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#6 More Development in the Works at Ellis Preserve; Grand Opening Set for Whole Foods
Equus Capital Partners has received approval for the development of a five-story office building and a three-level parking garage at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The approval is a milestone for the mixed-use community. There are currently just two undeveloped Ellis Preserve sites, an office building and…
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#5 Springfield Native Earns Promotion as Assistant Coach of NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers
Springfield native Dan Geriot, whose legendary high school basketball career still resonates in Delaware County, has been promoted from his role as a player development coach with the Cleveland Cavaliers to a seat behind the bench as an assistant coach, writes Joe Vardon for the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Geriot, 29, is now believed to be…
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#7 Lansdowne Native, the Face of Philly’s Rock Renaissance Believes New Album Is His Best Yet
Rock star Kurt Vile, a Lansdowne native and Penn Wood High School graduate, believes his new album, Bottle It In, is his best one yet, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He has already produced the first video from the album, which features the song “Loading Zones.” The video has the rock star driving…
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#8 Energy Transfer Partners: ‘Pipelines Are Lifelines to Family-Sustaining Wages, Economic Revitalization’
Dear Pennsylvanians, Mariner East 2 is a critical energy infrastructure project, not only for Pennsylvania’s economy, but for the thousands of people it puts to work every day. Recently, lawmakers and public interest groups have levied several inaccurate claims against the project, and we would like to take this opportunity to set the record straight.…
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#9 Delco Home to Nine of Top 50 School Districts with the Best Teachers in the Philadelphia Area
Delaware County is home to nine of the Top 50 school districts with the best teachers in the Philadelphia area, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com has recently published 2019 Districts with the Best Teachers in the Philadelphia Area. It based its rankings on student and parent teacher ratings, teacher salaries, teacher…
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Briarcliffe Native a Commercial Real Estate Broker by Day, Professional Fighter by Night
Given his success in the white-collar world of commercial real estate, as well as his prowess in the combat sports of mixed martial arts and boxing, it’s hard to tell if Sam Oropeza is a broker moonlighting as a fighter, or if it’s the other way around. One thing is certain, though: The 32-year-old who…
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Technology Services Company in Radnor to Receive Thousands in Tax Credits
Radnor-based Eigen X is one of 80 early-stage companies in the Philadelphia area that will receive a portion of the more than $5.4 million in state tax credits issued through the Keystone Innovation Zone program, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eigen X is among the 255 in Pennsylvania awarded the credits through…
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The What, Why, and How of Death Certificates in Pennsylvania
By Nicholas Orloff When we are born, we are issued a birth certificate not only for the purpose of obtaining a legal name, but also to notify the United States government of our existence. A birth certificate enables the government to keep track of who owes taxes, who is entitled to social security benefits, who…
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Aldan Woman Hopes to Build French Toast Empire
Aldan resident Charisse McGill aims to create a snack-food empire centered around French toast bites, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Until recently, McGill worked as the full-time director of special events for Valley Forge Military Academy and College. She’s now betting on her business, Lokal Artisan Foods, that she started earlier this year.…
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DNB First House of the Week: Sundrenched Dutch Colonial in Swarthmore
A Dutch Colonial with six bedrooms and three full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Swarthmore. Set on a 0.43-acre lot, this home features lovely architectural details throughout, as well as a number of improvements. It offers charm and character with plenty of room and privacy for the entire family. The home…
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Veterans Buried at Cemetery in Prospect Park Honored by Wreaths Across America
Veterans buried at the Prospect Hill Baptist Church cemetery in Prospect Park were honored over the weekend as part of the Wreaths Across America initiative, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. “Today, we show united fronts, gratitude, and respect across the United States of America as we remember the fallen, honor those…
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Experts at Crozer-Keystone Sound Alarm on Class of Drugs Behind Increasing Number of Overdoses
Doctors and researchers across the country, including the experts at Delaware County’s Crozer-Keystone Health System, are sounding the alarm on a class of drugs prescribed too often, writes Aubrey Whelan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Prescriptions for benzodiazepines, such as Xanax and Ativan, have skyrocketed. It is especially concerning that this is happening in the midst…
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Chicago-Based Cultivator of Medical Marijuana to Open Dispensary in Chadds Ford
After receiving four more permits for marijuana dispensaries in the latest round of approvals by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Green Thumb Industries is planning to begin its southeastern Pennsylvania expansion in Chadds Ford, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Chadds Ford dispensary, branded Rise Dispensaries, is expected to open its doors in…
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Modern Auto Crafters in Upper Darby a Body-Shop Empire Built on Customer Satisfaction
Modern Auto Crafters on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is a body-shop empire built on customer satisfaction, writes David Bjorkgren for Autobody News. The business that began as a single garage with one part-time employee has grown into a thriving collision repair business. This is thanks to the promise its current owner, Pete Kathopoulis,…
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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, including the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton. Case Manager This position interviews newly admitted inmates and develops detailed knowledge of an assigned caseload; resolves inmate problems, complaints, and concerns with general counseling techniques; logs…
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There’s a 22-Year Difference in Life Expectancy Between Residents of These Two Local Townships
A new study published by the Associated Press of data from the National Center for Health Statistics shows that a person’s address can indicate how long he or she will live, writes Rita Giordano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. For example, people living in Birmingham, Chester County, where the median income is more than $166,000, are…
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Secret Santa Pays Off $25,000 in Layaway Bills at Walmart in Eddystone
Dozens of customers at the Walmart in Eddystone received an early Christmas present when a Secret Santa paid off $25,000 in layaway bills, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. According to Walmart spokesman Casey Staheli, 80 accounts that had been opened between Thanksgiving and Dec. 8 were paid off. The generous benefactor…
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New Tool to Evaluate State’s Public Schools Removes Emphasis from Standardized Test Scores
Pennsylvania recently introduced a new school evaluation tool, the Future Ready PA Index, which ditches scoring to offer parents a more nuanced look at public schools, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. Instead of a number or a letter grade attached to a school, the new tool provides a profile page for each of the state’s…
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