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Rare Mandarin Duck Native to Asia Finds Its Way to Ridley Park
A rare mandarin duck native to Asia recently found its way to Delaware County and has taken up residence in Ridley Park Lake, writes Taylor Horn for NBC Philadelphia. The chubby newcomer has puffy orange cheeks and gorgeous feathers that range from emerald to violet to royal blue. It’s possible that the duck is somebody’s…
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In U.S., Students Default on a College Loan Every 28 Seconds. This Local Startup Is Here to Help
Newtown Square-based PayForEd is among the startups helping people navigate their student loans both before and after they go to college, writes Erin Arvedlund for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In the U.S., students default on a college loan every 28 seconds, and the number of those who are forced into default is increasing each year. In…
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Delaware County’s Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program
By Laura Dugan Delaware County’s District Attorney’s Office understands that not all offenders require harsh punishment to deter future criminal activity. With this understanding, the district attorney’s office offers a program for first-time offenders who are unlikely to commit another crime. That program is called the Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition (ARD) Program. What types of cases…
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Newtown Square-Based Apple Leisure Group to Focus on European Expansion
Newtown Square-based Apple Leisure Group, the resort and hospitality company with more than 60 properties globally, is putting its main focus on European expansion in 2019, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At the end of last year, the company had more than 22,000 rooms in 11 locations in its portfolio, including Mexico,…
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DELCO Careers – Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a mission that combines academic rigor with social responsibility and draws students from around the world and prepares them for bright futures. Senior Assistant Director of Financial Aid Systems and Technology This position designs and implements automated processes to facilitate the financial aid application process; coordinates,…
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Reusable Containers Coming to Pennsylvania, Courtesy of Trenton-Based Recycling Business
Reusable Haagen Dazs and Procter & Gamble containers will soon hit the shelves in some Pennsylvania stores thanks to TerraCycle, a recycling business based in Trenton, and its Loop platform, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. TerraCycle founder Tom Szaky has the ambitious goal of reducing waste. He has already made some progress with recycled diapers…
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Playoff Positions Settled as Hi-Q’s Regular Season Ends
Wins are a source of pride in Delco Hi-Q, but points are coveted by teams hoping for a playoff appearance. The high-scoring team moves directly to the championship while the next six teams compete in a semifinal round to earn a place in the championship. It all came down to the last three regular season…
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DNB First House of the Week: Resort-Style Living in Media
A custom-built colonial with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This home, complete with an in-law suite, offers open-concept living. Entry is through a three-story foyer with sweeping oak staircase. Among the highlights are the great room with its two-story stone fireplace and the living room…
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Delco Home to Five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia
Delaware County is home to five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia, according to the latest rankings published by Niche.com, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com calculated its rankings based on academic and student life data, along with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of users.…
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Hotel Demand Increased More in Delco Last Year Than in Any Other County in the Region
Delaware County outdid itself, as well as the other counties in the region, in hotel performance last year, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Occupancy, average daily rate, and revenue per room in local hotels reached new heights, according to data from analytics firm STR. This gave hoteliers the flexibility to increase their…
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Elwyn Aims to Re-Envision and Revitalize Its Services in Middletown Township
Elwyn is looking to a future that would include a smaller geographical footprint while planning to engage the community to preserve open space and create meaningful development, writes Kathleen Carey for Daily Times. During the latest Middletown Township Council meeting, Charles S. McLister, Elwyn’s CEO, and other executives within the organization informed the public of…
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Forty-Seven Men Have Governed Pennsylvania. Only One Hailed from Delco
Out of the 47 men who have served as governor of Pennsylvania, only one called Delaware County his home, according to an editorial in the Daily Times. William Cameron Sproul took the oath of office as the state’s chief executive nearly a century ago on Jan. 21, 1919. Sproul was born in Lancaster County and…
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DelcoDelphia Covers Philadelphia Sports from a Delaware County Point of View
DelcoDelphia, a blog started two years ago by Broomall resident Eric Quinn, focuses on Philadelphia sports from a distinctly Delaware County perspective, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Quinn decided to put a Delco spin on his blog to help it stand in a market over-saturated with similar platforms. “Delco is very blue collar,”…
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Check Out Which Cars Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Drivers Prefer
While predictions for new vehicle sales for the current year are bleak, 2018 was a strong year with a 0.4 percent increase over the year before, write Jeff Jeffrey and Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Once again, the Ford F-Series line of pickup trucks was the bestselling vehicle in the nation with more…
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Surrey’s Weekend Respite Care Gives Caregivers Much-Needed Break to Reduce Stress, Refresh Energy
Last month, Surrey Services for Seniors debuted a new program, Weekend Respite Care, that gives caregivers a much-needed break to reduce stress and refresh energy. The Devon-based nonprofit with additional locations in Broomall, Media, and Havertown boasts an array of services that facilitates aging in place, that helps older adults remain living at home with…
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Local Nonprofit to Host Educational Event on Medical Marijuana Sunday, Feb. 24 in Media
Soulful Cannabis, a local nonprofit aiming to encourage social equity in the newly emerging, legal cannabis industry, will host an event at the Media Community Center on Sunday, Feb. 24 from 10 AM-4 PM to educate the public on medical marijuana. The event will include dispensaries, grower-processors, and doctors certified to register patients for the…
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DELCO Careers – St. Edmond’s Home for Children
Founded in 1916 under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, St. Edmond’s Home for Children offers a broad spectrum of medical/nursing and therapeutic services for children diagnosed with severe and profound disabilities. Dietary Supervisor This position oversees the purchase of food and production and timely service of meals; processes new diet orders and diet…
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Bill Co-Sponsored by Local Legislators Aims to Ban Plastic Guns
A bill introduced by Rep. Madeleine Dean and co-sponsored by 15 of her colleagues, including Reps. Chrissy Houlahan of Chester County and Mary Gay Scanlon of Delaware County, aims to ban undetectable plastic firearms, writes Justine McDaniel for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The legislation would prohibit anyone from owning a firearm that cannot be detected by…
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