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Is A Credit Union Right For You?
By Cynthia Minuti, Chief Experience Office, Ardent Credit Union Since leaving the banking industry and moving to Ardent Credit Union, I’m frequently asked, “What’s the difference between a bank and a credit union?” The short answer is, everything! For starters, credit unions (CUs) are not-for-profit organizations that exist to serve their members. Like banks, credit…
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Widener Prof Reacts to New Data That Reveals Americans Are Having Less Sex
Despite living in a culture that has evolved to a point where sex is openly discussed and accepted in many forms, Americans are having sex less frequently than they were 25 years ago, according to a new study. The decrease is due to two primary factors: an increasing number of individuals without steady or marital…
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Being Messy Can Contribute to Success
While a lot of people expect organization in their work environment, a little disorder can actually help make employees better at their job, explained author and Financial Times columnist Tim Harford during an interview with Knowledge@Wharton. In his new book Messy: The Power of Disorder to Transform Our Lives, Harford takes on the old assumptions…
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Why Doesn’t My Web Site Look Like the Demo Site?
You’ve finally decided to update your web site and have even gotten approval and the funds available to do it – a very exciting time, to be sure. Whether you are working with a design professional or doing it yourself, there will come a point in the project where after selecting a design for the…
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The Law Behind Resignation of Trump’s National Security Advisor Has Roots in Philadelphia
By Michael F. Merlie The Trump administration has been a wellspring of legal issues from its inception. The resignation of President Donald Trump’s national security advisor, retired Lt. General Michael T. Flynn last week, brings an arcane criminal statute known as the Logan Act into national focus. Interestingly, the Logan Act is the result of…
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American Community Journals Careers – Inside Sales
American Community Journals, parent company of DELCO Today, is looking for a competitive, hard-working, experienced individual to fill an Inside Sales role. The person qualified for this position must have experience selling to decision makers in a B2B setting and the ability to articulate our value while confidently identifying needs, nurturing interest, generating quotes and…
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FROM MONTCO: Historic Boathouse Row to be Recreated at Plymouth Meeting’s Legoland
The upcoming Legoland Discover Center in the Plymouth Meeting Mall will be bringing a piece of historic Philadelphia to Montgomery County made entirely out of the toy bricks, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. Legoland, which will face the Pennsylvania Turnpike and AMC Theatre from its position on the south side of the Plymouth…
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Is Your Web Site Mobile Friendly?
Have you looked at your web site on your phone lately, or ever? If not, do it now! How does it look? Can you read the text? Can you access all of the content? Does it load quickly? If you answered no to any of the these questions, it is time to put making your…
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FROM MONTCO: Villanova Senior, Wissahickon High School Alum on NFL Draft Radar
Standing tall and strong, it’s hard to imagine that standout Villanova University defensive end Tanoh Kpassagnon escaped the notice of most scouts in high school and much of college. Now, however, the Wissahickon High School product is quickly creating a big impression with NFL scouts, according to a Philly.com report by Zach Berman. “First thing…
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Student from Havertown Recognized on National Stage for Volunteering Efforts
Havertown’s Mary Killeen McCans, 17, has been recognized for her ongoing devotion to helping those in need by being named as a Distinguished Finalist for the 2017 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards for Pennsylvania. The nationwide program honors young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. In addition to crowning two top volunteers in Pennsylvania, the…
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Aston Township Opens Its Doors to Medical Marijuana Growers
One Delaware County township is not shying away from welcoming medical marijuana growers within its borders, writes Laura Benshoff for NewsWorks. Aston Township is getting a jump on regulations for the new industry by voting unanimously to pass ordinance, giving a green light to medical marijuana growers with several conditions. These include where they can…
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Springfield High Students Captivate Delco Council with Powerful Presentations on Civil Rights Leaders
Powerful student presentations on civil rights leaders held the attention of those in attendance at a recent Delaware County Council meeting in recognition of Black History Month. Every February, Council recognizes the accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history, in addition to the accomplishments of those living in Delco. As part of Council’s recognition of Black History…
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Malvern Federal’s New Logo, Tagline Respects Past, Points to the Future
The Paoli-based Malvern Federal Savings Bank has announced plans to introduce an updated brand identity, including a new company logo and tagline, as part of a general expansion in 2017. As part of this initiative, Malvern Federal will re-introduce its brand in advertising, marketing materials, and branch signage, as well as on its website and…
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Transcript of Councilman Dave White’s Remarks at Tuesday’s Job Creation Announcement
By Councilman Dave White Good Afternoon. I’m Delaware County Councilman Dave White. I’m joined by Chairman Mario Civera Jr., Vice Chair Colleen Morrone, Councilmen John McBlain and Mike Culp. This afternoon we are thrilled to join Sunoco Logistics in the announcement of the creation of new jobs here in Marcus Hook. The influx of natural…
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Aston Teenager Shares His Views on Future Under Trump with Washington Post
Matt Gane, a 17-year-old from Aston, recently got the chance to share his positive perspective about life under the Trump Administration, writes Danielle Paquette for The Washington Post. Gane who traveled to Washington, D.C., to watch Trump get sworn in was overjoyed to hear him mention factories three times during his inaugural address. This made…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Offers Exclusive Bottle Program
Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company is so popular that its beers are often consumed directly from the kegs before they are able to be bottled. In 2016, however, the brewers introduced Barrel-to-Bottle, or B2B, an exciting program for craft-beer lovers in the area, that ensures them bottles of the most exclusively released beers because they pay…
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Former Bryn Mawr President, Pennsylvania Senator Brought MLK Day of Service to Life
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is seeing a significant rise in community service participation around the country as hundreds of thousands of Americans flock to local organizations, churches, and schools to honor the legacy of the legendary civil rights leader, writes Briana Thomas for The Washington Post. Established 31 years ago, Martin Luther King Jr.…
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Star Power: Avoiding Groupthink
By Greg Star Malcolm Gladwell once said, “I try to change my mind every day.” That quote always stuck with me. Why do you think he does that? It’s because a necessary aspect of innovation is to avoid groupthink. Great entrepreneurs, companies, thinkers and investors are able to stay ahead of the curve by not…
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