Wallingford
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Sunlight-Soaked Cape Cod in Wallingford
A sunlight-soaked Cape Cod set on a 0.88-acre lot with three bedrooms and two full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Among the many highlights inside is the kitchen with glass and beamed ceiling, massive center island that doubles as a breakfast bar, granite countertops, classic white cabinetry, and stainless steel…
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See Which Eight Delco Schools Scored in the Top 50 in the 2019 Keystone Exams
Eight Delaware County high schools placed in the top 50 for 2019 Keystone Exam scores in the Philadelphia region, reports the Philadelphia Business Journal. Students were scored in Algebra I, literature and biology. Delco schools on the list are (lowest rank to highest rank): Marple Newtown High School, 48th. Scores: 83.8% in literature; 79.9% in…
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When Poverty Keeps High School Athletes From Getting Enough Food to Eat
Charles Fryson played high school football at Strath Haven. He skipped meals at school and saved his lunch money so he and his grandfather could eat dinner, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “That was just stuff I had to deal with every day,” Fryson says. “Then I would have to figure out, ‘All…
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Giving Circles Offer a New Way to Pool and Target Charitable Giving
People like dietitian Dania Green of Wallingford are donating these days to women’s giving circles, a newer concept in charitable giving, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Giving circles pool membership fees to make larger donations possible and they give control to its individual members over where the money goes. The 46-year-old Wallingford…
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Think You’re So Smart? See Where the Best Educated People in Delaware County Live
Seven Delaware County places are among the ZIP codes with the highest percentage of adults that have advanced degrees in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Most of the areas with the highest percentages were found in Philadelphia’s wealthy neighborhoods. Haverford is Delaware County’s highest ranked ZIP Code in fifth place,…
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Three Public High Schools in Delaware County Among Philadelphia Magazine’s Top 40
When it comes to academic performance and learning environment, three public schools in Delaware County rise above the rest, according to an article on the 40 Best Public High Schools in Philadelphia and the Suburbs by Philadelphia Magazine. To determine the best 40 public high schools in Greater Philadelphia, Philadelphia Magazine used the latest data…
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Wallingford Students Receive Young Hero Award for Plastic Straw Ban Campaign
Wallingford Elementary School fourth graders were honored last week with the TD Bank Young Hero Award for successfully petitioning businesses and Pennsylvania to support a ban on plastic straws, writes Peter Crimmins of WHYY. The fourth graders convinced the owner of Uno’s to ban plastic straws in his restaurant nationwide unless requested by a customer.…
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Missionaries Tour Local Churches to Talk About Their Critical Work in Zambia
Mission co-workers Charles and Melissa Johnson are enlightening 57 groups at churches around the Delaware Valley about their work in Zambia, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily Times. The couple worked with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian’s Zambia Synod (CCAP) in expanding its ministry of community development, food security and improved health. The Zambian…
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Wallingford Students Change Drinking Straw Policy at Uno Pizzeria & Grill Restaurant Chain
A fourth-grade class at Wallingford Elementary School has changed a restaurant policy at Uno Pizzeria & Grill that will help the environment, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. UNO will now issue drinking straws upon request only at its over 100 stores. The policy change will save an estimated six million single-use plastic drinking…
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Historic Home With Frank Furness Library For Sale in Wallingford.
Lindenshade, a historic home with a library designed by legendary architect Frank Furness, is for sale, writes Clara Lefton for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home, at 26 Furness Lane in Wallingford, has four bedrooms, three baths and whole lot of history. This is from Coldwell Banker’s Jessica Mudrick, the co-listing agent on the property: Lindenshade’s two-story library…
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Which County Schools Rank Among Top 10 Schools in PA?
Radnor and Strath Haven high schools earned highest marks among county schools in U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of secondary education institutions, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The publication’s 2019 Best High Schools Rankings places Radnor at No. 3 in Pennsylvania and 237 in the nation, with Strath Haven…
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Alternative Proposal for Development in Wallingford Still Worries Neighbors
A decision is pending over a duplex proposal on a five-acre tract on Wallingford Avenue in Walllingford, writes NeilSheehan for the Delaware County News Network. Neighbors have expressed concerns about house density, storm water runoff, and increased traffic. The tract would have to be rezoned and undergo evaluations before the project could be approved by…
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DNB First House of the Week: Arts & Crafts Home in Wallingford
An Arts & Crafts home with seven bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Built in the 19th century, this expanded, restored manor offers classic charm alongside modern comforts. The approach is along a large driveway with space for 14 cars, while entry is through a huge formal center…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Estate Built in 1763 in Wallingford
A stone colonial with seven bedrooms and six bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Part of the historic Sheltered Oak Estate, the home was built in 1763. Additions have been added over time, perfectly blending the old with the new. Entry is through a foyer flanked by the formal dining and living rooms. The…
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Wallingford’s Ship Bottom Brewery Opens Beer Garden at Linvilla Orchards
Ship Bottom Brewery recently opened its new beer garden – just in time for fall – at Linvilla Orchards in Media, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Ship Bottom began brewing in 2012 in Wallingford, and later expanded to a 15-barrel operation in Beach Haven, N.J. The new beer garden will feature eight of…
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Wallingford Veteran Shares His Memories of John McCain When Both Were POWs
Wallingford resident Ralph Galati shared his memories of Senator John McCain from the time they were both prisoners of war in Vietnam’s infamous “Hanoi Hilton,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Local News. Galati decided to sign up for the Air Force ROTC after graduating from Saint Joseph’s University. He received his Wings in 1971,…
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Faith-Based Group to No Longer Give Sex-Ed Lectures at Strath Haven High School
The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District will no longer invite a faith-based group in Drexel Hill to give sex-ed lectures to students in health class at Strath Haven High School, after a senior alleged that its teachings were not factually accurate, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Superintendent Lisa Palmer sent an e-mail to parents stating…
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Recent Strath Haven Grad Named U.S. Lacrosse Magazine’s National Player of the Year
Jeffrey Conner, a recent graduate of Strath Haven High School, has been named U.S. Lacrosse Magazine’s National Player of the Year for his exploits as a senior midfielder, writes Laurel Pfahler for the magazine. Conner, who is bound for the University of Virginia, led the Panthers to the PIAA Class 2A finals and a 19-6…
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