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Neumann Launches Two New Degree Programs to Meet Demand for Cybersecurity Professionals
Target, eBay, Equifax, Sony, Yahoo, and Marriott. These are just a few of the giant corporations that have been hacked in the past several years. Technological trends – such as the internet of things (IoT) and the increase in cloud-based computing – have increased the need for protection against cyber threats, but the lack of…
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With Region in a Deep Freeze, There’s No Better Time to Appreciate Propane Than Now
There’s no better time than the present, with the region in a deep freeze, to appreciate propane, the natural gas liquid used as a source of heat. With Mariner East 2 now in service alongside Mariner East 1, this pipeline system of Energy Transfer’s is transporting propane and other NGLs from the Utica Shale and…
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Garnet Valley High School Cheerleading Team Captures State Championship
The Garnet Valley High School cheerleading team recently captured the program’s first-ever state championship, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. During the PIAA championships at the Giant Center in Hershey, Garnet Valley’s varsity competition team won the large division. “We are thrilled to see all of their time, commitment, and hard work culminate with…
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Raymond Perelman, Chester-Born Dealmaker and Philanthropist, Dies at 101
Chester native Raymond Perelman, a master investor and philanthropist who gave more than $300 million to various causes, has died at the age of 101, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The son of a Lithuanian immigrant, Perelman was a bold dealmaker who built his fortune by buying, stripping, and selling or liquidating companies…
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New Program in Chester Offers Group Therapy for People Affected by Gun Violence
A new program by the Chester Community Coalition and clinicians from the Child Guidance Resource Center in Havertown offers a group approach to trauma therapy for people affected by gun violence, writes Vinny Vella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The 12-week program was founded by public grant money, including two grants from Catholic Health Initiatives and…
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Author Raised in Drexel Hill Publishes Fourth Novel in Series Set in Delco
Tom Faustman, an author who grew up in Drexel Hill, has released the latest installment in his “The Misadventures of Dylan” series that is set in Delaware County, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The fourth book in the thrilling series that takes place in post-Vietnam Delco is called Dylan’s Devils. In…
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Here’s Why Wawa Is Renewing Its Focus on Philadelphia
Its 12,000-square-foot store that recently opened in Old City demonstrates how Wawa is renewing its focus on the city, say Annette John-Hall and Shalben Yaacov on a WHYY podcast. Wawa is renowned for its sandwiches and coffee, but the two biggest money-makers are cigarettes and gas. This is why, for decades, the company has been…
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Based on This Criteria, Philly Region One of Five Areas Most Affected by Government Shutdown
The Philadelphia region is among the areas most affected by the government shutdown, based on the amount of square footage leased by the General Services Administration, writes Kevin Varley for Bloomberg. The GSA employs more than 1.2 million federal workers. It currently has more than 8,000 leases across the country that cost $5.6 billion in…
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Villanova Product Signs Pro Soccer Contract with Philadelphia Union Affiliate
West Chester native Zach Zandi is now a professional soccer player after he recently signed a contract with the Bethlehem Steel, the Philadelphia Union’s affiliate in the United Soccer League, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Henderson High School graduate recently finished his college career at Villanova, where he led the Wildcats in…
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DNB First House of the Week: Victorian Farmhouse Bordering Darby Creek in Lansdowne
A Victorian farmhouse with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Lansdowne. The historic home, originally known as Mansion Violet, was built by Abraham Pennock in 1875 and is listed on the National Historical Home registry. With more than an acre of gardens, surrounding specimen trees, and the adjoining…
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Upper Darby Native Brings Authentic Cheesesteak Experience to the Big Easy
Upper Darby native Michael Casey, owner of Liberty Cheesesteaks in New Orleans, is bringing authentic Philly cheesesteaks to the Big Easy, according to NBC10. Casey, who attended St. Joseph’s Prep, went to Tulane University in New Orleans and opened his steak shop in the heart of the city nine years ago. His restaurant offers a…
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First On-Campus Restaurant Coming to Villanova
Work has started on The Refectory, the first restaurant on the campus of Villanova University, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sophisticated, yet casual restaurant is expected to open in August in partnership with Greg Dodge of Zavino Hospitality Group. The new eatery will have more than 200 seats, offer “elevated” American…
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Crozer-Keystone Moves Drug, Alcohol, Mental Health Services to Hospital Campus in Chester
Crozer-Keystone Health System’s outpatient addiction recovery and mental health services are relocating from Community Hospital to the new Community Campus, located at 301 West 15th Street in Chester. The move will begin in mid-January and conclude by mid-February. The Crozer-Keystone Drug and Alcohol Access Center will be relocated to Crozer-Chester Medical Center’s emergency department, directly…
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Malvern Bank to Open Private Client Representative Office in Hartshorne Mansion in West Chester
Malvern Bank, National Association intends to open a Private Client Representative office in West Chester in February 2019. The new private client office will be located in the Hartshorne Mansion located at 535 North Church Street. “The new West Chester office is well situated to serve the needs of our growing client base in Chester…
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FROM CHESCO: WCU’s Marching Band Earns ‘Heisman Trophy of the Collegiate Band World’
West Chester University’s Incomparable Golden Rams Marching Band is the recipient of the 2019 Sudler Trophy. Presented by the John Philip Sousa Foundation, the Sudler Trophy is known as the “Heisman Trophy of the collegiate band world.” It is awarded every other year to a college or university marching band that has: demonstrated the highest…
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CEO of Applied Bank Donates $16 Million to His Alma Mater in Wilmington
Rocco Abessinio, the CEO of Delaware-based Applied Bank, which has offices in Glen Mills, has donated $16 million to his alma mater, Salesianum, a Catholic prep school in Wilmington, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The gift is the latest in a string of similar donations to Catholic institutions in the Brandywine Valley by…
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Radnor-Based Lovell Minnick Partners Acquires Real Estate Data, Analytics Provider
Lovell Minnick Partners, a private equity firm based in Radnor, has acquired ATTOM Data Solutions – a national real estate data and analytics provider – from Renovo Capital and Rosewood Private Investments, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The terms of the deal were not disclosed. ATTOM Data manages a comprehensive data platform…
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Amazon’s HQ2 Selection Process Exposed Philadelphia Region’s Weaknesses
A panel discussion at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s annual economic forecast suggested that Amazon’s HQ2 selection process exposed some of the region’s weaknesses, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Journal. According to the panel, the process showed that the region lacks sufficient tech talent and has poor regional cooperation, as well as a sometimes-misguided public policy…
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