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Billboards Advertise Fans’ Belief in St. Nick (Foles)
Not long after Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz suffered a season-ending injury, Philadelphians were greeted with billboards encouraging backup Nick Foles, writes Jacob Bogage for The Washington Post. The 20-foot-by-60-foot message that first appeared along I-95 read “Philly believes in you, St. Nick.” This injection of optimism ahead of the three games that decided whether the…
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Gov. Wolf Makes Friendly Wager on Super Bowl with Counterpart in Massachusetts
Gov. Tom Wolf has agreed to a friendly wager with his counterpart in Massachusetts, Gov. Charlie Baker, on the outcome of Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots, according to a report in the Boston Business Journal. Wolf’s wager includes: sweet treats from Federal Donuts soup from the Rooster Soup Company…
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DELCO Careers – DNB First
The oldest national bank in the Philadelphia region, DNB First has been helping individuals, families, and businesses reach their financial goals for more than 150 years. DNB First also offers expansive mortgage services, including special mortgage products for veterans and military personnel. Senior Mortgage Loan Officer (West Chester) This position establishes, develops, and maintains client referral relationships…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Colonial in Idyllic Media Neighborhood
A six-bedroom and four-and-a-half-bathroom stone colonial in the idyllic Bowling Green neighborhood is available for sale in Media. The house, which is entered through historic stone pillars, has all of the makings of an older home but with modern updates. The beautiful foyer features a sweeping staircase, while the eat-in kitchen offers a charming breakfast…
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Remains of WWII Pilot from Chester Finally Discovered, Buried with Full Military Honors
Stanley Stegnerski, a fighter pilot from Chester who was reported missing in action over Germany during World War II, was finally laid to rest in Millsboro, Del., after decades of searching, writes Rae Tyson for the Wilmington News Journal. Stegnerski, whose remains had recently been discovered in a field in central Germany, was buried with…
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SAP to Buy California-Based Software Company for $2.4 Billion
SAP has announced the acquisition of California’s Callidus Software for $2.4 billion to help boost its cloud-based offerings, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Callidus Software has a suite of sales and marketing applications that are customer-engagement driven. This helps companies “align sales, compensation, corporate goals, and ensure the real-time flow between the…
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DELCO Careers – Natural Lands
Natural Lands, formerly known as Natural Lands Trust, is a nonprofit that has been purchasing and preserving outdoor spaces in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey since the early 1950s. Just last year, Natural Lands purchased 1,500 acres of land in northern Chester County, including Bryn Coed Farms in Chester Springs. Donor Data and Communications…
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Great Recession, Student Debt, Delayed Marriages, Tight Credit – They All Add Up to This
Home ownership among young adults – those 35 years old or younger – has dropped significantly in the past 10 years or more, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Young adults accounted for slightly more than one-third of all homeowners last year, compared with 43.6 percent in 2004. There are a number of reasons…
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Philadelphia Cream Cheese Got Name from Reputation, Not Location
It might be surprising to learn that Philadelphia Cream Cheese, despite having its name for nearly 135 years, is not actually from Philadelphia. It was, in fact, originally developed and produced in upstate New York, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. Many people have theorized about the name’s origin. But Jeffrey Marx – a rabbi…
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Excavation Contractor in Middletown Township Grows Workforce Thanks to Mariner East
The reincarnated Marcus Hook Industrial Complex – which was shut down as a refinery in 2011 after more than a century as cog in the Delaware County economy – has been an economic boon. The repurposing of the facility to process, store, and distribute natural gas liquids (NGLs) like propane has already shown its impact…
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Former Radnor Commissioner Starts Record Label to Help Musicians Get a Fair Deal
John Fisher, the former commissioner of Radnor Township, has started a recording company, Winding Way Records, in Newtown Square to help other musicians get a fair deal, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. “What motivated me to do this was watching all my friends who were major label stars and had no money…
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Lack of Skilled Workers a Major Concern for Local Companies
Lack of skilled workers ahead of the coming hiring boom is one of the main concerns of Philadelphia-area companies, writes Bob Fernandez for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A new survey from the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia, commissioned by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, shows that competition is the only issue that beat the lack…
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Community College
Founded in 1967, Delaware County Community College educates more than 28,000 students and offers 30 associate degrees, 17 transfer degrees, and 33 certificate programs at its five main locations. The college helps its students and other members of the community go straight from graduation to employment by offering free career development programs. Student Employment and…
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Delco Chapter of State’s Engineering Society Announces Award Winners
The Delaware County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers has announced its roster of 2018 award winners, according to a report in the Daily Times: Engineer of the Year: Ridley Township resident Charles Catania Jr. Young Engineer of the Year: Wilmington resident Joshua Treisner Lifetime Achievement Award: West Chester resident Dave Campbell Outstanding…
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Glen Mills Resident, Former CIA Officer Enters Race for Seventh Congressional District Seat
Glen Mills resident and former CIA officer Shelly Chauncey has joined the list of Democrats announcing their candidacy for Pennsylvania’s Seventh Congressional District seat, writes Alex Rose for the Delaware County News Network. Chauncey, 37, a political newcomer, grew up on a family farm, and graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, N.C., with a bachelor’s…
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Lincoln Financial’s CEO Expects Multibillion-Dollar Insurance Acquisition to Spur Growth
Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group recently announced its intent to pay $3.3 billion to buy Liberty Life Insurance from Liberty Mutual Insurance Group, writes Jessica Seaman for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Lincoln Financial President and CEO Dennis R. Glass, the acquisition will enable Lincoln Financial to scale its business and add to its range…
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DELCO Careers – Villanova University
Villanova, founded in 1842, is the oldest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Villanova is a leading national university – U.S. News & World Report ranked it as the 46th best in the country – and has a dedicated and passionate alumni base. Program Engagement Officer This position creates and coordinates reunion and homecoming…
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Check Out the 25 Best-Selling Vehicles in Greater Philadelphia
Drivers in Greater Philadelphia prefer the Ford F Series as their vehicle of choice, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The F Series – which includes the F-150, F-250, and F-350 – tops the list of the 25 best-selling vehicles in the Greater Philadelphia area for January through November 2017. The second most…
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