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Widener, Philadelphia Union Show High Schoolers Pro Sports Career Options
Widener and the Philadelphia Union teamed up recently to host area high school students at Subaru Park and Union Power Plant, home of the Union’s corporate offices, to learn about the many professional sports career options available. Over the course of three days, students from Strath Haven High School, Marple Newtown High School, Berks Catholic…
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Kelce Brothers Christmas Duet Was an Emotional Experience
“Fairytale of Philadelphia,” a localized version of the Pogues’ “Fairytale of New York,” that topped the Billboard charts, was also an emotional experience for Jason Kelce, writes Katie Bowlby for Country Living as reported in Women’s Health. The Kelce brothers’ Christmas duet was sung by Eagles center Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs tight end…
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Delaware County Hospital Makes US News List for Best Maternity Care
Eleven Philadelphia-area hospitals, including one from Delaware County, received U.S. News & World Report’s top “high performance” rating for the country’s top hospitals for providing the best maternity care, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Riddle Hospital in Media made the top list from a U.S. News evaluation of 680 hospitals nationwide that offer…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for “America’s Got Talent”, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe plays piano, writes and composes her own original music, and already has 11 copyrighted songs under her belt. Her debut single, “All We Need Is Love” was released this month.…
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PHL Program Lets Friends, Family Meet Passengers at the Gate
The Philadelphia International Airport has joined a growing list of airports nationwide that are allowing non-ticketed into its terminals, writes Daniel Terrill for Travel Awaits. A new policy implemented on Nov. 1 at the airport allows friends and family members to escort a passenger to or from their gate using a Wingmate Guest Pass. “We…
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Eagles’ Jason Kelce, Wife Kylie, Keep It Real at Home Despite the Public Spotlight
Kylie Kelce is certainly experiencing more than just 15 minutes of fame. The wife of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce still finds herself adjusting to their new celebrity status, which seems to grow and change daily. It’s gone well beyond football, particularly with brother Travis Kelce’s relationship now with Taylor Swift, writes Julia Moore for…
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Live Nativity at Neumann Marks 800th Anniversary of Greccio
A live nativity at Neumann University will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6:15 PM, on the lawn of the Mirenda Center. This annual re-enactment is sure to capture the Christmas spirit, as this year marks the 800th anniversary of Christians celebrating the birth of Christ by staging a public performance of the Christmas story.…
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Neumann Chorale Presents Annual Christmas Concert Dec. 1
The Neumann University Concert Chorale will present its annual Neumann Christmas concert on Friday, Dec. 1, at 8 PM. in the Meagher Theatre. The theme of this year’s program is “Peace to the World.” More than 30 men and women are members of the Concert Chorale. They will celebrate the Christmas season with performances of…
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Jason Kelce Asks Travis to Join Him for Eagles Christmas Album Duet
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce has asked his brother, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, to help him sing a special duet for the second volume of the Philadelphia Eagles’ Christmas album, A Philly Special Christmas, writes Natasha Dye for People. An NFL video shows Jason, 36, in the recording studio asking Travis, 34,…
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Developer Puts N.C. Wyeth House in Chadds Ford Up for Sale
Developer Wayne Megill of Chadds Ford has acquired the NC Wyeth house and is relisting the Chadds Ford home for sale using two different approaches—one with renovations and one as it is, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 15-acre property at 1597 Baltimore Pike is being sold by Megill’s homebuilding and renovation company,…
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Golden Bachelor Contestant Susan Noles Talks About Life on the Show
Aston’s Susan Noles talked about her experiences on The Golden Bachelor after she was released from the show following its fifth episode, writes Emily Bloch of The Philadelphia Inquirer. Noles said her goodbyes to Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner last week after she failed to receive a rose signaling her return the following week. Noles presented…
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Neumann University Joins Common Application Program That Aids in College Admission Process
Neumann University has joined the Common Application direct admissions program, which will provide hundreds of regional first-generation and low and middle-income students who are interested in college with proactive admissions offers. According to U.S. News & World Report, the Common Application (known as Common App) is accepted by more than 1,000 colleges and universities. Through…
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Shadowing Opportunities Let High School Students Experience Widener
Websites and social media channels say a lot about an institution, but there’s nothing like experiencing the culture firsthand. To help, Widener University allows shadow opportunities for high school students who are interested in two of its biggest programs. For over a decade, Widener’s School of Engineering and the School of Nursing have invited prospective…
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Discarded Philadelphia Airport Coffee Cup Cracks Decades-old Lancaster County Murder Case
After 48 years, the family of Lindy Sue Biechler received closure when David Sinopoli, 69, confessed to her brutal 1975 murder, writes Jonathan Bergmueller for Penn Live, appearing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sinopoli made the confession after waiting in prison for a year without bail on homicide charges. He pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated…
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Neumann NCAA Champ Mike Hedden Returns to Be Ice Hockey Head Coach
Mike Hedden, the most prolific goal scorer in the history of Neumann University men’s ice hockey, is coming home to coach the team he once led to an NCAA championship. He is the seventh head coach in the team’s 26-year history. Hedden is a 2009 graduate of the university and served as an assistant captain…
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Reviewers Weighed in on Wawa’s Pizza. Here’s What Folks Think Out on the Street
Experts are weighing in from all over on Wawa’s new pizza offering, but what does the average Wawa customer think?’ Billy Penn at WHYY took the pulse of the man, woman, and child on the street, specifically in Center City and Old City, to find out. Despite some trash talk from reviewers, many people who…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the construction of the Ed Snider Ice Arena on campus. When the university matches the fundraising challenge, the SNIDER gift will be the largest that the university has ever received. The grant was announced by Dr.…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming, and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current…
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