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Glen Mills Couple Leave $1.4 Million to Neumann University for Nursing Scholarships, Library
When Dr. Janet Farahmand taught Neumann University nursing students from 1990 to 2003, she often met with them and faculty colleagues in the library, one of her favorite campus locations. Because of a generous bequest of $1.4 million from her husband, Ahmad (Alex) Farahmand, the entryway to the university library will soon bear their name…
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Douglas E. Carney of Swarthmore Leaves Children’s Hospital Real Estate Legacy, Heads to Boston
It would be hard not to notice the achievements of Douglas E. Carney. He oversaw real estate development and facilities at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for the past eight years as senior vice president, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Carney’s watch, CHOP’s real estate footprint grew to 7.5 million square feet. It…
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Today, Oct. 17, Is the Last Day to Register for Elwyn Day Festival and Fun Walk
There is still time to register for the Elwyn Day Festival and Fun Walk. Elwyn is hosting its first-ever Elwyn Day that combines a 5K Run, Fun Walk and Festival this Saturday morning, Oct. 19, 8:30 to 11 a.m., at Elwyn’s main campus, 111 Elwyn Road, in Media. In addition to a somewhat challenging course…
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DELCO Careers – Cabrini University
Located in Radnor, Cabrini University is a residential Catholic school welcoming learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds with a focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice. Director of Enrollment Data Management This position creates and maintains documentation on enrollment management systems and data processes; manages, maintains and ensures data integrity for…
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Villanova Man With Photo Enhancement Skills Helps Police Crack Cold Murder Case
In 2015, Byron Wolfe of Villanova helped Pennsylvania State Police detective Andrew Martin enhance 24-year-old photographs, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His two hours of work would eventually lead to the Sept. 3, 2019 arrest of Theodore Dill Donahue in the 1991 slaying of Denise Sharon Kulb, his ex-girlfriend. Investigators said the photo…
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Unique Nov. 7 Tour Highlights Main Line Kitchens From Newtown Square to Gladwyne
Take a self-guided tour of the Main Line’s most unique kitchens, from Gladwyne to Newtown Square, recommends Main Line Media News. The Philadelphia Orchestra’s Main Line Committee announces that its Notable Kitchen Tour and Chefs’ Tastings will take place on Thursday, Nov. 7, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Each of the kitchens in six private…
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Tickets On Sale Now for Senior Community Services Nov. 7 Awards Gala
Tickets and sponsorships are available now for Senior Community Services’ Inaugural Awards Gala Thursday, Nov. 7, beginning 6 p.m., at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Rd, Springfield. The Gala will recognize three prominent figures within the Delaware County aging services community. The evening begins with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., where guests…
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Video: Bride Surprises Phillies Fan Husband-to-Be With Phillie Phanatic Invite
The Phillie Phanatic didn’t exactly blend into the wedding backdrop at The Old Mill in Rose Valley but he was, after all, a special guest at the Oct. 4 wedding of Kevin and Shannon Doherty, reports fox29.com. The couple are both huge Philadelphia sports fans. Kevin Doherty, particularly, is a “huge Phillies fan and loves…
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Delco Leadership: Jennifer & Mike Morgan
Jennifer Morgan, President, SAP Americas and Asia Pacific Japan, and her husband Michael speak with DELCO Today about their respective upbringings in Northern Virginia. Although their high schools were rivals, they hadn’t met until Jennifer graduated from James Madison and Michael graduated from Virginia, and both were working at Andersen Consulting. Jennifer shares how she…
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Share a Meal and Your Ideas Thursday to Make Your Community Better at On the Table
On the Table events are happening Thursday, Oct. 17, around Delaware County to bring residents together to share food and talk about ways to strengthen communities and make them better places to live, work and play. This year, the Foundation for Delaware County is underwriting several On the Table gatherings. The following events are scheduled:…
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Swarthmore Folk Singer’s Song on Obama’s ‘Amazing Grace’ Went Viral. Now There’s a Children’s Book
Folk singer-songwriter Zoe Mulford of Swarthmore was visiting an aunt in the Philadelphia suburbs June 26, 2015 when nine people were shot and killed in a Charleston church, writes Natalie Pompillo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was transfixed watching President Barack Obama eulogize one of the nine people then, unexpectedly, begin to sing “Amazing Grace”.…
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Jill L. Duncan Joins United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey as Controller
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) has named Jill L. Duncan controller, overseeing all day-to-day financial operations and lead United Way’s finance team. She joined the leadership team officially in July. Duncan brings 20 years of nonprofit expertise. “Joining United Way’s team was a natural step for me and allows me…
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SAP CEO Bill McDermott Steps Down After 10 Years; Tripled Company’s Value
Newtown Square-based SAP reported strong growth in its cloud business for the third quarter, even as its chief executive, Bill McDermott announced he was stepping down after a decade leading the software firm, writes Joe Miller for the Philadelphia Business Journal. McDermott more than tripled the company’s market value as it transitioned to cloud computing. …
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The Secret’s Out: Wawa Has Halloween-Themed Items Hidden on the Menu
Wawa has concocted three Halloween-themed smoothies for the holiday season, but it’s only available on a secret menu, writes Dan Stamm for NBCphiladelphia.com. The three smoothies are Blueberry Pom Reader, Mystical Mango and Spellbinding Strawberry. The Philly-area convenience store chain has opened the book, literally, on its #WawaSecretMenu, asking people who click on the purple…
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Chill Out Chocolate Therapy in Ridely Park Has Sweet Answer for What Ails You
A Ridley Park couple started out in the ice cream business, but over time they’ve also morphed into chocolatiers, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delco News Network. Tim and Karen Monahan opened Chill Out Chocolate Therapy at 19 E. Hinckley Ave., in the heart of the Ridley Park business district, in April. In addition to homemade…
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Delco Couple Restores Historic Home in Old City, Moves on to Society Hill
Restoring a four-bedroom rowhouse in Old City Philadelphia was so much fun for this Delaware County couple, they want to do it again in Society Hill, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nancy and Bill Britton’s rowhouse was a block away from the Betsy Ross House. “We loved it for the history and the…
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Upper Darby Looks to State Partnership to Bring Businesses, Investments to Town
Upper Darby hopes to forge a new partnership with the state to spur economic investment. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf has rolled out the Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP), and Upper Darby wants to be the first major municipality to join up. Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie said the program would provide matching funds to study…
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State Officials: Fire Volunteers, EMS Workers Needed to Keep Communities Protected
Tax credits, a rewards program and free state or community college were some incentives considered recently to attract more volunteer firefighters and EMS workers, writes Josh Popichak for sauconsource.com. Finding volunteer firefighters and EMS workers was the topic of a hearing called by State Sen. Tim Kearney (D-26) and the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Policy…
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