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William Penn School District Leads Fight Against Way Public Schools Are Funded
A lawsuit challenging the way Pennsylvania funds its public schools is back before a panel of judges in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court in Philadelphia, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. Plaintiffs in the case include the William Penn School District, five other school districts in the state, several groups of parents, the Pennsylvania…
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Using People Analytics to Predict Which Employees Are About to Quit
People analytics, like spotting behavioral patterns, can help employers and managers predict which team members are getting ready to leave, writes Anne Loehr for Fast Company magazine. The untapped data floating around every workplace can be used to find behavioral patterns. This can help managers and employers get ahead of key issues, such as employee…
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Remembering Political Pioneer on 115th Anniversary of Her Birth
Anne Brancato, one of the most accomplished Philadelphians in 20th-century politics, overcame a number of barriers to become the first woman elected as a Democrat to the state legislature, writes Patrick Glennon for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Brancato was known for her passionate fight for the rights of the poor and dispossessed while she advocated for…
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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hardgoods (welding, safety, and related products). IT Procurement Specialist This position initiates sourcing projects using the company’s sourcing projects methodology; organizes and leads negotiations with suppliers; and monitors and measures the implementation of contracts/changes…
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Broomall Couple Shows Support for LGBT Community
Broomall residents Joan and Brian Bortnicker have become activists on behalf of the LGBT community, writes Ruth Rovner for the Delaware County News Network. The Bortnickers co-founded a Media-based chapter of Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) in 2009. Joan currently serves as its president. The monthly meetings are attended by not only…
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Four Delco Municipalities Among 2018’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania
Four Delaware County municipalities rank among the Top 25 on 2018’s Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to Niche.com. The rankings are based on data from a number of sources, including the U.S. Census, FBI, and Bureau of Labor Statistics. Key factors in the rankings include the level of education, cost of living, housing,…
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From Its Base in Clifton Heights, Rosati Ice Transforms School Lunch Programs Across America
Rosati Ice, based in Clifton Heights and the oldest Italian ice manufacturer in America, is the fastest-growing school lunch dessert across the U.S. The 106-year-old company continues to expand its partnerships with hundreds of school lunch programs, currently in 37 states and counting. The key to Rosati’s success? Its secret Italian ice recipe, which was…
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New Mexican Restaurant Opens in Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford has added La Piña-Valley Cantina, a new Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, to its impressive list of local eateries, writes Patricia Talorico for the Wilmington News Journal. The restaurant opened its doors for lunch and dinner last month, in the Garnet Valley Plaza shopping center. The menu features offerings like grilled cactus César…
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Bloomberg: Pennsylvania the Frontrunner for Apple’s New Campus
According to a report from Bloomberg, Pennsylvania is currently the frontrunner for Apple’s new U.S. campus, write Urvaksh Karkaria and Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new campus is part of the company’s $30 billion plan to create around 20,000 jobs in the U.S. over the next five years. It would initially house…
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Chester Native Wows Alicia Keys, Moves Ahead on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
Chester native Jamai Springfield is moving forward on Team Alicia Keys on NBC’s “The Voice,” after he wowed the famous singer with his performance during the blind auditions, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Springfield performed a cover of Usher’s “U Got It Bad,” which impressed both Keys and Kelly Clarkson. Ultimately, he chose…
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DELCO Careers – Covanta
Covanta, with a location in Chester, is one of the world’s largest providers of energy-from-waste solutions and is on a mission to provide sustainable waste and energy solutions to ensure no waste is ever wasted. Control Room Operator This position administers the LOTO program by generating technically correct isolation LOTOS to support the facility’s daily…
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Upper Darby Grad Leads Penn State Brandywine Basketball Team to First League Title
The Penn State Brandywine men’s basketball team has won the Penn State University Athletic Conference title for the first time, writes Mike Jensen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The lesser-known league is for Penn State campuses not in the NCAA. But the victory meant the world to the players. Point guard Donte Winfield works at the…
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People, Concrete, and Buildings Keep City from Getting More Snow Than Western Suburbs
The western suburbs of Philadelphia seem to always get more snow than the city itself, and there is a reason for that, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. The snow “prefers” suburbs because Philadelphia is “hot, crowded, and low,” according to blogger and storm aficionado Dr. Glenn Schreiber. His website has become the go-to…
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Delaware County Home to Three of Main Line’s 11 Hottest Towns
Havertown, Media, and Wayne are among the Main Line’s 11 hottest towns, writes Tara Behan for Main Line Today. Real estate in these areas is moving quickly, and the inventory is so low that anyone wanting to move there is going to have to be patient. Havertown’s small-town feel is exactly how residents prefer it.…
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WalletHub Proclaims What We Already Knew: Philly One of Best Cities for College Basketball Fans
Philadelphia is among the Top 10 cities for college hoops fans according to WalletHub’s list of 2018’s Best Cities for College Basketball Fans. To determine the nation’s best locations for college hoops fans, WalletHub compared more than 280 cities using nine key metrics. These ranged from the number of teams in each city and their…
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Home on Two Acres in Glen Mills
A contemporary home with five bedrooms and four full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. The home is set on nearly two acres surrounded by lush landscaping and an abundance of trees. The floor plan features an open kitchen with the latest appliances, step-down family room, and sizable breakfast room…
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DELCO Careers – Applied Card Systems
With a location in Glen Mills, Applied Card Systems is an industry leader in providing credit card processing and servicing resources to small- and mid-sized financial institutions. Food Services Associate This position serves customers; prepares food, salad bar, grab-n-go sandwiches, and deli orders; prepares the coffee and soda bar; and performs other tasks, including emptying the…
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Garnet Valley-Born Defense Instructor Adjusts Trainings to Include New Responses to Threats
Edward Iannucci, a Garnet Valley native and self-defense instructor, adjusts his trainings after each mass shooting to include new responses to threats, writes Anna Orso for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Every time we hit a new level of violence,” said Iannucci, “our training has to evolve.” Iannucci, who owns Kim’s Karate and Philadelphia Nightclub Security Training…
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