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DNB First Employees Build on Their Legacy of Giving Back by Raising Funds for Community Center
Employees of DNB First, one of the first nationally-chartered community banks to serve the Greater Philadelphia region, used the occasion of their annual celebration dinner as an opportunity to build on their legacy of giving back. Every year, the bank hosts employees at a dinner to recognize and celebrate their success in serving customers, shareholders,…
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Now Landowners, Philadelphia Union Attempting to Develop Chester Waterfront
More than a decade ago, local lawmakers and private investors proclaimed that the arrival of a Major League Soccer franchise in Chester and the stadium that was built to house it would eventually transform a brownfield along the Delaware River into a glitzy destination with housing, restaurants, and more, writes Caitlin McCabe for The Philadelphia…
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Here’s How Dirty the Air Is in Delaware County
Delaware County residents are among the more than 40 percent of Americans living in areas with unhealthy air, according to a new report by the American Lung Association. After a period when air quality improved nationwide, there is now clear evidence that the air quality is worsening again due to several factors fueled by climate…
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Springfield Alum Donates $1 Million to New High School in Honor of His ‘Legendary’ Kin
Nicholas Giuffre – the recently retired CEO of Bradford White, a major water-heater company – has donated $1 million to the new Springfield High School to name two of its facilities after his mother, a former lunch lady in the school district, and mother-in-law, a former bus driver, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Marcus Hook Industrial Complex to Add Facilities; $200 Million Project to Benefit 1,200 Workers
A number of union leaders in Greater Philadelphia’s construction industry were in Delaware County this week to praise the announcement by Energy Transfer and the Philadelphia Building Trades of the first construction projects at the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex scheduled under a recently signed Project Labor Agreement (PLA). The Philadelphia Building Trades is an umbrella…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Farmhouse Built in 1687 in Glen Mills
Originally built in 1687, a stone farmhouse with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on an idyllic 6.5 acres, the home has been exquisitely updated to preserve its appeal while still offering all the amenities of modern living. It includes a spring-fed pond, an enclosed…
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First Medical Marijuana Dispensary in Delaware County to Open on Monday
The first medical marijuana dispensary in Delaware County will officially open its doors on Monday at 409 Baltimore Pike in Morton, writes Barbara Ormsby for the Daily Times. Herbology representatives were present at a public meeting last week at borough hall to answer questions from borough officials and residents on dispensary operations and the various…
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DELCO Careers – Citizens Bank
As the 13th-largest retail bank in the United States, Citizens Bank delivers a broad range of financial services to more than five million individuals, companies, not-for-profits, and institutions. Business Banking Relationship Manager I (Philadelphia) This position will develop consultative relationships with small business clients in his/her target market with annual revenues ranging from $500K-$5MM; understand…
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Inspired by Her Students, High School Teacher from Media Quits Job to Run for Office
Inspired by her students, Conestoga High School teacher Deb Ciamacca has quit her job to run as a Democrat for Delaware County’s 168th District seat in the Pennsylvania State House, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The social studies teacher made the decision while showing a documentary about her former student, Chris Hurst. He…
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Cheyney’s President Has a Plan to Save Nation’s Oldest HBCU
Cheyney University president Aaron Walton is on a mission to save the nation’s oldest historically black university, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Walton, 72, is nearly halfway through his four-year commitment to Cheyney. He was retired from healthcare provider Highmark for eight years, before being lured back to work by Cheyney to bring…
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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. The following positions are available at…
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Pennsylvania’s Nuclear-Bailout Bills Face Growing Opposition Over Cost
Pennsylvania’s attempts to bail out troubled nuclear power plants are facing growing opposition from consumers and industry groups over the high cost, writes Kris Maher for The Wall Street Journal. One of the nuclear plants planned for closure is Exelon’s Three Mile Island Generating Station along the Susquehanna River, near Harrisburg. The company has said…
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Delaware County Council, Chamber of Commerce Present State of the County Address
Delaware County Council partnered with the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to present the 2019 State of the County address at the Drexelbrook. This year’s theme was “Expansion and Advancement Across the County” with a focus on new development and businesses throughout the county, open space, and addressing concerns from the public. Every year, council…
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Irish Runner Who Competed at Villanova Now Coaches Generations of New Wildcats
Marcus O’Sullivan, a native of Ireland, has gone from competing at the Penn Relays for Villanova University to coaching new generations of Wildcats on the men’s track and field team, writes Joe Juliano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Expectations are always high for Villanova when it comes to the Penn Relays. The school has won a…
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As Celebrity Scooper at Rita’s, Neumann Prez Raises Funds for Sport Management Event
Dr. Chris Domes, president of Neumann University, rolled up his sleeves to serve Rita’s Italian Ice at a “celebrity scooper” spirit night in Aston. Rita’s donated part of the proceeds to the Sport Management Senior Seminar project, an annual student-managed networking event with executives from local sports franchises. Each spring semester, the Sport Management seniors…
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Delco Technical School Students Get Hands-On Experience Responding to Emergency Calls
Delaware County Technical School students recently took part in “A Day in the Life of a First Responder” at Delaware County Emergency Services Training Center to experience the feeling of responding to an emergency call, writes Ginger Rae Dunbar for The Daily Local News. During the day, the students responded to a number of police,…
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Harrah’s Casino in Chester Finishes Last Leg of Major Renovation by Unveiling New Poker Room
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester has finished the last leg of a major renovation by opening its new poker room, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To attract new blood, the gaming and entertainment facility has recently added three new projects and relocated its poker room to the casino floor. Among…
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Tax on Internet Sales Creates Unexpected Windfall for Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s tax on online sales is generating more revenue than expected, thanks to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, writes Laura McCrystal for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Initial estimates from Pennsylvania’s Department of Revenue suggested that online retail would yield $50.5 million in tax revenue for the current fiscal year. However, the state had already raised $151.4…
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