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Land Values in Delaware County on the Rise Again
Land values in Delaware County are rising, writes Andrew Van Dam for The Washington Post. Across the nation, land values are increasing more quickly than home values, year over year, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency. “Land tends to appreciate faster than structures because when housing demand changes, you can build more structures, but…
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Mom-and-Pop Mart in Newtown Square Not Bowing Down to New Whole Foods
Luigi & Giovanni’s, the mom-and-pop mart in Newtown Square, does not plan to bow down to the new Whole Foods Market that recently opened nearby, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The market has been there since 1978, when it was bought by John D’Alessandro, also known as Giovanni, and his butcher and business…
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Former Eagle, Villanova Grad to Receive Award from Neumann University
Neumann University’s Institute for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development (ISSCD) will celebrate its 20th anniversary by presenting its annual award to former Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Reilly on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 PM in the Mirenda Center. Reilly played in the NFL for three years, but his career was cut short by a desmoid tumor,…
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Delco Native, Owner of Ammos Glass in Upper Darby Helps to Restore Historic Boyd Theater
Christina Sioutis, the owner of Ammos Glass in Upper Darby, helped to restore the Art Deco glass on the façade of the Boyd Theater in Philadelphia, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. The 30-year-old Delco native was not originally planning to become a glass artist. She majored in design and merchandising at Drexel, before moving…
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DELCO Careers – Elwyn
Since its founding in 1852 as one of the nation’s first schools for children with intellectual disabilities, Elwyn has continued to be at the forefront of developing unique, innovative services for people with disabilities. Mental Health Program Specialist This position develops and implements individual programs for individuals with behavioral health needs; provides supervision and program implementation; offers…
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A Minority Owner of the Philadelphia Union Protects the Environment Through Photography
Richie Graham, a minority owner of the Philadelphia Union and the founder of YSC Academy in Wayne, is using photography to help protect the environment, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Graham’s enthusiasm for American soccer is well known, but he has been significantly less public about his photography. Realizing he was interested in…
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Upper Providence Man Tests His Luck on ‘Wheel of Fortune’
Upper Providence Township resident Doug Roberts, a longtime fan of Wheel of Fortune, got the opportunity to test his luck as a contestant on an episode of the show that aired last Friday, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Roberts is a clinical psychologist who works at a state psychiatric hospital in Delaware and…
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As a Pioneer in Glass Recycling, Company Doubles Its Operations in Eddystone
AeroAggregates, a glass recycling company, has doubled its operations at the former Baldwin Locomotive Works building in Eddystone, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The company opened North America’s first plant to recycle glass into a lightweight construction material. The kilns are used to crush mixed glass collected from curbside recycling programs and turn…
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Frolic Weymouth’s Son Reviving Big Bend Farm, the Late Artist’s Centuries-Old Estate in Chadds Ford
The centuries-old Big Bend Farm in Chadds Ford that was once owned by renowned artist George “Frolic” Weymouth is being revived by his son, writes Jim Graham for Main Line Today. The farm used to be an early European outpost in the mid 1600s. It is unknown who rebuilt it as a house, but it…
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Russian Poet to Discuss State of Literature, Online Journalism in Her Country at Swarthmore College
Maria Stepanova, who was born in Moscow in 1972 and who is one of the most prominent young Russian poets today, will speak about the current state of literature and online journalism in Russia on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Swarthmore College. The event is scheduled for 4:30-5:30 PM in McCabe Library. Stepanova is also an…
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DELCO Careers – DNB First
The oldest national bank in the Philadelphia region, DNB First has been helping individuals, families, and businesses reach their financial goals for more than 150 years. DNB First also offers expansive mortgage services, including special mortgage products for veterans and military personnel. Personal Banker (Kennett Square) This position is responsible for working as an active…
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Community Day Celebrates Recovery, Recognizes Partners in Drug Prevention
This spring, the Delaware County Heroin Task Force and the Partners for Success Coalition will hold the Fifth Annual Community Day, Celebrating Prevention, on Saturday, April 20 from 11 AM-2 PM, rain or shine, in Rose Tree Park in Media. Each year, the event has been held to raise awareness about drug abuse and addiction…
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Instead of ‘Living to Work,’ Family Moves from NYC to Glen Mills to ‘Work to Live’
More people than ever are leaving New York and moving to neighboring states – Pennsylvania in particular – to find an easier life, writes Hailey Eber for the New York Post. Colin and Lia LoBello Reynolds decided to leave when they discovered Lia was pregnant. They had both been offered jobs by a manufacturing company…
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From Research Lab to Sales Floor, Robot Assistants to Join the Staff of Your Local Giant
Giant Food Stores is adding robot assistants to its stores to help improve in-store efficiencies and free up employees to work with customers, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. Named “Marty,” the robot assistant moves autonomously around the store and detects hazards like liquid spills. It then reports these for quick corrective action.…
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Newtown Square’s Petplan Names New CEO
Petplan, the pet health insurance company based in Newtown Square, has found its new president and CEO in Paul Guyardo, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Guyardo previously served as chief commercial officer for Discovery Communications. There, he was credited for growing the subscriber base of Eurosport Player from 250,000 to close to…
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DELCO Careers – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
With locations in Radnor and Media, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is an insurance brokerage and risk management services firm offering client-service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world. Account Manager Senior This position builds, expands, and solidifies relationships with existing clients at all levels within the company; uses appropriate resources to address clients’ risk/capital…
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Chester Girl’s Actions Help Save Her Grandmother During Aneurism
Cayla Davis-Clark, 9, from Chester, helped save her grandmother who was having an aneurism, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Donna Davis dropped off her daughter at her mother’s place last week at 7 AM. “I was running late, and I kept calling; no one would answer,” said Donna, who was trying to reach…
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TSA Officer from Boothwyn on Free Lunch for Unpaid Airport Workers: ‘The Support Has Been Amazing’
TSA workers who are doing their jobs at Philadelphia International Airport without pay due to the government shutdown were recently treated to a free lunch from the Philadelphia Airline Management Council, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. “We came together to support our fellow brothers and sisters at the airport,” said PAMC chairperson Janet…
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