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Philadelphia Union Contributes to Philadelphia Effort to Win Hosting Rights for 2026 World Cup
The Philadelphia Union soccer team in Chester has offered up a $1 million grant in the hopes of attracting the World Cup to Philadelphia in 2026, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Another $1 million grant came from the Greater Philadelphia Hotel Association and the Philadelphia Comcast Corp. executive David L. Cohen chairs…
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Equus Headquarters at Ellis Tract in Newtown Square Makes Use of Natural Wood for a Unique Design
The design reminds you of a barn with a rustic wooden theme, but the building on Ellis Preserve at 3843 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square is actually the headquarters for Equus Capital partners, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are 25-foot-high vaulted ceilings in this 40,000 square-foot building. It uses 36,000…
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Online Tool Developed by 2 Widener Students Connects Peers With Mental Health Resources
Two Widener University students have developed an online tool for students that directs them to mental health resources, writes Bethany Ao The Philadelphia Inquirer. Michaela Kolenkiewicz, 22, and Christiana Dunn, 21, developed the tool for Widener’s student portal, myWidener. It lists resources like the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and the university’s Counseling and Psychological Services.…
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Public Home Sales Are Rare in Rose Valley. Here’s Two Built for the Community’s Founder.
Two Rose Valley homes built for the founder of the town are up for sale, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. This is only the fifth time they’ve been sold. The homes are an outgrowth of a utopian colony established in 1901 on 80 acres surrounding a burned down mill. The colony didn’t last but…
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Here’s How Delco’s New Environmental Crime Unit Will Work
Delaware County’s environmental crime unit will act just like any other investigative team out of the district attorney’s office, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Once we get to the point where there’s reasonable suspicion that a crime occurred, we’ll keep following the evidence,” said Delco DA Jack Stollsteimer. The state’s backlog of environmental…
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DELCO Careers – Trinity Health
With locations in Newtown Square and Darby, Trinity Health is a national, not-for-profit Catholic health system operating 86 hospitals in 21 states, along with several long-term care facilities, senior living communities, and home health and hospice agencies. Operations Manager This position supervises the day-to-day operation of assigned areas of the FANS department and ensures that program…
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Williamson College of the Trades in Media Has a Unique Formula for Success
The Williamson College of the Trades in Media was recently featured as an example of a trade school success in a podcast by City Journal editor Brian Anderson at the City Journal. Kay S. Hymowitz, a contributing editor at the City Journal, talked about the school featured in her story, “Trading Up”. Williamson is a…
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Stayed in Upland While a Seminary Student, Visited Camden Home, New Jersey Says
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was once a graduate student at the now-closed Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While a student there, it was believed he stayed at a home at 753 Walnut Street in Camden, N.J. Local activist Patrick Duff wants New Jersey to recognize the home…
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County Offers Two Presentations Feb. 18 and a Video for Residents to Learn About the 2020 Property Tax Reassessment
Delaware County residents concerned or curious about new property reassessment notices going out starting this month are invited to two presentations Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 1 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. The presentations by Tyler Technologies will take place in the Council Public Meeting Room, 201 W. Front St. in Media. Tyler Technologies will…
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Wawa’s Dinner Options Could Soon Include Burgers, Waffle Fries and Chicken Sandwiches
Wawa is testing new food options like hamburgers, waffle fries and breaded chicken sandwiches at six select stores, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. An offering of burgers and breaded chicken sandwiches would have Wawa competing against national chains like McDonald’s, Burger King and Shake Shack. “We are testing new options specifically for dinner…
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Recently Announced Macy’s Closures Could Affect Region’s Mall Owners Significantly
With several Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s department stores in their malls across the region, Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust and Simon Property Group have the most local exposure to the recently announced round of closures by Macy’s Inc., writes Natalie Kostelni for the WHYY. The company said it planned to close 125 of its least productive…
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Broomall Coin Dealer Helps Bring Down Multi-Million Counterfeit Coin Operation
A Broomall coin dealer helped federal investigators track down a man who was committing a potential $46 million fraud with counterfeit coins, reports Joe Holden for philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Richard Weaver helped investigators crack the case against Jonathan Kirschner of Moorestown nearly two years ago. Kirschner was sentenced to more than 10 years in prison. “The case…
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See Which Delco Schools Made the List of Top 100 in Pennsylvania
Ten schools from Delaware County made a top 100 list of the best public and private schools in the state compiled by Niche.com, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. Each school received a letter grade in Academics; Diversity; Teachers; College Prep; Clubs & Activities; Health & Safety; Administration; Sports; Food; and Resources & Facilities. Niche analyzed…
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Delaware County Council Oks Study to Convert County Prison Back to Being Publicly Run
The George W. Hill Prison came a step closer last week to being a public prison again after being privately run for 30 years, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County Council voted unanimously to commission a study to see how to convert it back to public hands. The Delco prison is the…
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Delaware County Sending New Property Values to Owners This Month in Tax Reassessment Project
Property owners in Delaware County will receive notices this month detailing how much their property is worth, as part of a countywide property tax reassessment that began in 2017. The notices will go out mid-month through March to addresses currently on file with the Delaware County Assessment Office. Property owners should carefully review the new…
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State Study Says Teens Need More Sleep. Upper Darby Weighs Later School Start Time for High Schoolers
The Upper Darby School District is considering a later start time for its high school students, on the heels of a state study supporting the practice, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. At a recent school board meeting, it was agreed an 8:30 a.m. start was better for sleep-deprived adolescents , who now start…
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Newtown Square Jewelery Designer Makes Valentine’s Day Magical
Popular jewelry designer Steven Lagos recognized early on that jewelry is the most personal piece of art someone can have. That sentiment is especially true on Valentine’s Day. “Every woman has a story about where and when she received a special piece of jewelry, even if she purchased it for herself,” he said in an…
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DELCO Careers – Petplan
Based in Newtown Square, Petplan is the world’s oldest and largest provider of pet insurances and provides pet parents with the support, resources and tools they need to keep their pets thriving long into old age. Petplan recently created a grant to help fund insurance for police dogs. Director of Compliance This position conducts periodic reviews and…
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