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Take That, Sheetz! From Its Humble Beginnings in Delco, Wawa Now the State’s Largest Privately-Owned Company
From humble beginnings in Delaware County, Wawa has now grown into the largest privately-owned company, based on revenue, in Pennsylvania. According to Forbes, Wawa is also the 29th largest privately-owned company in the country, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was one of six Pennsylvania firms that made the Top 100 on…
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WCU’s Sensory-Friendly Evening with Santa to Provide Delight for Kids Needing Less-Stimulating Holiday Magic
Blinking lights, clanging sleigh bells, and crowded lines characterize numerous Santa-visit experiences, but for children with sensory sensitivities, including those on the autism spectrum, such an atmosphere can be anything but jolly. Understanding that every child deserves a special Santa moment, the West Chester University Alumni Association will host children with sensory sensitivities ranging from…
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Donations Sought for Penn State Brandywine’s Athletics, Campus Garden
Today is Giving Tuesday, a global celebration of generosity and Penn State Brandywine is looking for generous donors to help support its athletics program and its campus garden. Brandywine Athletics is about making the grade in the classroom and on the field of play. The fundraising goal for Penn State Brandywine Athletics this Giving Tuesday…
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Neumann University Features Live Nativity Event and Holiday Concert
Neumann University will capture the Christmas spirit with a live nativity re-enactment on December 1 and a holiday concert on December 2. The university’s annual live nativity is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Mirenda Center on Convent Road. The program is free and open to the public. …
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts Dec. 1 Information Session on Its 3 Nursing Programs
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Wednesday, Dec. 1 from 5 to 6 p.m. for anyone who would like to explore three nursing programs at the school. Information will be presented on P.I.T.’s Practical Nursing Certificate Program, Associate Degree Program for Allied Health Practical Nursing and its Bachelor…
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Home of the Sparrow Seeks Supplies to Help Women and Children on Giving Tuesday and Beyond
Home of the Sparrow in Exton is encouraging those that can, to consider donating household items this Giving Tuesday Nov. 30. Items will be distributed to women and mothers in Chester County who are facing homelessness. The Tuesday following Thanksgiving is a National Day of Giving. After spending time with family on Thanksgiving and shopping…
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Neumann Honors Friends, Family of Brendan Kelly for 30 Years of Scholarships
On November 18, Neumann University honored the legacy of deceased alumnus Brendan Kelly, whose family and friends have worked for more than three decades to keep his memory alive on campus. Members of the Brendan P. Kelly ’87 Committee and the Kelly family were recognized at the President’s Thanksgiving Reception, Neumann’s annual event that salutes supporters for their continued generosity and commitment…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Needs Your Help This GivingTuesday Nov. 30
Today’s higher education students face difficult challenges when it comes to paying for an education. At the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, students are working hard to make a better life for themselves by learning a new career or improving their knowledge in a career they already work in. Yet more than 92% of those students…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Receives 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award
The nonprofit Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season, including the clients they serve. This month, The Lincoln Center was recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.org, the leading source for reviews and stories on organizations like TLC. The annual award is granted to nonprofits…
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Parent Company of Aqua Pennsylvania Presents $75,000 Check to WCU Resource Pantry
In survey data collected last year, approximately 40 percent of West Chester University students reported experiencing some type of basic-need insecurity, including not having enough food to eat. During this season of thanks and giving, Essential Utilities, the parent company of Aqua Pennsylvania, stepped up in a big way to assist WCU students who depend…
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SCORE: 5 Critical Steps for Scaling up your Small Business
Congratulations! You own a small business that is emerging from the pandemic crisis with more orders or projects than you ever imagined. Or maybe you found a new path to market or a profitable target group to develop. Whatever it is, scaling up a business means setting the stage to enable and support growth in…
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Second Chances Prosper at P.I.T. in Media With Help From Financial Aid Office
Paying for higher education is a daunting task for many families and it shouldn’t prevent you from reaching your education and career goals. “You guys are giving me another chance to follow my dreams and become a nurse! I would not be able to do it without financial aid. I just wanted to say THANK…
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Learn About P.I.T.’s Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Program at Nov. 22 Session
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual information session Monday, Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. for anyone who would like to find out how P.I.T. can help them become a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. The session will run from 5 to 6 p.m. During the session you will learn about the school’s…
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Friends Association Promotes Awareness Week Nov. 13-21 in Effort to End Homelessness
As the Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we turn grateful hearts toward home and a holiday meal. But many in the United States will have neither this season and so we also turn toward those needing our help. Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week Nov. 13 to Nov. 21 exists with that spirit of helping in mind. It…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Hosts Virtual Career Fair, Thursday, Nov. 18
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting its first Fall Virtual Career Fair Thursday, Nov. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of companies will be present, including several from the health care industry. Whether you are looking for full- or part-time work, this is a great opportunity to make connections.…
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Penn State Brandywine Clinches National Men’s Soccer Title in 3-0 Victory
The Penn State Brandywine Lions men’s soccer team captured the national championship Monday night in Virginia Beach 3-0 against Five Towns College. This is the second time in four years the third-seeded Lions have emerged triumphant in the United States Collegiate Athletic Association Division II Men’s Soccer, according to the Penn State Brandywine website. Brandywine…
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Inflation Where It Hurts — Hoagies, Cheesesteaks, Soft Pretzels
Providers and consumers of Philadelphia’s favorite foods are feeling the effects of inflation, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Individual soft pretzels are over a dollar from a previous 75 cents. At Philly Pretzel Factory in Boothwyn, pretzels that were five for $3.75 in June are now five for $5.25. A worker attributed the…
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