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TLC: Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers
Teachers can utilize several techniques to mitigate back to school stress. No matter how much teachers may rest and prepare for the beginning of a new school year, it still can feel like a polar bear plunging into icy waters; jolting, exciting, numbing, and perhaps a little crazy. Amidst the...
The Arc of Chester County Dedicates New Inclusive Playground
Joining in the Arc of Chester County's playground dedication Sept. 19 are (from left) Lisa Albany, Arc BOD President; Leo and Maryanne Parsons, Jeanne Meikrantz, Arc CEO; Conner, Sarah, Oliva, JJ and Bill Keeenan. A new era of play, inclusion, and joy has officially begun at The Arc of Chester...
IBX Expands Member Options for Faster Access to Behavioral Health Services
Independence Blue Cross has expanded its covered behavioral health offerings, which include mental health and substance use disorder services and member programs, to better support members’ whole health. The offerings get members the type of care they need faster and give them a wider range of clinicians to choose from.
Long Beach Island Beachfront Parcel Hits Market for $21M
A 2.5-acre beachfront parcel on Long Beach Island hits the market for $21 million, presenting a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for developers. A 2.5-acre beachfront parcel on Long Beach Island has hit the market for $21 million, presenting an amazing opportunity for developers, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According...
Jeffersonville Golf Club Transformed Into One of Nation’s Best
Jeffersonville Golf Club managed to transform from a dried-out, nondescript public course into one of the nation’s best venues - but it did not happen overnight. Jeffersonville Golf Club in Norristown managed to transform from a dried-out, nondescript public course into one of the nation’s best veneus – but it did not happen overnight, writes Jack Hirsh for GOLF.
Malvern Contestant Captures Audience Attention and Hearts on ‘Golden Bachelorette’
During The Golden Bachelorette series premiere, a retired data analyst from Malvern managed to capture both the attention and hearts of the audience, writes Franki Rudnesky for the PhillyVoice. The 66-year-old Charles L. made his debut during this week’s episode of the dating show spinoff. He hit it off with...
Franklin Institute Opening Two Exhibits As Part of $20.5M Investment, 200-Year Anniversary Celebrations
The Franklin Institute is celebrating its 200 year anniversary in 2024. To culminate this milestone, the Franklin Institute is bringing two exhibitions to the museum this fall. This fall, the Franklin Institute will be opening two new permanent exhibits, featuring two of its most popular artifacts as part of a...
Federal Jury Rules in Favor of Langhorne’s Sesame Place in Racial Discrimination Suit
A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children in 2022. A federal jury has rejected a discrimination suit against Sesame Place brought by five Black and Hispanic families who said costumed characters ignored their children, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
New Contest from Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles to Give ‘Brotherly Shove’ to a Local Business’s Bottom Line
New for this football season, Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles have teamed up for the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a program focused on supporting and promoting businesses in the Greater Philadelphia area. The Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight will award one Greater Philadelphia business up to $40,000 in promotional assets,...
With School Back in Session, Now Is the Time to Nominate a Teacher for the Citadel Heart of Learning Award
From left: Elizabeth Pandosh, Travis Lick, and Chassidy King were the grand prize winners of the Citadel Heart of Learning Award for the 2023-2024 school year. With school back in session, there’s no better time to shine a light on the educators who are inspiring students every day. Citadel...
Rewriting Your Story: The A-Game Advantage
Seeing big changes in your personal and professional life can only come when you commit to doing the A-Game work and making lasting changes. “Real success in any worthwhile endeavor is about the value you create, not just the value you get.”. When you adopt this perspective, emphasized in the...
One of Delco’s Own Golf Courses Makes British Magazine’s Top 10 List
A Delaware County golf course has made a top 10 list in a British golfing magazine for best U.S. golf courses. The list was chosen by contributors to nationalclubgolfer.com, a monthly golfing magazine published by Sports Publications. It is the highest-circulating golf title in the UK. The article states that...
Ryan Ogle Heads 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink in Newtown Square
A view of the 17th hole at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newton Square. Ryan Ogle will head the 2026 PGA Championship taking place at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. This will be the third time Ogle is championship director. He served...
Gun Incidents Trigger $1M Weapons Detection System Vote in UDSD
The Upper Darby School Board is looking at a $1 million Evolv weapons detection system after 2 gun scares at Upper Darby High School. Upper Darby School District is considering installing a million-dollar weapons detection system at its high school and two middle schools after 2 gun scares, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS 3 Philadelphia.
Delaware County Historical Society Celebrates New Home, Birthday
The Delaware County Historical Society has sold its home in Chester and moved to a new location at 9 W. Front Street in Media Borough, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. It’s also celebrating its 129th birthday with an open house and evening gala Sept. 26 at the...
Widener University named a “2024 Great College to Work For”
Widener University was recognized as a 2024 "Great College to Work for" by the Chronicle of Higher Education. The Chronicle of Higher Education has named Widener University a 2024 “Great College to Work For” after the university took honors in four categories based on survey feedback submitted by the university and its employees.
Pennsylvania Sanctions Girls’ Flag Football as High School Sport
The Eagle's Girls Flag Football League increased from 52 teams in 2023 to 92 teams in 2024. Girls’ flag football is now a PIAA-sanctioned high school sport, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sport recorded a meteoric rise from an emerging activity to being sanctioned as an...
GMercyU’s Erica Brace One of Just Eight Students in State to Receive McLean Scholarship for Nursing
Gwynedd Mercy University has a long history of preparing nursing students, like Erica Brace, inset, to become leaders in healthcare. Gwynedd Mercy University’s Erica Brace is one of just eight students across the state to receive the prestigious McLean Scholarship for Nursing and Physician Assistant Majors for the 2024-25 academic year, according to a staff report from GMU.
DELCO Careers – Firstrust Bank
Founded 90 years ago, Firstrust Bank is the largest family-owned commercial bank in the region. Firstrust’s promise is to empower its customers’ success by offering them the most tailored, state-of-the-art banking solutions they can get, along with advice on how to best manage their finances, build their businesses, and overcome financial challenges.
Delaware County Community College Seeks Candidates for Its Board of Trustees
DCCC is expanding to a 15-member Board of Trustees and, as such, is seeking two candidates to fill those positions. Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is expanding to a 15-member Board of Trustees and, as such, is seeking two candidates to fill those positions. The positions would be six-year terms that end on Jun. 30, 2030.
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