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Check Out Where Delco Ranks Among the Healthiest Counties in Pennsylvania
Chester County is among the healthiest counties in Pennsylvania, while Delaware County ranks among the lower half, according to the latest County Health Rankings & Roadmaps report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The annual rankings examined a number…
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DELCO Careers – Arora Engineers
Headquartered in Chadds Ford, Arora Engineers is a growing firm that provides engineering services and intelligent infrastructure solutions for clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors. Administrative Assistant This position assists the contracts manager with tracking the flow of contractual documents review and with the preparation of contractual documents; works with Arora’s insurance broker…
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Gov. Wolf Receives Letter of Support from Economists, Academics for His Minimum Wage Proposal
Gov. Tom Wolf recently revealed a letter signed by nearly 40 academics and economists in support of his proposal to gradually raise the state’s minimum wage to $15 an hour, writes Sarah Anne Hughes for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. “This policy would directly lift the wages of nearly 1.5 million workers when fully implemented,” the letter…
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It Isn’t Easy, But You Can Pay For College
By David W. Clark A college education is an economic necessity. The numbers don’t lie; the income, over their lifetime, of a college graduate, is twice that of a high school graduate. Make no mistake; a college education is not cheap. For most families, it is the greatest single expense they will encounter. A caution:…
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DELCO Careers – Avenue Two Travel
With a location in Villanova, Avenue Two Travel has spent the last 30 years creating distinctive and customized journeys for clients across the country by working with its extensive network of travel industry partners. Travel Advisor This position identifies, solicits, engages, and qualifies potential customers; makes strong travel recommendations based on knowledge and expertise; plans…
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Report: Philadelphia Has Second-Most Aggressive Drivers in America
Philadelphia ranks second among the Top 10 Cities with the Most Aggressive Drivers, according to a report recently released by Boston-based GasBuddy. Philadelphia ranked behind only Los Angeles. To create the list, GasBuddy used data from the drive feature in its app. This offers drivers an assessment of their habits during each trip to improve…
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Volunteers Needed for Darby Creek Valley Association’s 35th Annual Clean-Up on April 13
Since 1984, the nonprofit Darby Creek Valley Association has been working diligently to protect and restore the Darby Creek Watershed: a network of rivers and streams that make up the Delaware River Basin, which provides drinking water for 15 million people. Dedicated to the enhancement, protection, and education of the watershed and its resources such…
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DELCO Careers – Valley Forge Military Academy and College
Established in 1928, Valley Forge Military Academy and College is a private prep school with a long tradition of fostering personal growth through a unique system built on five cornerstones: academic excellence, character development, personal motivation, physical development, and leadership. Stewardship Officer This position manages a portfolio of targeted alumni givers for annual Forge Fund…
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Check Out Where Delaware County Ranks Among the Most Prosperous Places to Live in Pennsylvania
A new interactive map by the Hamilton Project at the Brookings Institution shows that both Chester and Delaware counties are among the most prosperous places to live in Pennsylvania, writes John Micek for the Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The goal of the map is to show that, while the nation seems to have recovered from the Great…
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Garnet Valley Wins 2019 Delco Hi-Q Championship, Its Fifth Title Since 2011
Garnet Valley High School won the 71st Delco Hi-Q Championship in a highly competitive match on Wednesday. Of the 21 teams competing this season, the final contest came down to a three-team battle among Garnet Valley, Delco Christian, and Radnor. Garnet Valley finished second overall in the regular season and Radnor finished fourth. Both teams…
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DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack is a racino on the Chester waterfront with 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a 14,000-square-foot event center, harness racing, and a variety of entertainment. Promotions and Events Coordinator This position coordinates and executes all entertainment offerings in accordance with regulatory approvals; maintains the entertainment budget; supervises on-call promotions…
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Philadelphia Region Bucks Nationwide Trend, Continues to Enjoy Real-Estate Renaissance
While the nationwide housing market significantly slowed down last fall, the Philadelphia region is continuing to enjoy a real-estate renaissance that started in 2012, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The nation saw sales of single-family homes fall to a nearly two-and-a-half-year low in October. However, Philadelphia reached record home sales in the fourth…
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Benefits and Barriers to Social Media for Small and Mid-Size Businesses: Policies and Protocols
By Gina F. Rubel, Esq. The use of social media marketing by small and mid-size businesses has skyrocketed during the last decade. According to data released by BIA/Kelsey, more than three-quarters (77.6 percent) of small and mid-size companies reported using social media to promote their businesses, a number that increases year after year. While Facebook…
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Travel Finds to Keep You Moving (Not Untangling Cords)
Whether with friends, family, or a special someone, traveling well can be one of life’s most satisfying endeavors. But what does it mean to travel well, exactly? I don’t think it means staying in the most expensive hotels and booking first-class flights around the globe, though some might say so. I think traveling well is…
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VIDEO: Ridley Park, Thornton Residents Find Water Warmer Than Air at Recent Polar Plunge
Approximately 150 brave souls from around the region recently participated in the Brandywine Red Clay Alliance’s Polar Plunge at Brandywine Picnic Park in West Chester, and they found the water to be warmer than the air, writes Shawn Weigel for the Hockessin (Del.) Community News. The plungers at the BRCA’s 12th annual event walked out…
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Introducing the Criminal Justice Institute at Wilmington University
Wilmington University’s new Criminal Justice Institute (CJI) will soon offer customized professional development and training to law enforcement professionals in Delaware, Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. Housed at WilmU’s new Brandywine location, the CJI will provide opportunities to professionals who wish to receive training close to home and save on travel costs. CJI Director Dr.…
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Clean Up Your LinkedIn URL Gobbledygook in 30 Seconds
By Lynne Williams Gobbledygook? Misguided? Uninformed? Wrong assumption? This is something I see daily on LinkedIn profiles. As you can see from the image this week, I made a trip to LinkedIn in New York City and had an opportunity to present LinkedIn at LinkedIn to a group of veterans. The ladies and gentlemen that…
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Register Now for Delaware County Community College’s New Choices Career Development Program
Are you in a career transition and anxious to get back on track but don’t know where to begin? Do you need help with confidence-building, assertiveness, or education and training resources? Are you looking for basic computer skills? Delaware County Community College’s free New Choices Career Development program can help you gain the knowledge and…
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