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Newtown Square company Opens Central Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Dispensary
Ilera Healthcare, headquartered in Newtown Square, is opening a 4,000 square-foot medical marijuana dispensary in East Lampeter Township, writes Daniel Urie for pennlive.com. The company expects to employ 20 individuals, including pharmacists, wellness associates and security workers. In August, Toronto-based TerrAscend Corp. announced plans to acquire Ilera Healthcare. Pennsylvania legalized medical marijuana in 2016, allowing…
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Delaware County Rolls Out New Voting Machines With Backup Paper Ballots, Residents Invited to Take Them for a Test Run
As the vote counting issues in the Iowa caucus demonstrate, it’s good to have a paper trail when voters select their candidates. Delaware County is readying its voters to become used to the idea of a paper ballot as it rolls out new voting machines for the April 28 Primary Election. The machines will print…
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Chester Author Attends Unique African American Children’s Book Fair in Philadelphia
Joshunda Sanders, born in Chester with a family in Philadelphia, was at the African American Children’s Book Fair Saturday promoting her fifth book, I Can Write the World, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The book is about a black woman who doesn’t see her neighborhood reflected in the news, so she decides to…
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Kim Fraites-Dow from Radnor Embodies the Girl Scout Mission as CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
Having a daughter of her own drew Kim Fraites-Dow to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania. Today, she is the CEO of the 55,000-member organization, which includes Delaware County, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. “So I was deeply interested in developing strong girls. Joining an organization that was regional and serving a community…
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Main Line Health plans $327 million modernization of Riddle Hospital
Main Line Health plans to build a new patient pavilion at Riddle Hospital, as part of a $327 million modernization of the hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Main Line Health acquired Riddle in 2007. The Riddle plan awaits final approval from Middletown Township. Plans call for a new main entrance and reduction…
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These 4 Delaware County Colleges Ranked in Top 100 Nationally for Students Earning a BA in Four Years
Students often take longer to earn a bachelor’s degree than the normal four years allotted, but at four Delaware County universities, that goal is still within reach for many students, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. Here’s a look at which colleges and universities from Delaware County ranked among the Top 100 nationally for having the…
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DELCO Careers – Penn State Brandywine
Located in Media, Penn State Brandywine offers students a range of knowledge and skills as they prepare for careers in the global arena through 12 baccalaureate degrees, 11 minors, Associate’s Degrees, and a variety of special programs. Administrative Support Assistant 2 This position assists the Academic Affairs department by helping with special academic programs, various campus events,…
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Actors and Filmmakers Collaborate Over Movies, TV at Swarthmore Co-op
The Actor’s Co-op in Swarthmore opened in the fall and it’s a gathering place for local actors and filmmakers, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Co-op on Park Avenue was created by co-owners Pete Postiglione of Springfield and Val McAdoo of Wallingford, based on a shared vision. Both have been in films, television…
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Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation Gives $500,000 for Scholarships to Neumann University
The Ed Snider Youth Hockey Foundation and the Goals & Assists Scholarship Fund presented a grant of $500,000 to Neumann University on Jan. 30. The gift will support 100 scholarship years — including tuition, room and board — for freshman or transfer students who participated in Snider Hockey programming as youngsters. Snider Hockey President and…
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CVS Unveils New HealthHUBs With a Focus on Personal Health at Newtown Square, Folsom Stores
CVS has unveiled a new healthcare model, the HealthHUB, that provide personalized, community-based health services, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are part of 13 created in the Philly area and South Jersey. “The purpose of this model is to put patients at the center of their care,” said Anthony Riccardo, CVS regional…
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Puppy Bowl Brings Us a Winning Champion–Kingery, From Media’s Providence Animal Center
Kingery, a 3-month-old boxer/American Staffordshire terrier mix from Media’s Providence Animal Center, was a winner at this year’s Puppy Bowl XVI on the Animal Planet Sunday, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kingery was on Team Fluff which earned the coveted “Lombarky” Trophy. It was one of three Philadelphia area dogs out of 40…
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Majesco to Acquire InsPro Technologies, an Insurance Software Company in Crum Lynne
Majesco , a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, has entered into a merger agreement to acquire InsPro Technologies Corporation in Crum Lynne, according to a report on coverage.com. InsPro Technologies is a U.S. based software leader in the life and annuity insurance market. The InsPro Enterprise platform is an…
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Swarthmore College Men’s Basketball Coach Landry Kosmalski Keeps It Simple and the Team Keeps Winning
Swarthmore College’s basketball team is having a very good season under the coaching of Landry Kosmalski and his unique approach, writes Bob Ford for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stick to the fundamentals. This academically exceptional school could give in to fancy schemes, but it hasn’t. “Keep it simple,” Kosmalski says. “When I was growing up, I…
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Leading Women Executives Share Experiences at Women in Leadership Program at Neumann University
Several high profile women executives will share their paths to success at a Women in Leadership program, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1 to 4 p.m., at Meagher Theatre, Neumann University in Aston. Featured speakers include Leslie Richards, general manager, SEPTA; Donna Crilley Farrell, vice president of corporate communications, Independence Blue Cross; Angela Wilsey, managing director, global…
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Deanna’s Law Bill Passes PA Senate, Would Increase Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders
A bill inspired by the death of a 45-year-old Delaware County drunken driving victim that adds serious penalties for drivers with multiple DUI convictions has overwhelmingly passed the state Senate, reported the Associated Press. Deana Eckman was killed last February by a five-time drunk driver whose pickup truck crossed the double yellow line and hit…
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DELCO Careers – Swiss Farms
Based in Broomall, Swiss Farms is a popular chain of convenience stores, mostly located in Delaware County, which has been providing high-quality food and beverages for customers of all ages over the last 50 years, including by drive through service. Sales Manager Level 1 This position manages the daily operation of one store, including the development…
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Upper Darby Was the Cheapest Place on Average in the State to Rent an Apartment in 2019, Report Shows
Upper Darby remains the cheapest location for apartment rentals in the state of Pennsylvania for 2019, according to a year-end report from rentcafe.com. It came in with an average apartment rent of $904. Apartment rents in Philadelphia ended the year with the highest average monthly rent at $1,655. It added $83 since the end of…
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‘Help Hope Live’ Helps Patients Cover the Cost of Medical Expenses for Long-term Illnesses or Injuries
A non-profit in Radnor is helping patients pay for long-term illnesses or injuries, reports 6abc.com. The organization was created 37 years ago by a Temple Hospital transplant surgeon, Dr. Jack Kolff, and his wife, Patricia Kolf, a nurse. Dr. Kolff recognized that there were patients who needed heart transplants who weren’t able to afford it.…
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