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Wall Street Journal: SAP Reprograms Gender Pay Equity — and Assumptions
An unwavering commitment to reprogramming the gap in pay between men and women led SAP President for North America Jennifer Morgan to a $1 million mid-year pay adjustment, as well as a stereotype adjustment. Newtown Square-based SAP found that only about one percent of employees were underpaid, often due to SAP’s acquisitions, and that nearly…
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Delaware County Home to the Most Expensive ZIP Code in Pennsylvania
Judging by median home price, Villanova is the most expensive ZIP Code in Pennsylvania, and four more Delaware County locales cracked the Top 25, writes Eliza Theiss for PropertyShark. The increase in house prices is a direct result of high demand and low inventory. This is especially true for the Greater Philadelphia area, which seems…
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Construction Complete at FMFCU’s New Headquarters in Chadds Ford
The Henderson Group, one of the leading commercial real estate development companies in Greater Philadelphia, celebrated the completion of its Brandywine 6 office building in Chadds Ford on Wednesday. Employees of Media-based Henderson and Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, along with elected officials and key project partners, gathered for a ribbon-cutting ceremony for FMFCU’s state-of-the-art…
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DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack is a racino on the Chester waterfront with 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a 14,000-square-foot event center, harness racing, dining, and a variety of entertainment. Public Relations Manager This position implements company policies regarding public relations and public affairs; develops successful relationships with business contacts; and regularly prepares and…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Delco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s a kind of house-hunting frenzy that some experts say they have never seen before: The number of homes for sale is at record-low levels, and buyers are becoming…
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State Police May Need to Call for Backup
With budget pressures mounting and expectations for police heightening, state troopers may soon need to call for backup. Despite scrambling to fill 500 vacancies amid a surge of retirements, state police are still responsible to cover 1,290 towns full-time and 410 part-time, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Michaelle Bond. “This can’t be swept…
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Community College
Founded in 1967, Delaware County Community College educates more than 28,000 students every year at its five main locations. Vice President for Enrollment Management This position develops and implements the college’s comprehensive strategic enrollment plan, develops effective strategies to meet enrollment and programmatic goals, and advocates for improved financial aid awareness and participation. The ideal…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company to Host Strongman-Sanctioned Competition
2SP Brewing Company and Power Plant Gym will co-host Beer Muscles, the only strongman competition of its kind, at 2SP in Aston on Saturday, Aug. 26 from 10 AM-4 PM. Thirty-eight strongmen and 34 strongwomen will be divided into four weight classes: Novice, Lightweight, Middleweight, and Heavyweight. Competitors will hail from all over the East…
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New Spirit Filling the Halls of Chester Upland School District
Local students are set to come back this fall to a Chester Upland School District that looks much the same but feels newly inspired. The oft-disadvantaged school district has caught a fresh breath of air with a new superintendent, new teacher contract, and new shipment of elementary school supplies, according to a Daily Times report…
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Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series to Focus on a Transitioning Society
Perhaps now more than ever, America is in a state of transition. The things we do, the way we do them, and the impact they have are changing. Rapidly. Whether it’s the economy, education, energy, or entertainment, the change is happening all around us. Transition is the theme of DELCO Today’s Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series,…
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House of the Week: Historic Mansion in Villanova the Most Expensive Home in Delco
An eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion is on the market in Villanova, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. This beautiful Main Line estate offers a stunning private home, clock tower offices, guest houses, entertainment facilities, and walking access to Overbrook Golf Course & Country Club. The entire estate has also recently undergone a complete renovation, including extensive landscaping…
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Havertown Woman with Two Kids Fighting Cancer Helps Other Struggling Families
Rachel McGonigle, who has two kids fighting cancer, was inspired to help other struggling families in Delaware County by the Compassion United Havertown Facebook group, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. McGonigle benefited from the town’s compassion firsthand when she had nothing prepared for Easter after spending a week with her children at the Children’s…
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Springfield Pasta Gets Makeover
Patrons of Springfield Pasta are in for a treat this summer as the store at 186 Saxer Avenue has updated its premises with an open-air look and expanded into new products, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Springfield Press. Last year, the store that offers homemade pasta and other Italian specialty foods moved some of its…
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Partner at Media’s Raffaele Puppio Recognized as One of The Best Lawyers in America
Michael A. Raffaele – a partner at Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm in Media – has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. Raffaele has been named among the Best Lawyers in America…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union is a professional soccer team based in Chester that has competed in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference since its formation in 2010. Manager, Digital This position oversees the content strategy and content calendar for the team, including platform-specific execution plans; helps manage paid advertising campaigns; and measures and reports…
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View the Solar Eclipse at Neumann University
The Big Dark is coming on Monday, Aug. 21 at 2 PM. That’s when the first solar eclipse in years will occur in Delaware County, and Neumann University is offering the public a safe way to view this stellar phenomenon. Dr. Randall Detra, associate professor of science and technology, will have a telescope and two…
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Tavern Owners in Media Rally for Video Gambling
With beer and wine sales freely flowing away to grocery and convenience stores, local tavern and restaurant owners are tossing the dice on video gambling revenues to help them survive. Jack’s Tavern owner and Pennsylvania State Tavern Association delegate Jerry McArdle led a recent rally to legalize video gambling on the Media Courthouse steps, according…
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Chicago Cubs Prospect, Haverford College Product Working Way Back to Full Strength
Stephen Ridings, a former Division III baseball standout at Haverford College, has had a challenging start to his professional career with the Chicago Cubs organization, writes Matt Leon for CBS Philly. The right-handed pitcher discovered soon after being drafted in the eighth round last year that he required Tommy John surgery. Ridings went under the…
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