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Looming Reaccreditation Pivotal as New Business Model Could Save Cheyney
A new business model has the potential to save Cheyney University — if a reaccreditation inspection doesn’t close the book on the new chapter of the historically black university’s history first. “We cannot let Cheyney collapse under our watch,” said U.S. Rep. Dwight Evans in a Daily Local News report by Kathleen Carey. “Our HBCUs…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Mobilizes Community to Help with Beer Canning
Turning 60 barrels of beer into 800 cases of cans every few weeks is a daunting task for a small independent brewery, but Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company has found the perfect way to achieve it, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Local News. Ahead of transfer day, the Delaware County brewery places a post on…
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DELCO Careers – Main Line Health
Headquartered in Radnor, Main Line Health is a not-for-profit health system serving parts of Philadelphia and its western suburbs with four of the region’s most respected acute care hospitals and one of the nation’s premier rehabilitative medicine facilities. System Director, Marketing This position provides leadership and direction in the development and implementation of marketing strategies…
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Havertown Mourns Unexpected Death of Banker, Champion of Catholic Education
His life loomed large, and his unexpected death looms even larger to those who knew and loved Havertown native and esteemed bank executive Brian Zwaan. He died July 31 in a Sea Isle City swimming accident, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Colt Shaw. “Besides the shock and sadness, there was clearly great love…
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Chadds Ford Barn Shops Set to Make a Comeback
The Chadds Ford Barn Shops are being given a new lease on life thanks to the efforts of its new owner John Anderson and his daughter Bri Brant, writes John Chambless for the Chester County Press. Once a popular shopping destination, the complex had been all but forgotten as excitement waned and shops often closed…
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Five-Member Team from Penncrest High School Wins National Envirothon
A five-member team of students from Penncrest High School recently won the 2017 National Conservation Foundation Envirothon – the world’s largest natural resources education competition – besting 53 other teams from the U.S., Canada, and China. Cole Gaboriault, Thy-Lan Gale, Dennis Harrsch, Rachel Hughes, and Abigail Schwartz took the top prize, a $15,000 check, at…
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Playground’s Opening Heralds New Era of Fun, Safety in Chester
The thrill of a safe new place to play pumped through the veins of both neighborhood kids and adults in Chester as they tried out the swings and other equipment for the first time. The city celebrated the grand opening of its newest family park and playground last week at Eighth and Lloyd streets, according…
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Pennsylvania’s College Students, Graduates Nearly the Most Indebted in America
A college education can unlock opportunities, but too much college debt can shackle a student’s future. And Pennsylvania borrowers are some of the most burdened by student loans in the entire nation, as a new WalletHub analysis of student debt found the state to be the third-most indebted in America. “Where you live doesn’t just…
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With Suppliers Unwilling to Negotiate, Liquor Prices May Rise at Month’s End
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board will increase prices on 450 products by the end of the month unless suppliers reduce their prices, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In a letter sent out on July 20, the state agency gave some of its suppliers until the end of that month to cut prices, or…
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DELCO Careers – Office Basics
Headquartered in Boothwyn, Office Basics has been meeting Philadelphia-area office supply and furniture needs for more than 25 years by offering the guaranteed lowest prices and a professional in-house design team. Contract Furniture Sales Executive This position prospects in the local marketplace for new furniture opportunities, develops local business relationships with various influencers, and manages…
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Coverage of Ardmore Shooting Wounds Neighborhood Advocates in Haverford Township
If people don’t like unwelcome development in their backyard, they sure don’t like crime there. And in the last week, residents of Ardmore and its surrounding neighborhoods have defended their turf over a recent shooting that killed a 29-year-old man. The incident took place near the border of two communities, two townships, and two counties.…
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Chadds Ford Native, Doctoral Candidate Wins $200,000 National Scholarship
She idolized the Little Mermaid while growing up in Chadds Ford, dipped her toes in life science at Kennett High School, and “grew her own tail” studying oceanography at the University of Rhode Island. Now, with a $196,000, four-year scholarship, graduate student Anna Robuck is fully ready to explore the expansive ocean. Robuck was one…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the Delco-based chain of convenience stores, has 700-plus stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida. Portfolio Paralegal This position maintains the lease administration system, manages the monthly lease renewal process, prepares the initial draft of real estate contracts, and acts as a project manager for the disposition process for closing…
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Sale of Brookhaven Shopping Center Affirms Its Astronomical Appreciation
Brookhaven Shopping Center has been purchased by Invesco Real Estate for an estimated $35 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was sold by Katz Properties, the New York-based real estate investment, development, and management company that bought the 211,758-square-foot center five years ago for $12.3 million. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement The transaction…
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Villanova Launches Unique Program in Accounting, Analytics
To better align with the needs of the Big Four accounting firms, Villanova University’s School of Business has launched a new and unique master’s of accounting program with data analytics, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The program is designed to help students prepare for the working world where the demand for data…
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Investors Buy Newtown Square-Based My Alarm Center
A Los Angeles investment firm is detecting real potential for more customers to come through the doors of My Alarm Center in Newtown Square. The six-branch provider of direct-to-consumer security and automation systems was just bought by Oaktree Capital Management, according to a Security Systems News report by Spencer Ives. [uam_ad id=”52851″] Advertisement “We kicked…
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DELCO Careers – Genex Services
With a location in Wayne, Genex Services helps injured workers return to their jobs in a safe and efficient manner through compassionate case management, while reducing healthcare costs and disability expenses for customers. Claims Developer II This position represents claimants in Social Security cases at the initial and appeal levels, interprets Social Security statutes and regulations, and…
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Rosati Ice Outgrowing Its Factory in Clifton Heights
Recent innovations at Rosati Ice are scooping up huge helpings of success for the longtime maker of flavored water ice. But that growth in sales is challenging inside a 1950s brick factory without a loading dock in a residential neighborhood, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Michael Klein. Rosati Ice has transitioned from sugar-based…
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