• Oh, the Humanities! WilmU’s Dr. Kate Cottle Says You Need Soft Skills for Hard Jobs

    Oh, the Humanities! WilmU’s Dr. Kate Cottle Says You Need Soft Skills for Hard Jobs

    By Bob Yearick They’re called “soft skills,” and they go by various names, including writing, critical thinking, communication, empathy, self-awareness, emotional intelligence and more, depending on who’s listing them. Whatever they’re called, the key word is “soft,” and everything that adjective suggests. Activate the thesaurus on your word document and up pop synonyms that ascend…

  • DELCO Careers – Cabrini University

    DELCO Careers – Cabrini University

    Located in Radnor, Cabrini University is a Catholic school that welcomes learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds with a focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice. Career Services Specialist This position distributes, synthesizes, analyzes, and generates reports from the results of the Graduate survey; helps post jobs and market positions via…

  • DNB First House of the Week: All-Brick French Colonial in Newtown Square

    DNB First House of the Week: All-Brick French Colonial in Newtown Square

    An all-brick French colonial with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Situated in the desirable Springton Pointe, this well-maintained home offers an open floor plan and comfortable living throughout. Among the first-floor highlights is a large island kitchen with custom cabinetry, pantry, and eat-in area. This…

  • Delco Invites You to Celebrate Summer by Planting Yourself in a Garden, Kayak, or Soccer Stadium

    Delco Invites You to Celebrate Summer by Planting Yourself in a Garden, Kayak, or Soccer Stadium

    Located in the heart of America’s Garden Capital (36 gardens within 30 miles), Chanticleer Garden is the only Main Line Estate that is still open to the public. It was named one of North America’s Most Beautiful Secret Gardens by National Geographic Traveler magazine, perhaps because of the Alice-in-Wonderland nature of the estate. There’s a…

  • DELCO Careers – Swiss Farms

    DELCO Careers – Swiss Farms

    Based in Broomall, Swiss Farms is a popular chain of convenience stores, mostly located in Delaware County, that has been providing high-quality food and beverages for customers of all ages over the last 50 years, including by drive-through service. Sales Associate This position follows approved sales procedures and customer relation policies while providing service to all customers;…

  • Five Star Senior Living to Showcase Talent of One of Its Residents, a Former Architect and Artist

    Five Star Senior Living to Showcase Talent of One of Its Residents, a Former Architect and Artist

    Silvio Pietrinferni, a resident at Exton Senior Living, will host an event that displays his original artwork on Thursday, June 27 from 5-7 PM. Pietrinferni, who moved to the United States from Italy in the 1960s, began painting when he was a teenager. He studied fine arts in college and earned his degree in architecture.…

  • Newtown Square’s Dunwoody Village Receives $15,000 Grant from Philadelphia Foundation

    Newtown Square’s Dunwoody Village Receives $15,000 Grant from Philadelphia Foundation

    Dunwoody Village – a continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square that offers residents unparalleled comfort, award-winning healthcare and rehabilitation, and a vibrant lifestyle – has received a $15,519.56 grant from the Philadelphia Foundation. The grant was made from the foundation’s John B. Gest Memorial Fund, the William P. Gest Memorial Fund No. 2, the…

  • DNB First House of the Week: Well-Maintained Colonial Nestled Among Nature in Media

    DNB First House of the Week: Well-Maintained Colonial Nestled Among Nature in Media

    A beautiful colonial nestled among nature with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This well-maintained home sits on more than an acre in the rarely available, newer-build section of Providence Point. The home offers an amazing flow, with each room seamlessly connecting to the next. It…

  • DELCO Careers – Kimberly-Clark

    DELCO Careers – Kimberly-Clark

    With a location in Chester, Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of daily life for more than 1.3 billion people in more than 175 countries, enhancing their health, hygiene, and well-being. Platform (Operations) Leader This position develops and maintains a safe operating environment; provides daily direction to the PCMC and Materials Asset teams;…

  • Devon Senior Living to Host Required Class to Become a Certified Dementia Practitioner on June 26

    Devon Senior Living to Host Required Class to Become a Certified Dementia Practitioner on June 26

    The Devon Senior Living and Kennett Square-based Willow Tree Hospice will host the required class to become a Certified Dementia Practitioner on Wednesday, June 26 from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. The class – designed for healthcare professionals and front-line staff who work in the healthcare industry and presented by Kelly Adams, LPN, CDP, CADDCT…

  • DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack

    DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack

    Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack is a recently renovated racino on the Chester waterfront with 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a 14,000-square-foot event center, harness racing, a variety of entertainment, and more. Cashier Cage III This position provides all cash service needs for internal and external casino customers; provides prompt, friendly, and…

  • DELCO Careers – Neumann University

    DELCO Careers – Neumann University

    Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Neumann University is a co-ed Catholic institution that offers a wide range of degrees with a focus on serving both its students and the local community. Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admission – Transfer Outreach and Recruitment This position implements best practices, relationship-building strategies, marketing initiatives,…

  • DNB First House of the Week: Restored Tudor Home in Ridley Park

    DNB First House of the Week: Restored Tudor Home in Ridley Park

    A Tudor home with four bedrooms and two bathrooms situated on a charming 0.7-acre lot is available for sale in Ridley Park. This restored home originally built in the early 20th century is a part of Ridley Park’s Historical District. It offers the privacy of a country estate with easy access to both Philadelphia and…

  • DELCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living

    DELCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living

    Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that offers high-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has several facilities in the region. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. Executive Director (Glen Mills) This position…

  • DELCO Careers – Malvern Bank, National Association

    DELCO Careers – Malvern Bank, National Association

    Based in Paoli, Malvern Bank, National Association was established in 1887 to serve the needs of its community, which have included banking, volunteering, and providing careers to local professionals. Malvern Bank, National Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer: M/F/Veteran/Disability. It strives to have its employees be part of a winning team and work together in…

  • Exton Senior Living to Showcase Bridge to Rediscovery Program at Paint and Sip Party on Thursday

    Exton Senior Living to Showcase Bridge to Rediscovery Program at Paint and Sip Party on Thursday

    Unleash your inner artist at Exton Senior Living on Thursday, June 13 from 4-6:30 PM when it hosts a Paint and Sip Party. Enjoy painting your own flowerpot to add to your summer garden, while you sip on some wine. Get creative and learn about Five Star Senior Living’s Bridge to Rediscovery Program. Bridge to…

  • DELCO Careers – Villanova University

    DELCO Careers – Villanova University

    Villanova, founded in 1842, is the oldest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. It is a leading national university focused on serving its students and the surrounding community. Assistant Director of Professional Development This position teaches courses through the Arts and Sciences Professional Development one-credit course program; develops innovative new courses that meet students’…

  • WilmU Profs Feted at Governor’s Mansion for Helping Develop Delaware as a Trauma-Informed State

    WilmU Profs Feted at Governor’s Mansion for Helping Develop Delaware as a Trauma-Informed State

    Dr. Debra Berke and Dr. Rebecca Ghabor of Wilmington University’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Psychology Department received the Compassionate Champion Awards in May for helping to develop Delaware as a trauma-informed state. Winning in the education category, the college was honored for training three divisions of the Delaware Department of Health and Social…