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DELCO Careers – Petplan
Based in Newtown Square, Petplan is the world’s oldest and largest provider of pet insurances and provides pet parents with the support, resources, and tools they need to keep their pets thriving long into old age. Petplan recently created a grant to help fund insurance for police dogs. Claims Adjuster This position provides independent determinations of coverage…
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Five Star Senior Living: Holiday Depression and Working to Prevent It
By Amber Page The holidays are an enjoyable time. Families gather together to share pleasant memories, eat delicious family favorites, and exchange presents of gratitude. The holidays should be a joyous occasion for all ages. Unfortunately, a lot of statistics pertaining to the senior population say otherwise. The months of November and December can be…
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‘Purses with a Purpose’ Initiative to Help Female Crime Victims in Delaware County
Local Home and Gifts in Media, Delaware County Women Against Rape, and District Attorney Katayoun Copeland have teamed up for the “Purses with a Purpose” initiative to help female victims of crime, writes Alicia Nieves for CBS Philly. Kathleen Rode, owner of the small business in Media, is offering a 20-percent-off coupon for every gently…
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DELCO Careers – Five Star Senior Living
Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that offers high-quality service and care with the warmth and hospitality of home, has several facilities in the region. Five Star focuses on developing its residents’ intellectual, social, physical, emotional, and spiritual health through its Lifestyle 360 program. Licensed Practical Nurse (Glen Mills) This…
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DELCO Careers – Crozer-Keystone Health System
Headquartered in Springfield, the Crozer-Keystone Health System is the largest healthcare provider in Delaware County and comprises five growing hospitals, as well as a comprehensive physician network of primary care and specialty practices. Patient Experience Officer This position helps implement the hospital’s comprehensive program to continuously improve the patient experience; serves as subject matter expert on…
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Delco Residents Encouraged to Support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24
Delaware County residents are encouraged to support Small Business Saturday on Nov. 24. Created in 2010 by American Express and officially recognized in 2011 by the U.S. Senate, Small Business Saturday is a day to celebrate and support small businesses. Small businesses, which are defined as businesses with fewer than 100 employees, make up 98…
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State’s Department of Education Launches New School Assessment Site
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has launched a new website to collect statistics on the state’s public and charter schools for parents, teachers, and students, writes Katie Meyer for 90.5 WESA. The new site foregoes ranking schools against one another, a feature of the old school assessment index. Instead, state officials have been working on…
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DELCO Careers – Neumann University
Founded and sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, Neumann University is a Catholic, co-educational institution with a focus on serving both its students and the local community. Instructional Designer This position maintains and updates highly interactive learning content for graduate and undergraduate courses; works with faculty to plan, design, and/or revise online course materials;…
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Social Justice Educator with Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener Is on a Mission
Melissa Fabello, a social justice educator who earned a Ph.D. in Human Sexuality Studies from Widener University, is on a mission to spread body acceptance, writes Cassie Owens for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fabello is best known for her writings and editing on Everyday Feminism, a website that draws more than 4.5 million visitors every month.…
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Wayne’s Namesake, General ‘Mad’ Anthony, Formed Nation’s First Professional Fighting Force
Wayne’s namesake, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, formed the nation’s first professionally trained fighting force, writes Jeffrey Snedden for The Beaver County Times. His military career began when he walked into a Chester County tavern in 1775 to raise a militia. He soon joined the new Continental Army, receiving the rank of colonel in the 4th…
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DELCO Careers – Swiss Farms
Based in Broomall, Swiss Farms is a popular chain of convenience stores, mostly located in Delaware County, that has been providing high-quality food and beverages for customers over the last 50 years. Assistant Manager This position supports managers in the daily operations of their store; ensures that store personnel provide exceptional customer service by answering questions and…
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Senior Manager Enrolls in PSGV’s Master of Finance Program to Bring New Perspective to His Company
Ivan Concepcion, a corporate assistant controller, enrolled in Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Finance program to think ahead and bring a new perspective to his company, according to a report from Penn State News. Concepcion, who has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, already has an impressive resume. He got a job right out of…
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Crozer-Keystone, Largest Healthcare Provider in Delco, Appoints New CEO
Crozer-Keystone Health System, the largest healthcare provider in Delaware County, has appointed Sharif Omar as its new CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar is replacing Patrick Gavin, who resigned after occupying the position for more than two years. Gavin became CEO after the retirement of Joan Richards, who held the position…
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Foundation of the Delco Chamber of Commerce to Host Career Awareness Fair Today
The Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce invites both public and private high school students to its annual Career Awareness Fair today, Nov. 15, from 9 AM-2 PM at Delaware County Community College. This event provides an opportunity for local businesses to share information with students on the education, training requirements, salary range,…
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Need a Beer? Make One Yourself or Learn About Others Who Do in WilmU’s New ‘Crafty’ Course
By Janice Colvin Throughout time, cities were built and destroyed, kingdoms rose and fell, but one thing is certain: They had plenty of beer along the way. Some scholars say beer has been around for 7,000 years, a concoction that arrived soon after barley was sown into the ground. Wilmington University adjunct Matt Barth, who teaches…
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Check Out These Unusual College Scholarships Available to Students
Among the scholarships available to students who are looking for help with their college tuition, there are a number of unusual options, writes Jessica Dickler for CNBC. One of them is the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, which awards $10,000 to students who create the best prom dress or tux from Duck Brand tape and/or…
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Delaware County Briefly: November 13
Malvern Bank, National Association The bank sponsored the Open Performance Mares class at the 2018 American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show last week in Oklahoma City. The World Show brings more than 4,400 competitors from the U.S., Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Switzerland, and the U.K. to compete for 99 world championship titles. “We are…
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DELCO Careers – Wilson Legal Solutions
Headquartered in the Ellis Preserve at Newtown Square, Wilson Legal Solutions is a leading global provider of innovative consulting services and analytic solutions that enable law firms and professional services firms to enhance business performance. Senior Application Developer This position develops complex financial- and legal-oriented applications, which are integrated within the constraints of the framework;…
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