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Remembering When Robert Kennedy’s Funeral Train Passed Through Delco
When the funeral train carrying the body of Robert F. Kennedy traveled from New York to Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1968, it passed through Darby Borough, writes Steven M. Gillon for History.com. Gillon, from Darby, caught a glimpse of the train a few hundred yards from his house. “I will never forget the scene,…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Inaugural Conference on the Nexus of Sports, Health, Technology, Innovation
Penn State Great Valley will host the inaugural HealthSportsTech 2021 data and innovation conference on Tuesday, Nov. 9 from 8:30 AM-5 PM. Presented by EnableHealth, a global health technology and innovation professional services firm based in Philadelphia, the conference will showcase the growing global connection among health technology, data, innovation, and sports. The event will…
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Henderson High School Grad the First Black President in Temple University’s 137-Year History
Jason Wingard, who grew up in West Chester and graduated from Henderson High School, has been hired as Temple University’s new president, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he takes over on July 1, Wingard will become the university’s first Black president in its 137-year history. Wingard had previous leadership appointments at two…
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Bensalem School District Hosts First-Ever Equity Summit, Committing to Ensure Every Student’s Success
In our post-George Floyd world, words like equity and inclusion are being parsed for accountability, not mere intent. In response to that societal shift, Bensalem School District hosted a summit for local educators, as covered by Samantha Bambino in the Lower Bucks Times. The gathering’s goal was to ensure that every student — regardless of race, ability, socioeconomic status, or sexual orientation — has the chance to succeed. Speaker Vanessa Woods is chair of the…
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TruMark Financial Credit Union Rewards High School Seniors for Being Money Management Savvy
Answer: TruMark Financial Credit Union’s 2021 Financial Jeopardy Competition. Question: What annual event, held virtually this year, put $11,000 in scholarship funds into the pockets of area students heading to college? Eight local students participated in the Jeopardy-style game show organized and hosted by TruMark Financial. The initiative, aimed at instilling financial literacy in high…
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Bristol Public School Art Project Has Nothing to Do with Finger Paint, Clay, or Crayons
A new Bristol mural will commemorate the early days of the borough’s public education system, reports Bucks Local News. Artist Jean-Marc Dubus is painting a tribute to Otter Street School, erected in 1854. When completed, the canvas sheets will be assembled jigsaw puzzle-style, on the building at 142 Otter Street, address of the onetime schoolhouse. Aiding the project is Raising…
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Philadelphia Magazine: Fantastic Franks Are Found in Feasterville, Fortunately
Philadelphia Magazine’s Maddy Sweitzer-Lammé and Alexandra Jones identified the best dogs in the area. They’re not the ones found on leashes with pedigrees. They’re the ones found on buns with toppings. One of the top picks is Lenny’s Hot Dogs, 606 W. Street Road (Summit Center), Feasterville (215.355.7616). Lenny’s signature dogs include one smothered in pepper hash. Another — perhaps a budget-friendly spin on…
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Experts Agree That This Local Vineyard Produces the State’s Best Red Wine and White Wine
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford took two of three awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgment, writes Leanna Tilitei for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It won for producing Pennsylvania’s best red and white wines. The vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve took the top spot for reds. The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc took the top spot…
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Traveling the Country in a Refurbished Bus, Unionville Grad Takes Work-from-Home Concept to the Next Level
Chadds Ford native Michael Burlotos, a Unionville High School and West Chester University graduate, redefined the work-from-home concept during the pandemic. He stayed away from his office. But he didn’t exactly shelter in place, either, reports Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Burlotos spent the pandemic lockdown traveling the country in a refurbished school bus.…
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Healthcare Marketing Firm Notes Yet One More Business Staple Changed Forever by the Pandemic
Once upon a time, pharmaceutical sales were, at their core, 1:1 interactions: Rep made an appointment with physician Showed up onsite Extolled the virtues of a particular medication or treatment Left a good impression, sealed by a firm handshake Hoped that the recommendation would increasingly find its way onto prescription pads across the practice Stephen Ross,…
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Bensalem Police Lick Law Enforcement Negativism, One Cone at a Time
Bensalem Police Director Fred Harran’s ah-ha moment came while seeking a unique way to strengthen the relationship between his officers and the community. A simple web search led him to a creative and memorable result, reports Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An online hunt for innovative police community-building ideas led Harran to his breakthrough: ice cream as the catalyst for connecting with residents. He took a retired Bensalem Township…
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Morrisville School’s Flag Football Game Brings Joy the Students Haven’t Had Since Before the Pandemic
COVID-19 wasn’t going to stop it (but did delay it). Neither was sketchy weather. The traditional fifth-grade flag football game at Eleanor Roosevelt Elementary School took place, albeit with a revised timeline, reports Jeff Warner for Bucks Local News. Amid pandemic precautions, Principal Lisa Follman sought a safe way to stage the game. She established a health plan, revised it as needed, and got approval. Four teams competed: the Kean Kongs, the Toledano…
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Summer Fun Heats Up at Montgomery County Community College With a Variety of Cool Camps
MCCC will host a series of cool camps for children in the community. From racing around the globe to discovering all the artistic beauty it has to offer, to exploring the galaxy or the wonders of the Schuylkill River, there will be plenty for campers to do this year. The Amazing Arts Race At “The Amazing Arts Race,” campers will travel the world to complete challenges…
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Exton Resident Who Defended Trump Now Repping Man Facing 36 Years in Prison for Capitol Riot
Exton resident Michael van der Veen, an attorney who defended President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial, is now representing Jason Dolan. For his role in the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, the 44-year-old Floridian faces terrorism charges that carry a maximum punishment of 36 years in prison, writes Jane Musgrave for The Palm…
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Lower Merion Gets Unexpected Boon From Pencoyd Landing Development: Walkable Riverfront
The development of Pencoyd Landing has created one unexpected benefit for the Lower Merion residents: a walkable riverfront, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Previously the industrial sheds that housed the blast furnaces for Pencoyd Iron Works a century ago created a long wall across the Schuylkill waterfront which prevented most of the vegetation…
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State Aid Coming to Quakertown to Boost Business and Create Jobs
The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) announced through Gov. Tom Wolf its approval of two low-interest loans for business expansion and job creation. One will boost Quakertown, the other, the Lehigh Valley. Home Reserve, LLC, through the Bucks County Economic Development Corporation, was approved for a $740,000 PIDA Machinery and Equipment Loan Fund (MELF) loan. Terms are for…
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Despite Shortage in Employees, Lafayette Hill’s One-Man Caspian Grille Continues to Serve Delicious Middle Eastern Food
While he may have lost all of his employees to Amazon and Uber, this has not stopped Ali Rashidian, owner of Caspian Grille in Lafayette Hill, from continuing to serve delicious Middle Eastern food as a one-man operation, writes Judy Rubin for the Chestnut Hill Local. An Iran native, Rashidian is a local mainstay. He…
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American Airlines Executives Upbeat About Philadelphia Airport Recovery
Comfort levels for flying domestically and staying in hotels is good news for the Philadelphia International Airport and its largest air carrier, American Airlines, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “More than three out of four of our customers are now comfortable taking a domestic flight, as well as staying in a hotel,” said…
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