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#9 Delco Home to Nine of Top 50 School Districts with the Best Teachers in the Philadelphia Area
Delaware County is home to nine of the Top 50 school districts with the best teachers in the Philadelphia area, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Niche.com has recently published 2019 Districts with the Best Teachers in the Philadelphia Area. It based its rankings on student and parent teacher ratings, teacher salaries, teacher…
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Briarcliffe Native a Commercial Real Estate Broker by Day, Professional Fighter by Night
Given his success in the white-collar world of commercial real estate, as well as his prowess in the combat sports of mixed martial arts and boxing, it’s hard to tell if Sam Oropeza is a broker moonlighting as a fighter, or if it’s the other way around. One thing is certain, though: The 32-year-old who…
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Technology Services Company in Radnor to Receive Thousands in Tax Credits
Radnor-based Eigen X is one of 80 early-stage companies in the Philadelphia area that will receive a portion of the more than $5.4 million in state tax credits issued through the Keystone Innovation Zone program, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Eigen X is among the 255 in Pennsylvania awarded the credits through…
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DNB First House of the Week: Sundrenched Dutch Colonial in Swarthmore
A Dutch Colonial with six bedrooms and three full and one half bathrooms is available for sale in Swarthmore. Set on a 0.43-acre lot, this home features lovely architectural details throughout, as well as a number of improvements. It offers charm and character with plenty of room and privacy for the entire family. The home…
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Chicago-Based Cultivator of Medical Marijuana to Open Dispensary in Chadds Ford
After receiving four more permits for marijuana dispensaries in the latest round of approvals by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Green Thumb Industries is planning to begin its southeastern Pennsylvania expansion in Chadds Ford, writes Sam Wood for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Chadds Ford dispensary, branded Rise Dispensaries, is expected to open its doors in…
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Modern Auto Crafters in Upper Darby a Body-Shop Empire Built on Customer Satisfaction
Modern Auto Crafters on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby is a body-shop empire built on customer satisfaction, writes David Bjorkgren for Autobody News. The business that began as a single garage with one part-time employee has grown into a thriving collision repair business. This is thanks to the promise its current owner, Pete Kathopoulis,…
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ADVIS Achieves Milestone with Support of Malvern Bank, National Association
Malvern Bank, National Association has donated $30,000 to the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS) this holiday season. This donation helped ADVIS secure the required 100 percent matching funds for its recent Edward E. Ford Foundation grant award of $100,000. The grant supports ADVIS programming toward transformative collaboration for financial sustainability amongst its independent…
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Villanova Alum Behind Google’s New ‘Tell Me Something Good’ Function
Ryan Burke, a Villanova University graduate and producer at Google’s Creative Lab, is the originator of Google’s new “something good” function, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new function can be accessed by saying “Hey, Google, tell me something good” to Google Assistant or to a Google Home smart speaker. The idea…
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Widener University Students Bring Library Back to Elementary School in Chester
Widener University students ensured that children at Stetser Elementary School in Chester have a recreational reading area by reviving the school’s library, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The space for the school’s original library was repurposed years ago to accommodate the growing student population. To rectify this, Widener students Melissa Damiani,…
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Radnor Company Partners with Restaurant Consortium to Offer Text-to-Order System
Radnor-based JetSense has partnered with a consortium of restaurants in Washington, D.C., to create an ordering system based on text messaging, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. JetSense, which designs integrated chatbot platforms, and the Neighborhood Restaurant Group recently debuted the new text-based system that aims to simplify restaurant dining. The new text…
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Neumann University’s Christmas Gift to Delco
Everyone has heard the Bing Crosby-David Bowie version of Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy, a Christmas favorite. Forty-one years after the debut of this tune, Neumann University has used it as inspiration for a holiday video. In the three-minute production, Dr. Chris Domes, the university’s president, falls asleep while watching the Crosby-Bowie duet and dreams…
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Radnor-Based eMoney Advisor Inks Deal to Integrate Its Platform with BlackRock’s Retirement Calculator
Radnor-based eMoney Advisor has made a deal to integrate its platform with BlackRock’s retirement income calculator, iRetire, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This gives financial advisors the ability to move seamlessly between eMoney’s platform, a popular planning tool for independent advisors, and iRetire. With a single sign-on, financial advisors can now build…
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DNB First House of the Week: Prized Property Masterfully Restored in Radnor Township
An English manor, one of the most prized properties in Radnor Township, with six bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. The home has been masterfully restored to retain its exquisite detail. Built in 1929 by famed architects Bissell & Sinkler, the home features breathtaking terrace views of…
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Thanks to Wawa’s Increase in Share Price, a Number of Employees Retire as Millionaires
Wawa’s status as being privately owned ensures that the numbers behind its success are not readily accessible by the public. However, a few fun facts explain how the Delco-based chain of convenience stores remains one of the most successful in the region, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. Wawa generated $10 billion in revenue last…
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With an Assist from Franklin Mint FCU, McFadden Group Keeps Its Portfolio Close to Home
The McFadden Group, a real estate development and management company based in West Chester and run by Brian and Ellen McFadden, keeps its portfolio close to home, according to a report in Choices, the official magazine of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union. Over the last 35 years, the McFaddens have built an impressive portfolio of…
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Five Star Senior Living in Glen Mills the New Home of a Talented Woodcarver with Adventurous Spirit
Voted as the Best Assisted Living in Delaware County, Five Star Senior Living in Glen Mills has been providing personal care to its residents since 1999. And over the years, the community has welcomed countless residents who have amazing stories and talents to share. One such recent resident is Horst Gottel, a woodcarver with an…
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Martha Stewart Comes to Delco
Martha Stewart traveled to Glen Mills last week to host a holiday cocktail party and promote her new book, Martha Stewart’s Pressure Cooker, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The domestic diva held the event at the restaurant Terrain. Tickets sold out within two hours of going online, with 225 lucky fans…
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New Whole Foods Market in Newtown Square Is ‘Something Truly Special’
Whole Foods Market will open its new 51,000-square-foot store in Newtown Square on West Chester Pike at 9 AM on Friday, Jan. 18. Opening day celebrations will include complimentary coffee from local partner One Village and breakfast pastries. The first 200 customers through the doors will receive a Whole Foods Market gift card with a…
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