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See Which Delco Firm Made a US Top 100 Largest Employer List
A Delaware County company made Forbes’ list of the top 100 largest employers in the US, writes Ryan Muligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The international software company SAP, which has its U.S. headquarters in Newtown Square, came in 80th on the list. It was one of six Philadelphia region companies to crack the top 100.…
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Local Companies See Gains and Losses From Ukraine War
Not surprisingly, Boeing’s Ridley Park helicopter factory has seen an uptick in orders as a result of the Ukraine war, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer as reported in pennlive.com. Boeing’s Ridley Park plant was one of the first contracts announced since the Ukraine war began. It is supplying Germany with 60 Chinook…
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DECLO Careers–CCRES
As part of the CCRES staff you can make a difference for children and adults with behavioral health challenges. CCRES is hiring staff to work in schools, homes and the community. CCRES, Downingtown specializes in matching qualified candidates with local career opportunities working to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral…
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These are the Ten Black-owned Philadelphia Restaurants NBA.com Says Should Not Be Missed
Black History Month is the perfect time to spotlight some Black-owned restaurants in NBA cities, and Philadelphia has eight that are especially notable, writes NBA.com: Amina is an Old City restaurant offering amazing Southern and Nigerian dishes, including peppery peri peri sticky wings. Cluck and Gills on Germantown Avenue is a fast-food restaurant that offers…
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Philadelphia Has a Unique Claim to ‘Rowhouse’, but Debate Rages Over Whether It’s 2 Words or 1
The word “rowhouse” (or row house) seems to be uniquely Philadelphian. Most other regions say “townhouse,” or “brownstone”, writes Ryan Briggs for PlanPhilly and WHYY. The origins of the word is mysterious and it is unclear whether the word is “rowhouse”, or “row house”. Early on, colonial buildings were rarely built in proper “rows”. Architectural…
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Modern Conversion of 1850 Media Bank Barn Lists for $2.4M
An 1850 bank barn in Media is seeing new life as a completely refitted modern home listing for $2.389 million, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. The former barn, at 10 Pineview Drive, is 5,031 square feet and has 35-foot-tall ceilings and stairs and catwalks from a major rock band’s former stage. Current owner…
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Sold-Out Games Are a Sign of Good Times for Philadelphia Union
Philadelphia Union’s success after making it to the Major League Soccer Cup last fall, means it’s harder to get tickets this season, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Every game will be sold out this season, said Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott. Season ticket sales are at an all-time high, approaching the need for…
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Neumann’s Online Master’s in Business Earns Top 50 U.S. Ranking
Neumann University’s master’s degree in Business and Organizational Leadership has been ranked as one of the nation’s 50 best online graduate programs in organizational leadership by Online Master’s Degrees. According to OMD, Neumann’s program earned the ranking “for overall quality, affordability, and commitment to student success.” Neumann’s MS in Business and Organizational Leadership is a…
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Joseph Zarelli ID’d by a Mix of Vital Records Research; DNA Analysis
Joseph Augustus Zarelli, the 4-year-old boy who was murdered in 1957, was identified 65 years later thanks to advances in DNA analysis, but researching vital records also played a big role, writes Paula Fomby for seattlepi.com. Linking his genetic profile to his identity still required finding his name found alongside his mother’s on a 70-year-old…
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Minnie the Elephant Has Taken Her Last Stroll Through Springfield
Minnie the Elephant was retired in 2019 after 30 years of walking in Springfield’s 4th of July parade, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Springfield Republican Party chairman Michael Puppio said the decision was reached after discussion with scientific experts. Stephanie Curson was shocked to learn that an elephant walked in a parade near…
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Jason Kelce and Wife Kylie Welcome Baby, ‘Little Lady’ Bennett
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and wife Kylie Kelce, 30, have a baby girl, Bennett Kelce, their third daughter, the couple announced on Instagram Friday, writes Angela Andaloro for People. Daughter Bennett Llewellyn Kelce was born on Thursday, Feb. 23, weighing 8 lbs., 5oz., and measuring 21 inches.. “Yesterday little lady No. 3 joined us,” the couple captioned the photo…
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Darby Township Business Leader Sells Firm, Considers Legacy
The best thing that happened to Steven Bradley was getting cut from his ninth-grade basketball team, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bradley grew up in the majority Black community of Darby Township and still lives there today. Deprived of basketball, he put all his energy into his classes and he became class…
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SCORE Features These Business Events in March
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a March webinar or workshop to help your small business achieve success. How to Create Snazzy Graphics for Social Media On March 2, from 10 to 11 AM, find out how to make eye-catching graphics for your online platforms. Do you need a banner image or an image for…
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Retiring Cheyney’s Cope Hall: A Lot of Games, A Lot of History
It was the final men’s and women’s basketball doubleheader at Cheyney University’s Cope Hall, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Over its 60 years, the former barn has seen a lot of action. Now it’s being retired. In a final symbolic gesture depicting its age, the scoreboard stopped working. It was time to move…
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‘The Goldbergs’ Exits ABC on May 3, Taking Its Jenkintown Nostalgia with It
After 10 seasons, ABC has announced that its Jenkintown-centric sitcom The Goldbergs is ending. The May 3 final episode was part of Alexis Jones’ story in People. The series from producer-writer Adam F. Goldberg was peppered with references to 1980s Montgomery County life. The first-person narrative voiced the experiences and emotions of a semiautobiographical version…
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John DeBella, Bala Cynwyd Broadcaster, Gets Philly Walk-of-Fame Star
Morning Zoo host John DeBella — who, from the WMMR studio in Bala Cynwyd singularly redefined radio in the 1980s — has been named a Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame honoree. KYW Newsradio reporter Justin Udo reported on the always-looked-upon bright side of DeBella’s career. DeBella was part of the first induction of Walk…
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Bucks County is Home to Five Castles. Read to Learn Where They Are and How to Enjoy Your Visit
Bucks County is home to five castles, with a sixth one just outside of the county, and locals and visitors can now learn where they all are. Staff writers from Visit Bucks County wrote about the local castles. Fonthill Castle in Doylestown is Henry Chapman Mercer’s former home. It features 44 rooms, over 6,000 books,…
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From Villanova Football’s Jake Reichwein, Life-Saving Bone Marrow
Villanova University is helping find bone marrow donors through the “One Match, Second Chance” campaign, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The campaign finds matches for patients on a waiting list for this life-saving donation. Villanova football player Jake Reichwein stepped forward and discovered he was a match for a patient in need. While most bone…
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