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Sports Gambling Legal in Pennsylvania. Now What?
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for legal sports gambling in Pennsylvania and other states, writes Charles Thompson for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The decision to strike down a federal law prohibiting sports gambling gives states the right to allow gambling on football, basketball, baseball, and other sports in most states. What…
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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. Support Architect This position actively provides customer feedback to development based on delivery and assists key account customers;…
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DNB First House of the Week: Tudor Home in Media
A gorgeous Tudor home, once known as Bonnie Brook, with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. Originally constructed in 1880, this updated home is a combination of old-world charm and modern comforts. The entry vestibule leads into the spacious living room with brick fireplace and access to…
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Check Out Where Delco Ranks Among the Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania
The 2018 Best Counties to Live in Pennsylvania, published by Niche.com, has placed Delaware County in the Top 10, at No. 7. The rankings provide a comprehensive assessment of overall livability at the county level. It’s based on several key factors, such as housing, crime rate, school quality, employment statistics, and access to amenities. Delaware…
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Digital First Media’s Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers Face Uncertain Future
Digital First Media’s suburban Philadelphia newspapers, which include the Daily Local News and Delaware County Daily Times, are staring at an uncertain future, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The situation is the result of years of cost-cutting by Digital First Media, which, with 48 million readers, is the third-largest newspaper chain in the…
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Marple Residents Surprised as Archdiocese’s Land to Be Developed ‘No Matter What’
At last week’s meeting of around 100 Marple Township residents, Peter Miller, president of Carlino Commercial Development, made it clear that the company will be developing part of the 213 acres of land owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He emphasized during the question-and-answer session that the preferred…
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Glen Mills Company Saves Lives in Sports, to Create Body Armor for Pope Francis
Robert Vito, the founder and CEO of Unequal Technologies in Glen Mills, has invented a technology that makes sports safer by protecting young players from Commotio Cordis, one of the top killers in youth sports, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. Vito has created a small, foam-like product that can mitigate direct strikes to the heart…
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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas, Inc. is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hardgoods (welding, safety, and related products). Manager, Internal Audit This position conducts audit planning activities and assesses risk to determine audit objective, scope, and approach; prepares and tailors audit programs based on risk assessments;…
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Batting Practice in 2018: Villanova Baseball Team Uses Virtual Reality to Improve Hitting
On a windy, mid-April morning, members of the Villanova University baseball team gathered inside Falvey Memorial Library – in a small, first-floor corner space – for batting practice, 2018 style, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There were no real bats or balls. Instead, the players wore virtual-reality headsets and stood in the batter’s…
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Location, Location, Location: Sale of New Wawa in Maryland Fetches Record Amount
A new Wawa in Towson, Md., sold last month for $7.48 million, writes Melody Simmons for the Baltimore Business Journal. “It was the highest-price-point Wawa we’ve sold in the region,” said Dean Zang, the senior managing director for Marcus & Millichap who has sold 25 Wawa stores out of his office in Washington, D.C. “It…
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Pennsylvania’s Drug Problem Ranks in America’s Top 10
A new study released by WalletHub in time for National Prevention Week has found that Pennsylvania has the 10th-biggest drug problem in the nation. As a result, the Keystone State is likely to be most affected by the proposed hardline approach to drug use by the Trump Administration. This includes stricter sentences for drug-related offenses,…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved, Delaware County-based chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has 750 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida, and is continuing to expand with new locations up and down the East Coast. Leadership Strategist This position researches and recommends best practices to develop and integrate…
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Chester’s Jameer Nelson to Receive Degree 14 Years After Leaving College for NBA
Chester’s Jameer Nelson will receive his degree from Saint Joseph’s University 14 years after he left to pursue a basketball career, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Nelson will be one of the 2,200 graduates at the school’s 167th commencement exercises on Saturday. During the undergraduate ceremony, he will receive his bachelor’s degree in…
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Delaware County Community College Expands Study-Abroad Opportunities for Students
Delaware County Community College is continuing to expand its study-abroad opportunities for students, allowing them to gain a global perspective before they transfer to a four-year school. Last year, seven students ventured overseas for educational opportunities, while 15 participated this year. The goal is to continue to increase offerings and partnerships to help more students…
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Five Students from Delaware County Earn the First Social Work Degrees at Neumann
Among the more than 650 students who graduated from Neumann University last Saturday were some undergraduate trailblazers. Eleven students received the first degrees in Social Work ever awarded by the university, and five of them are residents of Delaware County. The Delco graduates are: Carla D’Angelo (Media) Amirah Guerrero (Aldan) Kezia Mathew (Lansdowne) Laila Sheriff…
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Stoneleigh Gardens in Villanova the Latest Addition to Natural Lands’ Preserves
Natural Lands, the Media-based nonprofit, has opened its latest acquisition, Stoneleigh Gardens in Villanova, to the public, writes Kimberly Haas for WHYY. Natural Lands, which has worked on preserving open space in the region for more than six decades, recently welcomed visitors to the former estate of the Haas family. The property “has a long…
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Award-Winning Vocalist to Perform in Phoenixville to Raise Funds for Community Coalition
Join The Community Coalition – a Phoenixville-based organization with an innovative model of collaboration among five Chester County nonprofits dedicated to fundraising together and sharing resources – on Thursday, May 24 for Cabaret Night with Carolyn Montgomery at the Colonial Theatre. Montgomery is an award-winning singer/songwriter based in New York City whom Stephen Holden of…
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Delaware County Community College to Use State Grant to Strengthen Education, Training Programs
The Delaware County Workforce Development Board, in partnership with Delaware County Community College, recently received a Pennsylvania Strategic Innovation grant for $200,539 from the Commonwealth’s Department of Labor and Industry. The grant, one of 16 announced by Gov. Tom Wolf last month, will be used to improve career pathways and Allied Health programs by developing…
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