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Grant Expands Education/Business Partnership at Community College
A $100,000 state grant is funding efforts to bring county students to the healthcare and manufacturing industry, writes Kevin Tustin for Delco News Network. The Delaware County Workforce Development Board is receiving the $100,000 Business-Education grant, a portion of $2.4 million being allocated state-wide. The workforce board will partner with Educational Data Systems Inc. to…
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Harrah’s Donates $20,000 to Help With Neighborhood Security for Chester Riverfront Project
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack donated $20,000 to the Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County for a security initiative in uptown Chester, writes Colin Ainsworth for Delco News Network. The funding will pay for 24 exterior lights and cameras to create an electronic town watch for Chester homes. They will focus on the Nova Vista neighborhoods,…
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Bonnner & Prendergast Student Alexis Gleason Chosen as Nominee for 2020 McDonald’s All American Games
A basketball player from Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School has been nominated to take part in the 2020 McDonald’s All American Games, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. Alexis Gleason is among 36 players from Pennsylvania—12 boys and 24 girls—to earn the nomination. This year’s list of talent includes players from 48 states…
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Tuesdays with Michael: Effective Leaders Manage Themselves Before Managing Others
By Michael Gidlewski Effective leaders manage themselves before managing others. Research indicates that the No. 1 reason people leave organizations is because their direct boss is incompetent. In many cases, managers in their organization have promoted people to management levels with MBA (Management by Accident). You are the leader of your own life. Every day,…
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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas, Inc. is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hard goods (welding, safety, and related products). Administrator This position manages a team of developers responsible for web and mobile applications development and design; assists with the development and execution of the IT strategic…
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Villanova University Boasts Three of Top 50 Highest Paying Graduate Degree Programs in Greater Philly
Three programs from Villanova University are ranked among the 50 top-paying graduate degree programs in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings were determined by comparing students’ median earnings one year after graduating. Students with finance, management, law, and medical degrees are among the highest paid during the first year…
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Crozer Keystone Now Part of Cigna’s Medicare Provider Network
Crozer-Keystone Health System in Delaware County will become part of Cigna’s Medicare Advantage provider network, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two entered into an agreement last Thursday, providing health care professionals at Crozer-Keystone with greater resources and aligned-incentives to deliver quality patient care. “Crozer-Keystone has an excellent reputation for providing its community…
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New County Council Makes County Health Department a Priority, Takes First Steps
Delaware County Council is taking the next step in establishing a county health department by meeting next week with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “This is a priority. This is definitely a priority for all five of us,” said Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer. The hope is a…
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This Delco Native Cheesesteak Critic Has 500 Cheesesteaks Under His Belt
They call it a Philly cheesesteak but we all know it’s as much a Delco delicacy as it is a city thing. Ask Jim Pappas. Over 2o months, this Delaware County native has devoured 500 cheesesteaks, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He started visiting new cheesesteak joints with his childhood friend around May…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved Media-based chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has almost 700 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida, and is continuing to expand with new catering options. Title and Survey Specialist / Paralegal This position develops, updates, and implements a company-wide title and survey risk…
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National Science Foundation Funds 24 Scholarships at Neumann With $649,556 Grant
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Neumann University a five-year grant in the amount of $649,556 to enroll, retain, and graduate students in the STEM fields (science, technology, engineering and mathematics). The bulk of the grant money will provide scholarships for 24 students seeking undergraduate degrees in biology, computer and information science, cybersecurity, data…
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2019 a Record Passenger Year for Philadelphia International Airport
Philadelphia Airport served a record 33 million passengers in 2019, helped along by American Airlines, which operates its fourth largest hub and gateway here, and is now expanding with routes to Africa, writes Edward Russell for thepointsguy.com. Also feeding into the airport’s success is the growth of low-cost carriers like Frontier and Spirit Airlines. The…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Sunlight-Soaked Cape Cod in Wallingford
A sunlight-soaked Cape Cod set on a 0.88-acre lot with three bedrooms and two full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Among the many highlights inside is the kitchen with glass and beamed ceiling, massive center island that doubles as a breakfast bar, granite countertops, classic white cabinetry, and stainless steel…
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Upper Darby’s New Mayor Invites Residents to Create a Town Motto
Can you sum up in a few positive words what Upper Darby means to you? Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer is offering a chance to have a resident’s motto replace the mayor’s name on official signs throughout the township, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delco News Network. “I want everybody to be a part of…
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Developer Eyes Houses at Former Wayne Estate of Campbell Soup Heiress Dorrance Hamilton
A developer has plans for an estate property in Wayne where prominent philanthropist and Campbell Soup Co. heiress Dorrance “Dodo” Hamilton lived, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Hamilton died in 2017 at the age of 88. She moved to Wayne with her husband, Samuel M.V. Hamilton, in 1950. He died in 1997.…
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Villanova Places Ninth in Nation on U.S. News List of Top Online MBA Programs
Villanova University’s online MBA programs placed ninth among the 100 top rated in the country, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the highest ranked local school on the list. In online master’s in business degree programs, excluding MBAs, Villanova placed third. The new report from U.S. News and World Report also…
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Haverford 12-Year-Old Competes in Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
A 12-year-old Haverford boy is demonstrating his baking skills as a contestant on the Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship,” writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Avner Schwartz said he started helping his mom cook when he was around 4 years old. By 6, he became interested in baking and watched YouTube videos to…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Host Meet and Greet Jan. 22 with U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Child Guidance Resource Centers kicks off 2020 by opening its doors for a meet and greet with US Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5). On Jan. 22,, at 3:30 p.m., Child Guidance is offering the opportunity for everyone to visit the Child Guidance Resource Centers Philadelphia Headquarters at 2901 Island Ave. Come for a tour of the…
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