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Philly a Legitimate Contender to Land Amazon’s Second Headquarters
Philadelphia is currently considering the scope of tax incentives it can offer to Amazon in its bid for the e-commerce giant’s second headquarters, writes Mark Dent for Billy Penn. According to national media, Philadelphia is considered to be one of the legitimate contenders for Amazon HQ2. The question is what it can and will offer…
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Renowned Political Pundit Takes Stage in Second Installment of Speaker Series
Publisher’s Note: This event has been postponed. The Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series continues with its second installment on Wednesday, Nov. 15, when journalist and author McKay Coppins takes the stage at People’s Light and Theatre in Malvern. Coppins is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well as a regular contributor to CNN and MSNBC.…
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State’s Attorney General Sues Trump Administration for Rolling Back Birth Control
Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro has joined other states in suing the Trump Administration for rolling back birth control coverage in the Affordable Care Act, writes Bobby Allyn for WHYY. The newly issued ruling allows employers to deny women health benefits that cover birth control by citing religious or moral beliefs. Similar suits have already…
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New York Times: Delaware County, Chester County Embrace Diversity
While immigration influenced the presidential election throughout the majority of rural Pennsylvania, Chester and Delaware counties remained steadfast, writes Thomas Edsall for The New York Times. The influence of immigration, measured through the diversity index, ranks geographical areas on a scale from 0 to 100. The higher the number, the greater the chance that two…
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Council Holds Line for 2018 Budget; Fourth Straight Year of No Tax Hike in Delco
Delaware County Council announced there will be no tax increase for the fourth consecutive year as the county holds the line on spending while maintaining valuable citizen services. “Delaware County is on the move with no tax increase for 2018, fiscal responsibility, and more efficiency in county government,” said County Councilman Dave White. “In Delaware…
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Local Filmmakers Aim to Make Media the Background for New Horror Movie
Local filmmakers Jeff Ayars and Omri Dorani are hoping to make Media the background for their new horror movie, This Is Our Home, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County News Network. The pair knows the neighborhood inside-out. Ayars is a native of Media and graduate of Penncrest High School and Cornell University, while Dorani grew…
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Boothwyn-Based Ardian Group Brings New Dimension to Business Collaboration
The Boothwyn-based Ardian Group – a professional services provider, offering industry-leading technology, project management, and field operations solutions to the public and private sectors – has announced the development of new data collaboration software, PVITL. PVITL is a secure database platform with collaboration and community-focused features. The platform can be tailored to bridge information sharing and communication…
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Springfield Cares Coalition to Host Town Hall Meeting on Early Warning Signs of Addiction
The Springfield Cares Coalition is hosting a town hall meeting at E.T. Richardson Middle School, located at 20 West Woodland Avenue in Springfield, on Monday, Oct. 16 from 7-8:30 PM. This free event is open to the community, as well as surrounding communities. Featured speakers and presentations will provide education and information on the disease…
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Radnor Native Discusses Journey to Becoming Managing Director at Comcast Ventures
Sam Landman, managing director at Comcast Ventures, did not always know his professional life would revolve around startups, writes Tej Singh for The Huffington Post. Landman grew up in Radnor playing baseball and golf, and understood early in his life that a career in professional sports would be hard to come by. Once he went…
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Sunoco Pipeline Now Shipping Marcellus Shale Ethane for Use in Domestic Markets
Newtown Square’s Sunoco Pipeline has started shipping Marcellus Shale ethane by truck to the domestic market from the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Gas Innovations, a Texas-based specialty gas producer, recently began loading containers with the super-cooled liquid at the complex’s new truck-loading facility. According to Ashley Madray, Sunoco…
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Upper Darby Native the Only Penn State Player to Win College Football’s Heisman Trophy
Upper Darby native John Cappelletti is the proud owner of two football distinctions at Penn State. He’s the only player whose number has been retired, and he remains the only Nittany Lion who brought a Heisman Trophy to Happy Valley, writes Mikey Mandarino for Onward State. Cappelletti, a Monsignor Bonner High School graduate, played quarterback…
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Malvern Federal, DNB Financial Among Greater Philadelphia’s Fastest-Growing Companies
This year, the list of the fasted-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia is dominated by local banks, including Malvern Federal with 27.6 percent growth and DNB Financial with 19 percent growth, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The “Soaring 76” list was compiled by the PBJ out of a pool of 500 public and…
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Delaware County Once Again in the National Political Spotlight
Delaware County’s political importance was emphasized last month when prominent Republicans flocked here to promote their tax reform bill, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. The last week of September saw Sen. Pat Toomey, Rep. Pat Meehan, and the Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan, visit the county. Meehan is on the House Ways…
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House of the Week: Mediterranean-Style Home in Newtown Square
A hillside, Mediterranean-style home is available for sale in Newtown Square, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia magazine. The six-bedroom and eight-full-bathroom “Casa Pacifica” was designed for entertaining and accommodating guests. The home includes seven reception rooms and two guest bedroom suites, as well as a covered outdoor terrace and an indoor pool. The kitchen is a…
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Upper Darby Native, Senior NCO with 40th Engineer Battalion in El Paso Leads by Example
Command Sgt. Maj. Sean McGlensey of Upper Darby found himself on his way to the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, Calif., just days after taking over as the senior NCO (non-commissioned officer) of the 40th Engineer Battalion with 2nd Brigade in El Paso, Texas, writes David Burge for the El Paso Times. McGlensey and…
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Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation Awards Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation – the purpose of which is to promote charitable and educational activities within the markets that Malvern Federal Savings Bank serves – has awarded 10 grants to charitable, nonprofit organizations totaling $75,000. The recipients are: Chester County Fund for Women and Girls ensures, through philanthropy and advocacy, that women and…
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Delco Home to Several of Wall Street Journal’s Top Colleges in America
Swarthmore College is one of the Top 30 institutions of higher learning in America, according to the Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. The rankings are based on a survey of 200,000 current students. It includes performance indicators to provide the answers that matter most to students and their families when deciding on their…
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Promotional Marketing Agency Serving Alcoholic Beverage Industry Launches in Aston
Polaris Brand Promotions – a promotional marketing agency serving alcoholic beverage producers, distributors, wholesalers, and retail outlets – has launched in Aston. The company provides brand ambassador staffing and recap services throughout the United States. “The alcoholic beverage industry is one of the most diverse industries in the world – in terms of new companies…
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