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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Beautiful Stone Exterior in Glen Mills
A colonial with a beautiful stone exterior that boasts six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Set on two acres in a cul-de-sac, entry is through a two-story foyer with hardwood floors and oak staircase. Among the highlights are a banquet-sized dining room and kitchen with…
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Loss of Productivity During This Magical Time of Year to Cost Employers $4 Billion
Hoops lovers are psyched for this magical time of year, and those living locally are some of the luckiest fans in the nation, as Philadelphia ranks among the Top 10 Best Cities for College Basketball Fans, according to recently published analysis by WalletHub. To determine the rankings for 2019’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans,…
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On University’s 54th Charter Day, Neumann Names Dorms in Honor of First Three Presidents
Neumann University recognized its first three presidents by naming residence halls in their honor last Friday, March 15, the university’s 54th Charter Day. Previously known as Living and Learning Centers I, II, and II, the residence halls were christened Flynn Hall, Cunningham Hall, and O’Neill Hall after Mother Everilda Flynn, OSF, president from 1965-1970; Sister…
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The Atlantic: Prejudice Runs High Between Democrats and Republicans in Delaware County
A new analysis conducted by PredictWise for The Atlantic shows that prejudice runs high between Democrats and Republicans in Chester and Delaware counties, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. PredictWise ran a nationwide poll of 2,000 adults asking people how they would feel if a close member of their family married a Republican or…
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Check Out Where Delco Ranks Among the Healthiest Counties in Pennsylvania
Chester County is among the healthiest counties in Pennsylvania, while Delaware County ranks among the lower half, according to the latest County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual rankings examined a number…
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DELCO Careers – Arora Engineers
Headquartered in Chadds Ford, Arora Engineers is a growing firm that provides engineering services and intelligent infrastructure solutions for clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors. Administrative Assistant This position assists the contracts manager with tracking the flow of contractual documents review and with the preparation of contractual documents; works with Arora’s insurance broker…
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Gov. Wolf Receives Letter of Support from Economists, Academics for His Minimum Wage Proposal
Gov. Tom Wolf recently revealed a letter signed by nearly 40 academics and economists in support of his proposal to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, writes Sarah Anne Hughes for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. “This policy would directly lift the wages of nearly 1.5 million workers when fully implemented,” the letter…
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Should Free Appropriate Public Education Be Extended to All Students?
By Tracey D. Waldmann Disabled students enjoy rights under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) to receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE). Recently, in Endrew F. v. Douglas County School District, the Supreme Court ruled that trivial or insignificant progress is insufficient to provide FAPE under the IDEA. Under the IDEA, school…
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Rates for Severe Childbirth Complications Vary at Delaware County Hospitals
Rates for severe childbirth complications in Delaware County hospitals vary significantly, ranging from some of the highest to some of the lowest in the region, writes Marie McCullough for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In the U.S., around 700 women die during or soon after giving birth every year, with African-American women and low-income women at greater…
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Radnor Mansion That Once Played Host to Titanic Survivor and Jackie Onassis Up for Sale
Rock Rose – a stunning Radnor estate that once was host to Lucile Brooke, a Titanic survivor, and Jackie Kennedy Onassis – is up for sale at $2.99 million, writes Nancy Ruhling for Mansion Global. The terracotta-colored mansion, one of the few remaining grand old estates of the Main Line, was designed by Zantzinger, Borie,…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Receives Prestigious Recognition for Its Evidence-Based Practices
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a Havertown-based nonprofit with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, has been awarded the prestigious EPIC (Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation Center) seal for exemplary use of evidence-based practices in serving the community. “EPIC was established in 2013 to advance system-wide strategies that support implementation, sustainability, and accessibility of behavioral health practices…
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Media Rolls Out Red Carpet for 12th Annual Film Festival
Media will once again roll out the red carpet for its annual film festival from April 4-6 at the historic Media Theatre. The 2019 Media Film Festival continues its tradition of elevating superb storytelling with the screening of 52 short films created by emerging talent from the region. There will also be films from as…
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Malvern Bank to Host Grand Re-Opening of Newly Renovated Coventry Financial Center
Hop on over to Malvern Bank’s Community Day event! After remodeling and renovations, Malvern Bank, National Association will host a Grand Re-Opening community event located at its Coventry Financial Center & Private Client Office. The bank is looking forward to bringing the community together as a whole on April 6 from 9 AM-12 PM at…
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Delco the Statewide Center for Litigation of Opioid Cases, but Some Plaintiffs Want Out
Ever since Delaware County became the first county in Pennsylvania to sue opioid manufacturers 18 months ago, it has become the statewide center for litigation against those manufacturers and the distributors, writes Catherine Dunn for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to the Inquirer, “Delco’s attorneys say coordinating the cases in one place – and putting them…
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FROM CHESCO: What Happened Behind Pennhurst’s Closed Doors Stayed There … Until Now
Pennhurst, a groundbreaking documentary chronicling perhaps the worst case of institutional abuse of disabled people in U.S. history, will be released on Apple iTunes on March 26. The film follows the stories of former Pennhurst residents who relate their tales of abuse and survival against devastating odds. A visit to the former institution and interviews…
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Radnor Resident, School Counselor Publishes Humorous Book of Tips for Middle Schools Parents
Radnor resident Andy Mullen, a Tredyffrin/Easttown School District counselor, has published Middle Schooled: Parenting Tips and Reminders to Keep You Smiling, a humorous guide for parents of children in middle school, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The book is a compilation of Mullen’s observations, insights, and advice for parents. It is based on e-mail messages…
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DELCO Careers – Avenue Two Travel
With a location in Villanova, Avenue Two Travel has spent the last 30 years creating distinctive and customized journeys for clients across the country by working with its extensive network of travel industry partners. Travel Advisor This position identifies, solicits, engages, and qualifies potential customers; makes strong travel recommendations based on knowledge and expertise; plans…
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Renowned Social Activist, Cheyney Grad Authors Book on Nonviolent Campaigning
George Lakey, a Cheyney University graduate and veteran of social activism, is in Pittsburgh for a book discussion and workshop, writes Bill O’Driscoll for 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR News Station. A life-long activist, Lakey was arrested for the first time in 1963, during a civil rights demonstration. Two years later, he published his guide book…
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