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Check Out Where Pennsylvania Ranks Among America’s Happiest States
Pennsylvanians are happier than more than half of the country, according to a new study on the happiest states in America, writes Richie Bernardo for WalletHub. The study used previous research on happiness to determine which environmental factors have been linked to overall well-being and satisfaction. Previous studies have determined that good economic, emotional, physical,…
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Tyler Arboretum in Media Offers the Perfect Getaway
Media’s Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest arboretums in the Northeast, is the perfect getaway with 550 acres of nature and 20 miles of stunning hiking trails, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. Tyler Arboretum, which began as a side project by a farming family at the beginning of the 19th century, now draws in…
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Threatened by State Budget Proposal, SEPTA Predicts Layoffs for 500 Workers
Top SEPTA officials are fearing the worst from a new state budget proposal that aims to siphon away trust funds that PennDOT uses to contribute to SEPTA operations. Money has apparently been pooling in the Public Transportation Trust Fund and the Multimodal Transportation Fund since 2014, but politicians disagree on how it should be spent,…
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DELCO Careers – Crozer-Keystone Health System
Headquartered in Springfield, the Crozer-Keystone Health System comprises five hospitals, several outpatient centers, the Healthplex Sports Club, and a comprehensive physician network of primary care and specialty practices. Director Digital Marketing This position creates and manages ongoing digital campaigns using Google AdWords and Facebook Business Manager, manages and develops CRM/marketing automation platforms, and manages the…
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Before Hurricane Irma, Wawa Went Above, Beyond to Help Prevent Fuel Shortages in Florida
Wawa had its Florida supply teams working around the clock to keep its stores supplied with essentials and fuel in preparation for Hurricane Irma, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County-based chain has a major presence in the Sunshine State, with more than 100 stores there. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement Wawa’s fuel…
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Barnaby’s in Havertown Re-Opens Four Months After Fire
Barnaby’s Restaurant in Havertown recently re-opened its doors to a large crowd, following its four-month closure from a fire, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The popular establishment suffered a setback on May 7, when fire destroyed the outside deck and caused serious damage to the building. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement The restaurant held a…
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Middletown Firefighter Commemorates Fallen Brothers with 9/11 Memorial
Middletown firefighter Don Wilkins has built a beautiful memorial in his yard to commemorate his fallen brothers who died during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Wilkins has served as a volunteer firefighter with the Rose Tree Fire Company for five decades. Once the fire company’s chief, he is now…
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What’s the Cost of Ending DACA for Pennsylvania’s Economy?
The decision by President Donald Trump to end the DACA program will have huge economic costs both for the country and Pennsylvania, writes David Harris for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which is set to expire on March 5, 2018, makes it possible for undocumented immigrants who arrive in…
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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. Facilities Operations Manager This position directs maintenance operations to ensure all facilities/office services and maintenance requests are addressed, manages and maintains vendor relationships and contracts, and manages maintenance plans…
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Critic Questions Ethics Behind Andrew Wyeth’s ‘Christina’s World’
Generations beyond the reality of “Christina’s World,” art critics are reading much more into Andrew Wyeth’s famous 1948 painting than the words he spoke into it. Wyeth’s depiction of a handicapped woman crawling across her family’s picturesque farm seems to most to be more country escape than tribute to her ambition, according to an Artsy…
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: Delco Has Region’s Fastest-Rising Average Wage
You might want to take a closer look at your paycheck, because Delaware County workers are seeing their wages increase faster than anywhere else in the Philadelphia metro area. The county’s 7.9 percent hike in average weekly wage over the past year also put it just outside the Top 50 for the entire nation at…
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Former NBA Rookie of the Year from Chester Gives Back to the City That Raised Him
He never had a basketball skills camp, but he had brothers. And now that eight seasons of NBA stardom have proven the Chester product, it’s all the more important that Tyreke Evans gives back with a chance to follow in his footsteps. Evans recently returned to Chester to host another year of his free basketball…
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Malvern Federal Provides Financial Solutions Geared to Equestrian Market
Malvern Federal Savings Bank has announced the establishment of a new equestrian business focus. The bank will offer horse owners, horse farms, and other equestrian-related clientele private banking and wealth management services, including deposit solutions, investment management, credit solutions, and self-direct IRAs. The bank’s newest representative office – located in the heart of Palm Beach,…
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DELCO Careers – Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Located in Darby, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 204-bed teaching hospital that offers advanced acute-care services in a broad range of specialties and is consistently recognized for clinical excellence. RN ED Care Manager This position facilitates the entry of emergency department patients into the appropriate level of care, reduces unnecessary hospital admissions, and monitors the issues presented…
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Villanova Prof Digs Into I-95 Rain Garden Project
It’s not a hobby, nor is it a source of fresh produce. But Villanova University Urban Stormwater Partnership Chairman Robert Traver is planting big gardens alongside Philly’s I-95 expansion anyway. Advertisement What he will harvest, with the help of PennDOT and Temple University, is a million gallons of dirty water headed for the already-overwhelmed city…
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Biopharmaceutical Research Pumps Staggering Amount of Money into State’s Economy
Biopharmaceutical research is continuing to generate big business in Pennsylvania and helping boost the state’s economy, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a report by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, pharmaceutical research companies generate $68.9 billion annually, from both direct and indirect economic activity. The study, conducted by TEConomy…
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Wall Street Journal: Today’s Jobs Offer More Flexibility, Fewer Benefits
Work expectations and job security have shifted significantly over the last two generations, giving today’s workers more flexibility and control over their jobs but fewer benefits, write Lauren Weber and Stephanie Stamm for The Wall Street Journal. In 1973, six percent of Americans complained about working excessive hours, compared to 26 percent in 2016 who…
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DELCO Careers – De Lage Landen
With its American headquarters located in Wayne, De Lage Landen specializes in asset-based financing programs for equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors all over the world. Compensation & Benefits Administrator This position maintains the HR toolkit and adds necessary fields, creates a SharePoint organization structure for job documentation, and assists with the implementation of new benefit and retirement…
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