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Wawa Works to Contain Damage From Data Breach
Even as Wawa scrambles to minimize damage from a data breach affecting millions of its customers, six lawsuits seeking class-action status have been filed in federal court, writes Christian Hetrick and Sam Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The lawsuits claim the company failed to protect customers from a data breach that exposed credit and debit…
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Franklin Mint, QVC Founder Joe Segel Dies at 88
Joe Segel, who founded more than 20 companies including TV shopping behemoth QVC and the Franklin Mint during his five-decade-long career, has died in Gladwyne of natural causes aged 88, writes Ryan Sharrow for the WHYY. Segel started West Chester-based QVC 23 years ago. It was carried by 58 cable providers in 20 states. Today,…
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Task Force to Look at Changes to State Juvenile Justice System to Make Juveniles Safer
A Task Force will study how to make the state’s juvenile justice system safer for youth assigned to it, writes Lisa Gartner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Dec. 16 that the task force of state lawmakers, county judges and members of the Pew Charitable Trust will spend the next year studying…
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Villanova’s New Residence Halls Offer the Latest in Water and Energy Conservation
Opening The Commons at Villanova University brought the number of on-campus residence buildings to 32, providing campus housing to 85 percent of its students, writes Mike Kennedy for American School & University. The Commons is a $225 million development of six apartment-style residence halls. It houses 1,135 students and is the first new residence hall…
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Years in the Making, Special Needs Playground in Aston Gets Its Day in the Sun
A special-needs accessible playground at Aston’s township community center was officially opened Dec. 16 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. Township officials and representatives from Energy Transfer, who helped fund the “Smiles in the Playground” facility, were on hand for the ceremony. Nearby were children, some in wheelchairs, others on…
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County Funds Preservation of 102 Acres of Open Space, Trails and Parks Also Funded
Delaware County Council approved funds recently to preserve 102 acres of open space, develop 73 miles of trails and make more than 18 recreational improvements to parks, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The distribution of $4.5 million came after council convened the Delaware County Open Space Task Force in October 2016 to…
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Foundation for Delaware County Accepting Grant Applications by Nonprofits Working to Get Everyone Counted in the 2020 Census
The Foundation for Delaware County wants to make sure every individual and neighborhood in the county is counted in the 2020 Census. To make that happen, it’s providing grants to nonprofits that are willing to work with neighborhoods and individuals at high risk for being under counted. The Foundation is partnering with Philanthropy Network Greater…
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Main Line Health’s Paoli Hospital Part of National Initiative to Improve Care for Older Adults
Paoli Hospital, a part of Main Line Health, has been recognized as an Age-Friendly Health System – Committed to Care Excellence, by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). This achievement is part of the IHI’s Age-Friendly Health Systems initiative, a national movement to improve the healthcare of older adults. “Paoli Hospital and Main Line Health…
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Holiday Shipping Brings ‘Controlled Chaos’ to Philly Airport; New Shipping Facility Planned
Philadelphia Airport’s shipping center is on overload this holiday season, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. The scene is best described as “controlled chaos.” Forklifts weave around thousands of cargo workers in the 400,000 square foot facility. “It can be a little crazy at times,” admitted Brian Cooley, GM of cargo service at Philly’s American Airlines…
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DELCO Careers – Aon
Headquartered in London with locations in Radnor and Fort Washington, Aon is the leading global provider of risk management, insurance brokerage, and human resources solutions for clients in over 120 countries. Accounting Analyst This position performs quarterly premium calculations, invoicing, and cash management; oversees carrier payable analysis and coordination and resolution of issues; and identifies trends including…
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Chadds Ford Native One of the World’s Top Lumberjills
At 5-foot-8 and 130 pounds, Chadds Ford native Martha King is redefining the lumberjack stereotype, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. The 30-year-old sales manager for Hearne Hardwoods in Oxford started competing in wood chopping during her days at Penn State. She took a break, then picked it back up six years ago after…
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DNB First House of the Week: New Construction in Haverford
A newly constructed home with eight bedrooms and nine and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. It’s situated in a sought-after neighborhood on a breathtaking one-acre lot. The exquisitely designed and flawlessly executed residence features a sun-filled and open floor plan ideal for any lifestyle. Many stunning features inside include the chef’s…
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Shoppes at Ellis Preserve Sell for $60 Million; Hotel, Restaurants, Office Building, Town Houses on the Way
The Shoppes at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square has been sold for $60 million to Ellis Preservation LLC, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The retail center at 3735-3741 West Chester Pike is anchored by a Whole Foods and a Firepoint Grill. It is part of a 218-acre Ellis Preserve mixed-use development at…
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New White Dog Cafe Opening in Glen Mills Will Feature Portraits of Local Dogs, All for a Good Cause
The soon-to-open White Dog Café in Glen Mills is offering a unique art opportunity to dog owners—a chance for a portrait of their favorite canine to adorn the walls of the new restaurant, reports Fox29 News. White Dog Cafes, located now in Haverford, Wayne and University City, feature a dog-themed décor, including paintings of dogs…
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This Villanova Professor’s Status as a Woman on a Board of Directors Was a 1990s Fluke. Now It’s California Law
Joan Lamm-Tennant, a Villanova University tenured professor with a Ph.D. in finance, had never served on a board or worked as a CEO, writes Alisha Haridasani Gupta for The New York Times. With that background, no search firm would have ever called her to serve on a board of directors. Even so, Bill Entringer, then…
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Delco Group Charity Surprises Haverford High Junior With Unforgettable Holiday Outing
A Haverford High School Junior’s positive outlook as she battles non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma earned her a holiday night out courtesy of the Delco Group, reports Jennifer Joyce for fox29.com. Hannah Hermansen, 16, has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments since her diagnosis in late September. Delco Group, founded by local realtor John Port, decided to show up with…
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New Willows Park Preserve Executive Director Will Help Turn Radnor Mansion into Public Venue
James E. McDaniel has been appointed executive director of The Willows Park Preserve to oversee restoration of the Willows Mansion in Radnor, reports mainlinemedianews.com. The goal is to make the mansion a self-sustaining community hub for the public, for concerts, lectures, health classes and private events. “His knowledge, expertise and experience will jump start our…
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Collingdale’s 2 Volunteer Fire Companies Will be One in the New Year
Collingdale’s two volunteer fire companies have agreed to merge, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The fire companies now provide fire and ambulance service to Collingale and Aldan boroughs. The new company will be known as Collingdale Fire Co., Station 33. It will dispatch Jan. 1 out of the Clifton Avenue station and its…
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