St. Davids
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After Hitting Rock Bottom, Delco Student Invents App to Help Others Fight Alcohol Addiction
Chris Thompson was addicted to alcohol at age 19 and hit rock bottom on Thanksgiving Day 2018. The Eastern University graduate decided to turn his addiction story into a business venture. He founded Sidekick Mobile Technologies and created Sober Sidekick, a sobriety and recovery app, writes Abu Mubarik for Face2Faceafrica. Thompson designed the app for…
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Mama-San in St. Davids Is a Step-Up From Typical Asian Takeout
Mama-San in St. Davids is moving beyond traditional Asian takeout with some innovative dishes, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant across from Radnor High School is efficient but offers high-quality sushi and other Asian dishes. It is the product of WIN Signature Restaurants’ Pearl and Paul Somboonsong. “Mama-San is our testing ground,…
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Peter A. Benoliel of St. Davids, a Key Player in the Philadelphia Music Scene
Peter A Benoliel, a leader in the Philadelphia arts who played significant roles behind the scenes of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Settlement Music School, died Feb. 17 at his home in St. Davids. He was 93. Mr. Benoliel was the longtime head of Quaker Chemical Corp. He was known for his ability to mix his…
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St. David’s Eastern University Aims for $30M in Fundraising
With enrollment up, Eastern University in St. David’s announced last week a $30 million fundraising goal to cover capital projects, invest in school sports teams and offer incentives to attract faculty, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The private Christian college, which turns 100 in 2025, has raised about 50 percent of the amount…
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Discover What Makes Eastern University Unique at Undergraduate Open Houses on Sept. 30 and Oct. 21
Eastern University will welcome prospective undergraduate students and their families to campus for Open Houses on Saturday, Sept. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 21. Complete with tours, faculty meet-and-greets, and even a complimentary lunch, the events aim to offer a glimpse into the life of an Eastern student. Eastern is a nationally recognized Christian university enrolling…
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Amidst Nationwide Decline in College Enrollment, Eastern University’s Doubles in Just Four Years
Eastern University’s total enrollment has doubled over the last four years — a remarkable fact given the nationwide decline in college enrollment. From Fall 2019 to Fall 2023, enrollment counts on the first day of classes at Eastern grew from 3,059 students to 6,112. “It is a great joy to welcome so many new students…
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After Launching Football, Eastern University Adds Marching Band to Welcome New Levels of School Spirit
As Eastern University’s football team embarks on its first season against varsity NCAA competition this fall, the university’s Music Department and Athletics Department are unveiling plans to launch a marching band starting Fall 2024. Eastern’s announcement comes with immediate preparations for a pep band and drumline to energize the upcoming 2023 football season. The two…
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