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Demographic Change in Philadelphia Suburbs to Impact Presidential Election
The demographics of the vote-rich Philadelphia suburbs continue to change, making the region an important battleground in November’s presidential election, writes Maddie Hanna and Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties have grown faster than the rest of the state. They have added college graduates to become more highly educated…
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Villanova Makes List of 10 Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
Villanova has cracked the Top 10 of higher education institutions in Pennsylvania that offer the best value, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia Magazine. The rankings have been compiled by SmartAsset for its second annual Best Value Colleges study and ranks schools according to five factors. It gives starting salary, tuition, and living costs a 25…
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Delco Council Commends Center for 75 Years of Helping Blind, Visually Impaired
Shortly after having corrective eye surgery, Delaware County Council Chairman Mario J. Civera Jr. commended the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) on 75 years of helping people with visual impairment lead independent lives. “In Delaware County, we have some excellent agencies that help people who face challenges in their day-to-day lives, challenges…
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Delco’s Certified Recovery Specialist Program Helps Those Struggling with Addiction
Delaware County Councilman Dave White recognized Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day by spotlighting the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist program that attempts to connect people struggling with addiction to treatment. “The tragedy of overdose is far too frequent in today’s world, but what we need to stress is that overdose is preventable,” White said.…
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Breathtaking Rendering of New Springfield High School Set for Presentation
The Springfield School District has set the first official presentation to the township on the proposed $118 million high school for Oct. 6, writes Susan L. Serbin for the Daily Times. Doug Carney, chair of both the facilities and finance committees, said the preliminary plan has already been submitted to the township, but it will…
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Neumann University Director to Speak on Sport, Mercy at Vatican
On Tuesday, Delaware County native Lee DelleMonache will board a plane bound for Rome, as her presence has been requested by the Vatican to speak on the issue of “Sport and Mercy” at the XIII International Symposium of University Professors from Sept. 7-11. Born in Lansdowne and reared in Middletown Township, DelleMonache – the director…
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Swarthmore Professor Recognized for Contribution to National Census of Writing
Jill Gladstein, an associate professor of English Literature at Swarthmore College, has been honored with the National Council of Writing Program Administrators Extraordinary Service Award for her contribution to the National Census of Writing. The National Census of Writing recently released the results of its ambitious survey on writing centers and programs across the country.…
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Education from Cheyney in Hotel, Restaurant Management Pays Off
All of the recent graduates from Cheyney University’s Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program are gainfully employed in hospitality and related businesses, proving that an HRTM degree from the nation’s first Historically Black College or University is a valuable commodity. With seasoned faculty in the hospitality industry teaching HRTM students, hands-on experience via internships, and…
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Two Delco Wineries Get Green Light to Ship Directly to In-State Residents
Two Delaware County wineries have been granted permits to start shipping their wine directly to in-state residents, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently approved more than 80 expanded wine permits, following the passing of a recent bill that widened wine and beer sales in grocery stores, licensed…
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Radnor’s Home for Special-Needs Children Celebrates Century of Helping
St. Edmond’s Home for Children in Radnor Township is celebrating a century of helping children with special needs, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. The home was established in 1916 by a group of nuns from New England after a request by Philadelphia Archbishop Edmond Francis Prendergast to create a home for children…
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Chester Passes Amended Plan for Financial Recovery
Following a heated public debate earlier in the month, Chester City Council has passed a new plan to try to reverse its financial decline, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. The plan is a roadmap that gives the city a number of options to increase revenues and reduce operating costs that have not been balanced for…
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Villanova Partners with Aqua America to Improve Water Quality in Developing Countries
Water treatment experts from Aqua America will be lending their knowledge to developing countries through a new partnership with Villanova, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bryn Mawr utility is linking its experts with students as it tries to improve access to better-quality water in countries that are struggling to overcome the…
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Longtime Literacy Advocate Now Head of Delaware County Library Services
Catherine Bittle, a literacy advocate with 15 years of experience in the field of Library Sciences, is the new director of Delaware County Libraries (DCL), the agency that supports 26 member libraries throughout Delco. Bittle replaces David Belanger, who retired in May after 20 years of service as the director of DCL. Delaware County Councilman…
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If You’re Hiring in Delaware County, Help Could Be Available
If you own, operate, or manage a business in Delaware County, the Delaware County Workforce Development Board is offering assistance to your business for the training of new employees if you qualify. Businesses that are currently hiring for positions that are considered to be High Priority Occupations in Delaware County may be eligible to receive…
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Yeadon Native Among Student-Athletes Filing Discrimination Complaint Against State of Kansas
Yeadon native Jordan Johnson, a nose tackle on the gridiron, has joined Garden City Community College football coach Jeff Sims and 48 other players in filing a discrimination complaint with the NAACP about Kansas’s out-of-state conference rule. They contend it is unconstitutional and violates the Civil Rights Act, writes Roxana Hegeman for The Associated Press. The…
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Widener Uses Arboretum to Plant Seeds of Knowledge
Widener is using its recently acquired Taylor Memorial Arboretum as a resource for both students and teachers to learn more about nature, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 30-acre arboretum in Nether Providence Township is just across the border from the city of Chester. It is an oasis of wilderness that gives members…
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Crozer-Keystone at Broomall to Host Summer’s Final Movie Night on Tuesday
Crozer-Keystone at Broomall will host its third and final movie night of the summer on Tuesday, Aug. 23, when Inside Out (2015) starts at approximately 8 PM. The movie, rated PG, will be shown on an inflatable production screen in Crozer-Keystone’s front parking lot, located on Lawrence Road, near the intersection of the Blue Route…
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September Dedicated as History Month in Delaware County
During its Aug. 17 meeting, Delaware County Council welcomed members from the Delaware County Historical Society and members from various historical and preservation societies from around the county to recognize September as History Month in Delaware County. The month is dedicated to shining a spotlight on the county’s rich history. Council also announced that the…
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