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Opening of New Co-Working Space Has Lansdowne One Step Closer to Being an Artist’s Village
With the opening of Utility Works, a new co-working space for artists, Lansdowne is continuing its transformation into an artist’s village, writes Connor Smith for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new space, owned by Lansdowne Economic Development Corp., is pushing a growth plan for the borough as a community for artists. The initiative fits perfectly with…
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital, one of the founding hospitals of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, is a 168-bed facility that offers a broad range of acute and specialized services while receiving top grades for patient safety. Clinical Research Nurse – Oncology This position works as a data manager for oncology research studies; assists with community outreach…
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Paramour, Wayne Hotel Donate Proceeds of Kentucky Derby Party to Surrey Services
Paramour and the Wayne Hotel recently presented Surrey Services for Seniors with a donation in the amount of $4,525, the proceeds from ticket sales of the 7th Annual Kentucky Derby Party. Surrey, a Devon-based nonprofit that helps older adults live with independence and dignity and continue as engaged members of the community, was selected as…
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Inc. Magazine: Wawa’s Evolution Throughout the Years Has Been Carefully Orchestrated
Founded in 1964 as a roadside dairy market, Wawa’s evolution throughout the years – it’s now “muscling out of the gas-station ghetto to compete with the likes of Panera and Starbucks” – has been carefully orchestrated, writes Maria Aspan for Inc. magazine. “After decades of pushing cheap gas and cigarettes and made-to-order sandwiches to suburban…
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Havertown’s Vida Taqueria Wins 94WIP’s ‘Clash of the Tacos’ Competition
Havertown’s Vida Taqueria & BYOB, one of the newcomers to Delco’s dining landscape, tied for first place in the “Clash of the Tacos” competition, writes Peg DeGrassa for the News of Delaware County. The competition was organized by 94WIP Sports Radio. Sportswriter and author Glen Macnow tasted 41 tacos from eateries throughout the Delaware Valley,…
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DELCO Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener was recently named as the Pennsylvania university with the most altruistic, civically minded students. Marketing Intelligence Manager This position develops ongoing creative marketing strategies and plans in collaboration with university departments; conceptualizes, writes, and edits…
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Nonprofit CEO Shares Powerful Stories of Immigrants Who Changed the Fabric of Philadelphia
Peter Gonzales – CEO of the Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians, a nonprofit that connects newly arrived individuals from around the world with economic opportunities – is always ready to share powerful stories that challenge the misconceptions of immigrants, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. Among his most eye-opening statistics is that 96 percent of…
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Swiss Farms Engages Next Generation with Next-Generation Thinking
Swiss Farms is using a hands-on approach to keep up with its younger customers, writes CEO Scott Simon for Convenience Store Decisions. The drive-through chain based in Delaware County is celebrating a half-century of operations. The chain now offers a full line of fresh food and more than 1,000 other items. To better reach its…
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Tina Fey Returns to Upper Darby High School to Film Promo for Broadway Musical
Tina Fey returned to her alma mater last week to film a promotional video for the Broadway rendition of her popular movie Mean Girls, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fey visited Upper Darby High School with a group of a dozen production staff members and friends. Students were surprised and delighted when she…
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Episcopal Academy Junior, One of America’s Best, Young Open-Water Swimmers Commits to USC
Episcopal Academy junior Ivan Puskovitch – a West Chester resident and one of the best, young open-water swimmers in America – has committed to the University of Southern California, writes Anne Lepesant for SwimSwam Magazine. Puskovitch, 17, is primarily an open-water swimmer and distance freestyle specialist. “I am honored to announce my verbal commitment to…
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This Is How America’s Aging Transportation Infrastructure Drags Down the Economy
The aging transportation infrastructure in the U.S. will cost us $340 billion in lost business from 2017 to 2023, according to a study by the American Public Transportation Association (APTA), writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The study looked at the effect of aging infrastructure on five transportation agencies, including SEPTA. The American Society…
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DELCO Careers – Kimberly-Clark
With a location in Chester, Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of daily life for more than 1.3 billion people in more than 175 countries, enhancing their health, hygiene, and well-being. Mechanical Maintenance Technician This position supports the planning and execution of daily and weekly shutdown activities; participates in failure analysis and equipment…
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DNB First House of the Week: Luxurious Colonial in Garnet Valley
A luxurious colonial with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms set on a half-acre lot is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The home, located near the end of a cul-de-sac, is entered through a beautiful grand foyer. The first floor features a charming formal dining room, two-story family room with gas marble…
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DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s 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. Restaurant Supervisor This position acts as a role model and coach while developing employees; uses EOS data to improve the workplace while…
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Malvern Bank, National Association Honors Narberth Ambulance in Celebration of EMS Week
In celebration of National EMS Week, representatives of Malvern Bank, National Association visited Narberth Ambulance on Monday with boxes of donuts to show appreciation for the myriad services its volunteers provide the community. Comprised of more than 80 members who volunteer their time, Narberth Ambulance is a nonprofit that provides 24/7 service to more than…
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Temple University, Delaware County Community College Enhance Transfer Opportunities
The presidents of Temple University and Delaware County Community College have signed an agreement that will allow qualified associate degree graduates to transfer seamlessly into Temple’s Klein College of Media and Communication starting in the fall. Known as a program-to-program agreement because it only applies to students within a specific major, the new agreement will…
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Media Native, Son of Legendary Phillies Broadcaster Wins $2 Million Pot in High-Stakes Poker Game
Media native Kane Kalas, a professional poker player and the son of legendary Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, won big at the Triton Super High Roller Series in Montenegro, writes Pauly McGuire for ClubPoker.net. Kalas threw down with another American, Jason Koon, in a pot worth more than $2 million. Kalas, whose career earnings were already…
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Check Out the Average Salary in Each School District in Delaware County
Employees of the Ridley School District have a higher average salary than their counterparts in other school districts in Delaware County, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The PBJ used data from openPAgov.org, a project of the Commonwealth Foundation, to calculate the average salary in each school district in southeastern Pennsylvania. This includes…
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