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As One of Most Powerful Women in Business, SAP Exec a Seasoned Leader in Charge of 43,000 Employees
Fortune has named Jennifer Morgan, president of the Americas and Asia Pacific Japan at SAP, one of the most powerful women in business, writes Juliana Feliciano Reyes for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fortune characterized Morgan’s rise to the top of the company’s North American headquarters in Newtown Square as “speedy,” although she does not necessarily agree.…
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Ridley Township Residents Oppose Neighborhood Barnaby’s Becoming an Evangelical Church
Ridley Township residents are not happy that their neighborhood Barnaby’s could become an evangelical church, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Opposition began on social media when it was reported that the popular bar was to be sold to New Destiny Christian Center. The grassroots community currently meets elsewhere in the township. People took…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Serene, Arboretum-Like Setting in Chester Heights
An impressive colonial in a serene, arboretum-like setting with six bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Chester Heights. This former model home is set on an acre in Hamanassett at Darlington. The home’s central foyer leads to an intimate living room with marble-surround gas fireplace. A formal powder…
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Tyler Arboretum Clears Trees in Effort to Refurbish Rare Environment
Tyler Arboretum in Media has cleared rows of trees along Barren Road near Penncrest High School to recreate a rare environment, the Pink Hill Serpentine barrens, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “While it looks like we just cleared six and a half acres of woods, it was to bring back this unique ecosystem,”…
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A Boxing Gym’s Decades-Long Quest to Save Chester’s Youth
For almost five decades, Winners Reach and Teach Boxing Gym in Chester has been offering free boxing lessons to local youths to help keep them off the streets, writes Vinny Vella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Over the years, owner James Starkey’s program has produced around 20 professional boxers. His boys are also a mainstay at…
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Here’s Why Pennsylvania Ranks as One of the Best States for Singles in 2019
Pennsylvanians looking for a romantic partner are in luck, as the Keystone State is one of the best states for singles, according to recently published analysis by WalletHub. To determine the ranking for 2019’s Best & Worst States for Singles, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key areas: Dating Economics, Dating Opportunities, and Romance…
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Delaware County Controller Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting
The Delaware County Controller’s Office was awarded a Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The certificate was presented to County Controller Joanne Phillips and her staff for the 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). A copy of the CAFR, along…
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Recently Retired Judge Joins Board of Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County, a public charity founded in 2016 and the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County, has elected Nathaniel C. Nichols to its Board of Directors. Nichols, a resident of Media, retired as a judge of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas in December 2018 after serving since his election in 2011.…
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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. Associate Director, Content Marketing This position identifies, writes, curates, and disseminates digital content; assists with the creation of a production/editorial calendar; determines and manages themes,…
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Philadelphia One of the Easier Places for Women to Buy Homes Without a Co-Signer
Philadelphia is one of the Top 10 cities in the country where it is easier for women to buy homes without needing a co-signer, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A recently released study by SmartAsset ranked Philadelphia as the eighth-most-popular region for women to purchase homes in 2017, with 5,092 women buying a…
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Pennsylvania’s Political Divide Increases as Voters Continue to Pull Apart from One Another
The midterm election again showed that Pennsylvania’s political divide keeps increasing, with voters pulling even further apart, write Jonathan Lai and Jared Whalen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While the Democrats rode a blue wave across the state, Republicans solidified their base in Pennsylvania’s rural areas. An analysis of returns from more than 9,000 of the…
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Manufacturer of Baseball Hats Digitizes Its Operations with Help from Newtown Square-Based SAP
New Era, the manufacturer of baseball hats based in Buffalo, N.Y., is developing a new e-commerce platform with help from SAP in Newtown Square, writes Robin Meyerhoff for Forbes. New Era, which has been around for nearly a century, saw its business explode in 1996. Back then, director Spike Lee asked the company to make…
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Washington Post: Local Newspapers Caught in Hedge Fund’s ‘Mercenary’ Strategy
Several local newspapers have been caught in Alden Global Capital’s strategy of buying newspapers, drastically cutting jobs, and then selling the real estate, write Jonathan O’Connell and Emma Brown for The Washington Post. The New York City hedge fund’s newspaper business, Digital First Media, is currently eyeing Gannett, which operates the largest chain, by circulation,…
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For This Man, the Journey of 4,000 Miles Began with a Single Step … in Chadds Ford
Andrew Forsthoefel shares the stories of people he encountered on his 4,000-mile walking journey in his book Walking to Listen, writes Jim Sullivan for The Daily News of Newburyport (Mass.). Forsthoefel, a native of Chicago, graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont eight years ago, but said he was not done learning. In an attempt to…
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For Valentine’s Day, Neumann University Surveys Students About Their Favorite Romantic Movies
Love is in the air. This year, Neumann University surveyed its students about their all-time favorite romantic movies. Here are their Top Five Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day: 1.) The Best of Me This emotional love story was the most popular choice among Neumann students. Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, The Best of…
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DELCO Careers – Eastern University
Located in St. Davids, Eastern University is a comprehensive Christian university that offers nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, arts, sciences, and more. Admissions Counselor This position develops recruitment plans for prospective students in assigned territories; visits high schools and attends college fairs and interviews prospective students; and implements and maintains a…
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New Super Wawa Set to Open in Northeast Philadelphia
The new 5,500-square-foot Super Wawa at the Shoppes at Wissinoming in Northeast Philadelphia is ready to open its doors to eager customers on Thursday, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The region’s favorite convenience store joins the ShopRite at the new $29 million shopping center that covers 110,000 square feet. The shopping center…
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Newtown Square-Based Ad Agency the Key to Coatesville’s Forthcoming Amphitheater
Coatesville is getting a new public amphitheater for community events, courtesy of Catalyst Experiential, an advertising company based in Newtown Square, writes Jacob Adelman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In exchange, Catalyst Experiential’s owner and outdoor advertising veteran, Thaddeus Bartkowski, will get the right to broadcast ads on three big screens facing the busy corner of…
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