-old from Aston, recently got the chance to share his positive perspective about life under the Trump Administration, writes Danielle Paquette for The Washington Post. Gane who traveled to Washington, D.C., to watch Trump get sworn in was overjoyed to hear him mention factories three times during his inaugural address. This made…
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Discovery in Hidden Attic Shines Light on Bygone Tradition at Haverford College
A hidden attic discovered during recent renovations has uncovered a wealth of historic items from Haverford College’s early years, including some wooden canes that were used in the long-forgotten practice of cane rush, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While inspecting the newly discovered space, campus planner David Harrower found framed pictures of previous…
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Delaware County Community College Offers Career Transitions Workshop
Delaware County Community College will offer a Career Transitions Workshop, a 10-week learning and development program for anyone facing the uncertainty of the job market and considering a change in career. Beginning Feb. 27, sessions will be held on Mondays from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Marple Campus located at 901 South Media Line Road in…
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Rose Valley Native Finds Home at New Media Outlet Loved by Trump Administration
Right Side Broadcasting Network is determined to take advantage of being the new administration’s favorite media outlet, with Rose Valley native Adam Taxin now onboard for the ride, writes Alfred Miller for Politico. RSBN started last March as a YouTube streaming channel that sent out a cameraman to record every Trump rally that took place…
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Chester Heights Man Donates Conservation Easement to Natural Lands Trust in Memory of Wife
James A. Miller wanted to protect his land in memory of his late wife. On Nov. 15, 2016, Natural Lands Trust helped him achieve his vision with a conservation easement on his 25-acre property on Lenni Road in Chester Heights. The easement will permanently protect the natural features of the landscape and preserve critical open…
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Delaware County Community College Concludes National Search, Hires First Female President
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, currently vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, has been unanimously selected by Delaware County Community College’s Board of Trustees to become the school’s next president. Dr. Gates Black will succeed Dr. Jerry Parker, who will retire on June 30, after…
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Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park Feeds the Appetite for Inauguration Day
It has sold papal-visit cakes, Hillary Clinton campaign cookies, even Deflategate cakes. Now Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park is crowning its minicakes with frosting replicas of Donald Trump’s famous Make America Great Again hats, just in time for Inauguration Day. Though Traub’s Bakery has curated inspiration from all kinds of trending topics, this particular edible…
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Former Bryn Mawr President, Pennsylvania Senator Brought MLK Day of Service to Life
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is seeing a significant rise in community service participation around the country as hundreds of thousands of Americans flock to local organizations, churches, and schools to honor the legacy of the legendary civil rights leader, writes Briana Thomas for The Washington Post. Established 31 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr.…
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