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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas, Inc. is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hardgoods (welding, safety, and related products). Systems Analyst – HR/Payroll This position manages HR projects and leads implementation teams, interviews end-users to understand and document functional requirements, and participates in the planning, development,…
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Former Phillies Slugger Ryan Howard Joins Radnor’s SeventySix Capital as Partner
Ryan Howard, who was just released from his minor-league deal with the Atlanta Braves, has announced his role as a partner at Radnor’s SeventySix Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in consumer-facing tech, retail, sports, and wellness companies. Led by managing partners Wayne Kimmel and Jon Powell, SeventySix Capital’s track record includes five portfolio…
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Upper Darby Readies for Marijuana Dispensary
A dispensary for medical marijuana is sprouting in Upper Darby, but it’s still too early to tell whether the state will deem its soil fertile enough to earn one of a select few licenses for the budding industry. Zoning maneuvers were recently approved for Chamounix Ventures’ proposed medical marijuana dispensary site in the Fernwood Industrial…
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Some of Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Communities Get State Police Protection at No Extra Cost
While the $1.2 billion in annual state police costs are covered by all state residents, some communities are getting significantly more bang for their buck, writes Emily Previti for Keystone Crossroads. Nearly half of Pennsylvania’s communities do not have their own police force and instead rely on state troopers for protection. Not only that, but…
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Chemical Products Manufacturer from Lehigh Valley Acquires Radnor’s VWR for $6.4 Billion
Avantor, a chemical products manufacturer in Center Valley, has agreed to purchase Radnor’s VWR for $6.4 billion, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. With more than 10,000 employees around the globe, VWR generated sales of $4.5 billion last year. The company distributes close to 1.2 million products to approximately 250,000 companies and educational…
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DELCO Careers – Penn State Brandywine
Located in Media, Penn State Brandywine offers students a range of knowledge and skills as they prepare for careers in the global arena. Enrollment Services Specialist This position develops and maintains a strong working knowledge of all federal, state, and university student aid regulations, policies, and procedures, assists in administering campus scholarship programs, and presents at financial…
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Experienced Education Attorney Named Partner at Media’s Raffaele Puppio
Raffaele Puppio, a full-service law firm based in Media, has announced that Katherine H. Meehan has been named a partner. “We are proud to have Katherine as a partner at Raffaele Puppio,” said Michael A. Raffaele, Founding and Managing Partner of the firm. “She excels at Pennsylvania education law and has become a trusted resource…
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Forbes Includes Delco Business Among America’s Top 500 Public Companies
Forbes has released its list of America’s Top 500 Public Companies, with Delaware County’s Lincoln National Corporation making the cut, writes Corinne Jurney. Forbes determined the rankings by applying scores in equally weighted categories, including revenue, profits, and the market value of the country’s top public companies at March 31, 2017. The companies on the…
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How Does Delco’s Life Expectancy Fare Compared to State’s, Nation’s?
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people living in Delaware County have a slightly lower life expectancy than the national average, writes Joel Achenbach for The Washington Post. The average for Delaware County at 78.82 years is only slightly below the national average of 79.08. Delco averaged 801.35 deaths per 100,000…
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WalletHub: Pennsylvania Provides Not-So-Happy Mother’s Day
The best gift for Mother’s Day this year might just be to see Pennsylvania roll up its sleeves and do something for working moms, because the state has a lot of work to do if it wants to treat the vast majority of moms with young children right. More than 70 percent of moms with…
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Brazunas Retires as Chairman of Sun East’s Board; Credit Union Realigns Board of Directors
The Sun East Federal Credit Union announced shortly after its 68th annual shareholders meeting that Anthony B. “Tony” Brazunas III, one of the board’s longest-serving members and current chairman, will be retiring after 30 years of dedicated service. After decades of providing governance and counsel to the Sun East board of directors, Brazunas will receive…
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DELCO Careers – Springfield Hospital
Part of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, Springfield Hospital has been providing quality patient care since its founding in 1960 and currently admits more than 1,800 patients and receives more than 11,000 emergency department visits annually. Clinical Liaison This position coordinates and assists with the in-take and pre-administration screening process, ensures appropriate patient placement through clinical…
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Half-Century of Preservation Efforts Successfully Protect Local Nature
The plan to build a factory in the beautiful Brandywine countryside a half-century ago prompted the introduction of land-use and tax arrangements that have helped preserve huge areas of open space ever since, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The conservation efforts were started by two du Pont heirs, Francis I. du Pont III…
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Poppy Seeds Being Planted Across Delco to Remember World War I Veterans
Delaware County Council and Destination Delco, the county’s Tourism Bureau, announced a county-wide initiative on Tuesday to plant poppy seeds in honor of World War I veterans. This year marks the Centennial of the United States entering World War I, known as “the war to end all wars.” More Americans gave their lives during that…
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Chamber of Commerce’s Youth Leadership Academy Celebrates Power of Achievement
The 9th Annual Youth Leadership Academy was held from April 24-26 at Neumann University, ending with a presentation ceremony and reception. The Youth Leadership Academy targets 30 high school sophomores from schools all across Delaware County to participate and absorb the basic skills of leadership sponsored by The Delaware County Workforce Investment Board, Youth Council,…
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Dollar General Opens New Store in Chester on Highland Avenue
Dollar General’s newest store at 1200 Highland Avenue in Chester is now open. In its new location, Dollar General will offer area residents a convenient new place to shop for everyday essentials at low prices. Dollar General will celebrate the store’s official grand opening on Saturday, May 13 at 8 AM with free prizes and…
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DELCO Careers – Pentec Health
Headquartered in Glen Mills with an additional location in Boothwyn, Pentec Health is an industry leader in providing specialty infusion services nationwide to patients who require access to complex pharmaceutical products and services outside of the hospital setting. Payor Contracts Administrator This position works with field sales teams to assist with efforts to secure participating provider contracts…
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Check Out Where Philadelphia International Ranks in Efficiency Among America’s Airports
With an operating efficiency of 84 percent, Philadelphia International Airport has placed 54th out of the 89 national airports in the American City Business Journals’ Airport Power Rankings, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This middle-of-the-pack rating, however, is anything but bad news for the airport. In fact, PHL, which has its international…
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