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American College of Emergency Physicians Honors Doctor, Professor from Newtown Square
James R. Roberts, a professor and emergency medical physician from Newton Square, has been honored by the American College of Emergency Physicians with the Outstanding Contribution in Education Award, according to a staff report from the Journal of Emergency Medical Services. Roberts, who is a professor of emergency medicine at the Drexel University College of…
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Delaware County Careers – Neumann University
Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Neumann University is a private, Catholic, co-educational institution located in Aston. It is rooted in the Franciscan tradition, which emphasizes respect for individuals, concern for the environment, and social responsibility. Neumann offers undergraduate degrees in a broad variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s…
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New Rankings Reveal How Delco’s Public High Schools Fare Relative to Rest of State
Radnor is at the top of the class when it comes to the 2017 Best Public High Schools in America, as it made the grade for selection as No. 28 on the list. In Pennsylvania, Radnor trailed only nearby Conestoga in Berwyn. The rankings by Niche.com gave Radnor an A+ grade based on state test…
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Wawa Threatens to Stop Expansion in Philly over Proposed Tobacco Regulations
Wawa has said it might put a stop to its aggressive expansion in Center City if the proposed regulations on retailing tobacco are passed, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Numerous other businesses that sell cigarettes and various tobacco products are worried that the new regulations currently under consideration would both hurt their…
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Local Proponents of New Pipeline Hope for Deregulation Boost from Donald Trump
Proponents of the lauded and controversial push to convert Philadelphia and its suburbs into the country’s energy hub are hoping to get a boost after Donald Trump takes over as President, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Business leaders have been working on promoting the city’s potential in the energy sector for the…
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Delaware County Briefly: December 5
Delaware County Council Delaware County Council has formally announced that veteran career firefighter and homeland security professional Timothy Boyce will take over as director of emergency services and emergency management. Boyce replaces Edwin Truitt, who retired after 40 years of dedicated service to the county. Boyce, whose career in public service spans 35 years, most…
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Delaware County Careers – Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.
With locations in Radnor and Media, Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. is an international insurance brokerage and risk management services firm. It has operations in 33 countries and offers client-service capabilities in more than 150 countries around the world through a network of correspondent brokers and consultants. The firm was established in 1927, and is the third…
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Philadelphia Gets Its Largest Wawa Yet; Grand Opening Set for Today
Wawa will have a grand opening of its largest location to date in Philadelphia today at 20th and Market streets, writes Dan McQuade for Philadelphia magazine. Plans for the 7,000-square-foot store, which includes 25 bar seats, were announced seven months ago. This makes it significantly bigger than the “Robinson Luggage Wawa” located at Broad and…
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Merger of Sunoco Logistics, Energy Transfer Partners Good for Companies, Not Investors
Sunoco Logistics Partners’ merger with affiliated business venture Energy Transfer Partners, which is based in Dallas, is likely to divert money from its investor pipeline to cash reserves and annual savings. That’s good news for the Newtown Square firm but bad news for investors, and as a result, Sunoco Logistics’ stock has sunk 11 percent…
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Liquor Control Board’s Fine Wine, Good Spirits Store Opens in Brookhaven
The Liquor Control Board of Pennsylvania is answering the recent changes in the legislation on alcohol sales that allow grocery stores and gas stations to carry wine by revamping its stores and expanding into new ones, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the new stores is in Brookhaven, and it opened its…
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Delaware County 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. FMFCU has over 80,000 members, 2,000 partnering organizations, 40 branches, and ATM access at nearly…
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New Execs of Fast-Growing Relay Network in Radnor Discuss Plans Moving Forward
Following the $12 million raised from its private stock sale in June, Radnor’s Relay Network has brought in its first Chief Product Officer and a new Chief Technology Officer to complement the company’s rapid growth, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CTO Steve Higgins and CPO Lisa Guillaume join the existing 50 employees,…
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Delaware County Community College to Host Nationally Renowned Ensemble on Sunday
The International Contemporary Ensemble (ICE) will present “Untempered,” a musical performance by composers who play in the nooks and crannies of musical tuning systems, on Sunday, Dec. 4 at 3 PM. The performance is part of Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series, and will be held in the Large Auditorium of the Academic…
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Ring in the Holidays with Destination Delco’s Top 10 Places to Visit, Things to Do
From A Brandywine Christmas at the Brandywine River Museum and the Festival of Lights at Rose Tree Park to A Christmas Carol at Media’s Hedgerow Theatre and The Nutcracker Ballet at Neumann University, Delaware County has something for everyone to enjoy this holiday season.
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Local Artists to Sell Work During Media Arts Council’s Annual Holiday Sale, Exhibit
The lights, color, and sparkle of the season extend from the charming storefront shops on one end of State Street to the Media Arts Center and Gallery at the other. Annually, artists sell their original work during the Holiday Exhibition, running this year from Dec. 3-23. The public is invited to attend the Opening Reception…
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Neumann to Host Live Nativity Celebration on Sunday
Neumann University will host its annual Greccio Live Nativity Celebration on Sunday, Dec. 4. The program, which is free and open to the public, begins at 6:15 PM in front of the Mirenda Center for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development on Convent Road. Neumann students, faculty, and staff will re-enact the Franciscan tradition of the…
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Delaware County Careers – Eastern University
Located in St. Davids, Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason, and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, Seminary, urban, professional, and international programs. Applicants should have a religious commitment compatible with Eastern’s mission and community standards. The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination…
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Three Redevelopment Projects in Delaware County Receive Millions in Assistance from State
The retail corridor project along Upper Darby’s 69th Street is among the recipients of the latest round of grant awards from the state’s redevelopment assistance program, writes Jacob Adelman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The redevelopment of the former Sears store at 69th and Walnut streets into a transit-oriented retail shopping center, covering 108,000 square feet, received…
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