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DELCO Careers – Belfint, Lyons & Shuman, CPAs
Are you an accountant looking for a career change? Based in Wilmington, Belfint, Lyons & Shuman is a Certified Public Accounting Firm that serves clients throughout Delaware, southeastern Pennsylvania, and across the world. A multi-year winner of the Wilmington News Journal’s Top Workplaces Award, BLS offers opportunities for growth and a diverse workload with flexible…
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No Decision from Amazon on HQ2 Location Yet, but Philadelphia Still in Running
Amazon is still deciding on the location for its HQ2, which will bring up to 50,000 high-paying jobs to the chosen city, and Philadelphia is still in the running, writes Mary Hanbury for Business Insider. Amazon initially received 238 proposals from locations throughout North America, with the list later reduced to 20 finalists, including Philadelphia.…
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New Handicap-Accessible Van Enables Surrey Services for Seniors to Help More Older Adults
Handicapped and housebound seniors in Chester County have been thrown a lifeline after a local bank and nonprofit teamed up to raise money for a handicap-accessible van. Malvern-based Meridian Bank recently hosted its first annual golf tournament to benefit Surrey Services for Seniors – a Devon-based nonprofit with additional locations in Broomall, Media, and Havertown…
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Delco Home to One of Region’s Public Companies with Most Female Board Members
While the representation of women in the leadership ranks at public companies in Greater Philadelphia is still far from equal, there are some local companies that stand out, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the Women in Leadership 2018 report from The Forum of Executive Women, out of the top 100…
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Neumann University Honors Three Delaware County Women with Alumni Awards
Neumann University recently honored three women who live in Delaware County at its annual Alumni Awards and Hall of Fame Recognition Dinner. Diane Holefelder of Media received the John Neumann Award for service to the university and the community. Holefelder currently serves as a Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Magisterial District Judge. Before being elected to the…
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Media Resident Explores His Half-Jewish, Half-Muslim Identity in One-Man Theatre Performance
Walnut Street Theatre’s Independence Studio has opened the season with a one-man show, entitled In Between and written and performed by Media’s Ibrahim Miari, writes Ruth Rovner for the Daily Local News. The production is an autobiographical account of the writer’s experiences with dual identity, the result of growing up in Israel as the son…
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Philadelphia Union to Finance Soccer Program at Chester High School
The Philadelphia Union is currently in talks with the Chester Upland School District to finance the creation of a soccer program at Chester High School, writes Matthew Ralph for Brotherly Game. “We’re going to be creating a program where we are putting forth financial resources, basically fund the creation of a high school program for…
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African-American Leaders Say Cheyney, Lincoln Need to Become Powerhouses of Technology to Succeed
The importance of Cheyney and Lincoln universities was highlighted recently at the United Negro College Fund’s inaugural Philadelphia Leaders Luncheon, writes John Mitchell for The Philadelphia Tribune. The futures of the two HBCUs in the Philadelphia area were discussed by African-American leaders in education. They concluded the two institutions have to become powerhouses of technology…
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Check Out How Much Money Graduates of Every Local College Make 10 Years After Entering School
The latest College Scorecard has been released by the U.S. Department of Education, and this in-depth look at the performance of almost every college in the country reveals the median earnings of former students, who received federal financial aid, 10 years after entering the school, according to a report in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Proposal of Newtown Square’s Catalyst Outdoor Advertising Met with Resistance in Tredyffrin
Newtown Square-based Catalyst Outdoor Advertising is hoping to construct a monument-like electronic billboard in Tredyffrin Township, but a number of residents are pushing back, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Thaddeus Bartkowski, the founding partner of Catalyst, presented plans for a 20-foot-tall electronic structure during a recent board meeting. The billboard would be placed…
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Haverford School’s Robotics Team Wins First Prize at Harvard Competition with This Invention
The Haverford School’s robotics team has won first prize at the Soft Robotics Design Competition at Harvard University, writes Kathy Boccella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is the second straight year the team has taken the top prize. Last year, it won with a robot made from gummy-bear-like candy. This year, the team made a…
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DELCO Careers – Elwyn
Since its beginning 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. Brand Manager This position drives the execution of organization and brand strategy efforts, including a brand ambassador program and strategy; prepares presentation materials…
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Fox Developing New Sitcom Inspired by Upper Darby’s Girls Auto Clinic
Fox is developing a new sitcom inspired by the Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby and its team of female mechanics, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new show is called Patty’s Auto after Girls Auto Clinic founder Patrice Banks. Banks opened the shop in January last year. She is both the consulting…
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Delaware County Community College Bestows Highest Alumni Honor on Instructor, Fallen Firefighter
About 250 people, including Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Adam Thiel and many first responders, recently celebrated educational opportunity and community service at Delaware County Community College’s Educational Foundation Dinner at the Drexelbrook Catering & Special Event Center in Drexel Hill. This year, the event included a posthumous recognition of Philadelphia Fire Department Captain Matthew LeTourneau, a…
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Unity Cup Final in Chester Attracts Fans Representing 52 Different Immigrant Communities in Philadelphia
Fans representing nations from all over the world gathered at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester last weekend to see which soccer team would take home the Philadelphia Unity Cup, writes Trish Hartman for 6ABC. “I just think it’s a great event,” said Jason Walker. “Philly’s a big town for sports.” This was the third year that…
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DNB First House of the Week: Check Out the Floors of This Grand Estate in Haverford
A grand estate with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This stunning home has served as a backdrop for numerous charitable events, concerts, and large sit-down dinners since it was built in 1910. In addition to generously sized rooms, the home also offers ample space for privacy.…
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DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack is a racino on the Chester waterfront with 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a 14,000-square-foot event center, harness racing, a variety of entertainment, and Guy Fieri. Senior Auditor This position assesses compliance with governmental and jurisdictional regulatory requirements, financial accounting standards, and company policies; evaluates the effectiveness…
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AmeriHealth Caritas Expects to Add 1,000 Jobs as It Relocates Its Headquarters to Newtown Square
Essington-based AmeriHealth Caritas is moving its headquarters to the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The region’s largest Medicaid managed care company will double its space with the move, as it expects to add nearly 1,000 new employees over the coming years. It currently employees around 3,000 people…
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