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DELCO Careers – Crozer-Keystone Health System
Headquartered in Springfield, the Crozer-Keystone Health System comprises five growing hospitals and a comprehensive physician network of primary care and specialty practices. Crozer-Keystone also recently formed the Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation as a way to give back to the Delaware County community. .Revenue Cycle Director This position plans, directs, coordinates, and implements a fully integrated billing,…
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Wawa Offers Environmentally Friendly Bamboo Coffee Stirrers, but Still Has the Plastic Ones, Too
Douglas Capper and his 9-year-old son Levi had hoped that Delco’s favorite convenience store would completely drop its plastic coffee stirrers in favor of more environmentally friendly bamboo ones, writes Jamie McClelland for thegreencities.com. Wawa instead chose a middle path. The bamboo’s there, but so is the plastic. “We are hoping our new stirrers provide…
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Public Airing of His Documentary on Refinery Fire Changed This Former Chester Man’s Life
Bilal Motley, a Muslim who grew up in Chester, saw his life change following a Feb. 3 public screening of his film, “Midnight Oil,” reports Catalina Jaramillo for WHYY.org. The documentary chronicles events of the early morning fire at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery fire Sept. 22. The film uses news clips, security-camera footage and…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stately Stone Colonial in Haverford Township
A stately stone colonial with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnewood, in Haverford Township. The residence sits on a large double lot with exquisitely landscaped grounds that include a huge level backyard and gorgeous views. Inside, the spacious living room features a gas fireplace, sunny sitting area,…
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Dunwoody Village Offers Residents Opportunities to Pursue Wellness of the Mind, Body, Spirit
Newtown Square’s Dunwoody Village, one of the region’s premier continuing care retirement communities, offers its residents numerous opportunities to pursue wellness of their mind, body, and spirit, writes Leigh Stuart for Suburban Life magazine. The community offers more activities than is possible for one person to do in one day, according to Joe and Sue…
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Bonner, Villanova Grad Father Denis Weber Recipient of 2020 Father Bill Atkinson Humanitarian Award
Father Denis Weber, who graduated from Monsignor Bonner High School and Villanova University, is this year’s recipient of the Father Bill Atkinson, O.S.A. Humanitarian Award, writes Viktoria Hall for villanovan.com. Father Weber is the director of the Ministry for Development Programs of Catholic Social Services for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. He advocates for the rights…
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Eagles’ Malcolm Jenkins Talks About Political Activism, Social Equality at Swarthmore College
Eagles safety Malcolm Jenkins was a recent guest of Swarthmore College Black Studies professor Nina Johnson for a discussion on “Beyond the Field: Activism, Athletics, and Empowerment in the Modern Political Era,” writes Steve Sherman for the Daily Times. Jenkins was one of three Eagles who joined Colin Kaepernick in his National Anthem protests in…
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It’s a Runner’s Reunion at Haverford College Honoring Coach Tom Donnelly
Last weekend, a reunion of hundreds of runners honoring Haverford College track coach Tom Donnelly gathered at the college , writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reunion honored Donnelly’s 45th year at Haverford, and celebrated a 1980 Middle Atlantic Conference indoor title. Donnelly has coached 172 All-Americans, including Marcus O’Sullivan and Sydney Maree,…
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Competitor in Penn State Great Valley’s Lion Cage Aims to Improve Bicycle Safety
One summer day in 2017, after finishing a bike ride, Glenmoore resident Doug Thompson got home and began reading the latest issue of Bicycling. The magazine laid out a harsh reality: 50,000 bicycling accidents and 1,800 fatalities per year in the United States. Most cyclists hit by cars were struck from behind, never seeing what…
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When Physical Stores Close, On Line Memories of Brands Fade As Well, Data Shows
The loss of brick and mortar stores is also apparently having an effect on our ability to remember the stores online, writes Christopher Zera for fastcompany.com. Online searches for places like Kmart and other legacy retail brands have been declining for the past three years, according to new data from Google search analytics firm SEMrush.…
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DELCO Careers – Genex Services
With a location in Wayne, Genex Services helps injured workers return to their jobs in a safe and efficient manner through compassionate case management, while reducing healthcare costs and disability expenses for customers. Client Services Specialist This position serves as first contact for potential claimants and client companies; makes initial contact to individuals to sell and…
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New Sustainability Commission Will Recommend Environmental and Energy Policies for County Government
Environment and energy took center stage Feb. 19 when Delaware County Council unanimously approved a resolution creating a Delaware County Sustainability Commission to preserve and protect the county’s natural and cultural environment. The Commission will: Recommend the best environmental and energy practices for: County buildings and facilities. Operations, purchasing and energy sources. Fuels, vehicles and…
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2019 Saw a Record-Breaking Number of Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport
In 2019, 33.02 million people traveled through the Philadelphia International Airport to and from their destinations, writes Julia Hatmaker for pennlive.com. That’s a 4.2 percent increase over 2018, a new record for the airport. It also increased air cargo volume by 9.4 percent, the second-highest cargo year at the airport. Most of the growth in…
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Chadds Ford Business Offers Golf Courses of the World at Its Indoor Simulator
Now you can play the course at Pebble Beach or St. Andrews without ever leaving Delaware County, writes Fran Mayre for the Daily Times. XGolf is a new high-tech indoor golf simulator and training facility that’s now open near Rts. 1 and 202 in Chadds Ford. The facility allows up to six players. Players use…
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Changes Proposed to Market Frankford El to Handle Steady Growth in Ridership
Yesterday, SEPTA responded to a rise in ridership for the Market Frankford El by making sure its busiest line now makes all station stops and is available later in the evening, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The El, which operates out of 69th Street in Upper Darby, has seen a steady rise in…
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Dogs of Villanova: Maggie the Goldendoodle from Pals for Life
Wednesdays are dog days at Villanova University, when the non-profit Pals for Life visits the campus with a group of four-legged friends to help students de-stress, writes Olivia Sabalaskey in the Dogs of Villanova column for The Villanovan. These certified stress-therapy dogs are particularly appreciated with mid-term exams just around the corner. Featured dog this…
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Tuesdays with Michael: How Do We Cultivate the Necessary Knowledge to Inspire Change?
By Michael Gidlewski “Knowledge is power” is a phrase credited to Francis Bacon in his Meditationes Sacrae, published in 1597. Since then, it has been quoted by many, including Thomas Hobbes and Thomas Jefferson, and debated by others who argue that knowledge is not enough to drive action or create change. I would have to…
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Check Out How Delaware County High School Students Did On Last Year’s SATs
The Pennsylvania Department of Education recently published results from the 2019 SATs, showing that six Delaware County high schools are on Pennsylvania’s 100 highest-scoring high schools, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One school made it into the top five statewide, while two more came in the top 30. The highest scoring school…
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