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Haverford’s Ella’s Grove Among Philadelphia Magazine’s Top Shops
In an age of Amazon, of big-box behemoths and, soon, of drones that will plop packages, stork-like, on doorsteps, Philadelphia Magazine compiled a list of the best independent boutiques that are redefining the shopping experience. Ella’s Grove in Haverford was one of the 50 shops recognized. The best stores are breathing new life into our…
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Bike and Pedestrian Friendliness Are Big Factors for Home Marketability
Studies by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Urban Land Institute put walking and bicycling atop the list of alternatives to the automobile. Therefore, it should come as no surprise that bike and pedestrian friendliness are big factors in home marketability, writes Alan Heavens of the Philadelphia Inquirer. “While parking is still a valuable amenity,…
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SAP to Develop 100 Corporate Apps Through Partnership with Apple
SAP, the German software giant whose United States headquarters are located in Newtown Square, will develop about 100 enterprise applications using the new software development kit it’s building with Apple, writes Steve Norton of The Wall Street Journal. Some will be industry-specific, addressing fields such as health care and retail, while others will be more…
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Is a Recession Looming? Vanguard Economist Says Downturn Unlikely
In the following video, Vanguard Global Chief Economist Joe Davis examines the current low-growth environment and places the likelihood of a U.S. recession in the near future at 15 to 20 percent odds. Davis concedes that the odds of a recession are elevated given the economy’s slow growth, reduced exports and declining corporate profits. But…
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Home Values in Garnet Valley, Media, and Wallingford Climb Most in Delaware County
The overall housing market in the United States has recovered from the crisis that plunged the country into a deep recession in 2008. But a new analysis by The Washington Post shows that the recovery has been deeply uneven along lines of race, income, and geography. The data indicates that, in Delaware County, the Garnet…
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Chester’s Power Home Remodeling Wins Angie’s List Award for Third Straight Year
Power Home Remodeling Group is delivering unparalleled customer service in the home improvement industry. For the third consecutive year, the Chester-based company has received the Angie’s List Super Service Award, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to provide customers with the highest level of service throughout each stage of the home-remodeling process. The Super Service Award…
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Inn at Swarthmore Finally Complete
The Inn at Swarthmore is finally complete, and officials are looking forward to seeing it strengthen the relationship between the college and the borough, writes Alison Burdo of the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We are excited about the fact that it provides us with a physical and social link between the Borough and the college,” Swarthmore…
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Tinicum Recognized as Great Spot for Millennials Buying Their First Home
A recent report in the Philadelphia Inquirer plugged Tinicum as a great spot for millennials looking to buy their first home. Tinicum, which comprises Essington and Lester, is home to slightly more than 4,000 people. Real estate agents in this part of the region usually note the distance to I-95 and the airport when they…
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Cityteam Ministries in Chester Helping Mothers in Need
Chester’s Cityteam Ministries, through its Mother-Baby Care program, provides food and diapers for more than 1,000 families every year, writes Peg DeGrassa of Delaware County News Network. Two times a week, moms in need can walk into Cityteam Ministries and get the diapers, food, clothing and formula that they need for their babies and other…
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Glen Mills’ Resident and President of Marketing Firm Helps Small Retailers Expand
In today’s competitive world, the crucial challenges of brand messaging include improving brand awareness and building a base of well-informed customers that embrace brand loyalty. A direct link to building successful businesses is the amount of a brand’s visibility in the marketplace. Joe Purifico, a resident of Glen Mills and the president and general counsel…
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Radnor’s VWR Foundation Gives Back to Science Community, Distributes $85,000 in First-Quarter Grants
The VWR Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to giving back to the science community, distributed 10 grants totaling more than $85,000 during the first quarter of 2016. The Foundation is the philanthropic arm of VWR International, a Radnor-based company involved in the distribution of research laboratory products. The Foundation supports organizations and programs that are…
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With Three Stores in Delco, Church’s Auto Parts Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Church’s Auto Parts – with locations in Ridley, Springfield, and Drexel Hill – recently celebrated its 40th anniversary with auto-trade show and customer celebration at the Springfield Country Club, writes Peg DeGrassa of Delaware County News Network. The company began in 1976 when brothers Rich, Ray, and Roger Church of Norwood opened up a small…
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Buyer of Crozer-Keystone Pledges Commitment to Community
Nurses, community activists, and public officials have expressed worry about the prospect of changes to the Crozer-Keystone Health System that the buyer, Prospect Medical Holdings in California, may have in store. However, the company’s president did his best to allay those fears. The deal calls for Prospect Medical Holdings to change almost nothing about the…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Listed Among Best in Region
In honor of the Craft Brewers Conference that was held in Philadelphia this week, writer Bryan Kolesar of Communities Digital News has compiled a list of the best brewers in the area. “Let’s say you’re visiting Philly (maybe for the first time) and don’t necessarily want the crowds of a popular beer event showcasing out-of-state…
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Connecticut-Based Distributor of Pipe, Valves Buys Facility in Aston
The Collins Companies – one of the largest industrial distributors of engineered specialties, pipe, valves, and fittings serving the Northeast – is ready to move into a facility in Aston. Based in East Windsor, Connecticut, The Collins Companies now have nine locations, primarily in New England and upstate New York. Its new home in the…
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Deepening of Delaware River Shipping Channel Sure to Benefit Delco
After the issue of deepening the Delaware River shipping channel was debated for almost three decades, and finally agreed upon a few years ago, the project is now nearing completion. Almost 85 percent of the 103-mile navigation channel has already been deepened from 40 feet to 45 feet, writes Linda Loyd of the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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OpenTable Ranks Two Delco Eateries Among Top 100 Brunch Spots in America
OpenTable, the reservation website, has ranked Terrain Garden Café of Glen Mills and Wayne’s White Dog Café among the 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America in 2016. The rankings, strategically released ahead of Mother’s Day on Sunday, is based on more than five million restaurant reviews submitted between April 1, 2015 and March 31. Delicious…
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ACME Improves Delco’s Access to Naloxone, Emergency Drug for Opioid Overdose
ACME Markets, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Whelan, and Delaware County Councilman Dave White have announced the availability of Narcan (naloxone) Nasal Spray in all ACME pharmacies across the county. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), naloxone has saved 26,463 lives nationwide over the past 20 years. Since November 2014,…
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