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Penn State Brandywine Professor Discusses His 45 Years on Campus
Stephen Cimbala, a distinguished professor of political science at Penn State Brandywine, believes that despite the school’s growth throughout the last 45 years, it has maintained a spirit of closeness, writes Haleigh Swansen for Penn State News. “There is a genuine sense of community,” he said. Cimbala, who studied at Penn State’s University Park, did…
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Darby Native, Penn Wood Grad Wins National Championship in Shot Put
Darby native Darrell Hill, a Penn Wood High School graduate, recently claimed the national title in shot put at the U.S. Track & Field Championships in Des Moines, Iowa, writes Terry Toohey for the News of Delaware County. Hill was in fifth place by the end of the first round at Drake Stadium. He rallied…
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Yeadon Resident Who Refereed Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-Point Game Dies at 98
Yeadon resident Pete D’Ambrosio, a former NBA referee who officiated Wilt Chamberlain’s historic 100-point game, has died at the age of 98, writes Bonnie Cook for the Philadelphia Inquirer. D’Ambrosio was born in West Philadelphia. After serving in the Army during World War II, he attended Villanova University for two years. Beginning in the late…
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Change in State’s Fireworks Law Should Light Up the Sky This Fourth of July
A change in state law last October – which allows residents to buy consumer-grade explosive fireworks for the first time in decades – should light up the skies in Pennsylvania this Fourth of July, writes Vinny Vella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The newly permitted items can now be bought at both brick-and-mortar stores and seasonal…
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Devon Senior Living by Five Star Honors Its Residents Who Served in Armed Forces
At a recent ceremony that included friends and family of residents, The Devon Senior Living by Five Star unveiled its Veterans Wall of Honor, which pays tribute to its 19 residents who served in the armed forces. The community’s glee club, The Devonaires, sang a patriotic medley, while the ceremony also featured a poem –…
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Philadelphia, Our Nation’s First Capital, Ranks This Low Among Best Places to Celebrate Fourth of July?
Philadelphia, the nation’s first capital, ranks just 22nd on WalletHub’s list of the 2018 Best & Worst Places for Fourth of July Celebrations. To help Americans find the best and cheapest places to enjoy the star-spangled occasion, WalletHub has compared 100 of the nation’s largest cities based on how well they balance cost and fun.…
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Health Mats Homegrown: An American-Made Mat Company
By Vince Del Rossi The Land That We Love: Chester, PA The 4th of July is quickly approaching and it always reminds us how lucky we are to do what we love, on a land that we love. The signing of the Declaration of Independence feels close to home for us because it quite literally happened…
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Penn State Faculty Coordinates Project to Support Those Affected by Opioid Epidemic
A website run by Penn State faculty is hoping to offer some support to those affected by the opioid crisis, writes Kaleah McIlwain for The Underground, a student-run media site devoted to telling the untold stories within the Penn State community. The “Share Your Opioid Story” project is being coordinated by Glenn Sterner, a postdoctoral…
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Malvern Bank, National Association Launches New Automated Investment Service
Malvern Bank, National Association has launched 200Deep.com, a new automated investment service, in partnership with Bell Rock Capital. The folks at the Paoli-based bank and the Delaware-based investment advisor have discovered automated investing was a way for them to help investors leverage their 200-plus years of experience in a way that’s cost effective. “200Deep takes…
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DELCO Careers – Wilson Legal Solutions
Headquartered in the Ellis Preserve at Newtown Square, Wilson Legal Solutions is a provider of innovative consulting services and analytic solutions that enable law firms and professional services firms to enhance business performance. Account Executive This position builds relationships with current and potential customers in a defined territory; builds awareness with new and existing clients…
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City-to-Suburbs Carpool Program Seeks Funding to Stay Alive
Today, about 232,000 people, close to 40 percent of Philadelphia’s working population, leave the city to work at jobs in the suburbs, writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Suburban employment, however, is scattered all over and – for the city’s economically poor – virtually inaccessible. Redesigning public transit service and encouraging more employers to…
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Delaware County Places Eight Among Top 50 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in Greater Philadelphia
Delaware County is home to eight of the Top 50 Wealthiest ZIP Codes in the Greater Philadelphia region, including No. 1 in Villanova, according to a report in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings are based on Esri’s Wealth Rank, which takes into account the population, average household income, average net worth, and average disposable…
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Delaware County Reassessment Helps Address Tax Uniformity
By Ernest Spiros Angelos Ad Valorem Property Taxes, (i.e. taxes based upon property values), pay for many useful and important things in our communities: public schools, community colleges, local government employees, police and fire protection, roads, and more. Although they can be a pain, it is clear that they serve a purpose. But what happens…
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DNB First House of the Week: Lovingly Maintained Colonial in Aston
A magnificent and lovingly maintained colonial home with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Aston. The entry is through a two-story foyer with an elegant staircase and hardwood floors that leads into the formal dining room and living room. The eat-in kitchen with breakfast area features a…
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DELCO Careers – St. Edmond’s Home for Children
Founded in 1916 under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, St. Edmond’s Home for Children is located in Radnor Township and offers a broad spectrum of medical/nursing and therapeutic services for children diagnosed with severe and profound disabilities. Administrative Assistant This position prepares the monthly donor report and end of fiscal year report; prepares…
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DNB First Increases CD Rates to Meet ‘Needs, Investment Horizon of Every Saver’
DNB First has responded to the Federal Reserve’s recent increase in interest rates by offering its customers the most for their money in almost a decade, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The bank posted new rates for certificates of deposit, including 2.35 percent for one-year CDs, 2.50 percent for 18 months and 2.60…
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Republicans Appeal Gerrymandering Ruling to U.S. Supreme Court
Republican lawmakers in Pennsylvania have filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging a ruling that the state’s congressional districts were illegally redrawn and that they benefited Republicans and placed Democrats at a disadvantage, write Jonathan Lai and Liz Navratil for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati and House Speaker Mike…
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New Computerized Service Helps Commuters Find Their Car-Pool Matches
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has just launched a new, interactive website to help users find car-pool matches. Share-A-Ride is a free, computerized service that can match commuters who work in southeastern Pennsylvania with convenient transit services, potential car pool and van pool groups, and even walking and bicycling opportunities. The new website empowers…
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