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Chester Heights Man Donates Conservation Easement to Natural Lands Trust in Memory of Wife
James A. Miller wanted to protect his land in memory of his late wife. On Nov. 15, 2016, Natural Lands Trust helped him achieve his vision with a conservation easement on his 25-acre property on Lenni Road in Chester Heights. The easement will permanently protect the natural features of the landscape and preserve critical open…
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Delaware County Community College Concludes National Search, Hires First Female President
Dr. L. Joy Gates Black, currently vice chancellor for Academic Affairs and Student Success at Tarrant County College in Fort Worth, Texas, has been unanimously selected by Delaware County Community College’s Board of Trustees to become the school’s next president. Dr. Gates Black will succeed Dr. Jerry Parker, who will retire on June 30, after…
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Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park Feeds the Appetite for Inauguration Day
It has sold papal-visit cakes, Hillary Clinton campaign cookies, even Deflategate cakes. Now Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park is crowning its minicakes with frosting replicas of Donald Trump’s famous Make America Great Again hats, just in time for Inauguration Day. Though Traub’s Bakery has curated inspiration from all kinds of trending topics, this particular edible…
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With Real Estate Blossoming in the ’Burbs, Four of City’s Private Equity Funds Achieve Record Numbers
With the prime real estate markets blossoming in the Philadelphia suburbs, the city’s real estate private equity funds are achieving record numbers, with four of them amassing a staggering combined total of $18 billion since their inception, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. And Equus Capital Partners, Exeter Property Group, Lubert-Adler, and Rubenstein…
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Delaware County Careers – Elwyn
Since its inception in 1852 as one of the nation’s first schools for children with intellectual disabilities, Elwyn has continued to be at the forefront of developing unique, innovative services for people with disabilities. For more than 150 years, its mission and vision have remained steadfast. Maximizing potential through personal commitment, collective talents, and innovation, Elwyn supports…
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Radnor’s eMoney Advisor to Hire 100 or More Employees This Year
Radnor’s eMoney Advisor, a firm that makes software for financial advisors, is following some great advice: it has posted a 59 percent revenue growth streak since its sale to Fidelity Investments by founder Edmond Walters in 2015. And eMoney Advisor has been on a tear with its workforce expansion too. The company has since relocated…
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Haverford College Alum, Major League Baseball’s COO to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
The brilliant mind behind a record-setting television network launch, the creation of college football’s Bowl Championship Series, and the growth of other major networks will soon be honored for a career that started at Haverford College. Major League Baseball COO Tony Petitti will receive the 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award from New York Festivals at an…
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Delaware County Careers – Kimberly-Clark
With a location in Chester, Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people – nearly a quarter of the world’s population – trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. Some of those brands…
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Unexpected Blessings Fill Home of Wallingford Natives
They traded in the dream of an empty nest for a house filled with kids, and now Wallingford natives Adam and Amy Boroughs aren’t the only ones grateful for an unexpected blessing. So are their 12 children, most of whom have been adopted and receive dedicated love and care for their hearing impairments, developmental disabilities,…
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Middletown Residents Rally Support for Safety Study of Sunoco Pipeline
A study meant to alleviate the fears surrounding the Mariner 2 pipeline being constructed by Newtown Square’s Sunoco Logistics is getting enormous support from Middletown residents, writes Leslie Krowchenko for The Daily Times. More than 60 township residents attended a council meeting on Jan. 10 to show their support for the approval of a quantitative…
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Delta Refinery in Trainer Posts End-of-Year Loss, but Forecasts $100 Million Profit in 2017
Delta Air Lines’ refinery in Trainer does not seem daunted by its posted loss of $125 million for 2016, as the company has already announced an expected profit of close to $100 million for this year, writes Linda Loyd for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are expecting the refinery to produce a profit of around $100…
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Proactive PECO to Inspect 39,000 Suburban Utility Poles This Year
PECO’s never-ending challenge to keep the lights on will become even more visible this year throughout suburban Philadelphia. The energy provider is set to inspect more than 39,000 utility poles for potential problems — and fix any issues it finds — in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties. The $3 million project is just a…
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Delaware County Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack is a racino on the Chester waterfront. The casino consists of 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, and a 14,000-square-foot event center. It offers live table games, slot machines, harness racing, dining, and a variety of entertainment. Front Services Supervisor This position is responsible for the daily supervision…
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As ‘Conscience of the Profession,’ Newtown Square Pharmacist Claims Industry’s Highest Honor
Over the course of 51 years, he has influenced more than 10,000 pharmacy students, stayed at the cutting edge of an evolving pharmaceutical industry, navigated ongoing ethics twists and turns, advocated for patients, and boldly confronted controversial issues. In return, a grateful American Pharmacists Association will reward Daniel A. Hussar’s life of service with its…
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Malvern Bancorp Reintroduces Insurance Subsidiary, Malvern Insurance Associates
The Paoli-based Malvern Bancorp, parent company of Malvern Federal Savings Bank, is reintroducing its insurance subsidiary, Malvern Insurance Associates, LLC. The company will offer commercial insurance; life, health, and long-term care insurance; and fixed annuities in its traditional Philadelphia Main Line geography and from its new offices in Morristown, N.J., and Quakertown. The Quakertown office,…
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Radnor’s VWR Acquires Canadian Manufacturer of Reagents for Chemical Analysis
Radnor’s VWR, a leading independent provider of product and service solutions to laboratory and production customers across the world, has acquired Seastar Chemicals, a Canadian manufacturer of high purity reagents used in the global research, laboratory, and microelectronics industries. Seastar is a global leader in quality in production of ultra-pure acid and base products that…
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Delaware County Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university that connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning are key components of the Widener experience. The university is comprised of eight schools and colleges that offer curricula leading to associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. Simulation Facilitator…
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SAP on Cusp of Hiring Bonanza as 150 New Jobs Headed for Delaware County
There are 150 new jobs coming to Newtown Square thanks to SAP, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The business software producer is planning to add 400 new jobs to its Pennsylvania locations, with 150 of them headed to its U.S. headquarters in Newtown Square. The Delco location already employs close to 3,000 people,…
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