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Aston Elementary School Gets Live Version of ‘The Elf on the Shelf’
One Delaware County school got a surprise last Friday morning, as a live version of the children’s Christmas toy “The Elf on the Shelf” greeted them from the school’s roof, writes Daniel Craig for PhillyVoice. The Elf on the Shelf is a little elf doll made famous by the highly successful book. The book explains…
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Upper Darby Native, MLB Draft Pick Impresses in First Pro Baseball Season
Upper Darby native Jim Haley has been swinging for the big leagues all his life, and he didn’t miss a pitch in his rookie season for the Hudson Valley Renegades, the farm team of the Tampa Bay Rays. In fact, Haley even enjoyed the rare opportunity to have home-field advantage while playing an away game.…
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Radnor’s Brandywine Realty Spearheading Philly’s First Vertical Neighborhood
With the increasing number of millennials opting for urban living, developers are attempting to meet this growing demand by building huge vertical neighborhoods in major cities, writes Lauren deLisa Coleman for Forbes. Radnor-based Brandywine Realty Trust is spearheading one of the first of these projects with its FMC Tower at 2929 Walnut Street in Cira…
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Drexel Awards Broomall Native, Cardinal O’Hara Alum Basketball Coaching Extension
The winningest coach in Drexel’s women’s basketball history is now signed through the 2023 season, as the Broomall native at the helm of the Dragons just signed a new contract extension, the university’s athletic department recently announced. Cardinal O’Hara High School graduate Denise Dillon is currently in her 14th year at the Drexel post, and…
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Radnor’s VWR Named One of Nation’s 100 Healthiest Workplaces
The dedication to its employees’ wellbeing has paid off for Radnor’s VWR, as the company has been recognized by Springbuk as a 2016 Healthiest 100 Workplace in America. Applicants for the award were evaluated across six key categories, including vision and expertise. The winning organizations combine a number of employee wellness initiatives, alongside corporate wellness…
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Real Estate Giant Celebrates 130 Years of Guiding Consumers Through Complex Transactions
From owners reluctant to hire him in his youth to a complementary business reluctant to sell to him in his prime, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach Realtors Chairman and CEO Larry Flick has earned people’s trust throughout his career. And now, the small two-office firm started two decades before his arrival spans 45…
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DELCO Today Makes Holiday Donation to Lionville-Based Family Lives On Foundation
A large number of nonprofits help to fill in the cracks of society that so many people are in danger of falling through. In fulfilling their mission, they impact not just an individual or community, but our entire world, making it an infinitely better place to live. One organization doing such meaningful work is the…
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Phoenixville Native, CBS3 Chief Meteorologist Speaks at Delaware County Press Club Luncheon
Phoenixville native and CBS3 Chief Meteorologist Kate Bilo was the guest speaker at last week’s holiday luncheon of the Delaware County Press Club at the Spring Valley Banquet Facility in Springfield. Bilo, a 2003 graduate of Penn State where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish and International Business, captivated her audience with…
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BumpOut Turns Up Volume for Upper Darby Entrepreneurs
A hot new motorized speaker that expands to amplify music from a smartphone is turning up the volume on Upper Darby’s entrepreneurship scene. BumpOut – made by Upper Darby’s Zac Pierce and Matt Chacko, along with Brian Zamrowski of Malvern – has churned out $60,000 of pre-order sales in its first two weeks, according to…
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Neumann University’s Men’s Basketball Team Secures First-Ever National Ranking
The undefeated Neumann University men’s basketball team is now nationally ranked for the first time in program history. The Knights, who are off to an 8-0 start this season, including a 3-0 mark in the Colonial States Athletic Conference, are No. 23 in D3Hoops.com’s latest Top 25 poll. “I think what it means for the…
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Every Day is ‘Bring Your Pet to Work Day’ at Newtown Square’s Petplan
Employees working at Petplan in Newtown Square do not have to worry about leaving their pets alone while they are at work, as the company’s enormous office has space dedicated to entertaining them, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The insurance provider for cats and dogs is owned by Chris and Natasha Ashton,…
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Delaware County Council Presents Gifts to 100 Veterans Living at Fair Acres
Santa Claus, with assistance from Delaware County Council, paid a visit to the veterans and residents living at Fair Acres, Delaware County’s skilled care facility, during a holiday party last week. As part of its annual Holiday Cheer for the Troops and Veterans campaign, council distributed gift bags to the 100 veterans of all service…
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Delaware County Careers – Valley Forge Military Academy & College
Established in 1928, Valley Forge Military Academy & College has a long tradition of fostering the personal growth of its students through a comprehensive system built on five cornerstones: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership. VFMAC offers advanced placement, honor, and enrichment courses, as well as opportunities for independent study. It…
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NFL’s Houston Texans Bench $72 Million Quarterback in Favor of Springfield Native
In a scenario the Houston Texans never would have envisioned at the beginning of the season, the NFL franchise – which is tied for first place in the AFC South with two games left to play – have benched the quarterback they rewarded with a $72 million contract in the offseason. Brock Osweiler’s poor play…
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Swarthmore Alum, Russian Travel Mogul Can Get You Anywhere You Want
Swarthmore College was his ticket to America 25 years ago, and now Gennady Podolsky makes a living doing just about anything to get clients where they want to go. The multilingual Russian travel mogul went on from that 1992 visa to study at Swarthmore College to become a self-made expert in digging up low-cost airfare…
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PECO Pumps $32 Million into Smart Grid at Marcus Hook Industrial Complex
PECO just finished pumping $32 million into a smart-grid substation that will help get more business coursing through the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex. PECO’s new electric distribution substation was outfitted with fiber-optic technology and real-time component monitoring through thermal imaging, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Andrew Maykuth. After spending almost a year and…
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Pennsylvania’s Highest-in-Nation Gas Tax About to Increase … Again
More money from filling gas tanks is about to spill out onto the state’s roads and bridges as the third and final gas tax increase since 2013 goes into effect on Jan. 1. Authorized by Act 89 three years ago, Pennsylvania’s highest-in-the-nation gas tax will go up eight cents per gallon, or 16 percent, according…
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Delaware County 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. Pentec Health offers preparation and clinical management of drug therapies, skilled nursing support, reimbursement services, and unparalleled care coordination…
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