Vietnam War
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Drexel Hill’s Jim Croce Was Musically Inspired by His Time in the National Guard
Jim Croce was always interested in music, even as a student at Upper Darby High and Villanova University, but some of his biggest hits came…
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Pennsylvania Veterans Museum: Why This Hidden Gem in Media Is Worth a Memorial Day Visit
Above the Pennsylvania Veterans Museum in downtown Media, shoppers browse the aisles of Trader Joe’s, carrying bouquets and grocery bags. Downstairs, behind an easy-to-miss door…
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Ken Burns’ Delaware Valley Roots: How His Mother’s Battle with Cancer Forged a Passion for Storytelling
Before Ken Burns became the United States’ most admired documentary filmmaker, he was a quiet boy growing up in Newark, Delaware, the son of a…
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Delaware County Leadership: Emily Gatto, Director, TLC Wellness
Emily Gatto, Director of TLC Wellness at The Lincoln Center, grew up in Wyndmoor. As a kid, she loved a wide range of music and…
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Navy Veteran Shawn Swords of Glenolden Uses Film to Preserve Veteran Stories
U.S. Navy veteran Shawn Swords from Glenolden and his film crew are on a mission to capture the stories of local veterans, writes Matteo Iadonisi…
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Honoring Veterans Day: Karen Marshall Discusses New Book, ‘Finding My Father’s Footsteps’ at Harcum College
As the Harcum College community prepares to honor Veterans Day on Nov. 11, 2024, Karen Marshall will discuss her new book, Finding My Father’s Footsteps:…
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Falls Township Bridge Dedicated in Honor of Pennsbury High School Grad Killed in Vietnam War
A bridge in Falls Township was recently dedicated in honor of Edward Nelson Beers, a Pennsbury High School graduate killed in the Vietnam War, writes…
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Over 1,200 Students Graduate from Delaware County Community College
On a day that emphasized the power of education to change life trajectories, more than 1,200 students graduated from Delaware County Community College with associate…
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Four Outstanding Alumni to be Honored with President’s Medallions for Service at WCU Commencement
At West Chester University’s winter commencement ceremonies on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, four individuals who are alumni and strong supporters of West…
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Ridley Boeing Production Faces SlowDown if More Orders Don’t Come In
The Ridley Park Boeing production could be curtailed, with the plant forced to shut down two main assembly lines unless it can increase orders of…
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Retired Navy Rear Admiral Honored at Freedom Village for Service in Vietnam War
Navy Rear Admiral Larry Chambers, who served during the Vietnam War, was honored recently at Freedom Village at Brandywine, reports ChesCo. Retired Navy Rear Admiral…
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They Saved Rwanda’s Mountain Gorillas After Falling in Love at Swarthmore College
Amy Vedder and Bill Weber fell in love at Swarthmore College and even got married on campus, but that’s not why they got an honorary…
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National Vietnam War Veterans Day to be Commemorated at WCU on March 29
As the nation prepares to commemorate the 50th anniversary of its withdrawal from Vietnam and honor all Vietnam veterans, insights not found in textbooks will be…
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Army Gives $497.1M Chinook Contract to Boeing Ridley
There’s a lot of public cash going to three Pennsylvania military contractors, including Boeing helicopter division based at the engineering and factory complex in Ridley…
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Iconic Photojournalist Dirick Halstead, Once at Haverford College, Has Died
Photojournalist Dirck Halstead, who captured the beginning and end of the Vietnam War, and who photographed key presidential moments, has died, writes Mat Schudel for…
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Claire McGeehan, Devoted to Teaching and Media Fellowship House, Dies at 72
Claire McGeehan, a retired Media Elementary School teacher who served as a board member at the Media Fellowship House died March 12. She was 72,…
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St. Dot’s Students in Drexel Hill Honor Local Vets With Song on Veterans Day
Students at St. Dorothy School in Drexel Hill provided a special musical tribute to parish and community veterans who turned out for their performance on…
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Springfield Couple Donate Lost Son’s Belongings to Afghan Refugees
John Kelly and his wife, Christina, who lost their son Tom at age 30, have decided to donate his belongings to Afghan refugees who have…
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