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Political Talk Show on Neumann University Radio a Breath of Fresh Air This Election Season
What happens when two psychology professors, one conservative and the other liberal, talk politics on college radio? Your Brain on Politics. Since early October, Dr. Colleen McDonough and Dr. Ramona Palmerio-Roberts have set aside one hour each week to discuss politics on WNUW 98.5, Neumann University radio. They have different views, opposing political philosophies, and…
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Online Education at Delaware County Community College Ranks Among State’s Best
West Chester University ranked sixth out of 117 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania that offer online classes or degree programs, while Delaware County Community College checked in at No. 8 on the list of two-year schools. The analysis was conducted by OnlineColleges.com, a website that provides reliable information about top online colleges and degree programs by…
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Widener Opens State-of-Art Finance Lab Where Students Can Become Bloomberg-Certified
The Widener University School of Business Administration has opened a state-of-the-art learning environment for students interested in wealth management. The new Finance Lab features the same technology used by financial planners and investors. Students use the space for coursework, individual study, and to manage the Money Club’s Student Managed Investment Fund. Twelve computer stations are…
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After 33 Years in Navy, Chester Man Retires to Sound of Wedding Bells
During his official retirement ceremony from the U.S. Navy, Chester’s Bryan Exum stunned guests when he proposed to his girlfriend Dawn Patillo, and then promptly went ahead with the marriage ceremony, writes Garland L. Thompson for U.S. Black Engineer & Information Technology magazine. The retirement ceremony was attended by Exum’s fellow alumni from Chester High…
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Boston Globe: Election Blurring the Lines in Philly Suburbs
As political pressure continues to build in Philadelphia’s suburban counties, the unprecedented juxtaposition of candidates is squeezing out new kinds of voters for this election. Republicans and Democrats alike are switching parties or holding their noses to vote for “the lesser of two evils,” a Boston Globe article by Tracy Jan reported. Some are even…
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Elwyn’s 15th Annual Art Exhibit, Benefit for Children with Special Needs a Success
Artwork by students from various special education programs at Elwyn was on display at the 15th annual Student Art Exhibit held at the White Manor Country Club in Malvern. Guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and dinner while socializing and viewing the dazzling art displays. Both live and silent auctions were also held. The art show…
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Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near
As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key Philadelphia suburbs is mounting. His fate in Pennsylvania and possibly the nation rests on a need to “turn in a respectable showing in the vote-rich suburban areas outside Philly,” according to a report in The…
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Celebs in House as Neumann University Showcases New Communications Studio to Prospective Students
Studio Day at Neumann University was a unique, if not unusual open house for a college. The school in Aston invited only high school seniors who are interested in studying communications to the Oct. 23 event. The intent was to provide prospective students with actual hands-on experience in radio and television studios. Thirty-nine high school…
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Delco Council, Veterans Memorial Association to Host Freedom Medal Awards Dinner
Delaware County is home to many brave veterans who have served our nation with strength and courage. Today, we have 35,000 veterans of all military branches living in Delaware County who continue to serve their communities through their work, their church, their schools, and their families. In 2013, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown…
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Widener University Panel Discusses History, Pros and Cons of Electoral College
“The Electoral College is the strange way in which we elect presidents in the United States,” said Rod Smolla, Dean of the Widener University Delaware Law School. In this video, Smolla is joined by Brian Tierney, a member of the board of trustees at Widener, political science professor James Vike, and Alan Garfield, a professor…
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Northley Guidance Counselor to Visit White House as State’s Middle School Counselor of the Year
The Pennsylvania School Counselor Association has named Nicole Sayre, a guidance counselor at Northley Middle School in the Penn-Delco School District, the 2016 Pennsylvania Middle School Counselor of the Year. The award honors professional school counselors who have helped both their students and their school district. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive counseling programs based…
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Chester’s Back Against the Ropes as Lawmakers Scramble to Fix Casino Host Law
After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the tax that paid the state’s casino hosts and sent the issue to the Legislature for a fix, suddenly a whole host of other players have showed up at the table. Hosts like Chester are desperate for the millions of dollars in tax revenue from Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino…
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Darby Celebrates Hometown Hero, Names Street in His Honor
A hero’s name now points the way in Darby, and last weekend that way was how to make your hometown proud. Marine Lt. Gen. Ronald Coleman was recognized for his selfless service to America with a parade and honorary street designation, according to a Daily Times report by Anne Neborak. Originally a Navy sailor in…
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Exton Mall to Host College Fair on Monday
High school students and their parents will be able to trick-or-treat for higher education at the Exton Square Mall on Monday from 5:30-7:30 PM, when representatives from more than 230 colleges nationwide gather for the 2016 Chester County College Fair. West Chester University, Neumann University, Penn State Great Valley, and Delaware County Community College will…
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Study Reveals Student Population Growth Negatively Affects Local School Districts, Property Taxes
School district enrollment levels have dramatically shifted in Pennsylvania over the past 25 years, writes Kevin McCorry in a fascinating report for NewsWorks that reveals the inequity of the state’s school-funding formula for the last quarter-century. More than a third of the state’s 500 districts have either grown or shrank by more than 25 percent…
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Upcoming Workshop from Achievement Unlimited Offers Swift Kick Toward Success in 2017
The inertia of the daily grind and the strangle of bad habits are slow and painful success killers, and it often takes a swift kick to break free in a new direction and achieve full potential. That’s the promise of a new workshop coming to the Penn State Great Valley Conference Center in Malvern on…
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Delco Paints Better Picture of Employment Than Rest of State
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry released its employment situation report for September 2016, and it reveals that Delaware County (5.1 percent) currently has a lower unemployment rate than the rest of the state. Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 5.7 percent. However, the state’s rate remained above that of the nation,…
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Wall Street Journal: Delco an Area Targeted for Precise Data Voter Sifting
The improvement in data analytics, which allow political consultants to identify and target persuadable voters, has been especially prominent in southeastern Pennsylvania this election cycle, writes Michelle Hackman for The Wall Street Journal. Last month, the super PAC of the liberal group League of Conservation Voters announced it would be knocking on voters’ doors in…
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