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Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon Gives Thumbs-Up to Neumann Food Pantry
Neumann University’s Knights’ Pantry, a food bank for students, got a special visit Dec. 15 from Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA). Scanlon is a co-sponsor of a bill that would convene a White House conference on food, nutrition, hunger and health, the first task force of its kind in more than 50 years. She called…
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Neumann University Hosts Free Technology Classes for Seniors
Neumann University is hosting free technology training classes being offered by Senior Lift, a nonprofit organization that has been teaching technology skills to seniors for 12 years. It has recently opened its programs to the unemployed and underemployed. Classes include Smartphone Basics, Computer Basics, and introductory sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows 10, PowerPoint, Google…
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Neumann University Features Live Nativity Event and Holiday Concert
Neumann University will capture the Christmas spirit with a live nativity re-enactment on December 1 and a holiday concert on December 2. The university’s annual live nativity is scheduled for Wednesday, December 1, at 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Mirenda Center on Convent Road. The program is free and open to the public. …
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Neumann Honors Friends, Family of Brendan Kelly for 30 Years of Scholarships
On November 18, Neumann University honored the legacy of deceased alumnus Brendan Kelly, whose family and friends have worked for more than three decades to keep his memory alive on campus. Members of the Brendan P. Kelly ’87 Committee and the Kelly family were recognized at the President’s Thanksgiving Reception, Neumann’s annual event that salutes supporters for their continued generosity and commitment…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Receives 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award
The nonprofit Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season, including the clients they serve. This month, The Lincoln Center was recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.org, the leading source for reviews and stories on organizations like TLC. The annual award is granted to nonprofits…
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Local Tree Grower Advises Early Purchase of Your 2021 Christmas Tree
It’s about that time to purchase a Christmas tree, but farmers in nearby Delaware warn that supplies are short. Worse, scarcity is seen in both real and artificial trees. Rodaris Richardson found the root causes for WDRE Coast TV. Don Halloway, a tree farm owner, says a number of factors will make the 2021 hunt…
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No Strike for Suburban SEPTA Drivers in Montgomery County; Tentative Contract Deal Reached
A strike has been averted for SEPTA’s suburban operators with a tentative SEPTA contract agreement reached, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new SEPTA contract for 365 members of SMART Local 1594 expires 12:01 a.m. Friday. The union had considered a strike over mandatory overtime rules. The union members operate SEPTA’s buses, trolleys,…
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Neumann University Plants Tree to Honor Late Aston Commissioner
On Nov. 7, Neumann University planted a tree on campus to honor former Aston Township Commissioner Carol Graham, who died on Jan.12, 2021. The university is in Aston’s Second Ward, which Graham represented for 11 years. A crowd of more than 50 friends and family gathered on the Reflection Path, a walkway between the Child…
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Villanova’s Bella Runyan Has No Problem Calling Tom Brady Her Best Friend
It takes a certain amount of confidence and connections to pose in a photo with Tom Brady and caption the photo: THAT’S MY BEST FRIEND,” writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But that’s what Villanova girls’ basketball guard Bella Runyan did. She posed with him at halftime during a game between the Eagles and…
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Neumann University Takes the Gold for Its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Webpage
Neumann University took home the gold for its diversity, equity and inclusion webpage (DEI)_in the 2021 Education Digital Marketing (EDM) awards competition. EDM announced the results of its national collegiate contest on Nov. 1. Neumann won the award in EDM’s Diversity Campaign category, one of only seven colleges in the country to receive top honors…
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MONTCO Careers: Neumann University
Neumann University is a private, Catholic university in Aston that follows the Franciscan tradition. It was founded in 1965, and offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree program and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. The following positions at the university are available: Assistant Director – Degree…
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Congress to Campus at Valley Forge Military Academy and College
With an upcoming election and a nation seemingly divided, it’s more important than ever to understand democracy and the process of government. Valley Forge Military Academy and College conducted a two-day educational series Oct. 25-26, “Congress to Campus,” about the US democratic system, and its impact around the world. The program is offered by the…
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Prospect Medical Denies Media Reports It is Selling Delaware County Hospitals
Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, is disputing a media report that its Delaware County health system is up for sale, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The for-profit hospital management company said it is conducting a “standard strategic review to explore new opportunities and consider developing partnerships with other organizations” for its…
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TLC’s Leadership Academy Hosts Open House Oct. 27 at New Building
The Lincoln Center (TLC) Leadership Academy invites all school district and community partners to come to an open house, see its new location and learn about their programs and services! TLC had a ribbon cutting for the new building Aug. 26, with classes starting Aug. 30. Now the community is invited to see The Lincoln Center Leadership…
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Preseason Poll Puts Villanova Wildcats 4th in College Basketball
Villanova Wildcats go into the new season ranked No. 4 in the Associated Press preseason top 25 men’s basketball media poll, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova returns to the college basketball court with four starters from last season’s team that advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament. Veteran starters Collin…
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9/11 Hero, Valley Forge Military Academy Graduate, Honored With Order of Anthony Wayne
On January 18, 1929, several cadets of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College ran into the burning building that housed the school. At great risk, they assured all their brothers escaped the inferno. On September 11, 2001, VFMAC graduate, Durrell V. Pearsall Jr., VFMA class of ’86, ran into the burning World Trade Centers…
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A Second Season for Local Montco and Chesco-Filmed Mare of Easttown? They’re Still Talking About It
Kate Winslet has now won an Emmy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of Mare Sheehan in Mare of Easttown, but she’s not done with the limited HBO series yet, writes Hasan Sheikh for CodeList.biz. She’s mentioned a possible second season several times. “It has been talked about, of course, because the success of…
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TLC’s Leadership Academy Hosts Open House Oct. 27 at New Building
The Lincoln Center (TLC) Leadership Academy invites all school district and community partners to come to an open house, see its new location and learn about their programs and services! TLC had a ribbon-cutting for the new building on Aug. 26, with classes starting Aug. 30. Now the community is invited to see The Lincoln Center Leadership…
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