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Emlen Tunnell, Football Legend and Bryn Mawr Native, Has an Even Bigger Story
New York Giants’ all-time great Emlen Lewis Tunnell, a Bryn Mawr son and Radnor High School graduate, became the first African-American to play football for the Giants in 1948. That should be enough for any one man. But Tunnell’s story goes much deeper, writes Otis Livingston for CBS News. During World War II, Tunnell was…
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Forma Provides a Contemporary Vibe for Playgrounds
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a leading distributor of commercial playground equipment, introduces Forma, a new playground structure for those who want a different style in their community or school play environment. Forma brings a sculptural look to traditional play structures, taking play to a new dimension with a unique look and a unique…
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Jason Kelce Rooted for His Wife to Give Birth at Super Bowl
The Super Bowl baby that was expected didn’t happen. But the expected arrival of a third baby girl for Kylie (from Narberth) and Jason Kelce is just a matter of time, reported Angela Andaloro for MSN. “It was an epic game, an epic Super Bowl, an epic one for our family,” said Philadelphia Eagles center…
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Given Sea Isle City’s Influx of Suburban Visitors, It Could Could Well Be Called ‘Delco East’
Sea Isle City, N.J., could well be nicknamed “Delaware County East,” owing to its number of Phila. suburbanites who vacation at the popular beach town, writes Donald Wittkowski for the Sea Isle News. “I’ve heard that many, many people come here on vacation from Delaware County,” said Sea Isle City Mayor Leonard Desiderio. Quite a…
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Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductee Joe Klecko’s Journey Started in Chester
For new Pro Football Hall of Fameer, Joe Klecko, it all starts in the west end of Chester, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Chester made you tough. Chester was no walk in the park. A working-class town,” he said in a recent interview. Klecko is a former defensive lineman for the New York…
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Leading Humanely Through Change: 3 Keys to Transition and Thrive
Processing change can be difficult in the best of times, but the last few years have presented enormous challenges and substantial change in many aspects of our personal and professional lives. With so much change happening outside of people’s control, what can leaders do to help their teams, organizations, and communities to feel supported and…
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They Faced Life’s Challenges Together and Found Love and Fun
Matt Berbeza from Wilmington, and Rachael Pasternak, who grew up in Glen Mills, met online in February of 2020 after both had just started dating again. They seemed to hit it off, so Berbeza was surprised when Pasternak disappeared, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A week went by, then Pasternak reconnected. They…
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Neumann University’s Online Bachelor’s Degree Ranked among Country’s Best
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University’s online bachelor’s degree among the best in the country. In rankings released on Jan. 24, the magazine named Neumann’s program as No. 113 nationwide and No. 4 in Pennsylvania. U.S. News assessed online degree programs by weighing how those programs are being delivered and their effectiveness…
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TLC – The One Freedom that Builds Resilience *Anywhere*
“Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms—to choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s own way.” – Victor Frankl These words perfectly describe what it means to be resilient. In times of crisis, resilient people can be spotted in a crowd…
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Local Designer Made Jason Kelce’s Mummers Costume, Now Eagles Fans Want Their Own
James May’s shop in Ridley Township mostly turns out bridal gowns, but on the side, he’s also made Mummers costumes for the past 50 years. Now Eagles fans are clamoring for copies of Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce’s Mummers hat, writes Eimena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. May, who is 80 and semi-retired, is turning out…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Welcomes New Plebe Classes
Valley Forge Military Academy & College (VFMAC) welcomes the latest classes of plebes to both the Academy and the College to begin the spring semester. The entrance of the winter college plebe class is the first midyear college class since 2020. There is a total of 23 plebes — four in the college and 19…
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Neumann University Hosts Exhibit to Honor Victims of Gun Violence
Reports of gun violence appear in the media daily, and victims are often forgotten in a flood of new tragedies and cold statistics. The Souls Shot Portrait Project attempts to memorialize these victims through art. The project connects artists with the families of victims to create intimate portraits of the lives that have been lost…
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Inclusive Play: Teamwork On and Off the Playground
More and more communities are recognizing the importance of accessible, inclusive play for children of all abilities, including one community in Montgomery Township that brought in General Recreation experts to help them plan a vibrant, inclusive playground. General Recreation worked with Christopher Green, Senior Landscape Architect at Gilmore & Associates, to complete an expansive playground…
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Joseph Zarelli’s Biological Parents Identified by The Inquirer
The Philadelphia Inquirer is reporting it has identified the biological parents of Joseph Augustus Zarelli, a 4-year-old known for 65 years only as “The Boy in the Box”. Joseph’s body was found in a bassinet box in a Fox Chase lot in February, 1957, dead from blunt force trauma. Family interviews and investigation sources identify…
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Girl Scout Cookbook Makes a Meal of Food Pantry Items
14-year-old Emma Carroll of Havertown found a project for her Girl Scout Silver Award that includes her love of cooking while it helps others at the same time, reported Katherine Scott for 6abc. “My grandma thought it would be a good idea to write a cookbook, since I cook so much,” said Emma. But not…
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TLC – Kindness in the Classroom: Modeling Self-Kindness for Students
“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a weary world.” ~ William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice It may be tougher than ever for teachers to model self-kindness and be kind to themselves. The pressures and expectations teachers face today have only grown with the increasing needs of…
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Neumann University Senior Lands Internship in Washington, D.C.
Marlene Konadu-Adjei, a Political Science major at Neumann University will spend the entire spring semester in Washington, D.C., as an intern for the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF). She is one of only 26 students in the country who was accepted for this competitive internship. A senior, Konadu-Adjei will learn about policymaking and the legislative…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: ‘Artistic Inspirations’ Chamber Concert
Be sure to join the Delaware County Symphony in Aston Feb. 5 for its second chamber concert of the 2022–2023 season featuring classical greats and their artistic inspirations. The program includes Mozart’s “String Quartet No. 21 in D Major,” which was inspired by Joseph Haydn’s style and is dedicated to the King of Prussia. Aaron Copland’s “Quiet City,” featuring…
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