• DELCO Careers – Pentec Health

    DELCO Careers – Pentec Health

    Headquartered in Glen Mills with an additional location in Boothwyn, Pentec Health is an industry leader in providing Specialty Infusion Services nationwide to patients who require access to complex pharmaceutical products and services outside of the hospital setting. Payer Process Analyst This position ensures that intake and reimbursement processes are consistent with established policies and standard procedures;…

  • Pennsylvania Auditor General Releases Report with Recommendations for Reducing Gun Violence

    Pennsylvania Auditor General Releases Report with Recommendations for Reducing Gun Violence

    Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has released a report that lists 12 recommendations for reducing deaths due to gun violence, writes Rachel McDevitt for 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR News Station. The report follows a year-long review of firearm safety across the state. DePasquale focused on the existing law and how it can positively impact safety…

  • DNB First Appoints Industry Veteran as Its Chief Commercial Lending Officer

    DNB First Appoints Industry Veteran as Its Chief Commercial Lending Officer

    DNB Financial Corporation has appointed James A. Malloy as its Chief Commercial Lending Officer. Malloy joins DNB First with more than 30 years of commercial banking experience. In his new role, he will lead the bank’s Commercial Lending and Treasury Management teams. “We’re thrilled to welcome a commercial lender of Jim Malloy’s caliber to our…

  • Another Link Between Chester, Its Historic Past Is About to Be Lost

    Another Link Between Chester, Its Historic Past Is About to Be Lost

    Another link between Chester and its historic past is about to be lost, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The Masonic Temple in Chester will be closing its doors for good in December and will be put on the market. Chester Lodge #236 Free and Accepted Masons has surrendered its charter and is merging…

  • Check Out Which MBA Programs Are the Most Popular in Greater Philadelphia

    Check Out Which MBA Programs Are the Most Popular in Greater Philadelphia

    The MBA programs at Villanova and West Chester universities rank among the Top 10 MBA programs in Greater Philadelphia by student enrollment, with Wilmington University coming out on top, according to a list recently published by the Philadelphia Business Journal. For fall 2017, WilmU recorded 1,444 total student enrollments for its MBA programs that include…

  • Expert Says Region Has Bones of a Great Transit System, but Could Offer Better Service

    Expert Says Region Has Bones of a Great Transit System, but Could Offer Better Service

    In his new book, Trains, Buses, and People: An Opinionated Atlas of U.S. Transit, Christof Spieler compliments the Philadelphia region for having the bones of a great transit system, but he’s unimpressed with the services, writes Jason Laughlin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Spieler is a former board member of Houston’s transit authority. His book examines…

  • Here’s What Experts Are Saying the New Year Will Bring in the Housing Market

    Here’s What Experts Are Saying the New Year Will Bring in the Housing Market

    Experts believe that the slowdown of the hot housing market in Greater Philadelphia will continue into next year, providing home shoppers with some much-needed relief, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. However, top predictions for the region in 2019 also bring some negative aspects for buyers as well. Among them are interest rates, which…

  • Cheyney University Gets One More Year to Implement Turnaround Plan

    Cheyney University Gets One More Year to Implement Turnaround Plan

    Cheyney University’s accreditation has been extended, providing the institution with an additional year to execute its turnaround plan, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education agreed to extend the accreditation of the nation’s oldest HBCU through November 2019. This highlights the progress the school is making. In granting…

  • Foundation for Delaware County Raises $60,000 at Its Inaugural Golf Outing

    Foundation for Delaware County Raises $60,000 at Its Inaugural Golf Outing

    The Foundation for Delaware County recently hosted its Inaugural Golf Outing at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield and raised more than $60,000. A sold-out field of golfers enjoyed a scramble format and prizes for the longest drive and best team, as well as an evening reception. The winning foursome represented Haverford Trust. The golf…

  • Delaware County’s Republican Chairman to Lead Southeast Pennsylvania Republican Caucus

    Delaware County’s Republican Chairman to Lead Southeast Pennsylvania Republican Caucus

    Andrew Reilly, Delaware County’s Republican chairman, will helm the Southeast Pennsylvania Republican Caucus, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. Reilly was unanimously elected to the position, which he will assume on Dec. 1. “My present intent is to meet with the district and municipal GOP leaders and hopefully transition to new leadership for the…

  • DELCO Careers – Petplan

    DELCO Careers – Petplan

    Based in Newtown Square, Petplan is the world’s oldest and largest provider of pet insurances and provides pet parents with the support, resources, and tools they need to keep their pets thriving long into old age. Petplan recently created a grant to help fund insurance for police dogs. Claims Adjuster This position provides independent determinations of coverage…

  • Five Star Senior Living: Holiday Depression and Working to Prevent It

    Five Star Senior Living: Holiday Depression and Working to Prevent It

    By Amber Page The holidays are an enjoyable time. Families gather together to share pleasant memories, eat delicious family favorites, and exchange presents of gratitude. The holidays should be a joyous occasion for all ages. Unfortunately, a lot of statistics pertaining to the senior population say otherwise. The months of November and December can be…

  • Springfield Car Dealership’s First Female Auto Tech Earns Internet Fame with Tweet Gone Viral

    Springfield Car Dealership’s First Female Auto Tech Earns Internet Fame with Tweet Gone Viral

    Jessica Kryssing recently joined Piazza Honda of Springfield as its first female auto technician, and she quickly earned Internet fame with her “first day of work” tweet that went viral, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. After noting on Twitter that she will become the first-ever female technician to work at the Delaware County…

  • ‘Purses with a Purpose’ Initiative to Help Female Crime Victims in Delaware County

    ‘Purses with a Purpose’ Initiative to Help Female Crime Victims in Delaware County

    Local Home and Gifts in Media, Delaware County Women Against Rape, and District Attorney Katayoun Copeland have teamed up for the “Purses with a Purpose” initiative to help female victims of crime, writes Alicia Nieves for CBS Philly. Kathleen Rode, owner of the small business in Media, is offering a 20-percent-off coupon for every gently…

  • Grammy-Nominated Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra to Present Holiday Concert on Sunday

    Grammy-Nominated Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra to Present Holiday Concert on Sunday

    The Lansdowne Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of Reuben Blundell, will present a holiday concert on Sunday, Dec. 2 at 3 PM at the Upper Darby Performing Arts Center. The concert features exquisite seasonal music and is a celebration of young talent. The holiday concert opens with “Finlandia” by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Next…

  • Be ‘Merry’ with Malvern Bank, National Association

    Be ‘Merry’ with Malvern Bank, National Association

    The holidays are a season for giving and spending time with loved ones. To celebrate, Malvern Bank, National Association will be a sponsor of “Malvern’s Christmas on King” event on Saturday, Dec. 1. Christmas on King is produced by the Malvern Business & Professional Association. The holiday event will feature a variety of performances and…

  • Delaware County Community College Mourns Passing of Former President Dr. Jerry Parker

    Delaware County Community College Mourns Passing of Former President Dr. Jerry Parker

    Dr. Jerry Parker, former president of Delaware County Community College, died last week after a battle with cancer. He was 71 years old. Parker served at the college for 40 years, including 14 years as president. He also was a 41-year resident of Upper Darby, where he and his wife Susan raised their two children,…

  • Wedding Cake Brings Lansdowne Baker Internet Fame and a Flood of Requests

    Wedding Cake Brings Lansdowne Baker Internet Fame and a Flood of Requests

    A wedding cake created by Zakiyyah McKelven in the image of Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ new mascot, quickly went viral and created a flood of requests for the Lansdowne baker, according to a report from CBS Philly. McKelven, who owns Kia’s Cakes & Café in Lansdowne, was commissioned to create Catherine Coll and Michael Bair’s…