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New York Times: Swim Club in Delco Brings Swimming to Black Children
In 1959, the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon celebrated its grand opening as the first Black-owned swim club in the country, writes Campbell Robertson for the New York Times. But as the Black children waded into the water, there was a realization. “None us knew how to swim,” said Bill Mellis, who was 13 at…
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The Arc of Chester County Welcomes New Board President and Honors Long-Time Board Member
The Arc of Chester County welcomed a new board president Adam Lamb at its recent Annual Meeting & Awards Ceremony. The Arc is proud to welcome Adam Lamb, CEO of the Brandywine Valley SPCA, as its new Board President effective July 1. Lamb joined the Board of Directors in May of 2015 and has served…
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Neumann University Student Will Represent Flyers at NHL Draft on ESPN
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited Jasmine Martinez, a senior at Neumann University, to help represent the team at the podium for the Flyers’ first draft pick (#5 overall) during ESPN’s national coverage of the NHL draft on Thursday, July 7. The draft starts at 7 p.m. from the Bell Centre in Montreal. Valerie Camillo, president…
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SCORE Webinar: Your Marketing Roadmap – Stop Selling and Start Educating
A free SCORE webinar is being offered today, July 7, at 1 p.m., Part 2 of the “Your Marketing Roadmap” workshop series. In today’s webinar, you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to “sell” to them. By educating your customer you’ll be guiding them to buy from you instead of trying…
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New Dean Lauren Wochok Named at Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy’s assistant dean since 2020 Lauren Wochok was named this week as the new dean for the Academy. Wochok replaces Paul Lea, IV, who has been named president of Valley Forge Academy in Doha, Qatar. “We are fortunate to have in place someone who knows the Cadets and our school very well…
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Glen Mills Advisor Joins Delphi Wealth Management at New Exton Offices
Frank Capriotti, CFP, a Widener University graduate and a resident of Glen Mills, has joined the team at Delphi Wealth Management Group as a new advisor. His coming on board coincides with Delphi’s recent move to a new home office at 805 Springdale Drive in Exton. Capriotti has an MBA and undergraduate degree in finance.…
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SCORE Award Winner: NecksLevel
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to the five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out…
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Hope Still Abounds for a Second Season of ‘Mare of Easttown’
So many people want to see a second season of Mare of Easttown, but does wanting it make it so? For those who need a refresher, the story concerns the fictional town of Easttown, modeled very much after Delaware County, with Mare Sheehan, the protagonist, played by Kate Winslet, a police detective investigating a murder.…
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Former P.I.T. Employee Edith McFall Honored by Ridley Park Library
Edith “Edie” McFall, former Assistant Registar for the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media from 1999 to 2018, is being honored posthumously by Delaware County Libraries on July 2. McFall served as long-time board president at Ridley Park Library. She passed away in 2021. As part of a 110th-anniversary event Saturday, Ridley Park Library…
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Grant Aids Planned Community College Campus in Delco
A $750,000 state grant has been earmarked for the transformation of the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School property in Drexel Hill into new facilities for a Delaware County Community College southeast campus, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The announcement came from State Rep. Mike Zabel, whose 163rd District includes the former high…
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The Arc of Chester County 2022 Awards Celebration Honors Advocates
The Arc of Chester County honored key businesses and individuals at the recent 2022 Annual Meeting & Award Ceremony that championed the mission of assisting individuals with disabilities. Awardees were selected for going above and beyond in their support and advocacy of individuals with disabilities, and their families. Six outstanding members and organizations were recognized…
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VISTA Careers – Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine is one of 19 Penn State Commonwealth Campuses across the state. It is located on 112 acres at 25 Yearsley Mill Road in Media. It offers four-year baccalaureate degree programs in 14 fields of study and two associate degree programs. The following positions at Penn State Brandywine are available: Strategic Communications Specialist…
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Friends Association 200th Anniversary Reunion a Big Success
On June 12th, the Friends Association in Chester County celebrated its 200th anniversary with a Friends Family Reunion at the Chester County History Center. Many friends, supporters, community leaders and neighbors turned out, including West Chester Mayor Lillian Baptiste, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta and Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz and Josh Maxwell. The afternoon was…
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General Recreation: The Evolution of Playground Design
Playground design has come a long way from the traditional steel structures fixed in concrete found in your neighborhoods and schoolyards, according to an article in the Play and Playground Encyclopedia. These days there is a wide range of equipment and features with imaginative and innovative elemetns to keep kids interested. Playground design has been…
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SCORE Award Winner: ASAP Lead Testing and Locksmith
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16th at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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General Recreation: We-Go-Swing, Revolutionary New Inclusive Swing
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a provider of commercial playground and recreational equipment throughout the region, always has its eye on inclusive play, making sure that all children can join in the fun. With that in mind, General Recreation introduces the We-Go-Swing, providing a whole new way to play for all. It’s the first…
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Potential Beer Shortage Ends as Union, Beer Distributors Reach Agreement
You won’t have to worry about missing out on your brand favorite beers on the Fourth of July. A new agreement between local beer distributors and the Teamsters was announced Saturday, reports the FOX 29. “Beer will be flowing during the July 4th holiday, making it a happy one for the people of the Delaware…
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Discover If Entrepreneurship Is for You, and Other Free SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free webinar events in June. On Monday, June 27, 6 to 7:30 p.m.; and again Monday, July 11, 10 to 11:30 a.m., learn about the various aspects of business ownership during these in-person workshops. Small business ownership comes in many forms. From starting a business, purchasing…
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