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Valley Forge Military College to Rename Center for Security Studies After H.R. McMaster
This spring, the Valley Forge Military College will officially rename its Center for Advancement of Security Studies in honor of LTG H.R. McMaster, National Security Advisor to President Donald Trump and an esteemed alumnus of Valley Forge Military Academy. The new H.R. McMaster Center for Security Studies, or simply The McMaster Center, will transition from…
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union CEO Dies at 71
Kennett Square resident John Unangst, the President and CEO of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, has died at the age of 71. “The board of directors, management team, and employees are extremely saddened by this unexpected news,” said Patrick Killian, Commerce Director of Delaware County and FMFCU’s chairman of the board. “His exemplary leadership, unwavering…
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Wawa Adds to Its Already Impressive Range of Coffees
Wawa has added to its already impressive range of coffees with Wawa Reserve, a selection of small-batch, limited-edition coffees from around the world, writes David Landsel for Food & Wine. Wawa is already well-known for its coffee, as it’s made fresh all day and tailors to various tastes with choices like Cuban Roast and French…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union, the professional soccer team based in Chester and whose name alludes to the union of America’s original thirteen colonies, has the following career and intern positions posted to its career page: Assistant to the CBO The Assistant to the CBO is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the office, including planning…
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Gerrymandering Update: State Supreme Court Finds Current Congressional Maps Unconstitutional
In a 4-3 vote, the state Supreme court has found the current Congressional maps unconstitutional and ruled that new maps must be drawn and submitted to the Governor by February 9, writes Paul Engelkemier for Philadelphia Business Journal. “The Congressional Redistricting Act of 2011 clearly, plainly and palpably violates the Constitution of the Commonwealth of…
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Enthusiasm, Concern Among Reactions as Region Makes Amazon’s Short List
Reaction to the news that Greater Philadelphia is one of the 20 cities/regions on Amazon’s short list for its second headquarters has run the gamut from enthusiasm to concern, writes Alison Burdo for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The city’s government officials shared their thrilled responses to the decision. This included Mayor Jim Kenney, who credited…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group to Make $3.3 Billion Acquisition
Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group has agreed to acquire Liberty Mutual Insurance Group’s Liberty Life Assurance for $3.3 billion, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lincoln Financial, a life insurer and retirement investment company, will keep the Group Benefits business from Liberty. It then plans to assign its individual life and annuity business to…
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New Report Brings SEPTA’s Billion-Dollar Trolley Plan Closer to Fruition
A new report published by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission brings SEPTA’s ambitious, billion-dollar plan to remake Philadelphia trolleys one step closer, writes Jason Laughlin for the Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA is hoping to introduce new trolleys with larger cars by 2024. A new report published two weeks ago, details plans for future stops with…
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More Info on Pennsylvania’s New REAL ID-Compliant Driver’s Licenses
More information is slowly coming out regarding Pennsylvania’s new REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses, which will be issued beginning in March 2019, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. The REAL-ID compliance is required by the Department of Homeland Security to improve the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and reduce identity fraud. While it is not required…
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Radnor’s Qlik Ends Four-Month Search, Hires New CEO
Qlik, a business analytics company based in Radnor, has hired Mike Capone, the former Medidata Solutions chief and ADP executive, as its new CEO, writes Joseph DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Capone’s hiring ends a four-month search that began after Qlik boss Lars Björk stepped down after 17 years at the helm. Qlik, which was…
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Fintech Company in Swarthmore Raises $1.5 Million in Seed Round
LoanStar, a Swarthmore-based fintech company, has managed to raise $1.5 million in a seed round as it attempts to make its lending platform available to more community banks and credit unions, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Founded three years ago by CEO Andrew Turner and President Craig Haynes, LoanStar builds white-label technology…
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New Steakhouse Opens in Morton
A new steakhouse, Prime on the Avenue, is now open for business in the center of Morton Borough, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. Located at 13 South Morton Avenue, the restaurant opened Jan. 12 and offers prime rib, prime steaks, and prime seafood in a relaxed, family atmosphere. It’s next door…
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Documentary Depicts Life in Chester and Issues the City Faces
A Chester Story, a documentary by Ulysses “Butch” Slaughter depicting the life and times of the people of Chester, debuted on Martin Luther King Jr. Day to a sold-out crowd at the MJ Freed Theater on the Avenue of the States in Chester, writes Rick Kauffman for the Daily Times. Slaughter, project manager for Chester…
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At Penn State, Happy Valley Becoming ‘Hockey Valley’
Standing in the shadow of Beaver Stadium, the 100,000-plus-seat venue for Penn State football, is Pegula Ice Arena, a 6,000-seat rink that is slowly transforming Happy Valley into “Hockey Valley,” writes Stephen Whyno for The Washington Post. Penn State alum Terry Pegula and his wife, Kim, gave more than $100 million to his alma mater…
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How Do Salty Footprints Get on the Third Floor?
By Kris Smith Last week I walked through buildings that had salty footprints on the floor in the entrance areas and even on the second and third floors! I felt like an inspector who was following a suspicious trail as I traced footprints at the entrance of a building to the elevator… where the footprints…
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Philadelphia International Airport Could Be Submerged in Water by Century’s End
The Philadelphia International Airport is not looking at a bright future if sea levels continue to rise at their current pace, writes Melissa Romero for Curbed Philadelphia. The Google Map overlay – entitled “Surging Seas: Extreme Scenario 2100” – highlights the worst-case effects of rising sea levels across all parts of the nation. The interactive…
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Promenade at Granite Run Among Shopping Centers Ditching ‘Mall’ from Name
Formerly known as the Granite Run Mall, the Promenade at Granite Run in Media is joining the nationwide trend of shopping centers dropping the word “mall” from their name, write Esther Fung and Khadeeja Safdars for The Wall Street Journal. Owners of multipurpose, leisure-time consumer destinations say they are changing their names because of significant…
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Aston-Based Electrical Contractor One of Several Employers to Benefit from Mariner East
Those who work in construction will be the first ones to tell you how fleeting their employment can be. The industry is temporary in nature, and is best characterized by peaks and valleys. It can only put people to work when something needs built, and the investment is there to support it. Enter Sunoco Pipeline,…
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