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Penn State Great Valley to Launch Supply Chain Management Certificate in Malvern, Philadelphia
Starting this spring, Penn State Great Valley will offer a new noncredit, supply chain management certificate in Malvern and at the Navy Yard. Designed for current or aspiring professionals and those who manage or work with outside vendors, the program will provide students with a holistic introduction to supply chain. Through classroom instruction and hands-on…
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As Doubt Sets In over Philly’s Status for Amazon’s HQ2, Details Emerge from Secret Pitch Dinner
As doubt sets in about whether Philadelphia remains in the running for Amazon’s HQ2 after it didn’t get a second-round visit, details have emerged from the city’s secret pitch dinner in February, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. Philadelphia originally submitted its bid for Amazon’s HQ2 in October 2017, and it made the short list…
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One of America’s Best Haunted Attractions ‘an Incredible Display of Terror’ Right Here in Delco
One of the best haunted attractions in the country is right here in Delaware County, write Michael Neibauer and Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Bates Motel and Haunted Hayride is ranked fourth nationwide by America Haunts. It describes Arasapha Farm in Glen Mills as “an incredible display of terror and mayhem.” “The…
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Here’s How Much Weight Your Vote Carries
Pennsylvania ranks among the Top 10 states with the most powerful voters in House elections, according to recently published analysis by WalletHub. However, Pennsylvania also placed in the bottom half of the lists for overall voting power, Senate races, and gubernatorial races. For 2018’s States with the Most & Least Powerful Voters for the Midterms,…
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Widener Students Visit Comcast’s Headquarters to Get Inside Look at Company They’ve Been Studying
A group of Widener University freshmen recently visited Comcast’s headquarters to get an inside look at the company they’ve been studying all semester in Dr. Donna McCloskey’s Management 100 course, according to a report from the university. The course, designed to introduce first-year students to business fundamentals, has embedded the telecommunications and entertainment giant into…
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Penn Medicine to Experiment with New Concept on $200 Million Project in Radnor
The University of Pennsylvania Health System officially broke ground on a $200 million outpatient facility in Radnor that will turn the former pharmaceutical laboratory and office space site into a modern medical campus, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Penn Medicine also entered into an agreement with Radnor-based Brandywine Realty Trust to develop…
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Cabrini University’s Business and Education Departments Receive National Award for Excellence
For the second consecutive year, Cabrini University’s education and business departments have received the College of Distinction award for their quality, writes Melissa Casey for the Loquitur, the school’s student newspaper. The national award recognizes colleges or universities for academic excellence in their departments. “The College of Distinction award made me realize how hard the…
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1874 Map of Chester Donated to DCHS Captures Special Time in City’s History
A copy of an 1874 map of Chester donated to the Delaware County Historical Society by Alan C. Holcombe and his wife captures a special time in the city’s history, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. The original of the map is housed at the Library of Congress. The 15-by-12-foot copy…
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Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation Awards Grants to Local Charitable Nonprofits
Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $105,000 to charitable, nonprofit organizations in its local markets. The organizations receiving grants are: The Timothy School in Berwyn is the state’s oldest nonprofit school devoted exclusively to the educational needs of autistic children. The school works to develop an understanding of autism that recognizes the…
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Philadelphia Union Considers Options for Developing Land Surrounding Talen Energy Stadium
The Philadelphia Union has big goals when it comes to the land surrounding Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to its chief business officer, Tim McDermott, the team is currently considering development options for the land. It’s also looking to bring in an architectural firm to help guide…
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Lecture at Radnor Memorial Library Celebrates Third Centennial of Radnor Friends Meeting
A recent lecture at the Radnor Memorial Library celebrated 300 years of Radnor Friends Meeting, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Suburban Life. Emma Lapsansky-Werner, professor emeritus of history at Haverford College and curator of the Quaker Collection there, spoke about several subjects relating to the Quaker religion and its history in the area. William…
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Quarterly Results Indicate DNB First ‘Successfully Meets Challenges Presented by Rising Interest Rates’
DNB Financial Corporation has reported net income of $3.0 million, or $0.70 per diluted share, for the quarter ending Sept. 30, 2018, compared with $2.4 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the same quarter, last year. For the nine months ending Sept. 30, 2018, the company reported net income of $7.7 million, or $1.78…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Eagles-Themed Den in Drexel Hill
A center-hall colonial with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Drexel Hill. Nestled on a quiet block, the home has many highlights, including the formal living room with recessed lighting, hardwood floors, and a wood-burning fireplace with stone hearth. The home office offers built-in bookshelves while the formal…
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First Resource Bank to Enter Main Line, Acquires Lancaster Avenue Site for Its Third Location
First Resource Bank has acquired 321 West Lancaster Avenue in Wayne as the site for its third location. Construction is expected to begin next month with the branch opening anticipated for mid-2019. “Combined with our current Exton and West Chester locations, the Wayne location will give us access to a geographic footprint that has $12…
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Delco Warns of Spotted Laternfly; Information Presentation to Residents Set for Nov. 2
Lycorma delicatula, commonly known as the Spotted Lanternfly, is a new invasive insect that has spread throughout southeastern Pennsylvania since its discovery in Berks County in 2014. It has recently been discovered in Delaware County. The Spotted Lanternfly presents a significant threat to Pennsylvania agriculture, including the grape, tree-fruit, hardwood, and nursery industries, which collectively…
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NBA Star from Chester Gives Back to Community, ‘Shows Kids a Way Off the Streets’
For the last five years, Indiana Pacers guard Tyreke Evans has been returning to his native Chester to give back to the community with a free basketball camp for local youth, writes Matt Mullin for PhillyVoice. This year, the camp at Chester High School hosted 160 participants from grades 4-12. Campers received backpacks full of…
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Educating Seniors on Financial Fraud One of Many Ways Malvern Bank Gives Back to Community
“I always go back to thinking that if it were my grandmother or grandfather, I would want them to be made aware of this,” said Glen Pierson, Vice President/Financial Sales Manager of Malvern Bank, National Association. Pierson is talking about financial exploitation and fraud aimed at seniors, and he and his bank recognized the need…
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World Leader in Bowling Entertainment Arrives in Delaware County
Bowlero Boothwyn officially welcomed bowlers earlier this month with a day-long grand reopening party, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The newest family entertainment center opened at the former AMF Conchester Lanes on Conchester Highway. To celebrate, Bowlero Boothwyn treated visitors to a free game of bowling, $5 in arcade play vouchers, and special…
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