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Amazon to Acquire Whole Foods. Does That Explain Delay in Opening of Newtown Square Store?
E-commerce behemoth Amazon has entered into an agreement to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, or $42 per share, writes Will Anderson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There is no word yet on whether the deal explains the delay of the opening of the new Whole Foods in both Exton and Newtown Square. John Mackey,…
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First Golf Pro at Wallingford’s Springhaven Club Won Inaugural U.S. Open in 1895
Horace Rawlins, the winner of the inaugural U.S. Open in 1895 and the first professional at The Springhaven Club in Wallingford, narrowly avoided death on June 25, 1903, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Just eight years after being crowned the winner of the very first U.S. Open, Rawlins was shot at by a…
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Wawa Foundation Chooses Finalists for Hero Award, Invites Public to Decide Winner
The Wawa Foundation has chosen four finalists for its 2017 “Hero Award” and has invited the public to help decide the winner. The nonprofit foundation oversees the charitable and philanthropic activities of the popular Delaware County-based convenience store chain. It annually awards a nonprofit organization that serves the Greater Philadelphia area by assisting others and…
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Pennsylvania’s Premier Cider-Inspired Event Returns to Gettysburg on Saturday
There’s a hidden craft-beverage movement happening near Gettysburg — and it’s not beer. In fact, it’s not just apples: Blueberries, cherries, and other seasonal favorites join apples as today’s hottest craft beverage. Sometimes sweet, sometimes tart, always crisp and refreshing, hard cider is trending, and PA Cider Fest’s return for Year Two puts cider front…
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DELCO Careers – Relay Network
Located in Radnor, Relay Network is a venture capital-funded technology company that connects businesses and people through a unique private messaging application, creating valuable and lasting customer relationships. Sales Engineer This position assesses and models the alignment of company products and services with customer needs, conducts technical discovery with customers to formulate solutions, and creates presentations and…
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Garnet Valley Graduate Drafted by Minnesota Twins
He pulled out of a college slump and has now hit a career home run. Garnet Valley High School alum Andrew Bechtold was drafted into professional baseball last week by the Minnesota Twins. After two disappointing seasons at the University of Maryland, Bechtold stepped back to the plate for Florida’s Chipola Junior College and knocked…
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May’s Water Ice Celebrates Seven Decades of Cooling Chester Residents
May’s Water Ice is celebrating seven decades of serving the Chester community with its delicious and cooling treats, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. The Italian ice shop has been a Chester staple since 1947. Owner Kevin May said that, while the city itself has seen dramatic changes over the years, many of his…
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union CEO John Unangst Receives Distinguished Honor
John D. Unangst, President and CEO of the Broomall-based Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, was selected as CEO of the Year among credit unions with $250 million-plus in assets by the National Association of Federally-Insured Credit Unions. “The board of directors, management team, and employees congratulate John Unangst on receiving this prestigious award,” said Patrick…
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Former Ballet Stars Choreograph Moves of Next-Gen Dancers at Their Studio in Media
They combined the discipline of the Russian Bolshoi Ballet Conservatory with the daring of a quest for the American dream. They lived the lives of ballet stars, and now they’re choreographing the moves of the next generation of dancers. And they’re doing it from their home in Kennett Square, their dance studio in Media, and…
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DELCO Careers – AMResorts
Headquartered in Newtown Square, AMResorts is a hotel and brand management company operating 36 all-inclusive beachfront resorts and is expected to have 50 properties and more than 19,000 rooms in 25 destinations under management by the end of 2018. Assistant Manager, eCommerce This position audits partner extranets to ensure hotel data pricing parity; develops, manages, and builds…
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Vibrant New Office in Glen Mills Inspires SSRS’s Market Research
It takes an inspired setting to produce top-quality work for clients like CBS News, ESPN, The New York Times, and The Washington Post, and that’s exactly what Glen Mills-based market research firm SSRS has given its 68 employees. A new 22,000-square-foot office that SSRS debuted on May 1 features vibrant colors, lots of light, and…
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DELCO Today to Take One-Week Vacation; We’ll Be Back in Touch on Monday, July 24
Every hard worker is entitled to a vacation, and that time has arrived for the handful of us here at DELCO Today who work hard to keep you up to date on the positive, upbeat news and events in Delaware County. The employees at DELCO Today are taking a one-week hiatus from July 17-21 to recharge our…
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Behind the Scenes of the $6.4 Billion Proposed Sale of Radnor’s VWR
A big new experiment at VWR in Radnor would bring in a new owner for the supplier of lab products. The company is mulling a proposed $6.4 billion sale to Avantor, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by John George. VWR and Avantor share a years-long distribution and supply relationship, but it wasn’t until…
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Most Philly-Area Professionals Lured from State College, Then Lost to California
The Philadelphia area is the predominant first stop for students from Penn State and other universities, but established Philly-area professionals are most often lured away to bigger cities on both the West and East coasts. Based on a LinkedIn study of recent user profile changes, the Philly area was the top destination for professionals from…
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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. Executive Administrative Assistant This position sets up and maintains all files and records; handles customer complaints and correspondence; collects data, statistics, and reports;…
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Havertown Inventor Survives the ‘Perennial Problem for Most Startups in America’
A Havertown inventor has wandered for two years through six product redesigns, all the while carrying the expectations of 1,302 crowdfunders on his shoulders, and finally his Survival Axe Elite has found its way to its first customers. Shipments began going out last week for the Survival Axe Elite, a unique combination of an ax,…
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Partner at Media’s Raffaele Puppio Named Metro Area’s Lawyer of the Year in Family Law
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, has announced that partner Michael A. Raffaele has been selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2017 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, one of the legal profession’s oldest and most respected peer-review publications. Raffaele also has been named the Best Lawyers’ 2017 Family…
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Alumni, Other Advocates Gather to Discuss Saving Cheyney University
Cheyney University alumni and other advocates recently gathered at the Zion Baptist Church in Philadelphia to discuss the future of the nation’s oldest historically black college, writes Mensah Dean for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A state education task force released a report that paints a bleak picture of Cheyney’s current financial state. It proposes a number…
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