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Haverford High’s Radio Station Has Been Operating Since 1949 and Is the Oldest of Its Kind in the Nation
Haverford High School has the oldest operating high school radio station (WHHS, 99.9 FM) in the country, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The little 10-watt student-run radio station first broadcast Dec. 6, 1949. It has moved three times during school renovations and three times on the dial. In 2002, Radio One took…
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Neumann Graduates Display Humorous and Inspirational Mortarboard Messages at Ceremony
One hundred thirty-six students graduated from Neumann University on Dec. 18. All students who had degrees conferred in August and December were invited to attend the ceremony, and they came prepared with inspirational and humorous mortarboard messages. Here’s a sampling: [uam_ad id=”62465″]
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This ‘Aint No Sissy Softball in Primos; Just Read the Billboard
A charity softball game in Primos has sparked a friendly rivalry and the stakes just keep getting bigger, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The J.T. Brewski’s Pub Annual Softball Game, played in Primos every spring for the last eight years, pits pub owner Tom Smith’s team against his buddy Joe Allen’s team. The…
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Holiday Shipping Brings ‘Controlled Chaos’ to Philly Airport; New Shipping Facility Planned
Philadelphia Airport’s shipping center is on overload this holiday season, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. The scene is best described as “controlled chaos.” Forklifts weave around thousands of cargo workers in the 400,000 square foot facility. “It can be a little crazy at times,” admitted Brian Cooley, GM of cargo service at Philly’s American Airlines…
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Shoppes at Ellis Preserve Sell for $60 Million; Hotel, Restaurants, Office Building, Town Houses on the Way
The Shoppes at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square has been sold for $60 million to Ellis Preservation LLC, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The retail center at 3735-3741 West Chester Pike is anchored by a Whole Foods and a Firepoint Grill. It is part of a 218-acre Ellis Preserve mixed-use development at…
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Collingdale’s 2 Volunteer Fire Companies Will be One in the New Year
Collingdale’s two volunteer fire companies have agreed to merge, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The fire companies now provide fire and ambulance service to Collingale and Aldan boroughs. The new company will be known as Collingdale Fire Co., Station 33. It will dispatch Jan. 1 out of the Clifton Avenue station and its…
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Delco DA Copeland Was Living With Her Parents in Iran During the 1979 Islamic Revolution. And Her Whole Life Changed
Delaware County District Attorney Katayoun “Kat” Copeland was 12, attending school in Shiraz, Iran, when the Islamic revolution broke out in 1979, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. I went to an international school with children all over the world,” she said in recent remarks to the Radnor League of Women Voters. “It…
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At 250 Games, He’s Brandywine Penn State’s Winningest Coach
Penn State Brandywine women’s basketball Head Coach Larry Johnson has the most wins of any coach in Brandywine’s history, reports psu.edu. On Dec. 11, he earned his 250th win with the team’s victory over Bryn Mawr, Johnson’s in his 14th season with a 250-120 record. He has been selected as the Penn State University Athletic…
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From Terror to Award Winner, Darby Man Talks About Overcoming Public Speaking Fear (Video)
Aaron Beverly had a paralyzing fear of public speaking. Today, the Darby man is the winner of the Toastmasters 2019 World Championship of Public Speaking, writes Carmine Gall for Forbes. Beverly is a manager at JPMorgan Chase. He overcame his fear through dedicated and consistent practice. After Beverly writes a speech, he records himself delivering…
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LinkedIn Hashtags Continue to Evolve
By Lynne Williams Hashtags on LinkedIn seem to be further evolving with changes to the algorithm. A previous article was published on “How to Create and Follow Hashtags on LinkedIn” on May 17th, but we need to revisit this topic again. As a thought leader on LinkedIn, you can publish articles on LinkedIn as well…
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Swarthmore College Basketball Team Ranked No. 1 in Country in Division III
Swarthmore College is certainly known for its academics, but sporting a men’s basketball team that’s starting off No. 1 in the country in Division III? No one from 10 years ago would have seen that coming, says columnist Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Something started happening in 2014-15, when their game wins left the…
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Marple Newtown Teacher Who Took National Award Honored at State Capitol (Video)
Marple Newtown High School biology teacher Elizabeth Landes, winner of the national Milken Educator Award, was recognized Nov. 20 by the Pennsylvania House, writes Paul Vigna for pennlive.com. Elizabeth Landes was one of 40 teachers nationally and the only one from Pennsylvania to be given what’s called the “Oscars of teaching.” Pa. state Reps. Jennifer…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor? Delco’s in the Mix, But We’re Not First
Delaware County isn’t nearly as thirsty as Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia or Allegheny counties, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19. The report shows Delaware County ranked sixth in wine and liquor sales, generating $88,114,171 in sales for 2018-19, or 3.95 percent of the Philadelphia region’s county share. Leading the pack…
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See Which Delaware County Movers and Shakers Made This Year’s Power 100 List
Three movers and shakers from Delaware County have found their place on the Philadelphia area’s Power 100, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list features individuals who have the influence, respect, skill, and effectiveness that provide them with the power to shape the look and feel of the entire Philadelphia region for…
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Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation
Four Delaware County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek. Radnor Senior High School ranked highest among Delaware County schools at No. 319. The Haverford School is next at No. 428, followed by The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont at No. 447. The…
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Military Sacrifice Remembered for Six Decades by Media With Annual Parade
Media held its 60th annual Veteran’s Day parade Nov. 11, claimed to be the largest Veteran’s Day parade in Pennsylvania, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Thousands turned out this year. Media has always organized the parade on behalf of those who have served in our military forces. “I think it’s important that the people remember…
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Lacrosse Community Continues to Reflect on Peter Samson’s Legacy
Peter Samson continues to be remembered in the world of lacrosse for his contributions to the sport and for his benevolence. He died tragically in an Aug. 17 accident in New England, writes Justin Fell for usalaxmagazine.com. “He’s probably the most popular person that I could imagine in all my years of covering Philadelphia,” said…
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Upper Providence Township Ranked Sixth Among Safest Communities in PA
Upper Providence Township has been named one of the safest communities in Pennsylvania, according to statistics on violence and property crime compiled by securitybaron.com, reports Bruce Gordon for Fox29.com. This 6-square mile township of just over 10,000 residents just north of Media was ranked sixth safest community in Pennsylvania and the safest in this part…
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