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Washington Post: Pressure Mounts in Philadelphia Suburbs as Election Draws Near
As the presidential election nears its final week, the pressure on Donald Trump to close the gap in several key Philadelphia suburbs is mounting. His fate in Pennsylvania and possibly the nation rests on a need to “turn in a respectable showing in the vote-rich suburban areas outside Philly,” according to a report in The…
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Celebs in House as Neumann University Showcases New Communications Studio to Prospective Students
Studio Day at Neumann University was a unique, if not unusual open house for a college. The school in Aston invited only high school seniors who are interested in studying communications to the Oct. 23 event. The intent was to provide prospective students with actual hands-on experience in radio and television studios. Thirty-nine high school…
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It’s Official … Pennsylvania Catches Most Deer in Headlights
Across the nation, deer have a tendency to get caught up in the intrigue of bright headlights, but nowhere are they caught more between the headlights of vehicles than in Pennsylvania. “Nearly 10 percent of the country’s deer claims occur in Pennsylvania (126,275 collisions),” the latest State Farm Insurance report states, based on collision insurance…
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Delco Council, Veterans Memorial Association to Host Freedom Medal Awards Dinner
Delaware County is home to many brave veterans who have served our nation with strength and courage. Today, we have 35,000 veterans of all military branches living in Delaware County who continue to serve their communities through their work, their church, their schools, and their families. In 2013, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown…
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Delaware County Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s 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. Labor Optimization Planner This position creates and optimizes weekly department schedules aligning…
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Widener University Panel Discusses History, Pros and Cons of Electoral College
“The Electoral College is the strange way in which we elect presidents in the United States,” said Rod Smolla, Dean of the Widener University Delaware Law School. In this video, Smolla is joined by Brian Tierney, a member of the board of trustees at Widener, political science professor James Vike, and Alan Garfield, a professor…
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Wawa Filling Up on Center City Real Estate
Its newest convenience store isn’t even open yet on Market Street, and Wawa is already inking deals to secure Center City locations for two more stores. “With sales reportedly very strong at the Broad Street store, the convenience store operator is said to be eager to continue adding locations in Philadelphia,” a Philadelphia Business Journal…
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Clock Expires on Havertown Family’s Legacy of Calling the Game
For only the second time since 1955, professional sports in America are without a Crawford calling the game. The profession that impassioned three men’s lives was set to go without their presence, but legendary NBA referee and Havertown native Joey Crawford couldn’t keep himself away from the action. He’s still watching, but from the vantage…
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Northley Guidance Counselor to Visit White House as State’s Middle School Counselor of the Year
The Pennsylvania School Counselor Association has named Nicole Sayre, a guidance counselor at Northley Middle School in the Penn-Delco School District, the 2016 Pennsylvania Middle School Counselor of the Year. The award honors professional school counselors who have helped both their students and their school district. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive counseling programs based…
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Malvern Bancorp Reports 565 Percent Increase in Net Income from This Time Last Year
Malvern Bancorp continues to prosper, as the parent company of Malvern Federal Savings Bank has reported strong operating results for the fourth fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016. Net income amounted to $7.7 million, or $1.21 per fully diluted common share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2016. That represents an increase of $6.6 million,…
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Delaware County Careers – Elwyn
Since its beginning 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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Andrew Wyeth Painting the Inspiration for Protagonist of New HBO Series
“Christina’s World,” the magnum opus of the late Andrew Wyeth, has served as the inspiration for the protagonist of a new HBO series, writes Allie Gemmill for Bustle.com. The 1948 painting by the renowned Chadds Ford artist has influenced the character of Dolores in Westworld, a science-fiction thriller that debuted this month and is receiving…
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Chester’s Back Against the Ropes as Lawmakers Scramble to Fix Casino Host Law
After the Pennsylvania Supreme Court struck down the tax that paid the state’s casino hosts and sent the issue to the Legislature for a fix, suddenly a whole host of other players have showed up at the table. Hosts like Chester are desperate for the millions of dollars in tax revenue from Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino…
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New Crum Creek Viaduct Saves SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Line
The worn-out, 121-year-old Crum Creek Viaduct that threatened to shut down SEPTA’s Media/Elwyn Line now has a whole new life to live. SEPTA last month finished its $89.9 million project to build a 100-year steel and concrete replacement of the Crum Creek Viaduct, thanks to 2013’s “decade of investment” through the Transportation Funding Act. “The…
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Darby Celebrates Hometown Hero, Names Street in His Honor
A hero’s name now points the way in Darby, and last weekend that way was how to make your hometown proud. Marine Lt. Gen. Ronald Coleman was recognized for his selfless service to America with a parade and honorary street designation, according to a Daily Times report by Anne Neborak. Originally a Navy sailor in…
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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. Director of…
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Delco Children Invited to Free Eye Care, Glasses Clinic on Saturday
Delaware County Council recently recognized Saturday, Oct. 29 as Give Kids Sight Day, reminding all families of the importance of preventive eye care and regular eye exams. Council also joined various partners in announcing a free eye exam clinic on Saturday at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia. “Vision is one of the senses that we…
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Exton Mall to Host College Fair on Monday
High school students and their parents will be able to trick-or-treat for higher education at the Exton Square Mall on Monday from 5:30-7:30 PM, when representatives from more than 230 colleges nationwide gather for the 2016 Chester County College Fair. West Chester University, Neumann University, Penn State Great Valley, and Delaware County Community College will…
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