-
Radnor’s SeventySix Capital Closes $10 Million Fund Focused on Sports Technology Startups
Radnor’s SeventySix Capital has completed the initial closing on a new $10 million fund that will primarily focus on sports technology startups, writes Roberto Torres for Technical.ly Philly. The fund will also cover health, wellness, and the future of retail. The firm, which recently added Ryan Howard of Phillies fame as a partner, already has…
-
Repurposing of 84-Mile Pipeline to Give Region Access to Low-Cost, Domestic Natural Gas
New infrastructure to increase access to domestic energy is needed for southeastern Pennsylvania to become more energy competitive and reach its economic growth potential. Adelphia Gateway – a subsidiary of New Jersey Resources Corporation, a Fortune 1000 company that provides safe and reliable natural gas and clean energy services – aims to provide southeastern Pennsylvania…
-
DNB First House of the Week: Colonial Manor in Media
A colonial manor with six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This stunning estate set on 3.64 private acres comes with a three-car garage, indoor pool, and many other breathtaking features. The entrance features hardwood floors that flow into the spacious living room with a beautiful marble…
-
Havertown Nonprofit Launches Capital Campaign for Music, Arts Center
Kelly Music for Life, a Havertown-based nonprofit dedicated to improving lives and communities through music and arts, has launched a $500,000 capital campaign to raise funds to open The Kelly Center for Music, Arts, and Community located at 4 East Eagle Road. Currently, the majority of performance spaces in Havertown are bars. This means that…
-
Nick’s House Opens Its Doors in Swarthmore
Nick’s House, a temporary home for cancer patients and their families, has opened its doors in Swarthmore, according to a report from CBS Philly. The new facility is run by the Holmes-based HEADstrong Foundation. It will provide shelter to patients who live far from Philadelphia but have to travel to the city to receive treatment.…
-
Delaware County Community College’s Presidential Lineage Celebrated in New Mural
Dr. Jerry Parker – who recently retired after 40 years of service to Delaware County Community College – has officially handed the presidential reins to Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, only the fourth person to sit at the helm of the 50-year-old institution. That changing of the guard is celebrated in a new mural in…
-
Cabrini University Creating Environment to Better Serve Latino Students
During the first AL DÍA News forum on Latino achievement in post-secondary education, Donald Taylor, the President of Cabrini University, spoke about the efforts his institution has made to better serve Latino students, writes John McGuire for AL DÍA News. “Advancing Latino Success in Higher Education: What We Know and What We Can Do” brought…
-
Proposed Tax Bill Spurs Debate Among Politicians … and Realtors
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be high, write Jonathan Tamari, Michaelle Bond, and Laura McCrystal for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “If you have a home in a middle- or upper-middle-class area (around) Philadelphia right now, under this GOP…
-
Marple Newtown Alum Named New President of Arcadia University
Ajay Nair, a graduate of Marple Newtown High School who grew up in Broomall, has been hired as the new president of Arcadia University, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Nair is currently a senior vice president and dean of campus life at Emory University in Georgia. He previously worked at Penn, Columbia, and…
-
Newtown Square’s Dunwoody Village Recognized for Excellence in Technology
Newtown Square’s Dunwoody Village is a recipient of a prestigious Excellence in Technology Award from McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, writes Elizabeth Leis Newman for the magazine for caregiving professionals. The awards honor long-term care providers that excel through the use of technology. “This year’s McKnight’s Tech Award winners are an indicator of some of the…
-
Philly Suburbs Buck National Trend, Have Surplus of Homes for Sale
Outside of its walkable towns like Wayne, West Chester, and Kennett Square – where there are plenty of eager home buyers – the Philadelphia suburbs are bucking the national trend with a surplus of available homes, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Currently, the property market generally favors the seller. Factors such as a…
-
Media-Based Startup Creates App to Make Ordering Dietary-Specific Meals Easier
Dineable, a Media-based startup, aims to make ordering dietary-specific meals easier through an app that allows guests to share their dietary restrictions with a restaurant in advance, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With Uber or Airbnb, a person can easily ask a stranger for a room or a ride, but often with…
-
Villanova Receives Hefty Donation from Multibillion-Dollar Tech, Defense Firm
The Harris Corporation, a multibillion-dollar tech and defense contracting firm based in Florida, has donated $1.25 million to Villanova University’s College of Engineering summer innovation incubator, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The majority of the donation will endow the entire innovation program, with $250,000 of the funds going toward programmatic support. The…
-
Delaware County Community College Offers Wastewater Treatment Operator Certificate
Delaware County Community College is offering a Wastewater Treatment Operator Certification Program, with classes beginning Jan. 24 at the Marple Campus. Classes will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-9 PM. Certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the program prepares entry-level operators for certification and employment. Wastewater Treatment Operators are essential…
-
SAP Opens New Co-Innovation Lab in Newtown Square
Software giant SAP recently opened a new tech innovation lab at its North American headquarters in Newtown Square, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. SAP will use its Co-Innovation Lab to develop new solutions to deal with the challenges facing the digital economy. Teams working at the lab will focus on developing business applications related…
-
Archdiocese Has New Buyer for Don Guanella Property in Marple
The Archdiocese of Philadelphia has entered into an agreement with Carlino Commercial Development for the sale of the 213-acre Don Guanella property in Marple, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The developer – renowned for its retail centers, including Brandywine Mills in Glen Mills – has also been involved in office and multi-family…
-
New Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation Finds Its Footing in Delaware County
For the last year, the Women’s and Children’s Health Services program in Delaware County has been under the umbrella of the recently formed Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation, according to a report in The Swarthmorean. The foundation marked the 25th anniversary of WCHS last month with events that put a spotlight on its marquee programs in prenatal,…
-
Chichester Grad, ‘Godfather of Gridiron Gyrations’ Not Keen on Current Touchdown Celebrations
The NFL might have lifted its ban on end-zone celebrations, but one of its originators is not keen on their return, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County’s Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, known as the Godfather of Gridiron Gyrations, is wary of their reinstatement. “It is a good thing,” he said, “as long…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
