-
SAP’s Pledge to Stop Acquisitions, Cut Costs Boosts Its Share Price
SAP’s shares rose significantly after the company, with its North American headquarters in Newtown Square, promised it would cut costs and put a halt to big acquisitions, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Last year, SAP borrowed $8 billion to buy Qualtrics, a privately-owned analytics firm. However, SAP CEO Bill McDermott said during his…
-
DELCO Careers – Apple Vacations
For more than 40 years, Apple Vacations, headquartered in Newtown Square, has provided great service, convenience, and value to millions of customers. The family behind Apple Vacations recently acquired a luxury golf resort outside of Dublin, Ireland, on property dating back to the 12th century. Traffic Coordinator/Project Coordinator This position owns, monitors, and manages a heavy…
-
As Pennsylvania Beefs Up Election Security, Some County Officials Worry About Cost
As Pennsylvania works to protect the integrity of the upcoming elections by implementing new security measures, some county-level officials are expressing cost concerns, writes Jan Murphy for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. This issue is of great importance to local officials, as Pennsylvania was one of the states that was targeted by an unsuccessful hacking attempt of…
-
Five High Schools in Delco Among Top 25 with the Best Teachers in Greater Philly
Delaware County is home to five of the Top 25 Public High Schools with the Best Teachers in Greater Philadelphia, writes Clara Lefton for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com recently published its 2019 list of the Public High Schools with the Best Teachers. It based its ranking on analysis of academic and teacher data from…
-
Alternative Proposal for Development in Wallingford Still Worries Neighbors
A decision is pending over a duplex proposal on a five-acre tract on Wallingford Avenue in Walllingford, writes NeilSheehan for the Delaware County News Network. Neighbors have expressed concerns about house density, storm water runoff, and increased traffic. The tract would have to be rezoned and undergo evaluations before the project could be approved by…
-
Darby Resident Leads Calisthenics Charge in Philadelphia Area
Evan Harden, a Darby resident and Lincoln University graduate, went from being shot as a teenager to leading the calisthenics charge in the Philadelphia area, writes Mary Clare Fischer for Philadelphia magazine. Harden, who could no longer play football after being hit by a stray bullet when he was 16, decided to focus on building…
-
Here’s How Many Millionaires Are Living in Delaware County
The number of millionaires in Pennsylvania is growing every year, with a significant share living in Chester and Delaware counties, writes Jan Murphy for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. From 2013 to 2017, the number of millionaires in the Keystone State grew 30 percent from 13,412 to 17,484. The biggest concentration of millionaires is in southeastern Pennsylvania.…
-
Retired Minister Settles in Media, Replaces Pulpit with Information Desk at the Kimmel Center
Media resident Bob Boell, a retired minister, has replaced his pulpit with an information desk at the Kimmel Center, where he greets and provides information to visitors every Friday afternoon, writes Ruth Rovner for the Daily Times. Fridays are particularly busy as the Philadelphia Orchestra usually has a matinee concert at 2 PM, with many…
-
DNB First House of the Week: Stately Manor in Newtown Square
A stone manor with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set in the coveted neighborhood of White Horse Farms, the home offers the perfect combination of privacy with a warm sense of community. The front-to-back grand foyer is centered between the formal living room and…
-
DELCO Careers – Natural Lands
Based in Media, Natural Lands is a nonprofit that saves open space, cares for nature, and connects people to the outdoors in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Natural Lands has been at it since the early 1950s, and today, more than 2.5 million people live within five miles of lands under its permanent protection.…
-
Male Students at Widener Slip on High Heels to ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’
A group of 75 male students at Widener University recently slipped on high heels for Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, the international men’s march that highlights the causes, effects, and remediation for men’s sexualized violence against women, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The goal is to raise awareness of the seriousness of…
-
Democrats Set Sights on State Sen. Tom Killion’s Seat in 2020
The Democrats, who recently flipped six Pennsylvania Senate seats in the suburbs of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, have now set their sights on Tom Killion’s seat in 2020, writes Marc Levy for The Associated Press. Killion’s Delaware County-based seat is one of the last Republican bastions in the area, making him a prime target in the…
-
Delaware County Community College President Elected to National Board for Community Colleges
The American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) represents the nation’s 1,051 community colleges and is governed by a 32-member Board of Directors. Ten community college presidents, including Delaware County Community College’s Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, were recently elected to serve on the AACC Board of Directors. The new board members will begin their terms…
-
Team from Neumann University Selected for Student Success Institute
The Association of American Colleges & Universities has accepted a team from Neumann University to participate in its Summer Institute on High-Impact Practices and Student Success. The institute will be held at Villanova University from June 18-21. According to the ACC&U, the institute will help campus and state-system teams advance student success by making quality…
-
Vietnam POW from Upper Darby Commemorates Anniversary of His Homecoming
U.S. Air Force Capt. Ralph Galati of Upper Darby observed the 46th anniversary of his homecoming as a Vietnam prisoner of war by helping unveil a POW/MIA Chair of Honor at Rothman Institute’s Bryn Mawr office, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Capt. Galati, who was held captive for 406 days before his release,…
-
Glenn ‘Hurricane’ Schwartz: These Numbers Tell the Story of Climate Change in Philadelphia
Weather records from past decades show that the climate in the Philadelphia area has changed in a variety of ways over the years, writes Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz for NBC Philadelphia. Schwartz has been studying weather in the area since the 1950s and co-authored The Philadelphia Area Weather Book in 2003 with Dr. Jon Nese. According…
-
Malvern Bank Teams Up with Local Nonprofit to Donate to West Chester Food Cupboard
Malvern Bank, National Association welcomed the start of spring and the hearts of the communities it serves through volunteerism and giving back. The bank has worked hard to develop a deeper understanding of what it can do to give back. It has been working to support the West Chester Food Cupboard’s mission to feed the…
-
Residents in Newtown, Radnor Townships Not Fans of Delco Christian’s Proposed Athletic Field
Delaware County Christian School and its developers are hoping to build an athletic field on campus, but have discovered that some residents in nearby Newtown and Radnor townships are not fans of the idea, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposal would turn two grass athletic fields into a professional field with lights,…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
