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Nonprofit RSVP Honors Delaware County Volunteers
The nonprofit RSVP – which stands for Retired Senior Volunteer Program – honored the dedicated volunteers from Delaware County and their daily contributions to the community during a recent event at Wesley Enhanced Living in Media, according to a report from Delaware County News Network. President’s Gold Volunteer Service Awards were presented to 14 volunteers…
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See How Delco’s Colleges Fared on Ranking of Student Loan Debt
A recently published “Student Loan Debt by School by State 2017” report shows that students graduating from Delaware County’s colleges have a wide range of debt, writes Dave Rathmanner for LendEDU. The rankings were compiled by LendEDU using the latest Peterson’s financial aid dataset for Class of 2016 graduates. In total, 1,161 colleges and universities…
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No Turbulence After First Phase of Airport’s $30 Million Renovation
Philadelphia International Airport officials have been eager to check in on the now one-third-done Terminal B renovation, and that trip recently came without any turbulence. The $30 million creative reimagining of the airport’s American Airlines hub is welcoming eight new restaurants and gate lounges equipped with iPads, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal report by…
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Radnor’s Marinus Pharmaceuticals Aims to Generate $35 Million from Public Stock Offering
Radnor’s Marinus Pharmaceuticals is looking to raise $35 million from its public offering of 9.3 million shares of its common stock priced at $3.75 per share, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The biopharmaceutical company has also granted the underwriter the option to purchase an additional 1.4 million shares of common stock within…
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Three Delco Schools Rank Among State’s Top 10 Best Colleges by Salary Potential
Three Delaware County schools rank among the Top 10 on the list of Best Colleges in Pennsylvania by Salary Potential published by PayScale. The rankings were compiled using several criteria, including early-career pay, mid-career pay, and job appreciation by the employee. The survey only includes schools that have a substantial number of graduates working for…
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Destination Delco Tasked with Promoting a Unique County, One Full of Personality
By virtue of his exploits on the basketball court at Darby-Colwyn High School in the mid-1970s, Marty Milligan earned the label of All-Delco. By virtue of his professional career at two of Delaware County’s largest employers – Ridley Park’s Boeing and Newtown Square’s SAP – and his current position at the county’s tourism bureau, he…
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State Reps Descend Upon Marcus Hook to Laud Benefits of Marcellus Shale
Leading members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives visited Delaware County this week to see first-hand the benefits of the Marcellus Shale at the Marcus Hook Industrial Complex. State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff, chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, led a panel discussion that included local State Rep. Stephen Barrar, fellow committee members, and representatives…
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Region Boasts Options for Amazon’s New Headquarters
America’s go-to online retailer could really click with a second headquarters in Philadelphia, and both Malvern’s Liberty Property Trust and King of Prussia are in the early conversations about pitching Philly’s virtues, as Amazon looks to expand its physical presence. Liberty’s vast Navy Yard development is one of three frontrunners with enough space to host…
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Celebrating a Half-Century at Delaware County Community College
By Chris Cooper In 1967, when a gallon of gas cost just 33 cents and Dustin Hoffman played The Graduate on the big screen, Delaware County Community College welcomed its first class of future graduates. To help celebrate the college’s golden anniversary, the public is invited to the Marple Campus tomorrow for a day filled…
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Local Women’s New Business Seamlessly Combines Fitness, Breastfeeding, Fashion
The idea for Just Bloomed – a Media-based company formed by three friends who vowed to address the challenges postpartum moms face as they try to balance their lives of family, feeding, fitness, and work – came from personal experience. Go to any parenting social media page or blog, and you will quickly find a…
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Fortune: Newtown Square’s SAP One of America’s Best Workplaces for Women
SAP, which has its U.S. headquarters in Newtown Square, is one of America’s best workplaces for women, writes Marielle Mondon for PhillyVoice. The German-based technology company ranks 21st among the Best Workplaces for Women, according to Fortune magazine and Great Place to Work. The rankings were determined using 50 metrics, including ethical leadership, respectful and…
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Widener Recognized as Pennsylvania University with Most Altruistic Students
Widener University has been selected as the university in Pennsylvania with the most altruistic, civically minded students. The designation on the “Pillars of America” map puts Widener among the top schools in the nation. Pillrs.com, a Silicon Valley-based organization dedicated to affecting personal and social change, compiled the results based on social mobility, research, and…
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Delaware County’s Heroin Task Force Gives Those in Recovery a Second Chance
District Attorney Jack Whelan and Delaware County Councilman Dave White, founders and co-chairs of the Delaware County Heroin Task Force, have announced a new program aimed at helping those in long-term recovery. Joined by members of the Heroin Task Force, Delaware County’s Office of Workforce Development Board, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, Educational Data…
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BB&T’s Evolution Continues as It Seeks to Improve Efficiency
BB&T, which recently entered the Philadelphia market after acquiring Susquehanna Bancshares and National Penn Bancshares, will be closing 140 locations nationwide this week including some nearby branches, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to the company’s CEO, Kelly King, the branch closures represent around six percent of the bank’s entire network. “For…
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Chichester Native Jake Mattera Living a Dream
He’s not laughing in his sleep; rather, Chichester native Jake Mattera is living a dream — albeit a hilarious one. The Cardinal O’Hara High School alum who once reserved “trying stand-up comedy” for a loosely held bucket list is now touring the nation and headlining an upcoming comedy show, according to a Springfield Press report…
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Radnor-Based Venture Capital Group Increases Local Presence
NewSpring, a venture capital group based in Radnor, is increasing its local presence by doubling its office space and investing in area companies, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The company has also promoted Jon Schwartz, its chief financial officer, to president and COO. The expansion comes as the firm has nearly tripled its headcount…
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New Generation of Chester Family Avenges ‘Family Feud’
Five siblings of a Chester family were in the television spotlight last week to avenge the unaired “Family Feud” battle by their elder generation — and the reputation of the Philly cheesesteak. John, Paul, Halaina, Zakiyyah, and Lindsay Pickett debuted on the set of “Family Feud” last week, according to a Daily Times report by…
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Pennsylvania Lands Seven Colleges on 2018’s World University Rankings
Graded against the world by four key missions of higher education — teaching, research, knowledge transfer, and international outlook — the University of Pennsylvania topped all institutions in the state and landed a Top 10 position globally. Penn tied with ETH Zurich for 10th in the World University Rankings 2018 with an overall score of…
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