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Penn State Brandywine Students Study With Incarcerated Through Inside-Out Program
Eighteen students, 10 from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornbury, overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system, and studied public speaking together. The participants were taking a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, writes Christina Billie for Penn State…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Hosts Annual Firm Training Featuring World Series Champion Ryan Lavarnway
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz (BGA&F) recently held its annual firm training at The Drexelbrook, featuring keynote speaker Ryan Lavarnway, who was flown in from Denver, Colorado, to inspire the team. Lavarnway, a retired Boston Red Sox catcher, World Series Champion, and two-time Olympian, delivered an engaging talk titled “Unleashing Potential: How Embracing the ‘Why…
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This Media Bar Really Knows How to Do Festive Up for the Holidays
Christmas-themed bars have emerged as a new trend during the holiday season, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Beyond a mere string of lights and a few wreaths, these special establishments create a self-contained world of holiday glow, with good tidings, cozy drinks, indulgent snacks and a soundtrack to go with it all. In Delaware…
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Phillies Legend Mike Schmidt’s Former Media Home Sells for $2.9M
Someone has paid $2.995 million for Phillies legend Mike Schmidt’s former mansion in Media Borough, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The sales price, reported by Zillow, is 40 percent below its original listing of $4.975 million in April 2023. The 12,000-square-foot seven bedroom, six and a half bath mansion is off Providence Road…
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MLB Network Documentary Takes a Look at Phillies Great Mike Schmidt
A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field struggles Schmidt had living up to fans’ expectations, writes Gabriella Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt lived in Media Borough in a home he bought in November 1979, the year before…
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Philadelphia Filmmaker to Screen Documentary ‘Pardon Me’ at DCCC Dec. 10 for Human Rights Day
Pennsylvanians with criminal records continue to experience prejudice and lose employment opportunities long after they have completed their sentences. Documentary Filmmaker Shuja Moore, a fourth-generation West Philadelphian and Community Advocate who himself served 12 years in prison, will screen his short documentary, Pardon Me, at the College’s Marple Campus (901 South Media Line Road, Media)…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC Announces Merger with William E. Howe & Co.
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F), a full-service accounting and advisory firm, has announced its merger with William E. Howe & Co., effective December 2, 2024. This merger brings together two highly respected firms based in Delaware County. William E. Howe & Co. has served the Delaware County community for over 100 years, building…
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Putting a Stop in Media to Pennsylvania’s Most Dangerous Animal
In Pennsylvania, this animal is more dangerous than mountain lions, bears and bobcats, and Natural Lands in Media thinks it can control it locally. The gentle white-tailed deer was responsible for 4,857 car crashes and 21 fatalities in the state in 2023 and contributes to the spread of Lyme Disease. But it’s also ravishing our…
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Penn State Brandywine Announces LionCage Pitch Competition Winners
The results of the Nov. 8 LionCage Pitch Competition are in. This new event featured pitch presentations from entrepreneurs and startup companies across Southeastern Pennsylvania. The one-day gathering at Penn State Great Valley saw entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes while making new connections, as they gained recognition and access to inspiring creators and innovators who…
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Delaware County High School Celebrates 75 Years of Being On the Air
A Delaware County high school radio station has the distinction of being the longest-running public high-school radio station in the country. Haverford High’s WHHS went live Dec. 6, 1949.and this year its celebrating its 75th anniversary, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. WHHS is run by a revolving group of 70 student DJs who…
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DCCC Presents ‘William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom’ on Nov. 6
This fall, Delaware County Community College is offering a full schedule of events focused on the topics of social justice, leadership, social class and inequality, and more. In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, the College will present “William Penn, the Lenni Lenape and the Collapse of the Peaceable Kingdom” on Wednesday, Nov. 6…
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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens Season Nov. 4
As they prepare to face a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College men’s basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels good about his 2024-2025 squad. The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team features several former high school stars, including quick Darrius Best of Eastern Wayne High School in Goldsboro, N.C.; savvy guard Jabree Martin of Wilmington’s Great…
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From Podcasts to Films, Devon’s Molly Clark is Shaping the Virtual World
A Devon native, Molly Clark is now a master of the virtual world, working as an actor, writer, comedian, podcaster, and producer, writes Suzi Nash for Philadelphia Gay News. Clark’s creative sketches on TikTok and Instagram have garnered over 200,000 followers and her podcast, “Please Don’t Tell Anyone” has received half a million downloads since…
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Penn State Brandywine Garden Promotes Sustainability
At seven of Penn State’s Commonwealth Campuses, campus gardens and farms help students learn and connect with nature, advance sustainable food practices and promote mental well-being. The plots at campuses range in size from a few dozen square feet to multiple acres, but each of them shows students new ways to engage with nature and…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Annual Homecoming and Family Day
Penn State Brandywine will host its annual Homecoming & Family Day from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, Oct. 26, writes Christina Billiemam for Penn State Brandywine. Starting with Penn State Day in the morning, Homecoming & Family Day will be packed with alumni, current and prospective students, families, faculty and staff participating in various activities.…
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Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz Honored as Best Accountant in Delaware County for 2024 Best of Delco Awards
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F) is proud to announce they have been selected as the Best Accountant in Delaware County for the 2024 Best of Delco Awards, presented by the Delaware County Daily Times. This prestigious recognition marks the second time the firm has received this honor. The Best of Delco Awards allow…
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Girls Auto Clinic Founder Patrice Banks To Speak at DCCC Oct. 8
Tired of feeling helpless about car repairs and maintenance, Patrice Banks realized she was not the only woman who felt that way. Today she is the Founder of Girls Auto Clinic, an Upper Darby-based growing community of women and girls who are redefining the automotive world on their own terms. She has been featured on…
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Peter R. Barsz Appointed to the Board of Directors at Drexel Neumann Academy
Barsz Gowie Amon & Fultz LLC (BGA&F) is proud to announce that Partner Peter R. Barsz, CPA, CGMA has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Drexel Neumann Academy. Barsz’s vast experience in finance, public service, and education will bring significant value to the academy and the community it serves. As a partner at…
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