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East Fallowfield Resident Dick Vermeil Adds Another Accolade to Sterling Resume
He’s left a remarkable legacy both on and off the football field, and for that, Temple University will award coach Dick Vermeil an honorary doctorate of humane letters when he steps up to the podium for Temple’s 130th commencement ceremony. Vermeil, who lives in East Fallowfield, led the Philadelphia Eagles to their first Super Bowl…
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Downingtown West Grad Excels as Starter in Major League Soccer
After the Philadelphia Union Academy, college soccer, and a two-year learning experience overseas, Downingtown West High School graduate Zack Steffen has reached his goal of starting for a professional team. Now he just has to defend that goal, both literally and figuratively. Steffen debuted as the starting goalkeeper for the Columbus Crew at the beginning…
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West Chester Man Behind Building of Nation’s Second Indoor Velodrome
A West Chester resident who leads the global indoor cycling scene is racing to build the nation’s second — and the East Coast’s only — indoor velodrome. World Cycling League CEO David Chauner just announced that the bicycle racing organization has picked Albright College to host its $20 million velodrome and world headquarters, according to…
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WCU Trainer, Cochranville Resident Gains Spotlight for National Athletic Trainers’ Month
It’s a win-win; she helps athletes get back to what they love by doing what she loves. That kind of passion helped bring West Chester University athletic trainer Nicole Cattano into the spotlight for National Athletic Trainers’ Month in a Philadelphia Inquirer Q&A by Brian Cammarota. The Cochranville professional has been at WCU for 12…
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Chadds Ford Resident, Pro Golfer on Return to Masters: ‘It’s Like Heaven’s Gates Are Opening’
It’s been five years since he last stepped foot on the fabled Augusta National Golf Club — after making six of seven from 2006 to 2012 — but the only PGA Tour player who currently lives in the Philadelphia area is ready to drive his comeback to new levels. Texas native and Chadds Ford resident…
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Bishop Shanahan Grad to Receive Basketball’s Highest Honor, Induction into Hall of Fame
Chester County helped produce one of college basketball’s winningest coaches, and now it can claim a Hall of Famer. Muffet McGraw, the women’s hoops coach at Notre Dame with more than 800 wins and a national championship on her resume, will be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of its Class…
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From Downingtown to Hollywood, Movie Star Takes His Love for Phillies Along for the Ride
He grew up loving baseball and the Phillies, but it was his acting that got him on the mound for the ceremonial first pitch of a spring training game last week in Clearwater, Fla. After following the Phillies during their postseason runs from 2007 to 2011, while living in New York City, Downingtown native Miles…
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WCU Launched Career of One of College Basketball’s Greatest Coaches
Kathy Auriemma remembers an empty gym at the Montgomery County Community College in Blue Bell as the first place she laid eyes on her husband Geno, the renowned Connecticut women’s basketball coach, writes Mike Jensen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was a cheerleader,” Kathy said. “He was a basketball player.” The rest, as they say,…
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Annual Dash 4 Diabetes to Take Over West Chester on Saturday
Run, walk, or lend a hand this Saturday, April 1 at Chester County Hospital’s 23rd Annual Dash 4 Diabetes. It’s a step in the right direction to benefit the hospital’s Diabetes Self-Management Program. There’s something for everyone — and every age — at this rain-or-shine community event, including a 5K race and 2.5K walk for…
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Trout Season in Pennsylvania to Open in April
Get your bait and fishing poles ready, as more than four million trout are about to become fair game with the trout season in Pennsylvania opening in April, writes Frank Kummer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In anticipation of the season opening, close to 4.2 million adult trout have been placed in 720 streams and lakes…
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Wayne Company Brings Data Analytics to Golf Courses Nationwide
The nationwide trend of closing golf clubs and growing management costs may be reversed with the help of a new cloud platform from Wayne’s OnGolf, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The platform consolidates all the relevant data required for successful golf management. This includes weather conditions, usage of pesticides and fertilizers, moisture…
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Radnor Hunt Races, Edition No. 87, Set for May 20
Join the springtime tradition of tailgating and tent parties at the 87th Radnor Hunt Races in Malvern on Saturday, May 20. One of the nation’s top-rated meets, the Radnor Hunt Races draw the best horses, riders, and trainers in the country, along with 20,000 spectators enjoying a day in the countryside. BNY Mellon Wealth Management…
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For Jay Wright and Villanova Basketball, Attitude Is Everything
Obsessive media attention, rock-star status, and unrelenting expectations follow every step of Villanova’s basketball team, but coach Jay Wright has for 16 years trained his players to keep the team at the center of everything. It’s a lesson about attitude that defies traditional basketball wisdom, according to a G.Q. feature by Larry Platt. When Wright…
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New Study Claims Philly One of the Best Cities for College Basketball Fans
The storied basketball heritage at Villanova has scored an elite ranking for Philadelphia college basketball fans in WalletHub’s new analysis ahead of this year’s March Madness. In WalletHub’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans rankings, Philadelphia comes in No. 5 overall and surges all the way to No. 2 among the biggest college basketball cities…
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As His Baseball Career Winds Down, Octorara Alum Can Still Make a Difference on the Mound
As his turbulent baseball career winds down, pitcher Ryan Vogelsong, a graduate of Octorara High School, recently made his spring training debut for the Minnesota Twins, writes Rhett Bollinger for MLB.com. Vogelsong, a former All-Star and two-time World Series champion with the San Francisco Giants, has traveled the world during his roller-coaster career, which includes…
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Facing Exodus of Members, Golf Courses Across Pennsylvania Up for Auction
Many golf course owners across the tri-state area are looking for an exit strategy as the once seemingly untouchable industry is seeing more red than green, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Worcester Golf Club in Collegeville was put up for auction in early February, and is now under agreement for $925,000.…
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Special Prize Gives Amateur Equestrians Six-Figure Incentive at Willowdale Steeplechase
Amateur equestrians will chase more than just a win in this year’s Willowdale Steeplechase. They’ll also set their eyes on a one-time $100,000 prize, according to a staff report in The Times of Chester County. The new $100,000 Steeplechase Challenge bonus will go to the rider who can conquer the 25th anniversary running of the…
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FROM MONTCO: Villanova Senior, Wissahickon High School Alum on NFL Draft Radar
Standing tall and strong, it’s hard to imagine that standout Villanova University defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon escaped the notice of most scouts in high school and much of college. Now, however, the Wissahickon High School product is quickly creating a big impression with NFL scouts, according to a Philly.com report by Zach Berman. “First thing…
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