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Rothman Institute Expands Delco Footprint with Complex in Glen Mills
With offices already located in Media and Newtown Square, The Rothman Institute has expanded its presence in Delaware County with this week’s opening of a $10 million medical office complex in Glen Mills, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “The Glen Mills location expands our footprint in Delaware County, but is a little…
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Neumann University Hosts Catholic Educators from 27 States
More than 200 educators from 27 states are now meeting at Neumann University for a three-day conference sponsored by the National Catholic Education Association. Entitled STREAM 2.0 Symposium, the conference was designed to familiarize Catholic school educators with best practices in STREAM education and introduce them to experts in the field. STREAM – an expansion…
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House of the Week: Ed Snider’s Italian-Inspired California Mansion with Ocean View
The California home of the late Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider in Montecito is now on sale for $52 million by his estate, writes Candace Taylor for The Wall Street Journal. The Italian-inspired home is situated on more than nine landscaped acres with gorgeous views of the ocean and the nearby mountains. Constructed by Snider…
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Non-Professional Staff at Delaware County Memorial Hospital Votes to Unionize
Non-professional workers at Delaware County Memorial Hospital have voted to be represented by District 1199C, writes John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia-based union already represents employees such as cafeteria workers, laundry workers, maintenance staff, and other service employees at eight area hospitals. According to George, District 1199C officials said that among the…
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Nether Providence, Upper Providence Townships Rate High Among State’s Best Places to Live
Niche, a website that helps people discover the schools and neighborhoods that are right for them, recently released its annual list of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania. Nether Providence and Upper Providence townships highlighted the Delaware County communities, checking in at No. 36 and 39, respectively. Haverford (56), Radnor (72), and…
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Locals, Activists Intent on Saving Marple Greenspace
A large greenspace in Marple Township is in danger of becoming yet another black mark, writes Rick Kauffman of the Daily Times. That black mark would be the parking lots to the proposed Cardinal Crossing Development project that — instead of the green space now behind Don Guanella Village — would turn the 213.3-acre plot…
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Morton-Based Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Feted for 45 Successful Years
A part of the Delaware County community since 1971, Oliver Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical is celebrating 45 years of successful business, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The idea for the company came to Joe Oliver when he was facing unemployment from Boeing’s Helicopter Division, so he decided to take the…
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American Dental Center Celebrates 35 Years of Healthy Teeth, Beautiful Smiles in Springfield
Dr. H.W. “Bud” Hinebaugh is celebrating 35 years of helping residents of Springfield and Delaware County keep their teeth healthy and smile beautiful, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. American Dental Center has performed thousands of successful root canals, extractions, crowns, and dentures in its long history, always providing patients with the…
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Delaware County Careers – Power Home Remodeling
Headquartered in Chester, Power Home Remodeling is a trusted name in replacement windows, siding, roofing, and entry doors. Since 1992, when it was founded, Power has installed energy-saving and environmentally friendly exterior remodeling projects for over 275,000 homeowners. Inc. magazine has also named Power as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States…
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Sale of Delco’s Largest Healthcare Provider Nears Completion
The sale of Delaware County’s largest healthcare provider, nonprofit Crozer-Keystone Health System, to for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings is getting closer to completion, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A hearing on the proposed sale will be held by Delaware County Orphan Court next week, as the Court must approve the sale of any…
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Boeing, Iran Air Sign Sales Agreement That Could Boost Ridley Park Factory
Boeing recently signed an agreement with Iran Air, signaling the latter’s intent to spend $25 billion on Boeing planes, writes Jon Gambrell and Nasser Karimi for The Associated Press. The agreement represents possibly the largest business deal between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the U.S. since the 1979 Embassy takeover in Teheran. And it could…
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Some Like It Hot in Delco, but We All Need to Stay Safe
The weather forecast for summer is calling for the heat to come on strong in June, with the Northeast sweltering under a series of heat waves through August. Delaware County Council wants residents to know that the county’s Heat Plan is in place. Both the Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) and the county…
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Strath Haven Graduate and Former NFL Linebacker Inducted in PA Sports Hall of Fame
Dan Connor (football) and Mary Sue Christopher (field hockey) was among 12 individuals honored yesterday at the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame’s Delaware County Chapter 2016 Awards Dinner, writes Harry Chaykun for the Daily Times. Connor, a Strath Haven High School graduate and former NFLer, and Christopher, a Haverford High School product, both earned All-America honors at…
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Radnor Woman Among First Patients in America to Receive New Treatment for Opioid Addiction
Local sufferers of opiate addition in long-term recovery programs are among the first in the country to gain access to a newly approved treatment option, according to a staff report from 6ABC. Last month, the FDA approved Probuphine, a new implant type treatment for battling addiction. Among the first patients to receive the treatment was…
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Delaware County Careers – Applied Card Systems
Applied Card Systems was founded in 1987 to provide credit-card processing and servicing resources to small- and mid-sized financial institutions. ACS has earned a reputation as an industry leader and innovator in marketing and servicing a variety of credit products. Today, Applied Card Systems employs hundreds of associates at its two servicing facilities (Glen Mills…
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Several Delaware County Companies Recognized with Healthiest Employer Awards
Healthiest Employer, a privately held technology firm that has served more than 6,000 employers in North America, is a leading analytics resource, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. Its Healthiest Employer Award recognizes organizations that proactively improve the health of their population. The national awards program evaluates employers of all sizes, industries, and stages of…
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PECO Convenes Solar Collaborative to Advance Region’s Renewable Power
PECO recently convened a Solar Stakeholder Collaborative, modeled on processes the company used previously to develop conservation and wind-energy programs, to explore ways to advance renewable power in the region. “We’re committed to providing that same leadership and dedication to advancing solar energy,” Craig Adams, PECO’s chief executive, told about 80 energy experts and advocates…
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Widener Students Give Their University Resounding Thumbs-Up in National Survey of Student Satisfaction
The powers that be at Widener University certainly knew what they were doing, when in 2006 they changed the school’s nickname from Pioneers to Pride, even if the latter is also defined as a pack of lions. After all, studies indicate that Widener students, on average, have more pride for their school than their counterparts…
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