Glen Mills
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License Request to Reopen Glen Mills Schools Rejected … for Now
An effort to reopen the closed Glen Mills Schools was rejected last week when the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services declined a license for Clock Tower Schools to operate the reformatory school, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Clock Tower Schools has the same address and phone numbers as the closed school. “Generally, DHS has concerns…
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Wall Street Journal: Danish Shipping Giant Acquires Glen Mills-Based Pilot Freight Services for $1.68 Billion
As part of its attempt to control every link in the supply chain, Maersk, the Danish shipping behemoth, has acquired Pilot Freight Services in Glen Mills for $1.68 billion, writes Paul Berger for the Wall Street Journal. Maersk has upped its acquisitions in the U.S. as it goes after a larger cut of domestic logistics…
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The Secret’s Out: Winery in Glen Mills a Charming Place for Dinner
There’s a somewhat secret hideaway at the Grace Winery in Glen Mills where you can enjoy a surprisingly affordable dinner in a charming, historic home in the middle of the Brandywine Valley, reports Main Line Tonight. The dining room at Grace Winery has an elegant dining room with limited seating for dinner served only on…
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Could Glen Mills Schools Reopen Under a New Name?
The Glen Mills Schools hopes to reopen as Clock Tower Schools, writes Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The oldest existing reform school in the country shut down in 2019 after decades of child abuse and a cover-up scandal. Now, the 800-acre property has been acquired by Clock Tower Schools to run an educational program…
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Local Attraction Named One of the Top ‘Terrorific’ Haunts in America
The Bates Motel and Haunted Attraction at Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills is ready to frighten you once again this Halloween, albeit with some pandemic safety measures in place, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The nationally recognized attraction was named this week as one of the top “Terrorific” Haunts in America for 2021…
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For Non-Green Thumbs, Devon’s Terrain Can Help Bring an Organic Touch to Your Home’s Interior
Urban areas like Philadelphia tend to be dominated by concrete and asphalt, but there’s nothing that says you can’t turn an interior into a garden oasis, writes Denali Sagner for Philadelphia magazine. Terrain in Glen Mills made a list of 10 local plant shops and garden centers that can offer hanging plants, overflowing window boxes,…
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Local Malthouse Lends a Hand to Make Memorial Day Brew Honoring Vets
A local malthouse is joining 19 other veteran-owned/operated breweries in Pennsylvania to create a Memorial Day brew for military veterans, writes Max Bennett for the Marple Newtown Patch. Deer Creek Malthouse at 1629 Street Road in Glen Mills is providing grain and malt to create “Adapt And Overcome.” The beer is being brewed at 2nd…
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Oprah Magazine Names Local Attraction the ‘Scariest Haunted House in America’
The Oprah Magazine has ranked the Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride in Glen Mills as the scariest haunted house attraction in the nation, writes Sean Adams for the magazine. The 30-year-old Bates Motel and Bates Psycho Path features animatronic props, actors, and digital FX. And the Revenge of the Scarecrows Haunted Corn Trail provides a…
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Washington Post: David Dodge in Glen Mills Not Only Surviving the Pandemic; It’s Thriving
David Dodge in Glen Mills wasn’t immune to the COVID-19 pandemic. Boss David Kelleher was forced to furlough the sales staff in March due to the state shutdown, writes Todd C. Frankel for The Washington Post. Even after reopening, there were no personal showroom visits, no test drives, no handshake agreements. “If I can’t connect…
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Lost Family Album Returned to Owners After Accidentally Ending Up at Chadds Ford Goodwill
They had just moved and in the ensuing chaos, a cherished photo album accidently found its way into a donation box that went to the Goodwill in Chadds Ford, reports Rebeccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. Now, that album has been safely returned to Frank and Nancy Yocum. They had just moved to Maris Grove, a retirement…
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Glen Mills Schools Names Acting Executive Director; Reforms to Be Implemented
Glen Mills Schools, which is mired in an abuse scandal that is prompting changes in the state’s juvenile justice system, now has a new executive director and a new focus, writes John Mitchell for The Philadelphia Tribune. Christopher Spriggs, 47, a former trigonometry teacher at the school, has been named acting executive director. He welcomes…
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VISTA RE House of the Day: Active Living at Its Best in 55-and-Older Community in Glen Mills
Property Summary: Dimensions: 1,556 sq. ft. Price: $389,000 School District: Garnet Valley School District Agent: Lori Shoemaker at 610.574.6487 Description: A charming rancher set on a corner lot with two bedrooms and two bathrooms that offers maintenance-free living is available for sale in Glen Mills. Built in 1998, this Concord Township home is located in…
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This Video Shows Why Nearby Bates Motel Is One of America’s 10 Best Haunted House Attractions
The Bates Motel in Glen Mills is one of America’s top haunted attractions, according to a report from CBS Detroit. The report also touted the haunted hayride at the Glen Mills farm with its “revenge-minded scarecrows.” The attractions at Arasapha Farm have been declared the “best haunted house in America” by CNN Travel. Also on…
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Two of America’s 50 Best Vegetarian Restaurants Are Right in Our Backyard
Two restaurants in Glen Mills have made OpenTable’s list of the 50 best restaurants in the country for vegetarians, writes Adam Hermann for PhillyVoice. Terrain Garden Cafe and Harvest Seasonal Grill and Wine Bar both made the list, along with several restaurants in Center City, Rittenhouse Square, and King of Prussia. According to OpenTable, Terrain…
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Local Man Thought His Wedding Ring Was Lost in the Ocean. A Stranger Proved Otherwise
Tim Martin of Glen Mills lost his wedding ring while playing with his son on the beach in Sea Isle City, N.J., reports Gray Hall for Action News. He thought that the custom-ordered, platinum ring with diamonds was gone for good. Martin searched the sand for hours and was about to give up until he…
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Glen Mills Schools Promises a Lot of Change if Allowed to Reopen
Three months after the state revoked its licenses over abuse allegations, the Glen Mills Schools is pledging to change its programming, hiring practices, and even its philosophy, if allowed to reopen, writes Lisa Gartner for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “The Glen Mills Schools programs, living units, staffing, and philosophy will be vastly different moving forward,” acting…
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Local Manufacturer Engages Younger Generation to Fill Industry’s Skills Gap
Over the next decade, approximately 2 million of 3.5 million manufacturing jobs will go unfilled due to a STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) skills gap, writes Al Frattarola, the director of global engineering and technology at Southco in Glen Mills, for MachineDesign.com. Southco is addressing the STEM crisis by reaching out to local communities…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Beautiful Stone Exterior in Glen Mills
A colonial with a beautiful stone exterior that boasts six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on two acres in a cul-de-sac, entry is through a two-story foyer with hardwood floors and oak staircase. Among the highlights are a banquet-sized dining room and kitchen with…
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