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Delaware County Community College Alumna and Pharmacologist with U.S. DEA Tells Graduates ‘Road to Success is Paved with Hard Work’
Dr. Luli Akinfiresoye, a pharmacologist who works with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s Office of Diversion, shared her inspirational story with graduates of the Delaware County Community College Thursday morning at the school’s commencement in The Pavilion at Villanova University. “Though there were obstacles and challenges along my journey, I did not become distracted because…
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Travers Food Market Celebrates Three Decades of Success
Despite chain convenience stores forcing many traditional corner stores to close, Travers Food Market in Lansdowne has withstood the test of time and is still going strong after three decades, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The community-centered store opened on May 22, 1986 and brothers Dave and Fred Travers will celebrate their 30…
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Basketball Hall of Famer and Nike Director Shares Wisdom with Villanova Graduates
George Raveling – director of International Basketball for Nike, Basketball Hall of Famer, and former college basketball coach – inspired Villanova graduates with his words of wisdom at the school’s commencement ceremony, writes Anne Neborak of the Main Line Suburban Life. Raveling, who received his honorary Doctor of Humane Letters, was introduced by Villanova’s basketball…
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Radnor Scholarship Fund Fetes Its Long-Time President on Golden Anniversary
Arthur Lewis, the 85-year-old president of the Radnor High School Scholarship Fund, was recently honored at a party for the organization’s 50th anniversary, writes Linda Stein of the Main Line Suburban Life. According to Stein, the scholarship fund provides need-based financial assistance to Radnor graduates and has given $2.5 million to 900 students since it…
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Spotlight Shines Bright on Rose Tree Media School District with Two Finalists for State’s Teacher of Year
The Rose Tree School District’s Phoebe Simmington, a sixth-grade math teacher at Springton Lake Middle School, and Sandra Lin, a Mandarin Chinese teacher at Penncrest High School, are both finalists for Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year in 2017. There are only a dozen finalists from across the state in the running, writes Patti Mengers of…
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Warm Weather Means Food and Fun at Delco’s Farmers Markets
Now that we’re beginning to enjoy some warmer weather, those of us who like their produce fresh and grown locally can look forward to shopping at Delco’s eight outdoor farmers markets. “These markets are more than just a place to pick up something for dinner and buy a few items off a grocery list,” writes…
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Thousands Turn out in Eddystone for Overdose Awareness
More than 3,000 people walked through Eddystone recently to make others aware of the devastation caused by drug overdoses, writes Anne Neborak for the Daily Times. At least five people join the Overdose Awareness Foundation each day due to the loss of a loved one who died from an overdose or an addict seeking help.…
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Media Resident Rises Above Visual Impairment to Earn Rare National Award
Aleisa Myles of Media proves every day that visual impairment is no barrier to educational success, according to a recent report in the News of Delaware County. Myles was presented with the highest award given by Learning Ally, a nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities. She is one of just six students from…
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Six-Year-Old from Media Collects Care Packages for Pathways
Seeing the suffering of people living on the streets in New York spurred six-year-old Cailin Kennedy to help those in need in her hometown of Media via Pathways, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “I was in New York and I saw people in blankets asking for food and money,” said Cailin. “I…
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Lansdowne Friends School Receives Grant for Native Plantings
The Lansdowne Friends School, as one of three organizations in Delaware County to receive an Environmental Education grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, will be dedicating its new gardens that highlight the importance of native plants at its annual fair on May 21. Planted in various parts of the campus were plants that…
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Clergy in Delco Train to Become Police Chaplains
Two dozen clergy members spent a few days in Radnor this week, learning the difficult task of becoming police chaplains, writes Mike DeNardo of CBS Philly. The stress of police work can take its toll in the form of substance abuse, suicide, and dealing with death in the line of duty. According to DeNardo, Reverend…
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Penncrest Continues its Dominance of Delco Envirothon
It was a tough competition, but the reigning champions of 21 years successfully defended their crown during the Delaware County Envirothon competition, securing another victory for Penncrest, writes Anne Neborak for Delaware County News Network. The rainy weather did not deter high school teams from Sun Valley, Glen Mills, Strath Haven, Haverford, and Penncrest from…
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Radnor’s Community Energy Completes Elizabethtown College Solar Project
Radnor’s Community Energy recently joined Elizabethtown College to dedicate Pennsylvania’s largest higher education-sited solar array, the new 2.6 Megawatt Elizabethtown College Solar project. The Lancaster County college made a mark on its sustainability goals by leveraging a $500,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to build the on-campus solar power plant on…
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Technology Giants Look to Swarthmore for New Talent
The increasing interest of technology giants like Google in recruiting Swarthmore talent is leading to a growing percentage of its students studying computer science majors, writes Isaac Lee for The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore College campus newspaper. The Career Services annual report shows that recruitment is booming as numerous employers are visiting the campus looking for…
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Inn at Swarthmore Finally Complete
The Inn at Swarthmore is finally complete, and officials are looking forward to seeing it strengthen the relationship between the college and the borough, writes Alison Burdo of the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We are excited about the fact that it provides us with a physical and social link between the Borough and the college,” Swarthmore…
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Cityteam Ministries in Chester Helping Mothers in Need
Chester’s Cityteam Ministries, through its Mother-Baby Care program, provides food and diapers for more than 1,000 families every year, writes Peg DeGrassa of Delaware County News Network. Two times a week, moms in need can walk into Cityteam Ministries and get the diapers, food, clothing and formula that they need for their babies and other…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Listed Among Best in Region
In honor of the Craft Brewers Conference that was held in Philadelphia this week, writer Bryan Kolesar of Communities Digital News has compiled a list of the best brewers in the area. “Let’s say you’re visiting Philly (maybe for the first time) and don’t necessarily want the crowds of a popular beer event showcasing out-of-state…
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Deepening of Delaware River Shipping Channel Sure to Benefit Delco
After the issue of deepening the Delaware River shipping channel was debated for almost three decades, and finally agreed upon a few years ago, the project is now nearing completion. Almost 85 percent of the 103-mile navigation channel has already been deepened from 40 feet to 45 feet, writes Linda Loyd of the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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