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DELCO Careers – SAP
Headquartered in Newtown Square, SAP is a market leader in innovative enterprise application software, helping companies of all sizes and industries innovate through simplification. SAP recently boosted its cloud-based products by acquiring California’s Callidus Software for $2.4 billion. Income Tax Specialist This position prepares quarterly income tax provisions; prepares and files federal pro forma returns, combined…
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Lansdowne Native Renowned as ‘Jelloman’ on Summer Music Festival Circuit
Paul Vile, a West Chester-based mason, was looking for a way to make extra money back in 2008 when he met a woman selling Jell-O shots at a concert in Camden, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The woman told Vile she made $400 in two hours. Suddenly, Vile knew the source of his…
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First African-American Woman to Become a Kickboxing Champion Returns Home to Chester
Chester native Fredia Gibbs, the first African-American woman to become a kickboxing champion, recently returned home to be recognized by Chester City Council, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. Gibbs, now 55, was a track and basketball star at Chester High School, where she earned the nickname “The Cheetah.” She was presented…
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Fate of Darby Borough’s Woodburne Mansion a Topic of Conversation
Conversations concerning the fate of the Woodburne Mansion continue in Darby Borough, writes Kevin Tustin for The News of Delaware County. The 55-room mansion, built in 1906 as a private residence by noted Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer, sits on the Darby side of Springfield Road where the borough meets with Aldan, Collingdale, and Upper Darby.…
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Haverford Resident, Renowned Sculptor Dies at 91
Haverford resident Robert Engman, a renowned sculptor and professor of fine arts, has died at the age of 91, writes Bonnie Cook for the Philadelphia Inquirer. For four decades before he retired to his workshop in Haverford in 1992, Engman was very active in the art communities of first New Haven, Conn., and later Philadelphia.…
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What Do You Walk On? Health Mats Offers Commercial Mats for Every Industry
By Vince Del Rossi The Right Mats Can Make a Huge Difference As a facility owner or manager, keeping employees and customers safe and healthy is always a number one concern. Whether you look after a five-star restaurant in a big city or take care of a daycare center in a small town, proper building…
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State Lawmakers Offer No Relief as Suburban School Districts Continue to Impose Tax Hikes
With no fix forthcoming from state lawmakers, suburban school districts continue to impose annual tax hikes on property owners that drastically outstrip earnings growth, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A recent analysis found that over the last decade, “school property taxes in the 60-plus districts in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties have…
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Pennsylvania’s Gun Control Paradox Puts Voters, Legislature on Opposite Sides
Despite the majority of registered voters in Pennsylvania supporting some additional gun regulation, the legislature has failed to act on even the least controversial measures, write Dr. G. Terry Madonna and Dr. Michael Young for City and State Pennsylvania. This is not for a lack of options, as scores of gun control measures keep getting…
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DELCO Careers – Williamson College of the Trades
Located in Middletown Township, Williamson College of the Trades is a men’s trade college, the only one in the country that gives all students full scholarships to cover tuition, textbooks, and room and board. Williamson embraces five core values: faith, integrity, diligence, excellence, and service. Director of Grants and Research, Office of Institutional Advancement This position meets…
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SEPTA Unveils New Fleet of Rail Cars
SEPTA has purchased a new fleet of rail cars that will make mass transit more reliable, writes Tom MacDonald for WHYY. The transportation agency purchased 15 ACS-64 Siemens locomotives at a cost of more than $100 million. The model was selected after Amtrak chose it for its fleet, said Jeff Kneuppel, SEPTA general manager. “We…
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Retired Lawyer Turns Patch of Grass in Haverford into Wondrous Garden That Feeds the Hungry
Randy Goldman, a retired criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, has turned a patch of grass behind the Haverford YMCA into a bountiful vegetable garden that helps feed the hungry, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Goldman devotes all of his time volunteering at the garden, which now produces close to 3,000 pounds of organic…
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Haverford High Grad with ‘a Knack for Performance’ Gets Big Acting Break on TNT’s Flagship Show
Haverford High School graduate Damon Erik Williams has gotten a coveted chance to properly show off his acting chops for the first time on TNT’s Animal Kingdom, writes Brian Bingaman for Main Line Media News. Williams plays Linc, a motocross athlete who becomes intimately entangled with one of the main characters, Deran Cody. “Linc is…
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Springfield Woman Recovers from Eating Disorder by Creating Unique Wellness Business
Jaclyn DiGregorio of Springfield has turned her experiences of recovering from an eating disorder into a unique wellness business that promotes healthy living along with a strong mind, body, and spirit, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Springfield Press. Although a healthy athlete in high school, DiGregorio developed a Binge Eating Disorder while attending Georgetown University.…
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Delaware County Gets First Pop-Up Ice Cream Parlor
Moo Moo Milk Bar, Delaware County’s first pop-up ice cream parlor, has opened in the Shoppes at Marville in Newtown Square, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The new addition owned by Matt and Rachel Baiada is completely focused on cereal, including cereal-flavored ice cream and cereal milkshakes. The shop will only…
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From CHESCO: Owner of East Pikeland Township Bakery Competes on Netflix’s New Reality Show
The owner of Brooklyn Girl Bakery in East Pikeland Township is one of the contestants on Sugar Rush, a new reality show on Netflix, writes Donna Rovins for the Daily Local News. Peri Anderson, who specializes in wedding cakes, has teamed up with former co-worker Jennifer Low, owner of The Frosted Fox Cake Shop in…
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Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Delaware County
Property owners in most school districts in Delaware County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes Meghan Bobrowsky for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The modest $100 million increase in school funding provided by the state for this school year was not nearly enough to stave off another…
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Legendary Boxer Bernard Hopkins Shares His Inspirational Story with Glen Mills Students
Retired professional boxer Bernard Hopkins spoke to Glen Mills students as part of the school’s Character Leadership Development Program, writes Kevin Tustin for the Garnet Valley Press. Hopkins, a former student at the school, spoke to hundreds of students who face challenges similar to the ones he did years ago. Despite his rocky life as…
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Middletown Township Considers Moving Granite Run Debris to Forthcoming Park
Middletown Township Council is considering allowing BET Investments to move fill material from the Promenade at Granite Run development to the forthcoming Smedley Park, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. At this time, stormwater basins are being installed on the Smedley parcel, which will feature a series of baseball, softball, soccer, and…
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