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Five Delco School Districts Rank Among State’s 25 Highest-Scoring on Standardized Tests
Five school districts in Delaware County are among the state’s Top 25 highest-scoring on standardized tests, with Radnor checking in at No. 2, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Pittsburgh Business Times has published its 14th annual ranking of school districts in the state based on three years of standardized test scores.…
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Foundation for Delaware County Announces 2018 Grantmaking Cycle, Releases Request for Proposals
has launched its first competitive grantmaking cycle today and has posted a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) on its website. Proposals are due online by June 30 with awards to be announced by Oct. 31. The grants awarded through this program will advance the foundation’s mission and initial goals to improve the health and quality…
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Survey Finds That Costello, Meehan, Region’s Other GOP Reps Rate High in Bipartisanship
A new survey on bipartisanship among members of Congress has found that several representatives from the Delaware Valley, particularly Ryan Costello in the Sixth Congressional District and Pat Meehan in the Seventh, are among those most willing to reach across the aisle, writes Dave Davies for WHYY. “We think bipartisanship is a really important virtue…
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DELCO Careers – Arora Engineers
Headquartered in Chadds Ford, Arora Engineers is a growing firm that provides engineering services and intelligent infrastructure solutions for clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors. Aeronautical/Electrical Designer This position functions as project representative on assignments with airfield electrical scope and other disciplines; leads design development of airfield electrical work; and monitors project production…
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Safeguard Scientifics’ Dissident Investors Ensure Board Spots for Ira Lubert, Russell Glass
Safeguard Scientifics’ dissident investors have signed an agreement that puts Ira Lubert, real estate and buyout investor, and Russell Glass on the Safeguard board, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Robert J. Rosenthal, Safeguard’s Chairman, Glass and Lubert will “complement the strength of the current members.” The dissidents, led by Joseph M.…
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Former Wawa Employees Seek $25 Million Settlement in Class-Action Lawsuit
More than 2,000 former Wawa employees are asking a federal judge to approve a $25 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit that claims the convenience store chain forced them to sell their Wawa stock back to the company at a below-market price, writes Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa is a privately held company…
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Parishioners at St. Kevin’s in Springfield ‘Trust the Process’ After Joel Embiid Attends Evening Mass
Philadelphia 76ers superstar Joel Embiid surprised parishioners at St. Kevin’s in Springfield when he made an unexpected appearance last Sunday night, according to a report from TMZ. The NBA All-Star arrived in Sixers’ gear for the evening mass, and he stayed for another hour after the service for personal prayer time. The parishioners were delighted…
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DNB First House of the Week: Amenities Abound in This Haverford Colonial
A colonial home with seven bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This classic home is set on 6.5 gorgeous acres with a pool with pool house, tennis court, basketball court, five-car garage, and guest house. The foyer opens into the formal living room with gas-burning fireplace located…
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DELCO Careers – Cabrini University
Located in Radnor, Cabrini University is a residential Catholic school welcoming learners of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds with a focus on academic excellence, leadership development, and a commitment to social justice. Instructional Technology Specialist This position collaborates with faculty in the design and development of online courses that are supported by research-based best practices in online…
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As Workplaces Become More Focused on Millennials, Baby Boomers Feel Left Behind
With the workplace becoming increasingly geared toward millennials, many baby boomers feel they are being pushed aside or even out, according to Knowledge@Wharton. After spending decades as the most coveted generation, baby boomers are falling victim to working at a time of enormous pressure to achieve higher corporate profits and increasingly sophisticated technical skills. In…
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Malvern Bancorp’s Second Fiscal Quarter Results Possess ‘Fundamental Strength’
Malvern Bank, National Association has reported operating results for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2018. Net income amounted to $2.0 million or $0.31 per fully diluted common share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, an increase of $0.8 million, or 72.5 percent, as compared with net income of $1.2 million, or $0.18…
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Brinker Simpson Ranks Among the 14 Great Places to Work Around the Main Line
A number of companies in Philadelphia’s western suburbs offer a good office environment, but some of them stand out as the best places to work thanks to exceptional perks and philanthropic opportunities, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. In Delaware County, those companies include Brinker Simpson and Villanova University. The Springfield-based accounting firm throws…
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Wawa Punches Above Its Weight to Become the Best Sandwich Shop in America
Wawa has been voted the best quick-service sandwich shop in America in an annual survey by Market Force Information, a customer experience research firm, writes Jordan McBride for Main Line Today. Wawa is the first-ever convenience store to earn the honor. Wawa beat out larger chains like Jersey Mike’s, Jimmy John’s, and Panera Bread by…
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County Council Releases Funds to Help Municipalities Fill Potholes
This winter, residents all across the county endured a harsh winter that lasted well into the spring. Now, motorists are dodging the potholes left behind. Recognizing that municipalities are working hard to fix the large number of damaging and dangerous potholes on their roads, Delaware County Council is offering assistance through the county’s Liquid Fuels…
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DELCO Careers – Erickson Living at Maris Grove
Located in Glen Mills, Maris Grove offers well-appointed, maintenance-free apartment homes, a wealth of amenities, and convenient services to accommodate everyone’s needs, making it one of Pennsylvania’s most popular senior living communities. Security EMS Officer This position performs daily interior and exterior patrols of the building and grounds; staffs the gatehouse to ensure the screening of…
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Two Delaware County Community College Students Win Free Tuition to Any PASSHE University
Delaware County Community College students Yesenia Diaz (Lopez) of Kennett Square and Sourou Mariette Carolle Zounon of Upper Darby were among 46 community college students across the state selected as All-Pennsylvania Academic Team scholars. The honor includes free tuition to any of the state’s 14 Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) universities. The two…
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Great Museums May Have Role in Philly Making Shortlist for Amazon HQ2
Philadelphia’s great museums may have a role in the city making it onto the shortlist for Amazon’s second headquarters, writes Sebastian Smee for The Washington Post. Many of the 238 cities and counties that applied for HQ2 consideration have the population, pleasant surroundings, and basic infrastructure required by Amazon. But the 20 cities on the…
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DNB First’s First-Quarter Results ‘Represent a Good Start to the New Year’
DNB First – one of the first nationally-chartered community banks to serve the Greater Philadelphia region – has reported net income of $2.6 million, or $0.61 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2018, compared with $2.4 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the same quarter last year. “Our first-quarter results represented…
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