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Villanova’s Business School Best in Nation According to Bloomberg Businessweek
The Villanova School of Business was rated as the top undergraduate business school in the nation in the recently released 2016 Bloomberg Businessweek rankings. Over the past decade, VSB has consistently been recognized among the top business schools in the country. “This external recognition underscores our commitment to providing a truly exceptional academic experience for…
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Delco Lager, No Fluff and to the Point, Now Available in Cans
Aston’s 2SP Brewing Co. unveiled its Delco Lager last year, and since then, it was only available on site and in area bars. Now, the brewery is set to debut the American amber lager in cans, writes Kenneth Hilario of the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Hilario, the canned versions of the made-in-Delco beer will…
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USDA Forest Service in Newtown Square Says Families Are Biggest Shareholder of Forests
New research by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service reveals the motivations, management activities, future plans, and challenges faced by the nearly 11 million families, individuals, trusts, and estates, referred to as family forest owners. Collectively, family forest ownerships control 290 million acres of forestland, or 36 percent of the nation’s forestland. The federal…
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Delaware County Briefly: Mega Millions Lottery Ticket, Safeguard Scientifics, and Williamson College
Here’s a quick rundown of the news in Delaware County: Delco Mega Millions Ticket Wins $1M A Mega Millions ticket sold at the Marcus Hook Newsstand, located at 9 East 10th Street in Marcus Hook, is worth $1 million, but the winner has yet to come forward. The lucky ticket matched all five white balls…
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Chester Upland School District Gets $12 Million Boost from Gov. Wolf’s New School Funding Formula
The new basic education funding formula recently signed into law by Governor Tom Wolf, includes a $12 million annual increase for the Chester Upland School District, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The formula, contained in the new Act 35, was unanimously approved by the Basic Education Funding Commission last year. It takes into account…
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Delaware County Careers – Villanova University
Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of the school’s mission. Villanova is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to the University’s mission and values. Recent events have revealed that, on…
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Trio of Interboro Grads Nominated for CMT Awards
A music video directed and produced by three Interboro High School graduates has earned them a pair of nominations and a trip to the CMT Music Awards on June 8 in Nashville, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Delaware County natives Steve Condon, Danielle Porter-Condon, and Steve Molineux have received nominations in the categories breakthrough…
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Chadds Ford Art Museum Among Ranks of Most Popular Philly Tourist Attractions
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation. Among the Top 25 attractions, five are located in Delaware, Chester, or Montgomery county. Renowned for its holdings of the Wyeth family of artists, the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford…
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Villanova University Art Gallery Hosts Exhibit of Delco’s George H. Rothacker
Villanova University Art Gallery is hosting a solo exhibition of Delaware County artist George H. Rothacker, writes Brian Bingaman for 21st Century Media. The renowned artist has spent a quarter-century finding inspiration from historic Pennsylvania movie theaters, the street life of Havana in Cuba, and from beloved films. Those subjects are just part of the 54…
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Villanova Selects New Dean of Law School, a Former Advisor of President Obama
Boasting a varied career as a law school administrator and scholar, a litigator, and even a political adviser and candidate, Mark Alexander has been selected as the new dean of Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law. When he officially assumes his role on July 1, Alexander will become the first African-American to ever hold…
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Delaware County Careers – Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Located in Darby, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 204-bed teaching hospital that offers advanced acute-care services. Consistently recognized for clinical excellence, the hospital is proud of its many quality achievements. Since 1933, its mission has been to help and heal patients through accessible, compassionate healthcare that is tailored to their needs. Mercy’s experienced medical staff…
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New $25 Million Campus for Chester Charter School to Rise from Vacant Lot on Highland
The Chester Charter School for the Arts, the top-performing school in Delaware County’s poorest community, will soon move to a new, state-of-the-art $25 million campus that is being built on a vacant lot on Highland Avenue. Administrators and civic leaders recently broke ground for the 90,000-square-foot building with dance studios, a band room, and a…
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Radnor’s Qlik Acquired by Private-Equity Firm in Chicago for $3 Billion
Thoma Bravo, a Chicago-based private-equity firm, has acquired Radnor’s Qlik, a leader in visual analytics delivering intuitive solutions for self-service data visualization, in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $3.0 billion. The deal values each share at $30.50. Qlik will maintain its corporate headquarters in Radnor, and will continue to service its customers globally, led…
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Five-Year-Old Uses Birthday Gifts to Collect Donations for Springfield Fire Company
Five-year-old Ryan Natow recently surprised the Springfield Fire Company with a selfless donation he collected as gifts for his birthday, writes Ginger Dunbar for the Daily Local News. The young Springfield resident collected an impressive $115 in donations for the volunteer fire company during the block party organized for his March 31st birthday. Before the party,…
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Radnor High School Unveils Wall of Honor to Commemorate Deceased Service Members
Radnor High School unveiled the Wall of Honor last week to commemorate the 56 Radnor Township men and one woman who gave their lives defending the country, writes Linda Stein for the Main Line Media News. It took the efforts of numerous members of the community, students, teachers, and staff to ensure that the Wall…
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Delaware County Careers – De Lage Landen Financial Services
With its American headquarters located in Wayne, De Lage Landen Financial Services specializes in asset-based financing programs for equipment manufacturers, dealers, and distributors all over the world. The company offers customers a single source for leasing, administration, and risk and asset management solutions. Simply put, De Lage Landen has the industry expertise and asset knowledge…
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Wayne’s Larsen MacColl Partners Join Forces with Florida-Based Burger & Beer Joint
Wayne’s Larsen MacColl Partners, a private equity firm, has formed a partnership with the developer and franchisor of Florida-based Burger & Beer Joint to expand the restaurant’s presence across the United States. The sports and rock-and-roll themed restaurant chain launched in 2009 and now has seven locations, writes Kenneth Hilario of the Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Radnor’s VWR Expands Its Empire with Fifth Acquisition in Past Two Years
VWR, a global supplier of laboratory products, has acquired JM Separations, the fifth firm bought by the Radnor-based company in the past two years, writes John George of the Philadelphia Business Journal. JM Separations is based in The Netherlands and supplies single-use fluid handling and separation technology products for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Most of…
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