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Delco Council Commends Center for 75 Years of Helping Blind, Visually Impaired
Shortly after having corrective eye surgery, Delaware County Council Chairman Mario J. Civera Jr. commended the Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) on 75 years of helping people with visual impairment lead independent lives. “In Delaware County, we have some excellent agencies that help people who face challenges in their day-to-day lives, challenges…
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Delco’s Certified Recovery Specialist Program Helps Those Struggling with Addiction
Delaware County Councilman Dave White recognized Aug. 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day by spotlighting the county’s Certified Recovery Specialist program that attempts to connect people struggling with addiction to treatment. “The tragedy of overdose is far too frequent in today’s world, but what we need to stress is that overdose is preventable,” White said.…
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Breathtaking Rendering of New Springfield High School Set for Presentation
The Springfield School District has set the first official presentation to the township on the proposed $118 million high school for Oct. 6, writes Susan L. Serbin for the Daily Times. Doug Carney, chair of both the facilities and finance committees, said the preliminary plan has already been submitted to the township, but it will…
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Survey Reveals Greater Philly Lagging Behind America’s Metro Regions in Startups
A new U.S. Census Bureau survey of the nation’s entrepreneurs puts Greater Philadelphia behind several other metro regions on a number of key economic growth indicators, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia Magazine. Philly lags behind America’s other major regions for the number of new businesses in the area and for its total of minority- and…
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Five Delco Companies Among Fastest-Growing Firms in Greater Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Business Journal has launched a new initiative to identify the fastest-growing companies in Greater Philadelphia, writes Craig Ey, its Editor-in-Chief. The companies that made the list have been dubbed the “50 on Fire in Philly.” The actual rank of each company is being kept a secret until a special event at the SugarHouse…
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Radnor’s Qlik Expands Services with New Apps
Radnor’s Qlik, a leader in visual analytics, has announced the expansion of its Qlik Consulting Services with the addition of Qlik Accelerate, which delivers applications designed and built by industry experts for real-life business scenarios. With Qlik Accelerate, businesses are able to gain faster insights into their data, maximize the quality of their applications, minimize…
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Radnor’s Safeguard Scientifics Hires First-Ever Chief Technology, Innovation Officer
Radnor-based Safeguard Scientifics has welcomed the president of Wayne’s Mobiquity, Scott Snyder, as its first-ever Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “I’m excited about what Safeguard has already built and the ability to interact with these almost 30 companies in the portfolio,” said Snyder, who is also a…
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House of the Week: 19th-Century Castle in Wayne
A stunning home, reminiscent of fairytale castles and designed by renowned architect William Price at the end of 19th century, is on sale in Wayne for $8.5 million, according to a report in the Philadelphia Inquirer. The breathtaking, 11,500-square-foot home has been expertly renovated, modernized, and expanded by KingsHaven Design and John Milner Architects. Situated…
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Wawa Doubling Size of Its Headquarters
Wawa is more than doubling the size of its headquarters in Chester Heights, west of Media, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Construction around the gray, stone house Wawa calls Red Roof started last spring. The additional 200,000 square feet includes a test kitchen, innovation-and-design center, and parking. This will allow Wawa to better…
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Sponsors Needed for Delaware County’s 16th Annual Run for Heroes
Springfield resident John McFadden, a former chairman of Delaware County Council, remembers quite vividly how much he looked up to police, firefighters, and other first responders when he was a child. “I remember my grandfather and father taking me to the Thrill Show at JFK Stadium (in Philadelphia) when I was younger, and listening to…
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New Apartment Complex in Media to Revitalize West Side of Borough
Horsham’s BET Investments is moving ahead with construction of a new apartment complex on its newly purchased site in the heart of Media, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The property at 438 Baltimore Pike, which sits across from the Sterling Pig Brewery, is one of the first multifamily projects in downtown Media…
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Beloved by Tina Fey, Pica’s in Upper Darby Celebrates Six Decades of Success
Upper Darby’s Pica’s Restaurant is celebrating six decades of making delicious pizzas enjoyed by both young and old in Delaware County, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The restaurant was made famous when Tina Fey proclaimed her love for the eatery’s pizza on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2014. The two Saturday Night…
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Neumann University Director to Speak on Sport, Mercy at Vatican
On Tuesday, Delaware County native Lee DelleMonache will board a plane bound for Rome, as her presence has been requested by the Vatican to speak on the issue of “Sport and Mercy” at the XIII International Symposium of University Professors from Sept. 7-11. Born in Lansdowne and reared in Middletown Township, DelleMonache – the director…
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Swarthmore Professor Recognized for Contribution to National Census of Writing
Jill Gladstein, an associate professor of English Literature at Swarthmore College, has been honored with the National Council of Writing Program Administrators Extraordinary Service Award for her contribution to the National Census of Writing. The National Census of Writing recently released the results of its ambitious survey on writing centers and programs across the country.…
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Education from Cheyney in Hotel, Restaurant Management Pays Off
All of the recent graduates from Cheyney University’s Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management program are gainfully employed in hospitality and related businesses, proving that an HRTM degree from the nation’s first Historically Black College or University is a valuable commodity. With seasoned faculty in the hospitality industry teaching HRTM students, hands-on experience via internships, and…
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Two Delco Wineries Get Green Light to Ship Directly to In-State Residents
Two Delaware County wineries have been granted permits to start shipping their wine directly to in-state residents, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board recently approved more than 80 expanded wine permits, following the passing of a recent bill that widened wine and beer sales in grocery stores, licensed…
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Low Taxes, Affordable Real Estate Make Brookhaven Ideal for First-Time Homeowners
With affordable real estate, a good school district, and property taxes lower than most areas in Delaware County, Brookhaven is a great choice for first time homeowners, writes Alan Heavens for the Philadelphia Inquirer. At this time, there are 37 active listings in Brookhaven, with prices ranging from $65,000 to $339,900, and more than 20…
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Forbes Ranks PECO Best Mid-Size Utility in America
There isn’t a better mid-size energy utility to work for in the entire country than the one right here in Greater Philadelphia. Innovative and rewarding, PECO topped the category in Forbes’ 2016 list of America’s Best Mid-Size Employers. “At PECO, we drive innovation and foster a culture of teamwork so our employees can work more creatively…
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