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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Hires New Development Director
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media announces it has hired Jeannette Barr as its new Director of Development. Jeannette’s hire marks a new opportunity for growth within the College, which is establishing a Development department. The department will amplify the work being done at the college to the outside community. Jeannette brings a wealth…
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Local Author’s Book, ‘Lafayette at Brandywine,’ to Be Featured on Pennsylvania Cable Network on Sunday
The Pennsylvania Cable Network is featuring an interview with author Bruce Mowday in connection with his new book, Lafayette at Brandywine: The Making of an American Hero. “I’m honored to be asked back as a guest on PCN’s excellent show PA Books,” said Mowday. “Host Phil Beckman does a wonderful job. PCN always presents strong…
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IKEA Woos Tech Talent with 3D-Printed Plant-Based Meatballs
There is a new version of IKEA’s iconic Swedish meatballs, which the furnishing giant with U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken is using as an innovative tool to attract tech talent, writes Brittaney Kiefer for Adweek. IKEA is in the process of recruiting for over 150 technology and innovation jobs in 2022. To hook talent in an…
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Chiaro’s Pizza, Sellersville, Is as Red-Faced Embarrassed as Its Sauce Over Nude Image in Print Ad
Chiaro’s Pizza, Sellersville, is deeply apologizing for issuing an ad that contained an unintended image in a stock cappuccino photograph. WMMR’s Marisa Magnatta uncovered the story. The ad appeared in Community Connection Monthly, a direct-mailer magazine that presents local businesses stories, community events, and resident profiles. Chiaro’s is a regular advertiser, buying ads that shows…
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Delco’s Restaurant Scene Is Undeservedly Underrated, Says Food Critic Craig LaBan
The Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig Laban turned his eye on Delaware County’s restaurant scene and he liked what he saw. “We could have gone anywhere, but the land of hoagie dip and scrapple fries was calling,” LaBan wrote in his Philadelphia Inquirer column. Delaware County had been that place one county over from the…
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With Loan Paid Off, Philadelphia Airport Explores Private Control of Parking
Philadelphia International Airport is working toward privatizing airport parking so it can expand its freight handling and install a new high-tech parking system, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The airport wants to close an economy parking lot to expand the freight handling but an agreement with the state-governed Philadelphia Parking Authority didn’t allow it. The…
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Villanova’s Caleb Daniels Doesn’t Let Adversity Get in His Way
When the phone call came last April, Caleb Daniels had to find all the discipline, motivation, aspiration and determination he could, writes Mike Nelson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I literally, like, fell to my knees,” said Daniels, a player with the Villanova Wildcats. He already knew he had gotten COVID-19. Now he was diagnosed with…
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Wallingford Homeowners Shocked to Find They Only Owned Half of Their Yard
When the O’Connors tried to sell their Wallingford home this past September, they were stunned to discover they only owned half of their yard, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The buyer’s title company found two parcels of land at the property. In the 1960s, a previous owner bought one parcel, then bought the…
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New CEO Named for Crozer Health; State Steps in With Staffing Help
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. has replaced the CEO for Crozer Health, naming Kevin Spiegel to the position. He replaces Peter Adamo, who held the position for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spiegel joined Prospect as senior vice president of strategy and revenue development in March 2020. Before that, he was CEO…
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Scrub Daddy Kicks It Up a Notch as Former Folcroft Firm Opens First Retail Store
Scrub Daddy, which had its roots in Folcroft and found its path to success on “Shark Tank” and at QVC, is building its first brick-and-mortar store, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 900 square-foot Smile Shop will open in May at Scrub Daddy’s new headquarters in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Scrub Daddy moved from…
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New York Deli in Drexel Hill Actually Features Peruvian Food
Peruvian food has found its way to Drexel Hill, writes Pete Bannan for the Daly Times. Henry and Blanca Noemi Morales opened H&B New York Style Deli (offering Peruvian food with a touch of New York) at 3905 State Road last March. The couple immigrated from Guatemala arriving separately in the United States. Henry came…
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CyberCrunch in Aston: The Final Resting Place for All of Your Gadgets
When high-profile companies like Comcast and Du Pont need to make sure their no-longer-used computers and phones are smashed to bits, they turn to Aston-based CyberCrunch, an electronics recycling and data destruction service, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Their two plants, one in Aston and one in Greensburg, PA, shred the devices…
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Vittles Opens Saturday in Chester; Food Hall Will Be Nonprofit’s Home Base
Vittles Food Hall officially opens in Chester Saturday and it’s the most ambitious project so far for the Black chef-led nonprofit, Everybody Eats Philly, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sprawling eating establishment has Mexican food, Southern soul food, burgers, salads, and seafood., plus there’s a breakfast-lunch spot called Ray’s Diner. The Vittles…
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Upper Darby Looks at American Rescue Plan Funds to Fight Gun Violence
A plan has been floated in Upper Darby to use $1 million of its $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act Funding to create a gun violence prevention initiative, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Gun violence is up in Upper Darby since the pandemic, with 15 people struck by gunfire in 2021. “It’s a public…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern in Bryn Mawr
A stunning mid-century modern McElroy home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. Created by renowned architect Robert McElroy, this contemporary residence is a rare treasure on the Main Line. It is set on 1.6 private acres that seamlessly blends nature into the home and creates a gorgeous private…
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Actor to Bring Phillis Wheatley to Life at Neumann University
The acting skills of Dr. Daisy Century will bring to life Phillis Wheatley, a slave who became an American poet, on Thursday, February 10, at Neumann University. Century will portray Wheatley in a program entitled The Life of Phillis Wheatley: Literary Genius at 1:30 p.m. in the Meagher Theatre. Wheatley (c. 1753-1784), a young slave…
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Equus Capital Partners in Newtown Square Closes $1B 75-Building Acquisition
Equus Capital Partners Ltd., a real estate firm in Newtown Square, has acquired 75 buildings in a nearly $1 billion sale totaling 5.4 million square feet, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings were purchased from Prologis Inc. About 80% were once owned by Liberty Property Trust, based in Malvern. Prologis bought Liberty…
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3 Delaware County Companies Have Perfect Scores on LGBTQ Equality
For the second year in a row, three Delaware County companies had perfect scores for LGBTQ inclusiveness as determined by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa, SAP America in Newtown Square, and Lincoln National in Radnor all scored 100 on a 0 to 100 scale. The Foundation identified…
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