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Jill L. Duncan Joins United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey as Controller
United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey (UWGPSNJ) has named Jill L. Duncan controller, overseeing all day-to-day financial operations and lead United Way’s finance team. She joined the leadership team officially in July. Duncan brings 20 years of nonprofit expertise. “Joining United Way’s team was a natural step for me and allows me…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Free Talk on LGBT History on Oct. 30
October is national LGBT History Month. and to shed light on how far the gay rights and civil rights movement has come in recent years, Penn State Great Valley is presenting a free talk, “Queer History Uncovered.” Matthew Riemer, co-author of We Are Everywhere: Protest, Power, and Pride in the History of Queer Liberation, will…
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Tuesdays with Michael: Core Purpose Communicates the Difference You Want to Make
By Michael Gidlewski Core Purpose communicates the difference you want to make in the lives of others. It is the why behind everything that you do. Until recently, managers were taught that people work out of self-interest and that they are driven by money and prestige. In the business world, the concept of motivation has…
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SAP CEO Bill McDermott Steps Down After 10 Years; Tripled Company’s Value
Newtown Square-based SAP reported strong growth in its cloud business for the third quarter, even as its chief executive, Bill McDermott announced he was stepping down after a decade leading the software firm, writes Joe Miller for the Philadelphia Business Journal. McDermott more than tripled the company’s market value as it transitioned to cloud computing. …
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The Secret’s Out: Wawa Has Halloween-Themed Items Hidden on the Menu
Wawa has concocted three Halloween-themed smoothies for the holiday season, but it’s only available on a secret menu, writes Dan Stamm for NBCphiladelphia.com. The three smoothies are Blueberry Pom Reader, Mystical Mango and Spellbinding Strawberry. The Philly-area convenience store chain has opened the book, literally, on its #WawaSecretMenu, asking people who click on the purple…
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Chill Out Chocolate Therapy in Ridely Park Has Sweet Answer for What Ails You
A Ridley Park couple started out in the ice cream business, but over time they’ve also morphed into chocolatiers, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delco News Network. Tim and Karen Monahan opened Chill Out Chocolate Therapy at 19 E. Hinckley Ave., in the heart of the Ridley Park business district, in April. In addition to homemade…
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A $200 Million Theme Park May Be Coming to Delaware County
Sun Center Studios is hoping to bring a Universal Studios-style theme park estimated at $200 million to Aston, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sun Center Studios, which has hosted the filming of Creed and a number of other movies, opened eight years ago as Pennsylvania’s first dedicated film and television production studio.…
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Delco Couple Restores Historic Home in Old City, Moves on to Society Hill
Restoring a four-bedroom rowhouse in Old City Philadelphia was so much fun for this Delaware County couple, they want to do it again in Society Hill, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nancy and Bill Britton’s rowhouse was a block away from the Betsy Ross House. “We loved it for the history and the…
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Upper Darby Looks to State Partnership to Bring Businesses, Investments to Town
Upper Darby hopes to forge a new partnership with the state to spur economic investment. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf has rolled out the Strategic Management Planning Program (STMP), and Upper Darby wants to be the first major municipality to join up. Upper Darby Mayor Tom Micozzie said the program would provide matching funds to study…
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State Officials: Fire Volunteers, EMS Workers Needed to Keep Communities Protected
Tax credits, a rewards program and free state or community college were some incentives considered recently to attract more volunteer firefighters and EMS workers, writes Josh Popichak for sauconsource.com. Finding volunteer firefighters and EMS workers was the topic of a hearing called by State Sen. Tim Kearney (D-26) and the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Policy…
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Scaramuzza’s Pasta Products gets ready to move into new Clifton Heights home
Scaramuzza’s Pasta Products, Inc. of Clifton Heights is moving to 412 S. Springfield Road, and bringing back its walk-in retail store front, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The 57-year-old family business is scheduled to be up and running by late October or early November. “Business has been booming,” stated owner Bob Scaramuzza, of…
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Havertown Teen Joins PGA Tour at Pebble Beach
Havertown resident Joe Morganti has played golf at the Pebble Beach Golf Links before, but this time it held an entirely new meaning for him, writes Joe Julilano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Morganti was one of 78 selected to play in the PURE Insurance Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event that paired the youths with…
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Delco Home to 4 of the 15 Hottest Towns in the Western Suburbs
According to local realtors, Delaware County is home to four of the 15 hottest towns in Philadelphia’s western suburbs for people looking to relocate, write Lisa Dukart and Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Thanks to a number of festivals and community events, Media is among the hippest towns in the region. Also, its sense…
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Radnor to Get Its First Office Development in 30 Years With King of Prussia Road Site
Radnor will soon be getting its first office development in more than 30 years as a new campus is created at 144 King of Prussia Road, writes writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor commissioners approved a final subdivision plan on Oct. 7. The 34-acre campus will be anchored by the University of Pennsylvania…
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DELCO Careers – Boeing
With a location in Ridley Park, Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites. Boeing has recently secured new contracts that will bring more jobs to Ridley Park. Programmer Analyst/Developer This position designs and develops new integrations supporting business contracts; supports supply chain integration environments including application integration services; participates in requirements gathering workshops; and…
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Ellie in Wayne Offers Alternatives in Women’s Fashion to Generation Xers and Above
For those women reaching 50 and surpassing it, there’s Ellie, a women’s wear boutique shop in Wayne’s Eagle Village Shops, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Diane Oliva, 54, wanted to invest in a business and found Ellie. Oliva couldn’t find a place she liked to shop, and was tired of going into stores…
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Here Are 5 Nearby Fall Foliage Hikes You Won’t Want to Miss
You don’t have to travel far to see all of fall’s splendor. Check out these five ideal locations in Delaware County for fall hikes, reports Philadelphia Magazine. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum There are 10 miles of tree-lined gravel trails that follow the waterways, as well as boardwalk crossings that take you out…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Manor with Sophisticated Detailing in Wayne
A stone manor with sophisticated brick detailing that boasts six bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. The home sits on a slight rise on a beautiful one-acre parcel. The way in is through a grand foyer with coffered barrel entry. The formal living room is highlighted by a…
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