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7 Townships Ask Courts to Stop County Takeover of Health Inspections
Seven townships have filed a court injunction to prevent Delaware County’s new health department from taking over municipal health inspections, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Townships cannot effectively manage their budgets with the lack of certainty that exists around their staffing needs and whether they will be able to recoup those costs…
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Jennifer Aniston Works on Commercial for Radnor Pharmaceutical Idorsia
Actress Jennifer Aniston talks about her struggles with insomnia in a commercial for Swiss pharmaceutical company Idorsia, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Idorsia has its U.S. operations in Radnor. The television and online commercials start Monday and run a week after Idorsia received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to market…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stately 1683 Estate Home for Sale in Glen Mills
This historic one-of-a-kind Newlin-Sharpless estate home built in 1683 is available for sale in Glen Mills. Built around the same time that William Penn founded the state of Pennsylvania, this stately 8-bedroom, 3.5-bathroom home currently serves as office space but can be easily transformed into a forever home. It features a stunning stone exterior, 4.6…
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DELCO Careers: Delaware County Planning Department
Delaware County’s Planning Department is looking for several qualified applicants to join its professional planning team. There are six openings available to Delaware County residents or those willing to relocate to the county within three months of starting their position. Delaware County is made up of a complex group of 49 municipalities home to a…
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Immaculata to Host Undergraduate Info Session on Jan. 22
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will host an admissions information session on Saturday, Jan. 22 from 10 AM-12 PM for high school students and college students interested in transferring. An admissions counselor will provide an overview of academic programs, financial aid, campus life, athletics, and the admissions process. The session will provide time for…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. Aqua recommends that customers take the following steps ahead of severe winter weather: Make sure…
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Delaware County Leadership: Matt Meyers, President, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Matt Meyers, the President of Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Jenkintown and the activities he was involved in throughout high school; the first time he realized that people looked to him for leadership; the jobs he held as a teenager and the lessons he learned from them that…
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Supers Testify: Lack of Funds Lead to William Penn’s ‘Deplorable Conditions’
Two William Penn School District superintendents, one current and one former testified recently at a historic lawsuit trial arguing Pennsylvania is not meeting its constitutional requirement to give all children a high-quality public education, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The 2014 lawsuit was filed by William Penn and five other school districts, parents,…
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DELCO Careers — CCRES
CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. It works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to a CCRES career, including…
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Tom Ryan Steps Down After 15 Seasons as Radnor High Head Football Coach
One of Delaware County’s most respected and likable coaches is resigning. Tom Ryan, football head coach at Radnor High School, officially resigned Jan. 12 after 15 seasons, writes Matt Smith for PA Prep Live. “I had 15 great years coaching a lot of great kids,” Ryan said. “I just felt it was time to make…
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Delaware County’s Prison Stops Being Privately Run on April 6
Delaware County will take over operations of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility from GEO Group Inc. on April 6, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The county Jail Oversight Board voted 6-2 in September to end its contract with GEO Group, Inc. In a prepared statement, GEO said it is working cooperatively…
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CEO of Local Rita’s Italian Ice Gets the Scoop on Employees’ Perspectives as an ‘Undercover Boss’
Season 11 of CBS’ Undercover Boss will put Rita’s Italian Ice CEO Linda Chadwick behind the chilly tubs of one of her Bensalem-headquartered frozen treat kiosks. Ryan Mulligan reported the sticky role-swap for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chadwick’s stint scooping lemon, cherry, and watermelon ices airs on the Jan. 28 edition of the role-swap reality…
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NRx in Radnor Now Seeks Patent for COVID Drug Zyesami, Sees Other Uses
NRx Pharmaceuticals has now added a patent application to its paperwork for the COVID-19 therapy drug Zyesami, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Earlier this week, the Radnor biopharmaceutical company applied to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an emergency use of Zyesami to treat patients with critical COVID-19 and respiratory failure. The…
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Starting a Business? Drexel Hill’s SmallBizLady Wants to Chat
If you happen to be out and about in Drexel Hill you may run into Melinda Emerson. And if you’re thinking of going into business for yourself, you might want to offer her a friendly hello. Emerson just happens to be America’s No. 1 expert on successfully starting, keeping and growing small businesses. She’s known…
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Conservationist Thomas Dolan IV, Behind Tinicum’s John Heinz Refuge, Has Died
Thomas Dolan IV, a celebrated conservationist who helped create the 1,000-acre John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum, died Dec. 28. He was 98, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Dolan, from Lafayette Hill, was born in Philadelphia, grew up in Devon, and attended Episcopal Academy and St. Paul’s School in Concord, N.H.…
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King of Prussia-Based Qlik Confidentially Registers Intention to Once Again Go Public
Qlik, the King of Prussia-based data analytics company that does business in more than 100 countries, has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for a proposed initial public offering of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range for the proposed offering…
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Chester Parking Meter Contract Limits City Revenue, Impedes Shopping, Receiver Says
Chester’s contract with a parking meter manager is under scrutiny since it favors the manager over the city for revenue, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “There’s an individual right now who’s getting a parking ticket from a meter that’s going to the parking manager, the city’s not seeing a dime of it,” said Vijay Kapoor,…
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Springfield Hospital Suspends Emergency Services Due to Staff Shortages, COVID
Springfield Hospital is temporarily suspending emergency and ancillary services starting Jan. 14 as it copes with staff shortages and the COVID-19 outbreak, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Closures include the Emergency Department, pathology, lab, and medical imaging. Those in need of emergency care will be directed to nearby emergency departments and urgent care…
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