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Head Over to Rocko’s Pizza in Woodlyn and Grab a ‘Slice of Delco’
It’s been a year since they’ve opened, and Rocko’s Pizza in Woodlyn is a Delco success story, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The pizza shop quietly opened as a new business a year ago July, in a pandemic. Four business partners, all with Delco roots, came together to bring made-from-scratch boardwalk style pizza…
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See How Delaware County Ranks in the Market for Buying a Single-Family Rental
Delaware County ranked in the upper half among best markets for buying single family rental properties in 2021, according to a new report by ATTOM. The Q1 2021 Single Family Rental Market report ranked 495 counties with a population of at least 100,000 using rental data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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Jay Wright Recalls Near Fatal Flight That Gave Him a New Perspective
A harrowing airplane flight influenced Jay Wright and his coaching approach, reports Keith Jones for nbcphiladelphia.com. Wright is currently the assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics. Back in 2005, Jay Wright was on a Rhode Island flight with Jones and the Villanova men’s basketball team. The plane flew through…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Home in Garnet Valley
A breathtaking traditional home set on 2.04 private acres with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The property charms visitors from the start with the European water fountain in the center of a circular driveway. Inside, this traditional home has a magnificent two-story foyer with turned staircase and room…
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Mobilion in Chadds Ford’s Raises Funds for Biomarker to Detect Disease
The Delaware County life sciences company Mobilion, that recently launched its first product, has raised $60 million through a private stock sale, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mobilion Systems Inc.’s, which employs 60 people, previously raised $50.4 million from two investment rounds in 2019 and 2020. Founded in 2015, Chadds Ford-based Mobilion is…
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Home Flipping Sales, Profits Decline Nationwide, Not in Philadelphia
While home flipping sales and profit margins decline nationwide, the Philadelphia market is bucking those trends. The area recorded growth in several categories, according to a staff report from ATTOM Data Solutions. The 2020 U.S. Home Flipping Report by ATTOM Data Solutions shows 241,630 single family homes and condos flipped in the U.S. last year.…
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Penn State Brandywine Invites Prospective Entrepreneurs to Give Idea TestLab a Try
Have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure how to get started? Try the Idea TestLab through the Brandywine LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, to answer your questions and develop your entrepreneurial ideas. The Idea TestLab is a seven-week business accelerator program at Penn State Brandywine for early-stage entrepreneurs who want to explore…
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Delco Careers: Lincoln Center Hiring for 3 Special Education Positions
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is looking for the right candidates to help meet the special education needs of students and their families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for the coming school year. TLC has been providing educational and human services to students in need for more than 50 years. To accomplish its…
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Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Norristown’s Tallest Building
The Montgomery County Commissioners have cut the ribbon on One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown to mark the completion of the exterior reskin project. Norristown’s tallest building now boasts a modern façade, updated safety, and accessibility features, and new outdoor seating. “Montgomery County is committed to modernizing our campus for the next century. The completion of the One…
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As Sister Company to Exton’s All-Fill, Auger Fabrication Turns Dated Manufacturing Building in Downingtown into State-of-the-Art Facility
Until recently, All-Fill, the Exton-based manufacturer of packaging machinery with a global presence, and its sister company, Auger Fabrication, had been working together under the same roof since 1984. As a company, All-Fill was built on its line of vertical auger fillers, which have been used around the world since 1969. Auger Fabrication, meanwhile, supplies…
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Dennis Rochford, a former Delaware County Political Figure, has Died
Dennis Rochford, a former Delaware County Councilman who ran against incumbent Seventh District Congressman Bob Edgar, died July 31, writes Katie Tabeling for the delawarebusinesstimes.com. He was 73. Mr. Rochford was president of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, a trade association for ports in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “Dennis’ passing…
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Frontier Airlines Adds Bahamas Route at Philadelphia International Airport
Frontier Airlines continues expanding its presence at Philadelphia International Airport with flights to the Bahamas starting in the fall, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. There will be three weekly nonstop flights from Philadelphia to Nassau starting Nov. 2. Introductory flights will start at $79. The Denver-based airline is offering introductory flights starting at…
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Glen Mills Brewery Aids in Memorial Day Beer That Raised $21K for Vets
Veterans across Pennsylvania benefitted from a Memorial Day beer that was partially made in Delaware County, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The special brew “Adapt and Overcome,” raised $21,349.44 for the Pennsylvania Veterans Foundation. The Foundation provides assistance and support for Pennsylvania veterans and their families. The 5.9 percent ABV IPA was released in the…
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Viva Video in Ardmore Is Closing, Ending the Video Store Era in Our Region
One of the last remaining video stores in our area, Viva Video, has announced it is closing, writes Bill Rohrer for Fox 29 News. Viva Video in Ardmore will permanently close Aug. 31, replaced by another business. Owner Miguel Gomez opened the store in 2012 after the video store he worked at closed. “We started…
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Uber Expands Luxury Ride Option in Philadelphia With UberPremium
Uber has notified some of its drivers in Philadelphia that the luxury ride option UberBlack will be replaced by UberPremium, which will provide more drivers with a chance for bigger earnings, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Uber has sent emails to hundreds of its Philadelphia drivers informing them about the replacement. Around two…
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Experience in an Area Eatery Aids College Student’s Research Project on Post-Pandemic Restaurant Recovery
The COVID-19 outbreak socked the restaurant industry, a high-touch line of business. Mapping post-pandemic restaurant recovery takes special insight, one that student Maddie Reim provided thanks to her experience at a Perkasie restaurant. Rochelle Allen, for the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), reported on how Reim’s background was academically helpful. Reim, a third-year hospitality and…
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Immaculata Student from Pottstown Receives Business Advisory Board Scholarship
Immaculata University student and Pottstown native Hannah Clark, Class of 2024, is the recipient of a scholarship from the Business, Fashion, and Leadership Department’s Business Advisory Board. The scholarship provides $2,000 each year until graduation. She is majoring in business management with a minor in pre-law. Clark is passionate about environmental issues and interested in…
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C&N Employees Raise More Than $129,000 for Local Food Banks
C&N’s Giving Back, Giving Together program has raised $129,129, which will provide more than 775,000 meals to the community through its partnership with area food banks. In addition to the monetary donations, C&N employees collected 3,012 necessity items and volunteered 290 hours at local food banks. In April 2020, C&N teams partnered with 17 local…
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