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Fitness Advocate, Doctor-in-Training from Upper Darby Enters Local Bodybuilding Competition
Upper Darby native Brittany Williams, a fitness advocate and aspiring doctor, will be going for the crown at this year’s Ms. Natural Philly bodybuilding competition, writes Kimberly Garrison for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “I see nutrition and exercise as the key cornerstones of good health, and I plan to incorporate that into my medical practice one day,”…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group Illustrates Value of Life Insurance in Video Series
Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group is using its newly created video series to help inform and educate advisors and clients on the value of life insurance and hybrid policies that can provide relief for long-term care expenses. The video series is specifically designed to show the benefits of life insurance coverage through videos covering subjects such…
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Can the Tortoise Be a Better Hire Than the Hare? Malcolm Gladwell Thinks So
During his keynote address at the Wharton People Analytics Conference, The New Yorker’s Malcolm Gladwell extolled the virtues of choosing a tortoise over a hare during the hiring process, according to a report from Knowledge@Wharton. During his opening remarks, Gladwell referred to one of his colleagues as a “neurotic tortoise.” And while it might seem…
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DELCO Careers – Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
The Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, soon to be headquartered in Chadds Ford, currently has more than $980 million in assets, and has been providing financial products and services to residents and organizations throughout the Delaware Valley and beyond since 1970. Accounting Manager This position oversees the monthly close and generation of financial statements, prepares financial…
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Martin Ingelsby Follows Father’s Footsteps into Delco Athletes Hall of Fame
The man who starred for Archbishop Carroll, then orchestrated the point at Notre Dame, and now coaches the University of Delaware men’s basketball team has found his way into the Delaware County Athletes Hall of Fame in one of the shortest timespans. Martin Ingelsby, 38, was recently inducted into the Hall of Fame Class of…
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Percentage of Female Superintendents in Suburban Philly Outpaces National Average
More women are finding their way to the head of the class — or rather, the school district. Locally, the rising percentage of female superintendents today outpaces not only the national average of 22.4 percent but also Pennsylvania’s 28.8 percent, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Kathy Boccella. Superintendents in suburban Philadelphia are 34.4…
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World-Class Stunt Dog Experience Comes to West Chester on Friday
Want to watch some of the most talented dogs in the world perform air tricks, comedy antics, dance numbers, and athletic feats? The Stunt Dog Experience will bring all that and more to the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall at West Chester University on Friday, May 5 at 7:30 PM. Tickets are now available. Stunt…
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Malvern Federal Savings Bank Opens New Office in Palm Beach
The Paoli-based Malvern Bancorp has announced the opening of a new representative office at 205 Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, Fla. “This is our initial location for gaining visibility and brand recognition in the region,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO. “Malvern offers a wide range of private banking and wealth management services delivered…
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Sharon Hill Native the Original NFL Draft Guru
He pored over and analyzed college football’s top NFL prospects even before some professional coaches did. In the early 1980s, Bill Werndl, one of the original draft gurus, began compiling a magazine-sized pamphlet, Ourlads’ Guide to the NFL Draft, for his 44 subscribers. Today, the NFL Draft has gone “from Bill Werndl hawking 44 books in…
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Delaware County Memorial Hospital Receives Top Grade for Patient Safety
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill is one of 11 hospitals in the five-county region and 823 nationwide to receive an “A” grade from the Leapfrog Group for its commitment to reducing errors, infections, and accidents that can harm patients. The Leapfrog Group is a nonprofit organization committed to driving quality, safety, and transparency…
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Noted Litigator, Havertown Resident Joins Wisler Pearlstine
Wisler Pearlstine in Blue Bell has announced that Brian R. Elias has joined the law firm as a partner. For nearly 20 years, Elias’s practice has focused on civil and commercial trial and appellate litigation. He has successfully litigated complex business and personal disputes involving diverse areas of the law, including contract disputes, negligence, construction…
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DELCO Careers – WSFS Bank
WSFS Bank is the oldest and largest locally managed bank and trust company headquartered in the Delaware Valley. It has $5.7 billion in assets on its balance sheet and $13.2 billion in fiduciary assets, including approximately $1.2 billion in assets under management. Mortgage Loan Processor This position gathers necessary information to process and close mortgage loan…
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Boeing Joins Forces with Nearby Manufacturer to Pitch Philly-Made Chopper to Army
Boeing has joined forces with northeast Philadelphia chopper maker Leonardo to pitch a new helicopter to the Army to replace its aging UH-1n Huey helicopters, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The draft bid document was put out by the government earlier in April, with formal bids due this summer. The contract requires the…
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Editor Argues That Gerrymandering Threatens Business
When political districts look more like ink spills than common groupings of people and communities, their politicians have a greater chance of acting less like the people they represent. That’s the problem with gerrymandering, and that’s bad for business, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal opinion by Editor-in-Chief Craig Ey. “Imagine if the Philadelphia City…
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Your Best Year Ever: Put It All Together
By Michael Gidlewski Experiencing the best year of your life doesn’t just happen. You have to commit to change and work hard for your goals. Now’s the time to put all the tools I’ve shared with you into action. Prominently post your definition of what needs to happen for 2017 to be your best year…
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DELCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in Radnor, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Manager, Global Digital Marketing This position formulates and executes strategic digital marketing programs, manages the digital marketing program lifecycle from development through reporting the results, and improves the targeting of the company’s digital…
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Billionaire Philanthropist Michael Bloomberg to Speak at Villanova’s Commencement
Words of wisdom from a financial mogul, former New York City mayor, and billionaire philanthropist will send off Villanova’s Class of 2017. Renowned American leader Michael Bloomberg will be Villanova’s commencement speaker next month, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by Michelle Caffrey. In addition to delivering what’s sure to be a high-profile speech…
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Soccer for Success Helps Kick Chester’s Bad Habits
In its fourth year, Chester Upland Soccer for Success is scoring goals against the state’s “most dangerous city to live in.” “We truly believe we provide a tremendous program that is impacting kids here in Chester and the greater community,” said Founding Executive Director Brent Jacquette in a Huffington Post report by Louis Bolling. “We’ve…
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