• Pentec Health Closing Boothwyn Site, Laying Off 73 Employees

    Pentec Health Closing Boothwyn Site, Laying Off 73 Employees

    A Boothwyn manufacturing site for Pentec Health, a compounding and specialty pharmacy company, is laying off 73 employees and closing, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The job cuts, effective Jan. 4,, were disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice the company filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. A…

  • Acts of Kindness Part of the Extracurricular Activities at Scenic Hills Elementary in Springfield

    Acts of Kindness Part of the Extracurricular Activities at Scenic Hills Elementary in Springfield

    At Scenic Hills Elementary School in Springfield, no child plays alone at recess or sits alone, writes Ukee Washington for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. “We get assigned like a day to go either to lunch or recess to make sure no one’s alone, and we wear these pins anytime we’re on duty to do it,” 10-year-old Zoey Mears…

  • Donations to Child Guidance Resource Centers Encouraged on Giving Tuesday Dec. 3

    Donations to Child Guidance Resource Centers Encouraged on Giving Tuesday Dec. 3

    Child Guidance Resource Centers will hold its 6th Annual Giving Tuesday event Tuesday, Dec. 3. This year’s initiative, #iGivehope, encourages donations that will bring hope to children and families by enabling Child Guidance to continue helping those most in need.  “Going there every week and talking, it has made me the best ‘me’ I could…

  • See Which Delaware County Movers and Shakers Made This Year’s Power 100 List

    See Which Delaware County Movers and Shakers Made This Year’s Power 100 List

    Three movers and shakers from Delaware County have found their place on the Philadelphia area’s Power 100, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list features individuals who have the influence, respect, skill, and effectiveness that provide them with the power to shape the look and feel of the entire Philadelphia region for…

  • Wawa Continues Expansion Plans With Proposed Philly Wawa Gas Station Along Delaware River

    Wawa Continues Expansion Plans With Proposed Philly Wawa Gas Station Along Delaware River

    A hearing is underway before the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment over whether to allow a Wawa gas station near the Delaware River, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Developer Bart Blatstein is arguing a Wawa on South Columbus Blvd. fits in well with the area, which is transforming from blighted industrial to a…

  • Hundreds of Norwood Residents Vent Cancer Fears Over Nearby Landfill to EPA Official

    Hundreds of Norwood Residents Vent Cancer Fears Over Nearby Landfill to EPA Official

    An abandoned Norwood landfill does not appear to threaten human health, according to the EPA’s assessment manager, but assessments are continuing, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Joe Vitello was responding to about 250 Norwood residents who packed an EPA informational meeting Thursday night. “I can assure you EPA has heard your concerns, and…

  • PIVOT Careers – Compassus

    PIVOT Careers – Compassus

    With a location in Newtown Square, Compassus is a nationwide network of community-based hospice, palliative and home health care services, offering comfort and hope to patients and families facing serious illness with a commitment to compassion, integrity, and excellence. Hospice Aide This position provides personal care, supportive services, education, and light household duties according to…

  • New Ten Thousand Villages CEO Will Emphasize the Retail Store Experience and the Company Mission

    New Ten Thousand Villages CEO Will Emphasize the Retail Store Experience and the Company Mission

    Ten Thousand Villages, with stores in Media, Bryan Mawr, Center City and one soon to open in Glen Mills, has brought in a new CEO, Gordon Zook, writes Panela N. Daanziger for forbes.com. Ten Thousand Villages sells ethically-sourced and handcrafted gifts, home decor accents, fashion and jewelry from makers all over the world. It founded…

  • Ridley High School Wins PennDOT ‘Paint The Plow’ Contest

    Ridley High School Wins PennDOT ‘Paint The Plow’ Contest

    Ridley High School was named a winner from 13 entries around the region in PennDOT’s Philly region Paint the Plow contest, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Out of 13 entries from around the region, Ridley High School won Judge’s Pick in the contest.  A panel of PennDOT employees chose the winning entry. Owen J. Roberts…

  • State Rep. Steve Barrar Announces Retirement After Serving 24 Years

    State Rep. Steve Barrar Announces Retirement After Serving 24 Years

    Steve Barrar decided running for state representative would be a way to help the small business owner like himself, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The former owner of Twin Oaks Garden Mart, Barrar was elected state representative to the 160th District in 1997.  Now, after 24 years, he’s retiring after his term…

  • Springfield Healthplex Turned Over to Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County

    Springfield Healthplex Turned Over to Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County

    The Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield is being given to the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Crozer-Keystone Health System is donating the 175,000-square-foot Club to the Y. The transfer takes place Jan. 18. Crozer-Keystone will also make an annual donation to the YMCA over the next…

  • Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation

    Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation

    Four Delaware County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek. Radnor Senior High School ranked highest among Delaware County schools at No. 319. The Haverford School is next at No. 428, followed by The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont at No. 447. The…

  • Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront

    Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront

    People had a chance to talk about what they’d like to see at the Chester waterfront as architects begin creating a masterplan, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delco News Network. Casual dining and bars, fitness centers and housing were all suggested at a public meeting last week asking for resident input.   Connecting the Riverwalk to…

  • Military Sacrifice Remembered for Six Decades by Media With Annual Parade

    Military Sacrifice Remembered for Six Decades by Media With Annual Parade

    Media held its 60th annual Veteran’s Day parade Nov. 11, claimed to be the largest Veteran’s Day parade in Pennsylvania, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Thousands turned out this year. Media has always organized the parade on behalf of those who have served in our military forces. “I think it’s important that the people remember…

  • Moved in at Springfield, Spiezle Architectural Group Inc. Acquires Camden Architectural Firm

    Moved in at Springfield, Spiezle Architectural Group Inc. Acquires Camden Architectural Firm

    Spiezle Architectural Group Inc., which recently moved from Media to larger offices in Springfield, is looking to diversify and has acquired a Camden firm to meet that goal, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Spiezle has acquired City Invincible Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design. City Invincible brings urban planning, multifamily and mixed-use development…

  • DELCO Careers – IMS Technology Services

    DELCO Careers – IMS Technology Services

    Based in Garnet Valley, IMS Technology Services is an award-winning team of certified technology professionals, who provide high-quality solutions to facilitate collaboration, productivity, learning, and business communication. Network Engineer This position develops and maintains network topology standards for the engineering team; assists in establishing standards and best practices for integration and managed service projects; oversees the company’s…

  • Upper Darby Stays Affordable in Rents Compared to Other Philadelphia Suburban Communities

    Upper Darby Stays Affordable in Rents Compared to Other Philadelphia Suburban Communities

    Upper Darby retains its affordability compared to other suburbs in the Philadelphia Metro area. The    average rent charged here is $909, according to rentcafe.com. In October 2019, Upper Darby rents increased by $7 compared to September and $53 compared to October 2018. Drexel Hill is the second cheapest place for renters, with an average rent…

  • Child Guidance Resource Centers Encourages a Time for Giving Through Its Holiday Wish List

    Child Guidance Resource Centers Encourages a Time for Giving Through Its Holiday Wish List

    As the holidays quickly approach, thoughts turn to gifts for family and friends. At Child Guidance Resource Centers, annual gift giving goes beyond the individual circle. It’s about reaching out to help children in need receive something special for the holidays.  The goal is make sure that none of the children who use Child Guidance…