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Independence Blue Cross Commits to Reimagining Healthcare Delivery
Dan Hilferty, CEO of Independence Blue Cross, is at the forefront of innovation in the health insurance industry. “You’re really innovating,” Matthew Cabrey, executive director of Select Greater Philadelphia and senior vice president for the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, told Hilferty during a discussion at Independence LIVE. “And you’re inspiring your team to…
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DNB First Participates in ‘Weather the Weather’ Food Drive for Benefit of Local Seniors, Students
DNB First recently teamed up with the West Chester Area Senior Center (WCASC) to pack hundreds of bags of food for the “Weather the Weather” Emergency Food Drive. Many seniors rely on the center for warm meals; however, it can be difficult for them to make it there on days when there is inclement weather.…
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Washington Post Columnist Criticizes Delco Christian Grad for ‘Derailing Equal Rights Amendment’
In a column published last week, The Washington Post’s Petula Dvorak criticized Victoria Cobb, a graduate of the Delaware County Christian School and president of the Family Foundation of Virginia, for derailing the Equal Rights Amendment. The ERA was first created 95 years ago and has been garnering support recently on Capitol Hill. Already, 37…
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Chester-Based Power Home Remodeling Focused on Hiring More Women in 2019
Asher Raphael, the co-CEO of Chester-based Power Home Remodeling, is focused on hiring more women and expanding the growth of those already working at the company for 2019, writes Michaela Althouse for Philadelphia magazine. Two years ago, the company launched a women’s initiative to help battle the stigma that the home improvement industry is not…
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Owner of Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft ‘Never Realized Impact That Steaks Could Have on People’s Lives’
Leo’s Steak Shop in Folcroft reopened its doors to customers this week after a car crashed into the store’s front in October, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Judging by the number of phoned-in and walk-up orders for its 10 AM reopening, the eatery was truly missed. For the last three months, Timothy Bullock,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Stone Colonial in Haverford a True Classic
A stone colonial with seven bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This three-story home sits on 2.28 acres of beautifully landscaped land with a walking path and pond. The residence was built in 1922 and reflects the time’s fine craftsmanship. The center hall features a magnificent mahogany…
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Mom-and-Pop Mart in Newtown Square Not Bowing Down to New Whole Foods
Luigi & Giovanni’s, the mom-and-pop mart in Newtown Square, does not plan to bow down to the new Whole Foods Market that recently opened nearby, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The market has been there since 1978, when it was bought by John D’Alessandro, also known as Giovanni, and his butcher and business…
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Former Eagle, Villanova Grad to Receive Award from Neumann University
Neumann University’s Institute for Sport, Spirituality, and Character Development (ISSCD) will celebrate its 20th anniversary by presenting its annual award to former Philadelphia Eagle Kevin Reilly on Thursday, Jan. 31 at 7 PM in the Mirenda Center. Reilly played in the NFL for three years, but his career was cut short by a desmoid tumor,…
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Delco Native, Owner of Ammos Glass in Upper Darby Helps to Restore Historic Boyd Theater
Christina Sioutis, the owner of Ammos Glass in Upper Darby, helped to restore the Art Deco glass on the façade of the Boyd Theater in Philadelphia, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. The 30-year-old Delco native was not originally planning to become a glass artist. She majored in design and merchandising at Drexel, before moving…
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Delaware County Leadership: Sherry Smyth, President & CEO of Dunwoody Village
Sherry Smyth, the President and CEO of Dunwoody Village, a continuing care retirement community located in Newtown Square, spoke with DELCO Today about her blue-collar upbringing in suburban Chicago, the impression her hard-working mother made on her, the lessons she learned from some of her earliest jobs, and what brought her to Delaware County. Smyth…
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Russian Poet to Discuss State of Literature, Online Journalism in Her Country at Swarthmore College
Maria Stepanova, who was born in Moscow in 1972 and who is one of the most prominent young Russian poets today, will speak about the current state of literature and online journalism in Russia on Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Swarthmore College. The event is scheduled for 4:30-5:30 PM in McCabe Library. Stepanova is also an…
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Instead of ‘Living to Work,’ Family Moves from NYC to Glen Mills to ‘Work to Live’
More people than ever are leaving New York and moving to neighboring states – Pennsylvania in particular – to find an easier life, writes Hailey Eber for the New York Post. Colin and Lia LoBello Reynolds decided to leave when they discovered Lia was pregnant. They had both been offered jobs by a manufacturing company…
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Newtown Square’s Petplan Names New CEO
Petplan, the pet health insurance company based in Newtown Square, has found its new president and CEO in Paul Guyardo, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Guyardo previously served as chief commercial officer for Discovery Communications. There, he was credited for growing the subscriber base of Eurosport Player from 250,000 to close to…
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Chester Girl’s Actions Help Save Her Grandmother During Aneurism
Cayla Davis-Clark, 9, from Chester, helped save her grandmother who was having an aneurism, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Donna Davis dropped off her daughter at her mother’s place last week at 7 AM. “I was running late, and I kept calling; no one would answer,” said Donna, who was trying to reach…
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DNB First House of the Week: Restored Colonial on Corner Lot in Swarthmore Borough
A restored colonial, originally built in 1900, with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Swarthmore. The center hall leads into a spacious formal living room with stone fireplace and sunroom overlooking the grounds. The large gourmet kitchen features state-of-the-art appliances, a large island with seating, and a small…
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Blues Legend Living in Delco Mentors Prodigy from Havertown
Blues legend and Media resident Lonnie Shields has found his successor in 20-year-old Jesse Loewy and has been mentoring the Havertown native for the last eight years, writes Lora Englehart for Main Line Today. Shields met the young guitarist in 2011 when he was considering retiring for a second time. The Arkansas native had already…
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Check Out Where Fortune Ranks SAP Among the 50 Best Workplaces in Technology
SAP, the market leader in enterprise application software with a North American headquarters in Newtown Square, is among the 50 Best Workplaces in Technology, according to a report from Fortune. The magazine based its ranking on data from its research partner Great Place to Work. The site analyzed survey feedback from more than 220,000 employees…
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Harrah’s in Chester to Debut Sportsbook This Week
Sports betting will be available at Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester beginning today, Jan. 22, at 2 PM, just in time for the Super Bowl, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new sportsbook will be the fourth outlet in the Philadelphia area where people can legally wager on sports. The venue…
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