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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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PSU Brandywine Hosts Student Research Showcase
Penn State Brandywine in Media has been hosting its Exhibition of Undergraduate Research Enterprise and Creative Accomplishment (EURECA) for more than a decade, writes Michael McDade for the school’s web site. EURECA is the college’s way of providing its undergraduates the opportunity to conduct research in their respective fields of study. This research showcase event…
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Cabrini College to Become Cabrini University
President Donald B. Taylor has announced that Cabrini College will officially become Cabrini University effective July 1, 2016. The Pennsylvania Department of Education granted Cabrini approval to become a university after its application was submitted earlier this year. Cabrini will launch a new logo and brand identity on July 1 and begin to transition the…
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Penn Archives Help Haverford Native Cultivate Passion for Research
Research has been a constant in Haverford native Nick DeFina’s richly varied intellectual life at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts & Sciences, writes Christina Cook of Penn News. According to Cook, DeFina gained his interest in research while taking a course called “Cultures of the Book.” Peter Stallybrass, professor of English and of…
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After Basketball Success, Villanova Expects Flood of Applications
After its men’s basketball team captured the national championship in thrilling fashion, Villanova can expect a flood of applications, writes Brad Tuttle of Money magazine. According to Tuttle, the link between success in a college’s sports programs and its student applications is well-chronicled. However, the impact is stronger when small private schools like Villanova achieve…
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Haverford Spring Fest Set for Sunday
Kelly Music for Life and iRadioPhilly have announced that the Haverford Spring Fest Music and Arts Festival presented by ACME Markets is scheduled for Sunday from noon until 7 PM on Brookline Boulevard in Havertown. “We are thrilled to bring the Haverford Spring Fest back to Brookline Boulevard again this year,” said Director Tom Kelly.…
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Villanova Among Top Law Schools to Produce Partners in Largest Firms
Villanova beat out Stanford, the University of Chicago, Yale, Duke, and Cornell on the list of American law schools that have produced the most partners in the largest firms, writes Vivia Chen of The American Lawyer. Listed below are schools that produced the highest number of partners (11 or more) in the nation’s 100 largest…
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Delaware County Community College Meets Needs of Its Diverse Communities
Delaware County Community College facilitates learning by providing quality educational programs and services that are student-focused, accessible, comprehensive, and flexible to meet the educational needs of the diverse communities it serves. With campuses in both Delaware and Chester Counties, the college focuses on student success by delivering quality, affordable, and responsive educational opportunities in a…
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Wawa Extends Welcome America Sponsorship
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores, has extended its status as the title sponsor of Wawa Welcome America, the eight-day festival in Philadelphia that culminates on the Fourth of July, writes Kenneth Hilario of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Approximately a half-million people are expected to attend the fun, which starts June 27. “We look…
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After Three Years of Operating Losses, Cabrini College Gets Debt Relief
After three years of operating losses, Radnor’s Cabrini College has obtained some debt relief through waiver of certain agreements with its bondholders, writes Harold Brubaker of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The school enrolled 2,253 in the current academic year. Cabrini lost $8.4 million on operations in the 2015 fiscal year, more than its loss of $6.3…
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Villanova Alum Gifts $22.6 Million to Renovate Pavilion
Villanova alumnus and investment banker William B. Finneran has gifted $22.6 million to his alma mater in the wake of its men’s basketball team’s thrilling national championship, writes Jeff Blumenthal of the Philadelphia Business Journal. The donation is earmarked for the renovation of the Pavilion as well as programmatic support for the men’s basketball program.…
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U.S. News & World Report: Strath Haven and Radnor Top Public High Schools in County
Taxpayers in the Wallingford-Swarthmore and Radnor Township school districts, particularly those with school-aged children, can rest easy, knowing that the money they’re spending in taxes is worth every penny. The U.S. News & World Report, in conjunction with North Carolina-based RTI International, a global nonprofit social science research firm, released its 2016 rankings of the…
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