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Delco Native, ‘The Godfather of Philadelphia Sports’ Announces Retirement
Ray Didinger, a sports media legend in the Delaware Valley who was born and raised in Delaware County, has announced his retirement on his SportsRadio94WIP radio show with Glen Macnow, writes Andrew Porter for Audacy.com. “Sunday, May 29 will be my final show,” Didinger said. “I am ready to transition from Ray Didi to grandpop.”…
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This Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Program Lets Some Seniors Audit Courses for Free
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media offers those age 65 and older a chance to audit some of its courses for free. P.I.T.’s 65+ Tuition Waiver Program invites P.I.T. alumni, spouses or partners of alumni, and friends age 65 or older to join P.I.T.’s passionate educational community by auditing select courses. To qualify, you…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts 2022 Commencement Exercise Saturday
Penn State Brandywine will celebrate the achievements of its spring 2022 graduates — as well as recognize 2020 graduates — at its commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, on the campus lawn. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the campus’ Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. “Commencement…
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$5.2 Billion Chinook Deal from Germany Nearly at Doorstep of Delco’s Boeing Plant
The Ridley Boeing plant has come into a potentially lucrative $5.27 billion deal to produce 60 new Chinook CH-47F military helicopters for Germany in its efforts to rearm against potential Russian threats to NATO nations sending weapons to Ukraine, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. No formal announcement has been made. Information on the…
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West Chester University Celebrates New Research Status by Honoring Faculty
West Chester University, with more than 17,600 students, honored 34 of its professors for their research work at a Friday, April 29 event. The Spotlight on Faculty Research ceremony celebrated the university’s new Research 2 (R2) status. The 2-hour event took place in the university’s new Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons. The research…
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Communication Major Jake Loburak Named Valedictorian at Neumann University
Jake Loburak stole the show at Neumann University’s 2022 academic awards convocation. The senior received a standing ovation from Neumann’s faculty as he took the stage to receive the valedictory medal after Dr. Lawrence DiPaolo’s introduction, which highlighted Loburak’s many accomplishments during his four years on campus. A Communication and Digital Media major, Loburak earned…
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VISTA Careers – Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine is one of 19 Penn State Commonwealth Campuses across the state. The Brandywine campus 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 in the Penn State system and at…
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Renowned Chef to Bring Fast-Casual Mexican Restaurant to Wayne
Radnor commissioners have approved the transfer of a liquor license for a new restaurant in Wayne opening July 4 that is partially owned by renowned chef Jose Garces, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times. The license comes from a closed business. The new restaurant, Buena Onda, will take over the former Jimmy John’s restaurant…
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West Chester University Closes Out 150th Anniversary Celebration with Community Open House
It was like visiting an academic theme park, where the thrill of a roller coaster was replaced with the excitement of scientific and artistic exploration, eye-catching technologies, and enthusiastic students and faculty showcasing what they most cared about. West Chester University closed out its year-long celebration of its 150th anniversary with an open house recently.…
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Get Started on QuickBooks Online and Other Free SCORE Webinars in May
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free webinar events in May. On Thursday, May 5, small business owners will learn about “Getting Started With QuickBooks Online.” The webinar, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., is an overview of the setup and basic transaction entry in the QuickBooks Online software. Millions of businesses and…
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Texting His Players During Mass? Villanova’s Jay Wright Reveals Why He Retired
Jay Wright knew it was time to retire as Villanova University’s basketball coach when he found himself at mass, texting his players during the homily, reports The Associated Press as printed in the New York Post. “I look forward not to live that way,” he said. Wright choked back tears last week, explaining his sudden…
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Friends Association Presents a Virtual Conversation May 12 With Activist Susan Burton
Friends Association, a Chester County nonprofit working to end homelessness and promote housing justice, presents a virtual evening with Susan Burton May 12 at 7. Burton is an activist, author, transformational leader, and survivor who will offer up a virtual conversation at this free event. She is the founder of A New Way of Life,…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Leaders Honored at Ceremony
Penn State Brandywine students who offered leadership and service this year on campus were honored at a ceremony April 18. The annual leadership awards program highlights the achievements of students involved with clubs, student government and campus programs. Dana Hallahan, a junior biology major, received the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award. This award…
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How to Create ‘Killer Content’ for Social Media and Other April SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting these free webinars and live events in April. On Tuesday, April 26, learn how to “create killer content for social media and your website.” The free webinar, from 10 to 11 a.m., will be presented by Judith Lee, a Certified SCORE Presenter who provides SCORE seminars at libraries…
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Samuel Kim, Youth Soloist, Featured at Delaware County Symphony Concert
The Delaware County Symphony’s upcoming concert will feature a performance by Samuel Kim, the winner of the Delaware County Symphony’s annual Youth Concerto Competition. Samuel is a student at Conestoga High School as well as a cellist and currently studies under Ohad Bar-David of the Philadelphia Orchestra. He has already performed with the PMEA district,…
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Register Now for the Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day May 15
The annual Arc of Chester County Bubble Walk & Fun Day is gearing up for May 15 at West Goshen Park, 900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester. Held virtually for the past two years because of the pandemic, the 1K Bubble Walk and Fun Day fundraiser will once again be in-person, with an option to…
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Penn State Brandywine Ball May 13 Benefits Brandywine Future Fund
Penn State Brandywine is hosting a Ball Friday, May 13, 6:30 to 10 p.m., to benefit the Brandywine Future Fund. Proceeds support the modernization of workspaces and student support offerings at the Student Success Center in the Vairo Library on the campus of Penn State Brandywine in Media. Join members of the local Penn State…
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Wawa Eyes Expansion into Alabama, Where Absolutely No One Has Heard of It
Wawa? What’s a Wawa? It’s a question they’re now asking in Alabama. Wawa announced Monday that it’s rapidly expanding in the Florida Panhandle into Alabama as it migrates toward the central Gulf Coast, writes Lawrence Specker for AL.com. Some Alabamans have come across Wawa in their travels. And like everywhere else, opinions about Wawa bring…
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