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Brantley Gilbert Joins Dierks Bentley, Chris Young in Headlining Citadel Country Spirit USA
Country music superstar Brantley Gilbert will join Dierks Bentley and Chris Young in headlining the third annual Citadel Country Spirit USA, a spectacular, three-day country music festival coming to Chester County’s Brandywine Valley from Aug. 28-30. The festival will again be held at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore. Brantley Gilbert, who cut his…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As the colder weather approaches, Aqua Pennsylvania is issuing a reminder to homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing. “With colder weather approaching, we want to take the time to remind our customers how to keep their home’s water flowing during an Arctic blast and the steps…
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Main Line Health Achieves Gold Standard for Its Excellence in Nursing Care
Main Line Health has received its second System Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). Magnet designation represents the nation’s highest recognition of excellence in nursing care, as well as exceptional multidisciplinary teamwork, and is awarded to only eight percent of hospitals in the country. Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Paoli…
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Neumann Graduates Display Humorous and Inspirational Mortarboard Messages at Ceremony
One hundred thirty-six students graduated from Neumann University on Dec. 18. All students who had degrees conferred in August and December were invited to attend the ceremony, and they came prepared with inspirational and humorous mortarboard messages. Here’s a sampling: [uam_ad id=”62465″]
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University of Delaware Prof’s Research Reveals How Fundraisers Can Maximize Donations
By Sunny Rosen As the holiday season inspires many people to open up their wallets and donate to charitable causes, fundraisers may be wondering how to optimize campaigns to attract the most donations. New research from Michal Herzenstein, an associate professor of marketing at the University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business & Economics,…
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Harcum Trades College-Sponsored Banquet for Holiday Potluck, Donation to Philabundance
Numerous colleges and universities host festive events for employees at this time of year. Since the economic downturn in 2007, Harcum College has instead donated $1,000 that it might have spent on a faculty and staff party to Philabundance, a Philadelphia-based food bank. “There is profound need in our community,” said Dr. Jon Jay DeTemple,…
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With Local Acquisition, Aqua America Completes Purchase of Eighth Water System in 2019
Aqua America’s Pennsylvania subsidiary has completed the purchase of the Cheltenham Township wastewater system, which serves approximately 10,200 connections in Montgomery County, for $50.25 million. “This is an exciting time in the water industry, and we are pleased to offer a compelling set of solutions for municipal leaders who are considering the sale of their…
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As Year Winds Down, Energy Transfer Celebrates 19 Community Successes in 2019
As the year winds down, Energy Transfer took some time to reflect on some of the numerous ways that it and the Mariner East Pipeline project have worked within communities across Pennsylvania. While the company plans, builds, and operates an energy infrastructure, its priority is always the residents, communities, and businesses surrounding its projects and…
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See Where Pennsylvania Dogs Come From
People in Pennsylvania who decide to adopt a dog instead of buying one from a pet store or breeder are usually rescuing a local dog, writes Amber Thomas for the Pudding. Most of the dogs in Pennsylvania rescues and shelters come from within the state. Another around eight percent are brought here from overcrowded shelters…
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Holiday Shipping Brings ‘Controlled Chaos’ to Philly Airport; New Shipping Facility Planned
Philadelphia Airport’s shipping center is on overload this holiday season, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. The scene is best described as “controlled chaos.” Forklifts weave around thousands of cargo workers in the 400,000 square foot facility. “It can be a little crazy at times,” admitted Brian Cooley, GM of cargo service at Philly’s American Airlines…
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Washington Post: U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Played Key Role in Moving Impeachment Inquiry Forward
A few freshman members of Congress – including U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, who represents Pennsylvania’s Sixth Congressional District, which includes all of Chester County – played a key role in moving the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump forward, write Rachael Bade, Mike DeBonis, and Josh Dawsey for The Washington Post. On Wednesday, Trump became…
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Two of Three Headliners to Perform at Citadel Country Spirit USA Announced
Country music superstars Dierks Bentley and Chris Young are two of the three headliners who will perform at the third annual Citadel Country Spirit USA, a spectacular, three-day country music festival in Chester County’s Brandywine Valley from Aug. 28-30. The festival will again be held at Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Grounds in Glenmoore. A multi-platinum…
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LinkedIn Hashtags Continue to Evolve
By Lynne Williams Hashtags on LinkedIn seem to be further evolving with changes to the algorithm. A previous article was published on “How to Create and Follow Hashtags on LinkedIn” on May 17th, but we need to revisit this topic again. As a thought leader on LinkedIn, you can publish articles on LinkedIn as well…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor? Delco’s in the Mix, But We’re Not First
Delaware County isn’t nearly as thirsty as Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia or Allegheny counties, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19. The report shows Delaware County ranked sixth in wine and liquor sales, generating $88,114,171 in sales for 2018-19, or 3.95 percent of the Philadelphia region’s county share. Leading the pack…
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Pipeline Is a Lifeline for Many Communities, Small Businesses Along the Mariner East Footprint
For many communities and small businesses along the Mariner East footprint, Energy Transfer’s investment is far more than just a pipeline — it’s a lifeline. Mary Fulton, owner of Birchview Campground in Coatesville, has seen an uptick in business every year since Energy Transfer began construction of the Mariner East pipeline project in 2016. She’s…
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To ‘Re-Skill’ Its Employees, JPMorgan Chase Turns to Delaware’s College of Business and Economics
By Dena Hillison When JPMorgan Chase was looking for a partner to create a unique educational employee development program in data analytics, the bank turned to the Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware. “Data science has really been exploding in the marketplace,” said Executive Director of Global Technology at…
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Wawa and Workers Both Benefit From Company’s Supported Employment Program
Mitchell, 33, brings a joy to his work at Wawa that draws customers to him, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He works two days a week staffing the coffee station, making specialty drinks and lending a hand where needed. For that, he gets a regular paycheck and the satisfaction of “seeing the smiles…
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Eddystone Marks Site of Rifle Plant Where More Than a Million Rifles Were Made
The Eddystone Rifle Plant accounted for 47 percent of the total U.S. wartime production during World War I, producing more than a million rifles,writes Barbara Ormsby for the Daily Times. It was the largest factory in the United Stated during World War I, located on Simpson Street, across from 13th Street. The borough recently unveiled…
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