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Wawa Offers Environmentally Friendly Bamboo Coffee Stirrers, but Still Has the Plastic Ones, Too
Douglas Capper and his 9-year-old son Levi had hoped that Delco’s favorite convenience store would completely drop its plastic coffee stirrers in favor of more environmentally friendly bamboo ones, writes Jamie McClelland for thegreencities.com. Wawa instead chose a middle path. The bamboo’s there, but so is the plastic. “We are hoping our new stirrers provide…
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Public Airing of His Documentary on Refinery Fire Changed This Former Chester Man’s Life
Bilal Motley, a Muslim who grew up in Chester, saw his life change following a Feb. 3 public screening of his film, “Midnight Oil,” reports Catalina Jaramillo for WHYY.org. The documentary chronicles events of the early morning fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery fire Sept. 22. The film uses news clips, security-camera footage and…
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Bonner, Villanova Grad Father Denis Weber Recipient of 2020 Father Bill Atkinson Humanitarian Award
Father Denis Weber, who graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and Villanova University, is this year’s recipient of the Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. Humanitarian Award, writes Viktoria Hall for villanovan.com. Father Weber is the director of the Ministry for Development Programs of Catholic Social Services for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He advocates for the rights…
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Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins Talks About Political Activism, Social Equality at Swarthmore College
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins was a recent guest of Swarthmore College Black Studies professor Nina Johnson for a discussion on “Beyond the Field: Activism, Athletics, and Empowerment in the Modern Political Era,” writes Steve Sherman for the Daily Times. Jenkins was one of three Eagles who joined Colin Kaepernick in his National Anthem protests in…
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It’s a Runner’s Reunion at Haverford College Honoring Coach Tom Donnelly
Last weekend, a reunion of hundreds of runners honoring Haverford College track coach Tom Donnelly gathered at the college , writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reunion honored Donnelly’s 45th year at Haverford, and celebrated a 1980 Middle Atlantic Conference indoor title. Donnelly has coached 172 All-Americans, including Marcus O’Sullivan and Sydney Maree,…
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Radnor and New Jersey Firms Merge to Become Largest Mattress Foam Supplier in US
The nation’s two largest mattress foam suppliers, one located in Radnor, have reached an $850 million merger deal, writes Michelle Caffreey for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor-based FXI will merge with Red Bank, New Jersey-based Innocar. The two companies will sell three manufacturing plants to settle a Federal Trade Commission complaint. Both firms manufacture low-density polyurethane…
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New Owners Plan to Keep ‘Historic Village Feel’ at Dilworthtown Inn Property
The Dilworthtown Inn, a historic landmark that dates back to 1758, and eight other structures – which are part of a three-acre property in Birmingham Township – have been sold for $5.5 million to Painter House Suites, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Dilworthtown Inn has been closed for the last 10…
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When Physical Stores Close, On Line Memories of Brands Fade As Well, Data Shows
The loss of brick and mortar stores is also apparently having an effect on our ability to remember the stores online, writes Christopher Zera for fastcompany.com. Online searches for places like Kmart and other legacy retail brands have been declining for the past three years, according to new data from Google search analytics firm SEMrush.…
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DELCO Careers – Genex Services
With a location in Wayne, Genex Services helps injured workers return to their jobs in a safe and efficient manner through compassionate case management, while reducing healthcare costs and disability expenses for customers. Client Services Specialist This position serves as first contact for potential claimants and client companies; makes initial contact to individuals to sell and…
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New Sustainability Commission Will Recommend Environmental and Energy Policies for County Government
Environment and energy took center stage Feb. 19 when Delaware County Council unanimously approved a resolution creating a Delaware County Sustainability Commission to preserve and protect the county’s natural and cultural environment. The Commission will: Recommend the best environmental and energy practices for: County buildings and facilities. Operations, purchasing and energy sources. Fuels, vehicles and…
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2019 Saw a Record-Breaking Number of Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport
In 2019, 33.02 million people traveled through the Philadelphia International Airport to and from their destinations, writes Julia Hatmaker for pennlive.com. That’s a 4.2 percent increase over 2018, a new record for the airport. It also increased air cargo volume by 9.4 percent, the second-highest cargo year at the airport. Most of the growth in…
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Malvern’s Endo Finds New CEO, a Former Widener College Football All-American, from Within
Endo International, the Dublin-based pharmaceutical company that has its U.S. headquarters in Malvern, has found its new CEO in Blaise Coleman. The Widener University graduate is currently the company’s executive vice president and chief financial officer, a role he has been in for the last four years, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Chadds Ford Business Offers Golf Courses of the World at Its Indoor Simulator
Now you can play the course at Pebble Beach or St. Andrews without ever leaving Delaware County, writes Fran Mayre for the Daily Times. XGolf is a new high-tech indoor golf simulator and training facility that’s now open near Rts. 1 and 202 in Chadds Ford. The facility allows up to six players. Players use…
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Changes Proposed to Market Frankford El to Handle Steady Growth in Ridership
Yesterday, SEPTA responded to a rise in ridership for the Market Frankford El by making sure its busiest line now makes all station stops and is available later in the evening, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The El, which operates out of 69th Street in Upper Darby, has seen a steady rise in…
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New York Times: Penn State Brandywine Earth Science Professor Uses Knitting to Teach About Climate
Laura Guertin crochets temperature tapestries and shares them with her non-science majors at Penn State Brandywine in Media, writes Laura M. Holson for the New York Times. Guertin, a professor of earth science, crochets baby blankets for friends, chronicling the daily temperature of a newborn’s first three months. “They show them to their friends and…
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Dogs of Villanova: Maggie the Goldendoodle from Pals for Life
Wednesdays are dog days at Villanova University, when the non-profit Pals for Life visits the campus with a group of four-legged friends to help students de-stress, writes Olivia Sabalaskey in the Dogs of Villanova column for The Villanovan. These certified stress-therapy dogs are particularly appreciated with mid-term exams just around the corner. Featured dog this…
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Check Out How Delaware County High School Students Did On Last Year’s SATs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published results from the 2019 SATs, showing that six Delaware County high schools are on Pennsylvania’s 100 highest-scoring high schools, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One school made it into the top five statewide, while two more came in the top 30. The highest scoring school…
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DELCO Careers – AMResorts
Headquartered in Newtown Square, AMResorts is a hotel and brand management company operating 36 all-inclusive beachfront resorts and is expected to have 50 properties and more than 19,000 rooms in 25 destinations under management by the end of 2018. Email Marketing Associate This position drives engagement via email communications in promotional, transactional, lifecycle, re-engagement, and triggered campaigns;…
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