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Neumann University Honors Five Delaware County Alumni
Neumann University’s annual Alumni Association Awards, presented March 8, recognized five residents of Delaware County. Nancy Gorevin Costello, a Radnor resident, received the Alumni Association Recognition Award. She currently serves as the director of communications for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 2010, she and her husband Tom co-founded The Joy…
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10-Year-Old From Delco Makes Broadway Debut as Simba in The Lion King TODAY
Ten-year-old Donovan Bazemore from Upper Chichester just got the Broadway role of a lifetime, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Starting Tuesday, Donovan will make his debut playing Simba from The Lion King. The Lion King, a Disney classic, is one of the longest-running stage productions. Donovan has been working to secure the role for two…
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Neumann University Helps Package Meals for Ukrainian Refugees Escaping Bombings
Neumann University administrators, staff, and students packaged 14,040 meals Wednesday for Ukrainian refugees fleeing to Poland to escape Russian bombings, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Meals were organized at the Bruder Life Center on campus, part of the activities for the university’s Charter Week. “We put this into Charter Week because it is…
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Valley Forge Military Academy & College Partners to Establish Valley Forge Academy in Doha, Qatar
Valley Forge Military Academy & College is establishing the first-ever Valley Forge Academy in Qatar–the first international American school for boys to open in that country. VFMAC entered into an agreement with Doha, Qatar-based Global Institute Studies (GSI). The Valley Forge Academy Qatar is set to open in August 2022. “Our institutions share a commitment…
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Aunt Mary Pat Brings Her Unique Brand of Delco Humor to the Rivers Casino in Philadelphia
Aunt Mary Pat is setting up residency at Rivers Casino Philadelphia. After a sold-out holiday tour at the Philadelphia casino, the Delaware County comedian is keeping the “party, party, party” going. “Rivers Casino is Aunt Mary Pat’s home away from home,” said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Tickets sell out fast and we’re thrilled to…
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Neumann University Partners with United Sports in Downingtown
Neumann University has signed an exclusive, three-year partnership with United Sports Training Center in Downingtown. The agreement, announced in a March 2 ribbon cutting, includes marketing and branding opportunities and student internships at the sports complex. Ted van Beuren, CEO and founder of United Sports, and Rick Knowles, general manager of the facility, joined Neumann’s…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Welcomes New Plebes Class
Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) welcomes its latest class of plebes to the school to begin the spring semester. VFMA is a private, independent college preparatory school providing a military-style education for boys in grades 7-12. The new class spans the world with students from six U.S. states and the countries of Russia and Kenya.…
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Play Area Symbol Sign Lets All Children Express Themselves
Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally. Symbols and pictures are another effective way to get a message across for children who are non-verbal, speech-challenged, speak different languages, or who are just learning to communicate with friends and caregivers. Now playground…
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Neumann University Celebrates 57th Anniversary With Fundraising Goal
March is a special month for Neumann University as it celebrates its 57th anniversary. In March 1965, the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia signed the charter to establish Neumann. This year, the university commemorates the 57th anniversary of that signing with a week of festivities and events. Part of the celebration includes a unique…
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Neumann University Introduces MS in Cybersecurity at March 12 Info Session
Neumann University will introduce its new master’s degree in Cybersecurity as part of an in-person information session on Saturday, March 12, from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Rocco Abessinio Building. The MS in Cybersecurity is offered online and can be completed in two years or less. Students build their skills using real-world hacking lab scenarios and…
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Kate Winslet Takes SAG Award Sunday for Her Role in Delco’s ‘Mare of Easttown’
Kate Winslet has a companion Mare of Easttown award to go on the shelf with the Emmy she won for portraying detective Mare Sheehan, writes Luca Giliberti for GoldDerby. Winslet took a Screen Actors Guild Award Sunday night in the Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress category for her work in the Delco-centric HBO series. She…
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Delaware County Symphony Orchestra Concert Highlights Russian Composers
The Delaware County Symphony will be performing a concert celebrating Russia’s long history of classical music on Sunday, March 6, at 3 p.m. The concert, titled “Pictures of Russia”, will showcase pieces by some of the country’s greatest 19th and 20th Century composers. This is the third symphony concert of the season. It begins with…
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Casino Workers at Harrah’s in Chester and Elsewhere Hit Hard by Labor Shortages
It’s a sure bet that Pennsylvania and Atlantic City Casinos are being hit with the same labor shortages experienced in other industries, writes Katie Kohler for playpennsylvania.com. In fact, casino hotels saw the largest decrease in employment among private industries, more than 3.5-times the next largest job loss industry. In 2020/21, Delaware County’s only casino,…
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Neumann Skaters Inspire Chester Youngsters to Aim High
Players on the Neumann University women’s ice hockey team met students from the Drexel Neumann Academy in Chester on Feb. 19 to encourage them to attend college and earn a degree. The meeting was at Ice Works in Aston. It took place before Neumann’s Senior Day celebration and home match against Manhattanville College. Along with…
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Open House Lets You Explore Possibilities at Valley Forge Military College
Valley Forge Military College at 1001 Eagle Road in Wayne, is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, for those interested in finding out more about what the college has to offer. Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college recognized as the Military College of Pennsylvania. At…
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MONTCO Careers–Neumann University
Neumann University is a private, Catholic university in Aston modeled in the Franciscan tradition. It was founded in 1965 and offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree programs, and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. The following positions at the university are available: Neumann Coordinator for Student…
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Main Line CEO Scott Braunstein Makes Top 25 Biotech CEO List
The CEO of a Radnor-based pharmaceutical company, Dr. Scott Braunstein, M.D., has made a top 25 list of Biotech CEOs for 2022, compiled by The Healthcare Technology Report. Dr. Braunstein, of Marinus Pharmaceuticals, came in at No. 11. Marinus focuses on improving the lives of patients with seizure disorders. Dr. Braunstein was named CEO in…
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President of Panama Welcomes Valley Forge Academy President to Palace
Panamanian President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen has welcomed Col. Stuart B. Helgeson, USMC (Ret), president of Valley Forge Military Academy & College, along with VFMAC alumni, to the presidential palace in Panama. President Laurentino Cortizo-Cohen is a 1972 graduate of Valley Forge Military College. Col. Helgeson led the contingent of alumni to the Central American nation as…
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