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Boothwyn Native, Pioneer of Touchdown Celebrations Denounces Dancing in NFL
Boothwyn native and Chichester High School graduate Billy “White Shoes” Johnson, who pioneered celebratory dancing after a touchdown, is not behind the rehearsed and time-consuming performances the NFL is now cracking down on, writes Terence Moore for Sports on Earth. Johnson executed his first celebratory dance for a dare during his sophomore year at Division…
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New, Stylish American Grill Now Open in Newtown Square
Lehigh Valley restaurateur George Paxos has added another stunning eatery to his fine list of establishments, with the stylish American grill Firepoint now open in Newtown Square, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new eatery is on the edge of the new Shops at Ellis Preserve, and features 250 seats, an open kitchen,…
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House of the Week: Country Idyll in Newtown Square
This 18th-century, stone farmhouse, set on 18 acres of lush grounds in Newtown Square, is perfect for a family looking to be surrounded by gorgeous rural idyll, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The six-bedroom home at the heart of Mill Hollow Farm is nestled on the border of Delaware and Chester counties, with a…
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Delaware County Briefly: November 11
Veterans Day Parade The annual Veterans Day Parade will be held today beginning at 11:11 AM in Media. Delaware County Council, District Attorney Jack Whelan, Media Mayor Bob McMahon, and other local officials will honor the county’s veterans and thank them for their service and dedication. Dozens of World War II veterans, marching bands from…
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Delaware County Careers – Haverford College
Haverford College is a leading liberal arts college known for its academic rigor, Honor Code, and beautiful arboretum campus. The core of the classroom experience at Haverford College is learning from the professor’s research and scholarship, and having the opportunity to be an active, vital participant in every class. It is expected that all students will…
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Couple from Springfield Designing ‘Everything That Captivates’ in Exton, Beyond
With a client portfolio that includes some of the most recognizable and diverse brands in the world, there’s no reason STUDIOetc in Uwchlan Township shouldn’t be a household name in its own industry and beyond. “I admit that sometimes I think clients hesitate to tell other companies about us because they want us to always…
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Haverford College Alum Hired as General Manager of Minnesota Twins
Thad Levine’s career has taken him from the mound at Roy Randall Diamond on the campus of Haverford College to one of the top seats in the business of Major League Baseball. Levine was recently hired as the senior vice president and general manager of the Minnesota Twins, according to a report in the St.…
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Widener Prof, Psychologist Explains How to Deal with Vulnerability Hangover in Wall Street Journal
While many people try to avoid putting themselves in situations where they would be in an emotionally vulnerable position, Hal Shorey says taking that step can lead to amazing rewards, writes Elizabeth Bernstein for The Wall Street Journal. According to Shorey, a psychologist and associate professor for Widener University’s Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, being…
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Radnor’s VWR Scoops Up Two More Competitors
Radnor’s VWR, the international laboratory equipment supplier, has acquired two of its smaller competitors, reaffirming its growth-through-acquisition approach, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has purchased BioArra and Reliable Biopharmaceutical, which brings the total number of companies it has acquired over the last two years to eight. BioArra, which was founded…
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Delaware County Careers – eMoney Advisor
Located in Radnor, eMoney Advisor is the creator of the leading wealth-planning technology for financial professionals and firms. It offers the cutting-edge solutions needed to succeed as the regulatory environment shifts, investor expectations change, and the industry landscape becomes increasingly competitive. Not only does eMoney’s solutions help financial professionals streamline their workflow and add efficiency to their…
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SAP Employee, Delaware County Community College Alum Speaks at U.N. on Autism Awareness
Patrick Viesti, a 2008 graduate of Delaware County Community College, will never forget the day he visited the United Nations in New York City, not as a spectator, but as a guest speaker. Viesti, who has the autism spectrum disorder Asperger’s Syndrome, spoke to U.N. officials and hundreds of people in the audience and online…
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Down 1.7 Inches of Precipitation, Delaware County Much Drier Than Usual
Despite hurricane-ravaged coasts, inland areas of New Jersey have devolved into severe drought that now threatens to spread into southeastern Pennsylvania. “The entire southeast part of the state has seen well below normal rainfall in the past two months,” a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz stated. “The biggest shortfalls have been in Carbon,…
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Newtown Square Security Company Secures $10 Million in Additional Funding
Newtown Square’s My Alarm Center has secured an additional $10 million in funding allowing, which will help the residential security and home automation provider spur its growth both organically and through making acquisitions, writes Paul Ragusa for Security Systems News. The funding was led by Ironwood Capital and supported by Alcentra, Saratoga Investment Corporation, NXT…
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Lincoln Financial’s Jamie Ohl One of Industry Publication’s ‘Women Worth Watching’
Profiles in Diversity Journal has included Jamie Ohl, Lincoln Financial Group’s president of Retirement Plan Services, in its 2016 “Women Worth Watching” list for her role in leading innovation and positive outcomes in the retirement industry. Ohl, who joined the Radnor-based company last year, has been a driver of positive change in the retirement industry.…
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Delaware County Careers – Axalta Coating Systems
With its North American headquarters located in Glen Mills, Axalta Coating Systems is a leading global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, beautiful, and sustainable solutions. From light OEM vehicles, commercial vehicles, and refinish applications to electric motors, buildings, and pipelines, its coatings are designed to prevent corrosion, increase productivity, and…
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Does Your Convenience-Store Preference Say Anything About Your Vote? This Report Says So
The battle for the presidency heated up last week when Donald Trump tread into Hillary Clinton territory: the Wawa in King of Prussia. A survey by Placed, a leader in location analytics, “found that Clinton supporters were more likely to visit a Wawa, despite Donald Trump’s visit this week,” according to a report by Lesley…
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College Passion Takes New Life as Luxury Leather Company in Wayne
The passion to make something of value out of scraps never really left Mike Balitsaris. After a career of resurrecting run-down industrial buildings and channeling sand into oil and gas wells, his Wayne-based custom leather company Waltzing Matilda has finally come full circle too. Initially a creative passion that helped him earn spending money as…
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Chadds Ford’s Triple R Finds Growth Opportunities from Surge in Craft Breweries
Chadds Ford’s Triple R Transportation is taking full advantage of the rapid increase in craft breweries across the country, a trend that is providing opportunities for companies that specialize in support operations for them, writes Alan Field for Breakbulk magazine. The heavy haul firm, which focuses on providing transporting and logistics services for oversized cargo,…
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