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Haverford College Once Again Among Nation’s Top Fulbright Producers
Haverford College is once again among the schools nationwide with the most Fulbright Student Award recipients, writes Rebecca Raber for the college. The college earned its place on the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ list with five students earning Fulbright Awards for 2018-2019. This puts Haverford College among the approximately…
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Foundation for Delaware County Receives One of Just Six Healthy Start Grants Awarded in Pennsylvania
The Foundation for Delaware County has received a five-year, $5,470,000 Healthy Start grant, one of just six awarded in Pennsylvania. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded more than $100 million in grant funding to 100 organizations across the U.S. through its Healthy Start Initiative:…
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Local Baseball Bat Manufacturer Wowed as Its Product Appears on Cover of Sports Illustrated
Philadelphia’s newest sports superstar, Bryce Harper of the Phillies, surprised Jared Smith and Ryan Engroff, the co-founders of Victus Sports in King of Prussia, by holding the company’s bat with its logo prominently displayed on the cover of the latest issue of Sports Illustrated, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “It was great…
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Former FBI Cybersecurity Expert Offers Anti-Hacking Advice at Neumann University
Robert Anderson, a cybersecurity expert and former national security executive with the FBI, offered some practical tips to prevent cybercrime during several presentations last week at Neumann University. For businesses, he urged CEOs to “educate your workforce,” noting that e-mail phishing scams, which are relatively easy to avoid, still cause enormous damage when employees respond…
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Haverford School’s Christian Ray Named Philly’s High School Basketball Player of the Year
Christian Ray, an Atglen resident who attended Octorara for his first two years of high school, then The Haverford School for three more, was named Philadelphia’s High School Basketball Player of the Year, writes Aaron Carter for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Ray, who will play on the next level at La Salle, ended his scholastic career…
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What’s Past Is Prologue: Eagles Owner Hopes to Bring Back Old Kelly-Green Color by 2020
Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is hoping to bring back the team’s old Kelly-green color as an alternate jersey by the 2020 season, writes Zach Berman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “High priority,” said Lurie. The question of bringing back the Eagles’ old color has been raised with the owner in recent years. However, the issue…
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Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia Visits Chester, Reaffirms Focus on City’s Revitalization
The Federal Reserve of Philadelphia visited Chester for the second time in 12 months, reaffirming its focus on revitalizing the city, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. During a symposium entitled “Capital in Communities: Revitalization in Chester” at Widener University, the Philadelphia Fed’s Community Development and Regional Outreach Department, Widener, and the Riverfront Alliance…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union is a professional soccer team based in Chester that has competed in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference since 2010. The Union recently unveiled its first mascot: Phang. Video Analyst, Philadelphia Union Academy This position maintains the Philadelphia Union Academy’s video platform; analyzes game and training video content for the…
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Marple Voters to Decide if Township’s Liquor Laws Will Be Expanded
Following a successful petition signed by thousands of Marple residents, voters will get to decide if the township’s liquor laws will be expanded during the May primary election, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Marple is one of several towns in the Philadelphia area that limits the sale of alcohol. While beer distributors and…
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Comcast to Build High-Tech E-Sports Arena in Philadelphia
In a joint venture with the Cordish Companies, Comcast is planning to build a $50 million e-sports arena, dubbed the Fusion Arena, in downtown Philadelphia, writes Christopher Palmeri for Bloomberg. The 3,500-seat venue will be designed specifically for playing competitive video games with more than 2,000 square feet of LED screens. There will be training…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers to Host Annual Fundraising Gala on April 26
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a behavioral health nonprofit based in Havertown with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, will host its annual fundraising gala on Friday, April 26 at the Springfield Country Club. Through its signature event – a Black and White Ball with the theme “Shine a Light, Wear White, Giving Back Is the…
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Twenty-One-Year-Old’s Woodlyn-Based Startup Aims to ‘Redesign the Healthcare Experience’
Vitable Health, a Woodlyn-based startup, is offering local residents on-demand urgent care, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Vitable founder and CEO Joseph Kitonga, people will be able to visit the company’s website to request an appointment. Then, one of the company’s advanced nurse practitioners will arrive at their home within…
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New Agreement Between WCU, Delaware County Community College Benefits Nursing Students
West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have signed an agreement that will enable qualified Delaware County Community College students, pursuing an Associate in Applied Science Nursing Degree (ASN), to concurrently enroll, on a provisional basis, into the Registered Nurse-Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) degree program at WCU. The new agreement helps students…
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See Where Delco Ranks Among Pennsylvania’s 67 Counties in DUI Fatalities
Chester and Delaware counties are in the bottom half of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania based on the number of DUI accidents resulting in fatalities, writes Callie McGill for ValuePenguin. Pennsylvania has recently seen a drop in DUI fatalities throughout the state, as they’ve decreased 17 percent between 2016 and 2017. However, some areas are…
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Five in Delco Among the Hottest Housing Markets in Greater Philadelphia
Five housing markets in Delaware County are among the hottest in Greater Philadelphia according to the Market Hotness Index published by Realtor.com, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The index measures “how local areas are experiencing fast-moving supply and rising demand.” Since the index is based on factors such as inventory and time…
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Drexel Hill-Based Nonprofit Hits Home Run for Local Family
Downingtown resident Chris McIver worked three jobs to support his family. He was a behavioral specialist for a high school in Philadelphia, a football coach at Williamson College of the Trades, and a part-time security officer. In October 2017, however, McIver’s life, as well as those of his wife Jenna and four-year-old son, changed forever.…
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DNB First House of the Week: Arts & Crafts Home with Extraordinary Wraparound Porch in Media
An Arts & Crafts home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This home, which sits at the end of a cul-de-sac, boasts an open floor plan and is entered through a grand, two-story foyer that leads to the main living area. The kitchen includes a large…
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Bipartisan Group of State Lawmakers, Industry Leaders Expresses Support for Pipeline Development
Last week, a bipartisan group of state legislators – together with business, labor, and industry leaders – came out in support of more pipeline development in Pennsylvania, writes Jared Stonesifer for The Beaver County Times. The group highlighted the economic and public safety benefits of developing the state’s pipeline infrastructure, which includes the Mariner East…
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