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For Your Wedding, History and Beauty Await in Villanova
Finding a special wedding and reception venue is no problem here in the Philadelphia region where plenty of historic and beautiful locations can be found, writes the Philly Magazine staff and Walden Green. One place close at hand for those from Delaware County is the Appleford at 770 Mount Moro Road in Villanova. Appleford is…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Modern Home in Villanova
A lovely traditional modern home with seven bedrooms and eight full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. This gorgeous residence is filled with interesting details, including a wall of photos and drawings in the powder room off the foyer that document the history of its construction. There are many impressive spaces…
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Are Lanternfly Hunters in the Phila. Area Merely Getting Tired? Or Are Populations Really Thinning
It may be anecdotal or science-based, but the spring-summer swarms of lanternflies seem to have diminshed in the Phila. collar counties. One contributing factor may have been the public encouragement for residents to wage war on the creepy crawlers. But signs also show that the initial zeal to hunt them may be ebbing away locally.…
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3 Villanova Wildcats to Represent US at International Tournament
Villanova Wildcats are well represented on two U.S. teams competing at the International Basketball Federation three-on-three tournament Aug. 13-19 in the Dominican Republic, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova Forward Maddy Siegrist is one of six college stars chosen for the U.S. Women’s 23-and-under 3×3 basketball team. Joining her on the U.S. men’s…
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Eagles Brian Westbrook Shares Life Lessons in Children’s Book
Brian Westbrook was frequently told he was too small to play professional football. That’s before he became a star running back with the Eagles and a record breaker at Villanova, writes Isabella DiAmre for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While a Wildcat, Westbrook held the all-time NCAA record with 9,512 all-purpose yards. “Unfortunately, a lot of times…
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High School Seniors Explore Augustinian Values of Love at Villanova Program
Villanova University has been hosting 14 Philadelphia-area high school seniors in July for its three-week “Civitas Through Caritas: Cultivating Love, Cultivating Citizens” Program on campus. The “Civitas through Caritas” program invites students to explore how the Augustinian values of love (caritas) and community can impact what it means to be an engaged citizen in civic…
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Villanova Loses ‘Best Value’ US News Ranking After Data Error Found
A reporting error has knocked Villanova University off of the U.S. News and World Report’s Best Value rankings, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The university was reporting its average 2021 need-based grant awarded to students at $51,739, but the actual amount is $40,323. Villanova University was moved into the “unranked” category as a…
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Pioneering Oncologist Dr. Audrey Evans Subject of Villanova Native’s Film
Film producer Julia Fisher Farbman, a Villanova native, recalls her first encounter with pioneering oncologist Audrey Evans. Farbman was 10 or 11 and had appendicitis. Dr. Evans was a family friend and the first female chief of pediatric oncology at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. She greeted Farbman heading…
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Villanova’s Collin Gillespie Named B-Ball Male Performer of the Year
Villanova University’s men’s basketball guard Collin Gillespie has been voted the 2021-22 Overall Male Performer of the Year by 30 schools that make up the PhillySIDA Academic All-Area program, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gillespie helped lead the Wildcats to 30 Wins and an NCAA Final Four. He started his five-year career as…
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This Delco University Business Program Ranks High in Return Investment
If you’re hoping to recoup the costs of your business education with a lucrative career, you might want to consider business degrees at Philadelphia-area colleges, including one in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. These local schools ranked well in offering the best returns on a graduate’s investment. That’s according to a…
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Kyle Neptune’s Roots at a Brooklyn Playground Led Him to Villanova
Two big influences in the life of Villanova University’s new head coach Kyle Neptune were his Clinton Hill neighborhood in Brooklyn and a playground off Willoughby Avenue, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “A big mix of people,” the 37-year-old said of his neighborhood. “Very diverse. A lot of close-knit families. It had a…
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Villanova Scientist Discovers Dinosaur-Age Lizard Trapped in Amber
Villanova University biologist Aaron Bauer traveled more than 2 million miles to find new species of lizard. But when the pandemic hit, he decided to stay at his university lab and travel back in time instead, writes Tom Avril for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It paid off. He and an international group of collaborators found a…
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Villanova University Football Players Close Deal With Reveal Suits
Five Villanova University football players will be brandishing customized suits on their social media platforms during the 2022 football season, thanks to a deal they made with Reveal Suits, writes Michael Smith for Philadelphia Business Journal. Reveal Suits is a custom clothier that puts college marks on the inside lining of its blazers. Reveal has…
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Jay Wright Was Well Suited When It Came to Style
Former Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was described in 2016 by the Los Angeles Times as “cooler” than James Bond and Batman, writes Josh Planos for FiveThirtyEight. Some of it was his high-end wardrobe. “It’s a constant battle to not embarrass him, in terms of looking like slobs,” said former Villanova assistant coach Baker Dunleavy.…
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‘Live Your Life for Others’. Jay Wright Inspires at Villanova Graduation
“I’m in awe of each one of you. Your determination, resiliency, and fortitude will go down in history. I’m so proud to be a part of you today. I hope you will consider me to be an honorary member of the class of 2022.” Those words rang out at Friday night’s commencement for Villanova’s Class…
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Villanova University Team Played a Role in Capturing Black Hole
When a global team announced last week they had the first-ever image of a black hole at the center of our galaxy, a Villanova University scientist was right there with them, writes Alicia Vitarelli and the 6abc Digital Staff. Joey Neilsen, Ph.D., an assistant professor of physics at Villanova University, had been on a decade-long…
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Villanova Taps Jay Wright as Commencement Speaker
Villanova University announced Thursday that outgoing Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright will be the school’s commencement speaker, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The winningest coach in Villanova history will also receive an honorary degree. Wright will address graduates at the ceremony May 13, 2:30 p.m. in the Villanova Stadium. The idea of a…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Norman Estate in Villanova
A stunning Norman mansion with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. The Norman Estate residence was built in 1925 and expanded in 1990. A full renovation followed in 2003, creating a residence with plenty of room to both relax and entertain on a large scale. The…
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