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Here’s Why Pennsylvania Ranks as One of the Best States for Singles in 2019
Pennsylvanians looking for a romantic partner are in luck, as the Keystone State is one of the best states for singles, according to recently published analysis by WalletHub. To determine the ranking for 2019’s Best & Worst States for Singles, WalletHub compared the 50 states across three key areas: Dating Economics, Dating Opportunities, and Romance…
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Pennsylvania’s Political Divide Increases as Voters Continue to Pull Apart from One Another
The midterm election again showed that Pennsylvania’s political divide keeps increasing, with voters pulling even further apart, write Jonathan Lai and Jared Whalen for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While the Democrats rode a blue wave across the state, Republicans solidified their base in Pennsylvania’s rural areas. An analysis of returns from more than 9,000 of the…
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Manufacturer of Baseball Hats Digitizes Its Operations with Help from Newtown Square-Based SAP
New Era, the manufacturer of baseball hats based in Buffalo, N.Y., is developing a new e-commerce platform with help from SAP in Newtown Square, writes Robin Meyerhoff for Forbes. New Era, which has been around for nearly a century, saw its business explode in 1996. Back then, director Spike Lee asked the company to make…
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Washington Post: Local Newspapers Caught in Hedge Fund’s ‘Mercenary’ Strategy
Several local newspapers have been caught in Alden Global Capital’s strategy of buying newspapers, drastically cutting jobs, and then selling the real estate, write Jonathan O’Connell and Emma Brown for The Washington Post. The New York City hedge fund’s newspaper business, Digital First Media, is currently eyeing Gannett, which operates the largest chain, by circulation,…
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For This Man, the Journey of 4,000 Miles Began with a Single Step … in Chadds Ford
Andrew Forsthoefel shares the stories of people he encountered on his 4,000-mile walking journey in his book Walking to Listen, writes Jim Sullivan for The Daily News of Newburyport (Mass.). Forsthoefel, a native of Chicago, graduated from Middlebury College in Vermont eight years ago, but said he was not done learning. In an attempt to…
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For Valentine’s Day, Neumann University Surveys Students About Their Favorite Romantic Movies
Love is in the air. This year, Neumann University surveyed its students about their all-time favorite romantic movies. Here are their Top Five Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day: 1.) The Best of Me This emotional love story was the most popular choice among Neumann students. Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel, The Best of…
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New Super Wawa Set to Open in Northeast Philadelphia
The new 5,500-square-foot Super Wawa at the Shoppes at Wissinoming in Northeast Philadelphia is ready to open its doors to eager customers on Thursday, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The region’s favorite convenience store joins the ShopRite at the new $29 million shopping center that covers 110,000 square feet. The shopping center…
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Rare Mandarin Duck Native to Asia Finds Its Way to Ridley Park
A rare mandarin duck native to Asia recently found its way to Delaware County and has taken up residence in Ridley Park Lake, writes Taylor Horn for NBC Philadelphia. The chubby newcomer has puffy orange cheeks and gorgeous feathers that range from emerald to violet to royal blue. It’s possible that the duck is somebody’s…
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In U.S., Students Default on a College Loan Every 28 Seconds. This Local Startup Is Here to Help
Newtown Square-based PayForEd is among the startups helping people navigate their student loans both before and after they go to college, writes Erin Arvedlund for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In the U.S., students default on a college loan every 28 seconds, and the number of those who are forced into default is increasing each year. In…
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Newtown Square-Based Apple Leisure Group to Focus on European Expansion
Newtown Square-based Apple Leisure Group, the resort and hospitality company with more than 60 properties globally, is putting its main focus on European expansion in 2019, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At the end of last year, the company had more than 22,000 rooms in 11 locations in its portfolio, including Mexico,…
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Delco Home to Five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia
Delaware County is home to five of the Top 50 Private High Schools in Greater Philadelphia, according to the latest rankings published by Niche.com, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com calculated its rankings based on academic and student life data, along with test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of users.…
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Forty-Seven Men Have Governed Pennsylvania. Only One Hailed from Delco
Out of the 47 men who have served as governor of Pennsylvania, only one called Delaware County his home, according to an editorial in the Daily Times. William Cameron Sproul took the oath of office as the state’s chief executive nearly a century ago on Jan. 21, 1919. Sproul was born in Lancaster County and…
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DelcoDelphia Covers Philadelphia Sports from a Delaware County Point of View
DelcoDelphia, a blog started two years ago by Broomall resident Eric Quinn, focuses on Philadelphia sports from a distinctly Delaware County perspective, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Quinn decided to put a Delco spin on his blog to help it stand in a market over-saturated with similar platforms. “Delco is very blue collar,”…
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Surrey’s Weekend Respite Care Gives Caregivers Much-Needed Break to Reduce Stress, Refresh Energy
Last month, Surrey Services for Seniors debuted a new program, Weekend Respite Care, that gives caregivers a much-needed break to reduce stress and refresh energy. The Devon-based nonprofit with additional locations in Broomall, Media, and Havertown boasts an array of services that facilitates aging in place, that helps older adults remain living at home with…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Part of Newly Launched Coalition Aimed at Protecting Delaware River Watershed
The National Audubon Society and Audubon Pennsylvania have launched the Brewers for the Delaware River Association. This coalition of craft brewers in the Delaware River Watershed, which includes 2SP Brewing Company in Aston, united to promote the protection of the watershed as a reliable, clean water source that benefits the people, birds, and communities of…
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Wawa Selects Local Marketing Agency to Manage Its Sports Partnerships
Wawa has chosen Wayne-based POV Sports Marketing to manage its current sports partnerships and provide strategic counsel for future brand associations, writes Greg Lindenberg for Convenience Store Products magazine. Among Wawa’s current sports team and league relationships are the NHL’s New Jersey Devils and NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles. POV was founded by Molly Arbogast and works…
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Sen. Tom Killion Calls for Boost to Pennsylvania’s Film, TV Industry
Sen. Tom Killion is calling for changes to provide a substantial boost to Pennsylvania’s film and television production industry. Killion has introduced legislation to raise the cap on the state’s film production tax credit program from $65 million to $125 million. The program is used to attract movie and TV productions from around the country,…
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Photograph Exhibit at Haverford College Offers Vivid Look at Early-1940s America
Photographs taken by the U.S. government more than 75 years ago that offer a vivid look at early-1940s America are currently on display at Haverford College, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. In 1940, photographers were sent around the country to document events during that turbulent time in history. The photographers were employed by the Farm…
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