• SAP One of the Top Companies to Work for in California’s Bay Area

    SAP One of the Top Companies to Work for in California’s Bay Area

    SAP America, which is headquartered in Newtown Square, has been named one of the Top 45 companies to work for in California’s Bay Area, according to Fortune magazine. A subsidiary of SAP SE, a multinational software corporation based in Germany, SAP America represents the company’s business operations in the U.S. It employs 18,379 people at…

  • Garnet Valley Senior Wins $175,000 for Her Research on Vaping

    Garnet Valley Senior Wins $175,000 for Her Research on Vaping

    Natalia Orlovsky’s research on the effects of electronic cigarettes and other “vaping” devices recently won the second prize, $175,000, at the national Regeneron Science Talent Search in Washington, D.C., writes Tom Avril for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Vaping, which one-third of high school seniors say they’ve tried, is a hot topic where much remains unknown. The…

  • Companies and Gun Control a Complicated Issue

    Companies and Gun Control a Complicated Issue

    The #NeverAgain campaign launched by survivors of the shooting at a high school in Parkland, Fla., has resulted in some major companies acting on the issue of gun control by cutting ties with the NRA, while others are resisting, according to Knowledge@Wharton. Whether it’s the right decision for a company is unclear. For example, Delta…

  • Mural Artist, Neumann Grad Gives Colorful Gift to His Alma Mater

    Mural Artist, Neumann Grad Gives Colorful Gift to His Alma Mater

    Alloyius McIlwaine has painted murals in Paris, Madrid, Casablanca, Miami, and New Orleans. He can now add Neumann University to his list. A 2004 graduate of Neumann, McIlwaine shared his talent with his alma mater from March 12-14 by creating an enormous, four-part mural in the hallway of the John J. Mullen Communication Center, a…

  • DELCO Careers – Crozer-Keystone Health System

    DELCO Careers – Crozer-Keystone Health System

    Headquartered in Springfield, the Crozer-Keystone Health System comprises five hospitals and a comprehensive physician network of primary care and specialty practices. Community Health Educator This position provides community support for patients within their respective primary care offices; coordinates services to address health and social needs of patients; and assists in care-plan execution and the development…

  • Millennial Transplants Stick with Philadelphia Rather Than Moving to Suburbs

    Millennial Transplants Stick with Philadelphia Rather Than Moving to Suburbs

    Millennial transplants who settled in Philadelphia are not rushing to the suburbs as many forecasters predicted, writes Cassie Owens for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Philadelphia has seen its highest number of millennials move to the city from 2005 to 2016 with a 41 percent increase, a rate bigger than any of the 10 other largest U.S.…

  • Delaware County Community College to Host Culinary, Hospitality Career Night on April 11

    Delaware County Community College to Host Culinary, Hospitality Career Night on April 11

    Are you interested in a career in hospitality or culinary arts? Then don’t miss your chance to get a flavor for both fields at Delaware County Community College’s Culinary and Hospitality Career Night on Wednesday, April 11 from 5-6:30 PM. The event is free and open to the public and will be held in the…

  • Airport’s Surrounding Area to Receive Major Upgrades

    Airport’s Surrounding Area to Receive Major Upgrades

    Following major upgrades to its interior, including the $900 million redesign of Terminal B, Philadelphia International Airport is now planning to revamp its surroundings, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. Four landscape design teams presented their concepts last week at the Philadelphia Flower Show. The presentations covered both the land directly outside the airport and…

  • Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader

    Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader

    Hannah Callowhill Penn was Pennsylvania’s first and only female leader, and she ran the state for close to 14 years after her husband William Penn fell ill, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. Callowhill Penn was born in England in 1671. Her parents disregarded the norms of the 17th century and taught their daughter…

  • Inmates at SCI Chester Learn About Finance, Prepare for Life Outside Prison

    Inmates at SCI Chester Learn About Finance, Prepare for Life Outside Prison

    Inmates at SCI Chester recently attended a financial-education workshop to prepare for life outside of prison, writes Erin Arvedlund for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Becky MacDicken, an outreach specialist with the Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities, conducted the two-hour workshop through a formal partnership with the Department of Corrections. MacDicken visits every prison or correctional…

  • DELCO Careers – AmeriHealth Caritas

    DELCO Careers – AmeriHealth Caritas

    With a location in Essington, AmeriHealth Caritas provides comprehensive healthcare solutions, including Medicaid, Medicare, and CHIP. Backed by two of the largest Blue Cross insurers, AmeriHealth serves more than 5.7 million people nationwide. Privacy Analyst This position assists with the implementation, maintenance, and monitoring of the AmeriHealth Caritas Privacy Program; helps mitigate risks and sanctions;…

  • DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Wallingford

    DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Wallingford

    A colonial home with four bedrooms and two and half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home has an open floor plan that ensures the interior is always bright and airy. The entrance is through a foyer that leads into the formal living room and dining room…

  • Ninth Annual County Health Rankings Unkind to Delaware County

    Ninth Annual County Health Rankings Unkind to Delaware County

    Delaware County ranks 49th out of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania in terms of its overall health, according to the ninth annual County Health Rankings. By ranking the health of nearly every county in the nation, the County Health Rankings help communities understand what influences how healthy residents are and how long they will live.…

  • Haverford High Grad Enjoys Life as a Walk-On at Villanova

    Haverford High Grad Enjoys Life as a Walk-On at Villanova

    Tom Leibig, a Haverford High School graduate, is enjoying life as a walk-on with the Villanova basketball team, writes Terry Toohey for the Delaware County News Network. Leibig understands the importance of his role. The Wildcats, who play Radford on Thursday in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, rely on him and the other…

  • Radnor Startup Develops Therapies for Rare Conditions with No Current Treatment

    Radnor Startup Develops Therapies for Rare Conditions with No Current Treatment

    Radnor startup Palvella Therapeutics is tackling rare conditions that currently have no approved treatment, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company was founded by Wes Kaupinen three years ago. Before that, he helped launch life sciences companies as a venture capitalist. Palvella means “to serve” in Finnish, a tribute to Kaupinen’s ancestry.…

  • DELCO Careers – Lincoln Financial Group

    DELCO Careers – Lincoln Financial Group

    Headquartered in Radnor, the Lincoln Financial Group provides advice and solutions that help empower their more than 17 million customers to take charge of their financial lives with confidence and optimism. Consultant, Internal Communications This position works with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, goals, and objectives; provides subject matter expertise and tactical communication counsel and support…

  • Philadelphia Union, Franklin Group Announce Marketing Partnership

    Philadelphia Union, Franklin Group Announce Marketing Partnership

    The Philadelphia Union has welcomed a new sponsor in Franklin Group, which is now the preferred promotional printing partner for the team’s owner, Keystone Sports & Entertainment, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Jean-Paul Dardenne, senior vice president for corporate partnerships of the Chester-based Major League Soccer club, said that the Union plans…

  • What Does It Mean to Serve as Estate Administrator After Someone Dies in Pennsylvania?

    What Does It Mean to Serve as Estate Administrator After Someone Dies in Pennsylvania?

    By Nicholas M. Orloff If a close family member or friend has died and named you as the executor of his or her will, no doubt you consider it a great honor. After all, this person considered you a trusted person in life. You will want to serve the departed dutifully now that he or…