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DELCO Careers – Glen Mills Schools
The Glen Mills School, a residential education facility for troubled boys between 15 and 18 years of ages spread across 800 acres in Thornbury Township, has the following career opportunity posted on its career page: Counselor/Teacher The Counselor/Teacher position works directly with students and requires an applicant who is a positive supportive role model and…
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Known for Having Brought Jobs to Rural Delco, Exec at Concordville’s Southco Dies at 95
Thomas B.T. Baldwin, a sales executive from Media who helped bring jobs to rural Delaware County with Southco, died last month at 95, writes Bonnie Cook for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Baldwin, who served in the Army during World War II, worked for Southco from the mid-1940s to the mid-1980s. Advertisement The manufacturer of industrial-grade fasteners started…
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Delco Home to 10 of Region’s 100 Fastest-Growing, Privately Held Companies
Delaware County is home to 10 of The Philadelphia 100, a list of the region’s privately held companies ranked by percentage growth over the last three years. The Philadelphia 100 has been the hallmark of entrepreneurial achievement in the region since 1988. The project, which is run by the Wharton Small Business Development Center and…
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Smedley Tract to Become Recreational Area in the Heart of Middletown
Plans to develop Middletown’s Smedley Tract as a recreational area are ready to move forward after more than a decade of planning, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Delaware County News Network. Township Engineer Eric Janetka recently gave an update on the 76-acre property at the northeast corner of Rose Tree and North Middletown roads. The…
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Sunoco Pipeline’s Upgrades in Marcus Hook to Yield Massive Boost in Tax Revenue
The upgrades to the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex planned by Newtown Square’s Sunoco Pipeline will boost local property tax revenue by $4.8 million next year, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This triples the amount Sunoco currently pays in real estate taxes on the former refinery site, which is now a terminal for the…
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DELCO Careers – Crozer-Keystone Health System
Crozer-Keystone Health System, comprises five hospitals, a network of outpatient centers, urgent care centers, and a sports club and Delaware County’s largest employer, has the following open career positions posted: A/R Representative The A/R Representative is responsible for billing and follow-up activities for Medicare, Medicaid, all other governmental and non-governmental and specialty claims at Crozer…
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Stress Test Performed by Moody’s Analytics Reveals State’s Vulnerability to Next Recession
A recent stress test conducted by Moody’s Analytics in West Chester shows that Pennsylvania is wholly unprepared for a recession, writes Dan White for the Philadelphia Inquirer. A recession usually significantly lowers state and municipal government revenue from taxes, often resulting in public-sector employee layoffs. During the Great Recession, almost 750,000 workers lost their jobs…
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Trump Chooses Former Ridley Park Councilman as U.S. Ambassador to Norway
President Donald Trump has chosen former Ridley Park councilman Kenneth Braithwaite to be the new U.S. ambassador to Norway, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. Braithwaite has a long record of Navy service. He received his undergraduate degree from the Navy before earning his pilot wings. He also has a master’s degree from Penn.…
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Delaware County Community College to Host Women in Technology Career Panel on Nov. 16
Join Delaware County Community College for a special career panel on Women in Technology at 6 PM on Thursday, Nov 16. This event will provide insight into how to begin a career in the field of information technology, and is perfect for women looking for direction on their educational journey or an opportunity to advance…
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How Do Companies Choose a Location for Their Headquarters?
Cities have a growing list of requirements they need to meet when trying to entice companies to move their businesses there, according to a report from Knowledge@Wharton. “For most businesses, the issue of location choice now is driven by labor: Will we be able to attract the white-collar skills we need?” said Wharton management professor…
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DELCO Careers – Villanova University
Villanova University, ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 46th best National University and the oldest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has the following open career positions. Gift Officer, Family Engagement and Philanthropy The Gift Officer assigned to the Family Engagement and Philanthropy unit will represent Villanova University as a whole…
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New Analysis Reveals More Women Advancing to Region’s Boardrooms
A new analysis on the gender composition of boards of directors, senior executives, and top earners for 2016 at the region’s Top 100 public companies shows that more women are advancing to the boardrooms, but not as many are reaching senior positions. For the 17th year, The Forum of Executive Women has produced the Women…
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M&M’s or Skittles? Battle for Pennsylvania’s Favorite Halloween Candy a Fierce One
M&M’s have now overtaken Skittles in a sweet-tooth battle for the most popular Halloween candy in Pennsylvania, with more than 290,000 pounds consumed in the months leading up to the celebration, according to the Candy Store. The Candy Store, the nation’s premier bulk candy dealer, has combed through 10 years of sales data focusing on…
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DELCO Careers – Adapt Pharma
Manufacturer of Narcan, a prescription medicine used to treat an opioid overdose, Radnor-based Adapt Pharma has the following Delaware County Career position posted: Customer Service and Operations Specialist Adapt seeks a Customer Service and Operations Specialist to manage day to day customer needs and facilitate necessary support to ensure access to Adapt products and work…
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Broomall Native Discusses Serving the Diverse Jewish Community at Penn
Broomall native Ira Blum has taken the lessons learned from his parents, who were deeply engaged Jewish communal workers, with him to the University of Pennsylvania, writes Greg Johnson for Penn Current. Blum, who is the director of Jewish student life at Penn Hillel, holds a bachelor’s degree in religious studies from Muhlenberg College, as…
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Lisa Buckingham of Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Named 2017 HR Executive of the Year
Human Resource Executive, a business magazine, has named Lisa Buckingham – the executive vice president and chief human resources officer at the Radnor-based Lincoln Financial Group – its 2017 HR Executive of the Year. “The HR Executive of the Year award recognizes human resource leaders who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and who…
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Concerns for Pennsylvania Employers Regarding Medical Marijuana Use by Employees
By Katherine Meehan Pennsylvania has legalized the use of medical marijuana for certain specified ailments. Those ailments include the following: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Autism Cancer Crohn’s Disease Damage to the nervous tissue of the spinal cord with objective neurological indication of intractable spasticity Epilepsy Glaucoma HIV/AIDS Huntington’s Disease Inflammatory Bowel Syndrome Intractable Seizures Multiple…
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Widener Study Looks to Solve Problem for People with Prosthetic Limbs
Prosthetic limbs have long been helping people with lower limb amputations, but the resulting sweat has limited their full benefits, thus prompting a study from Widener University, writes Don Sapatkin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This has always been an issue despite ongoing technological advances. The basic problem is that the silicone liners used to create…
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