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Weak Law Ineffective Against Rampant Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania
Texting while driving is rampant on roads across Pennsylvania, but police are virtually powerless to prevent it, due to the weak law adopted in 2012, writes Justine McDaniel for the Philadelphia Inquirer. From 2013 to 2017, just 8,700 citations were issued for texting while driving under the new rules, with only around 0.1 percent of…
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Efforts Being Undertaken Locally to Boost Youth Participation in Golf
Professionals at golf clubs and associations in the region are working on boosting youth participation in the sport, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. There’s a lot to overcome to push golf to the top of the list for the next generation, according to Scott Nye, Merion Golf Club’s pro since 2000. “Look at…
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Delaware County Identified as ‘At Risk’ of Pressure from High-Income Taxpayers
According to a new report by S&P Global Ratings, Delaware County is among 117 counties across the nation most “at risk” of pressure from high-income taxpayers after changes to the tax policy, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 both reduced federal tax rates and deductions for…
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Renewed Economic Sanctions on Iran Impact Businesses in Delaware County
The renewed economic sanctions on Iran planned by the Trump Administration are an issue for Western companies planning to do business there, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. President Trump’s announcement that he plans to re-impose economic sanctions on Iran is forcing many businesses to re-examine their strategy. SAP, the German software company with…
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DELCO Careers – The GEO Group
The GEO Group is a provider of diversified correctional and community re-entry services at 141 facilities across the world. With its acquisition of Community Education Centers in April 2017, The GEO Group now operates the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Glen Mills. Medical Records Clerk This position maintains the proper handling, organization, and preservation…
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Amidst Decades of Declining Membership, Fire Departments Get Creative to Attract Volunteers
Fire companies nationwide are finding creative ways to attract volunteers in the hopes of reversing decades of declining membership, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fire associations in Chester and Delaware counties are among 20 fire and emergency medical services departments that have hired a marketing firm, Communication Solutions Group, for help. “Whenever I…
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Washington Post: Diversity Increases but Segregation Remains in Philly Suburbs and Across America
While America is more diverse than it has ever been, some cities remain deeply segregated despite policies enacted to increase integration some 50 years ago, writes Aaron Williams and Armand Emamdjomeh for The Washington Post. The Post analyzed data from the last 30 years to create detailed maps of the U.S. according to race and…
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Pro Golfer Who Grew up in Delco Returns to Area for U.S. Open Qualifier
Pro golfer and Delaware County native Vince Covello was in the area recently to take part in a qualifying event for the U.S. Open, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Covello, 35, a member of the Web.com Tour, posted the lowest score, a 4-under-par 67, last Monday at Hidden Creek Golf Club in Egg…
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Survey Suggests This Is the Best Gift for Mother’s Day
The best gift to give this Mother’s Day is spending some quality time with your mom, according to a new survey by TopCashBack.com. The site polled a cross-section of 1,135 adults on their purchasing habits for the special day. It found that roughly 75 percent of Americans plan to purchase a gift for Mother’s Day,…
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DELCO Careers – PPT Consulting
Located in Newtown Square, PPT Consulting provides client-focused, quality-driven, and solution-oriented business consulting services for some of the largest clients in the world, from Fortune 100 companies to local, family-owned companies. Manager – Network & Telephony This position owns end-to-end deliver of network/voice technology, ensuring maximum performance, reliability, and scalability; develops, maintains, and enforces infrastructure…
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Washington Post: U.S. Labor Market Is ‘Literally on Fire’ with Record 6.6 Million Jobs Available
The U.S. Department of Labor reported there were 6.6 million job openings in March, a record high, and enough for the estimated 6.6 million unemployed Americans, writes Heather Long for The Washington Post. “The labor market is literally on fire it is so hot with job openings,” said Chris Rupkey, chief financial economist at MUFG…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stately Stone Mansion in Radnor
A stately stone mansion with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale for $1,999,000 in Radnor. This traditional home features incredible architectural details and beautifully restored original features. The estate is set on 2.86 acres of breathtaking grounds that feature a gated entrance, cobblestone drive, and circular courtyard fountain.…
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Here’s How Delco Fared in U.S. News, World Report’s Rankings of State’s Best High Schools
U.S. News and World Report has released its 2018 List of the Best High Schools in Pennsylvania, and Radnor placed third, while Strath Haven checked in at No. 7. U.S. News and World Report ranked the Top 162 high schools in the Keystone State. It provided data on the other 515 high schools but could…
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DELCO Careers – Eigen X
Headquartered in Radnor, Eigen X is a technology services company focused on delivering scalable solutions and achieving business outcomes for all types of organizations, from Fortune 1000 companies to nonprofit or educational institutions. Business Analyst This position documents process and technology changes in client organizations and advises and guides the client during identification, prioritization, analysis,…
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Villanova’s Director of Athletics Deeply Committed to Wildcats’ Success in All Sports
Mark Jackson, Villanova’s Director of Athletics, is in charge of the university’s NCAA enterprise, which incorporates 24 varsity sports and more than 600 student-athletes, writes Peter Gobis for The Attleboro (Mass.) Sun Chronicle. Jackson, a native of Mansfield, Mass., has been at the Wildcats’ helm for three years, a time that spans the men’s basketball…
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Program Gives Haverford College Students Chance to Mentor Low-Income Teens
Haverford College students in the Mentoring and Student Teaching Program help low-income students in middle and high school gain more experience in the sciences and writing, writes Shaquana Drury for the Haverford Clerk. The MAST Program is both a job and a personal commitment for students. They spend their Saturday mornings teaching and building a…
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Ambitious Renovation of Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club Lures Major Events
Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square has attracted several prestigious events following its ambitious course renovation, writes Jim Finnegan for Main Line Today. The first is the BMW Championship in September. This penultimate event of the PGA Tour’s FedExCup playoffs will bring the Top 70 players to Delaware County to compete for 30 spots on…
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County Council Honors Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum
Delaware County Council recently recognized board members and the curator of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum for their work to honor athletes who have earned national and international acclaim for their accomplishments. The museum, located in the Radnor Township Building, opened in 2015 after the closing of the Granite Run Mall, where The…
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