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Investors in Radnor’s Safeguard Scientifics Ask for Leadership Overhaul
Yakira Capital Management, which holds 2.41 percent of the shares of Safeguard Scientifics, is calling for a leadership overhaul at the Radnor-based venture capital firm, writes Roberto Torres for Technical.ly Philly. In a letter addressed to Safeguard chairman Robert Rosenthal published last week, the hedge fund criticized the publicly traded company. It stated that Safeguard…
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From MONTCO: Merck CEO Speaks Out About Resigning from President’s Business Advisory Council
The CEO of Merck, with more than 10,000 employees in Montgomery County, is going public with his thoughts nearly a year after publicly taking on the President of the United States. Kenneth C. Frazier, the chief executive of the pharmaceuticals company Merck, served on one of Mr. Trump’s business advisory councils in the early days…
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Treat Your Pooch on National Dog Biscuit Day!
February 23 is National Dog Biscuit Day. In addition to here, February 23 is known around the globe as International Dog Biscuit Appreciation Day. With origins going back to Roman times, today’s dog biscuits were first made by an Ohio electrician who was looking to sell high-class dog treats to England’s country gentlemen in 1860.…
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Celebrate National Margarita Day in Style!
Today is National Margarita Day. With the winning combination of tequila, triple sec, lime or lemon juice, it is no wonder Margarita’s are the nation’s favorite tequila-based cocktail. The legends of the Margarita’s origin are many, but there are a few things that never change. One, the key ingredient is always tequila, and the rim…
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From MONTCO: Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles Coming to Valley Forge Casino Resort
The Philadelphia Sportscard & Memorabilia show returns to the Valley Forge Casino Resort March 2 through 4, and it’s going to be the biggest show yet as the show celebrates the world champion Philadelphia Eagles with appearances by star quarterbacks Carson Wentz and Nick Foles, along with stars Alshon Jeffrey, Lane Johnson, Jason Kelce, and…
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Author, Television Host, European Travel Guide to Speak at Widener on Monday
Widener University will welcome Rick Steves to campus on Monday, Feb. 26. The popular author, television host, and European travel guide will lead a compelling conversation with students, faculty, and staff, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Steves – who will speak from 1-2 PM at the Webb Room in Widener’s University Center –…
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Treat Yourself on National Sticky Bun Day!
Today is National Sticky Bun Day. This sweet pastry is believed to have originated in nineteenth century Philadelphia. The delicious treat is known for its’ signature spiral look that resembles schnecken, or the German word for snail. They first appeared when German settlers brought their culinary traditions with them as they settled in the area.…
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From MONTCO: Abington High School Receives Record $25 Million Donation
After a bit of research, officials in the Abington School District believe the donation sets a record for philanthropic gifts to a public high school. The Abington School District has received what district officials believe is a record $25 million gift from alumnus Stephen A. Schwarzman, the chairman, CEO and co-founder of Blackstone, one of…
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Vote for Your Favorite ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ Video
Public voting for the annual “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” student video contest for Chester and Delaware counties is open until the end of Feb. 16. The contest is presented by Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties, an initiative from the Chester County Economic Development Council and Delaware County Community College. The contest gives…
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From CHESCO: Perhaps Retirement-Bound in Wake of Super Bowl, Eagles Tight End to Settle in West Chester
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Brent Celek is building a home in West Chester, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Winning the Super Bowl was a lifelong dream for Celek, who set his mind on becoming a football star as a toddler. According to his friends and teachers in his native Cincinnati, he did not…
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Delaware County Leadership: Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats
By the time he was a junior in high school, Vince Del Rossi, Owner and President of Health Mats, was a self-made man. When he was 16 years old, Del Rossi turned his father’s diaper delivery service around while his parents summered at the Jersey Shore, then partnered with his father to grow a fledging…
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SCOUS Denies Request to Delay Redrawing of Pennsylvania’s Congressional Map
The Supreme Court has refused the request by Pennsylvania Republicans to block redrawing the congressional map until after the 2018 state elections, writes Robert Barnes for The Washington Post. Monday’s decision follows last month’s ruling by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. It found that leaders of the state Republican legislative violated the Pennsylvania Constitution by unfairly…
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DELCO Market: Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
If procrastination were an art form, Leonardo da Vinci would certainly have been considered a master. He defended it as a creative gift and lamented it as a great challenge. Many of us can understand this very human struggle. Showing us the human side of da Vinci is precisely what biographer and historian Walter Isaacson…
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DELCO Market: Philadelphia Eagles, Baby!
Have the Philadelphia Eagles been in your family’s blood since 1933? How can you ensure that the next generation is growing up right? By making sure they are surrounded by the Eagles from their very first days. It might be a 5-piece car seat set covered with the Eagles logo, or a Philadelphia Princess onesie.…
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From MONTCO: Ambler Resident Turns Inventor with TofuXpress
By Katie Kohler Meatless Monday isn’t just for vegetarians. The global movement to go plant-based once a week is catching on with carnivores and especially those with health issues. Tofu is a staple of a plant-based diet and although it’s an excellent source of protein and amino acids, it’s difficult to prepare since it is…
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DELCO Market: Eagles Stuff to Help Your SO Celebrate the Super Bowl
Is your wife or girlfriend as much a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles are you are? Or even if she’s not as into them as you are, is she excited about them being in the Super Bowl? Then some gifts are in order. Or are you a lady and the fan in the house? Jewelry…
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From MONTCO: K’nex Going on the Auction Block
Chances are pretty good you spent a lot of hours when you were young trying to make a Ferris wheel, or a car that would actually run on its own, or maybe a crane to lift ‘heavy’ loads into the back of your dump truck with the alluring parts and pieces of your K’nex erector…
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From CHESCO: West Caln Police Chief’s Canine Partner Calls It a Career, and What a Career It Was
For the first time in 19 years, Curt Martinez is without a partner. Not one to sit behind a desk, the West Caln Township Police Chief goes on patrol every day, but now, he must go it alone since his partner Butch has reached retirement age. “Butch is still high-strung, but you can tell he’s…
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