-
1874 Map of Chester Donated to DCHS Captures Special Time in City’s History
A copy of an 1874 map of Chester donated to the Delaware County Historical Society by Alan C. Holcombe and his wife captures a special time in the city’s history, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. The original of the map is housed at the Library of Congress. The 15-by-12-foot copy…
-
Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation Awards Grants to Local Charitable Nonprofits
Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $105,000 to charitable, nonprofit organizations in its local markets. The organizations receiving grants are: The Timothy School in Berwyn is the state’s oldest nonprofit school devoted exclusively to the educational needs of autistic children. The school works to develop an understanding of autism that recognizes the…
-
A Definitive Ranking of the Worst (and Best) Halloween Candy This Year
Just in time for Halloween, CandyStore.com has published a definitive ranking of the worst and best Halloween candy to help you decide what to stock up on this year and what to avoid, writes Clair Robins. To compile the rankings, CandyStore.com combined the findings of 12 other lists of the worst and best Halloween candy…
-
Philadelphia Union Considers Options for Developing Land Surrounding Talen Energy Stadium
The Philadelphia Union has big goals when it comes to the land surrounding Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to its chief business officer, Tim McDermott, the team is currently considering development options for the land. It’s also looking to bring in an architectural firm to help guide…
-
Lecture at Radnor Memorial Library Celebrates Third Centennial of Radnor Friends Meeting
A recent lecture at the Radnor Memorial Library celebrated 300 years of Radnor Friends Meeting, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Suburban Life. Emma Lapsansky-Werner, professor emeritus of history at Haverford College and curator of the Quaker Collection there, spoke about several subjects relating to the Quaker religion and its history in the area. William…
-
Quarterly Results Indicate DNB First ‘Successfully Meets Challenges Presented by Rising Interest Rates’
DNB Financial Corporation has reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2018, compared with $2.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the same quarter, last year. For the nine months ending Sept. 30, 2018, the company reported net income of $7.7 million, or $1.78…
-
Son of Delco Legend Charts His Own Path in Football
Vinny Papale – son of Glenolden native and Interboro High School graduate Vince Papale, whom Mark Wahlberg played on the big screen – is charting his own path in football as a wide receiver at the University of Delaware, writes Mike Jensen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Always cheered on by his father from the stands,…
-
DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Eagles-Themed Den in Drexel Hill
A center-hall colonial with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Drexel Hill. Nestled on a quiet block, the home has many highlights, including the formal living room with recessed lighting, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace with stone hearth. The home office offers built-in bookshelves while the formal…
-
DELCO Careers – Villanova University
Villanova, founded in 1842, is the oldest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Villanova is a leading national university as U.S. News & World Report recently ranked its online Non-MBA Business Programs as the best in the nation. Research Analyst This position designs web surveys using Qualtrics; administers surveys, analyzes data using SPSS, and…
-
Where Does Pennsylvania Rank for Ease of Voting?
A new study conducted by a group of political scientists and published in the Election Law Journal ranks Pennsylvania 31st for ease of voting, writes Katie Meyer for WITF. The study created an index of factors that make it harder or easier to vote by reviewing 33 different types of election laws across all states. Among…
-
First Resource Bank to Enter Main Line, Acquires Lancaster Avenue Site for Its Third Location
First Resource Bank has acquired 321 West Lancaster Avenue in Wayne as the site for its third location. Construction is expected to begin next month with the branch opening anticipated for mid-2019. “Combined with our current Exton and West Chester locations, the Wayne location will give us access to a geographic footprint that has $12…
-
Delaware County Places Nine ZIP Codes Among the 50 Wealthiest in Greater Philadelphia
Nine Delaware County ZIP Codes are among the 50 wealthiest in Greater Philadelphia, with Villanova checking in at No. 3, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. American City Business Journals analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau to determine which ZIP Codes in the region are the wealthiest based on more than a…
-
Delco Warns of Spotted Laternfly; Information Presentation to Residents Set for Nov. 2
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. It has recently been discovered in Delaware County. The Spotted Lanternfly presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood, and nursery industries, which collectively…
-
NBA Star from Chester Gives Back to Community, ‘Shows Kids a Way Off the Streets’
For the last five years, Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been returning to his native Chester to give back to the community with a free basketball camp for local youth, writes Matt Mullin for PhillyVoice. This year, the camp at Chester High School hosted 160 participants from grades 4-12. Campers received backpacks full of…
-
The Perks of Applied Technology at Wilmington University
A customizable program in Wilmington University’s College of Technology is helping to speed students with real-life experience to associate and bachelor’s degrees in Applied Technology. The first graduate, Barry Kirk, earned his bachelor’s degree in less than a year by virtue of credits he earned from his unique military experience. He also completed a project…
-
World Leader in Bowling Entertainment Arrives in Delaware County
Bowlero Boothwyn officially welcomed bowlers earlier this month with a day-long grand reopening party, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The newest family entertainment center opened at the former AMF Conchester Lanes on Conchester Highway. To celebrate, Bowlero Boothwyn treated visitors to a free game of bowling, $5 in arcade play vouchers, and special…
-
Delco Hi-Q, the Nation’s Oldest, Continuous Academic Quiz Competition, Opens 71st Season
The 71st Season of Delco Hi-Q opens Thursday, Nov. 8, when all 21 high school teams converge upon Marple Newtown High School for the annual practice session. A partnership between Delaware County Intermediate Unit and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Foundation, Delco Hi-Q is the oldest, continuous academic quiz competition in the nation. Each year,…
-
Feeling the Impact of Tariffs, Breweries Fight State’s Proposed Sales Tax
Already negatively affected by import tariffs, Pennsylvania breweries are now rising up against a proposed state sales tax on taproom products, writes Jason Scott for Lehigh Valley Business. The pressure on breweries started earlier this year following tariffs implemented by the Trump Administration on steel and aluminum imports. Breweries that package their beer in cans…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
