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Sons of Ben Should be Proud of Their Soccer Zealotry
According to soccer support group Sons of Ben, not having an official team to support did not mean you couldn’t go to games and raise some ruckus, writes Kyle Grantham for the Wilmington News Journal. The group, that was founded 11 years ago on what would have been Benjamin Franklin’s 301st birthday, had one mission…
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Radnor’s Brandywine Realty Partners with Drexel for 20-Year Overhaul
Radnor’s Brandywine Realty Trust has partnered with Drexel University on a project, entitled Schuylkill Yards, that will be developed in six phases over a 20-year period, writes Natalie Kostelni of the Philadelphia Business Journal. The first phase will begin during the first half of 2018, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.…
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Radnor Scholarship Fund Fetes Its Long-Time President on Golden Anniversary
Arthur Lewis, the 85-year-old president of the Radnor High School Scholarship Fund, was recently honored at a party for the organization’s 50th anniversary, writes Linda Stein of the Main Line Suburban Life. According to Stein, the scholarship fund provides need-based financial assistance to Radnor graduates and has given $2.5 million to 900 students since it…
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Media Resident Rises Above Visual Impairment to Earn Rare National Award
Aleisa Myles of Media proves every day that visual impairment is no barrier to educational success, according to a recent report in the News of Delaware County. Myles was presented with the highest award given by Learning Ally, a nonprofit serving individuals with learning and visual disabilities. She is one of just six students from…
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Cash-Strapped Archdiocese Selling 200 Acres Along Sproul Road in Marple
The cash-strapped Archdiocese of Philadelphia is selling 200 acres along Sproul Road and the Blue Route in Marple for $47 million, writes Natalie Kostelni of the Philadelphia Business Journal. Facing tens of millions of dollars in deficit at one point, the archdiocese launched an analysis of how to dispose portions of its portfolio last year.…
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Delaware County Briefs: eMoney Advisor, Axalta Coating Systems, Philadelphia Union, and Lincoln Financial Group
Here’s a quick rundown of business news in Delaware County: eMoney CEO Named One of 25 of the Most Influential People in Financial Advisory Industry Ed O’Brien, the CEO of Radnor’s eMoney Advisor, was selected by Investment Advisor magazine for his leadership, achievements in financial technology, and understanding of challenges facing financial advisors and their…
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Radnor’s Community Energy Completes Elizabethtown College Solar Project
Radnor’s Community Energy recently joined Elizabethtown College to dedicate Pennsylvania’s largest higher education-sited solar array, the new 2.6 Megawatt Elizabethtown College Solar project. The Lancaster County college made a mark on its sustainability goals by leveraging a $500,000 state grant from the Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority (PEDA) to build the on-campus solar power plant on…
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Technology Giants Look to Swarthmore for New Talent
The increasing interest of technology giants like Google in recruiting Swarthmore talent is leading to a growing percentage of its students studying computer science majors, writes Isaac Lee for The Daily Gazette, Swarthmore College campus newspaper. The Career Services annual report shows that recruitment is booming as numerous employers are visiting the campus looking for…
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Delaware County Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack is a racino on the Chester waterfront. The casino consists of 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, and a 14,000-square-foot event center. It offers live table games, slot machines, harness racing, dining, and a variety of entertainment. Bus Sales Manager This position seeks out bids and prospects…
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Haverford’s Ella’s Grove Among Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Shops
In an age of Amazon, of big-box behemoths and, soon, of drones that will plop packages, stork-like, on doorsteps, Philadelphia Magazine compiled a list of the best independent boutiques that are redefining the shopping experience. Ella’s Grove in Haverford was one of the 50 shops recognized. The best stores are breathing new life into our…
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Bike and Pedestrian Friendliness Are Big Factors for Home Marketability
Studies by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Urban Land Institute put walking and bicycling atop the list of alternatives to the automobile. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that bike and pedestrian friendliness are big factors in home marketability, writes Alan Heavens of the Philadelphia Inquirer. “While parking is still a valuable amenity,…
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SAP to Develop 100 Corporate Apps Through Partnership with Apple
SAP, the German software giant whose United States headquarters are located in Newtown Square, will develop about 100 enterprise applications using the new software development kit it’s building with Apple, writes Steve Norton of The Wall Street Journal. Some will be industry-specific, addressing fields such as health care and retail, while others will be more…
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Is a Recession Looming? Vanguard Economist Says Downturn Unlikely
In the following video, Vanguard Global Chief Economist Joe Davis examines the current low-growth environment and places the likelihood of a U.S. recession in the near future at 15 to 20 percent odds. Davis concedes that the odds of a recession are elevated given the economy’s slow growth, reduced exports and declining corporate profits. But…
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Home Values in Garnet Valley, Media, and Wallingford Climb Most in Delaware County
The overall housing market in the United States has recovered from the crisis that plunged the country into a deep recession in 2008. But a new analysis by The Washington Post shows that the recovery has been deeply uneven along lines of race, income, and geography. The data indicates that, in Delaware County, the Garnet…
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Chester’s Power Home Remodeling Wins Angie’s List Award for Third Straight Year
Power Home Remodeling Group is delivering unparalleled customer service in the home improvement industry. For the third consecutive year, the Chester-based company has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with the highest level of service throughout each stage of the home-remodeling process. The Super Service Award…
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Inn at Swarthmore Finally Complete
The Inn at Swarthmore is finally complete, and officials are looking forward to seeing it strengthen the relationship between the college and the borough, writes Alison Burdo of the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We are excited about the fact that it provides us with a physical and social link between the Borough and the college,” Swarthmore…
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Tinicum Recognized as Great Spot for Millennials Buying Their First Home
A recent report in the Philadelphia Inquirer plugged Tinicum as a great spot for millennials looking to buy their first home. Tinicum, which comprises Essington and Lester, is home to slightly more than 4,000 people. Real estate agents in this part of the region usually note the distance to I-95 and the airport when they…
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Delaware County Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. The university is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer curricula leading to associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral…
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