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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Part of Newly Launched Coalition Aimed at Protecting Delaware River Watershed
The National Audubon Society and Audubon Pennsylvania have launched the Brewers for the Delaware River Association. This coalition of craft brewers in the Delaware River Watershed, which includes 2SP Brewing Company in Aston, united to promote the protection of the watershed as a reliable, clean water source that benefits the people, birds, and communities of…
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Wawa Selects Local Marketing Agency to Manage Its Sports Partnerships
Wawa has chosen Wayne-based POV Sports Marketing to manage its current sports partnerships and provide strategic counsel for future brand associations, writes Greg Lindenberg for Convenience Store Products magazine. Among Wawa’s current sports team and league relationships are the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. POV was founded by Molly Arbogast and works…
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Sen. Tom Killion Calls for Boost to Pennsylvania’s Film, TV Industry
Sen. Tom Killion is calling for changes to provide a substantial boost to Pennsylvania’s film and television production industry. Killion has introduced legislation to raise the cap on the state’s film production tax credit program from $65 million to $125 million. The program is used to attract movie and TV productions from around the country,…
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Photograph Exhibit at Haverford College Offers Vivid Look at Early-1940s America
Photographs taken by the U.S. government more than 75 years ago that offer a vivid look at early-1940s America are currently on display at Haverford College, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. In 1940, photographers were sent around the country to document events during that turbulent time in history. The photographers were employed by the Farm…
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Work of Mysterious Street Artist from Newtown Square Entertains Chester County Commuters
A mysterious street artist from Newtown Square who uses the pseudonym Cassius King is making the everyday commute in Chester County more entertaining with his street art, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Local News. King creates interesting images by combining contact paper, vinyl sticker, and electrical tape. He got the idea while commuting himself.…
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Independence Blue Cross Commits to Reimagining Healthcare Delivery
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Independence Blue Cross, is at the forefront of innovation in the health insurance industry. “You’re really innovating,” Matthew Cabrey, executive director of Select Greater Philadelphia and senior vice president for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, told Hilferty during a discussion at Independence LIVE. “And you’re inspiring your team to…
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Gov. Wolf Takes Another Shot at Raising Pennsylvania’s Minimum Wage
Gov. Tom Wolf is taking another shot at raising Pennsylvania’s minimum wage, an issue that has plagued him since his election, writes Katie Meyer for WHYY. The proposal to boost the state wage from its current $7.25 federal minimum to $12 an hour is being introduced by Democrats in the House and Senate. According to…
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Another Sellout Expected at Annual Phoenixville Beer & Wine Festival; Get Your Tickets Now
Tickets are now on sale for the third annual Phoenixville Beer and Wine Festival. With sell-out crowds in the event’s first two years, visitors have come from 24 states and even two other countries. Another 3,000-plus people are expected to attend to the premier festival of its kind in southeastern Pennsylvania. So get your tickets…
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Delaware County’s Property Tax Reassessment Process Continues
Data Collection is under way in areas of Aston, Bethel, Chadds Ford, Chester Heights, Upper Chichester, Concord, Edgmont, Middletown, and Thornbury as part of Delaware County’s Tax Reassessment Project. In March 2017, Delaware County was ordered by the Court to conduct a countywide property tax reassessment, effective for the 2021 tax year. Delaware County Council…
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Radnor School District Considers Pushing Back Start Times to Ensure Students Get More Sleep
The trend, started by the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District, of pushing back start times so students can get more sleep is spreading, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. There were a lot of naysayers two years ago when the change was first implemented. Today, though, school leaders say that the benefits of starting both…
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DNB First Participates in ‘Weather the Weather’ Food Drive for Benefit of Local Seniors, Students
DNB First recently teamed up with the West Chester Area Senior Center (WCASC) to pack hundreds of bags of food for the “Weather the Weather” Emergency Food Drive. Many seniors rely on the center for warm meals; however, it can be difficult for them to make it there on days when there is inclement weather.…
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Washington Post Columnist Criticizes Delco Christian Grad for ‘Derailing Equal Rights Amendment’
In a column published last week, The Washington Post’s Petula Dvorak criticized Victoria Cobb, a graduate of the Delaware County Christian School and president of the Family Foundation of Virginia, for derailing the Equal Rights Amendment. The ERA was first created 95 years ago and has been garnering support recently on Capitol Hill. Already, 37…
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DELCO Careers – The GEO Group
The GEO Group is a provider of diversified correctional and community re-entry services at 141 facilities across the world. The GEO Group operates the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton. Substance Abuse Counselor This position interviews newly admitted inmates and detainees and develops detailed knowledge of assigned cases; inspects units for cleanliness and adherence…
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Chester-Based Power Home Remodeling Focused on Hiring More Women in 2019
Asher Raphael, the co-CEO of Chester-based Power Home Remodeling, is focused on hiring more women and expanding the growth of those already working at the company for 2019, writes Michaela Althouse for Philadelphia magazine. Two years ago, the company launched a women’s initiative to help battle the stigma that the home improvement industry is not…
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New Study: Delco Home to Three of the Deadliest Stretches of Road in Pennsylvania
Four of the deadliest stretches of road in Pennsylvania are located in Chester and Delaware counties, according to a new study by Dallas W. Hartman Attorneys at Law. With the help of 1Point21 Interactive, Hartman analyzed three years of data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System. He then mapped out…
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Owner of Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft ‘Never Realized Impact That Steaks Could Have on People’s Lives’
Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft reopened its doors to customers this week after a car crashed into the store’s front in October, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Judging by the number of phoned-in and walk-up orders for its 10 AM reopening, the eatery was truly missed. For the last three months, Timothy Bullock,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Colonial in Haverford a True Classic
A stone colonial with seven bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This three-story home sits on 2.28 acres of beautifully landscaped land with a walking path and pond. The residence was built in 1922 and reflects the time’s fine craftsmanship. The center hall features a magnificent mahogany…
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Hope Dealer: A Student’s Journey from Homelessness and Addiction to College and Advocacy
By Michelle Tooker Dumpster diving, panhandling, and drinking were once everyday activities for Frederick Shegog. In his early 20s, he entered a spiral of addiction that pulled him away from his childhood dreams. Despite a decade of alcohol abuse and time spent homeless, Shegog was able to transform himself into an honors student at Delaware…
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