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Skyrocketing Special Education Costs Force These School Districts to Pay Larger Share Than Others
With special education costs skyrocketing across the state, a number of local school districts are picking up a larger share of their expenses than others, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. As costs increase significantly faster than state aid, taxpayers in local communities are the ones footing most of the bill. Ten years ago, districts covered…
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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas, Inc. is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hard goods (welding, safety, and related products). Corporate Communications Specialist This position helps write and create internal and external communications, including memos, presentations, and social media posts; coordinates internal awards and recognition programs; and…
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Penn State Named One of Nation’s Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges
Penn State has been named one of the 2018 “Best of the Best” LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges and Universities by Campus Pride, writes Michelle Lin for The Underground. The Campus Pride Index is an indicator of the school’s commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program, and practice. It awarded Penn State five out of five stars. “Our students share…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has more than 700 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida. Sales Audit Accounting Representative This position reconciles reviews and records weekly lottery refunds and adjusts cash over/short for each store; reviews store sale transactions in the SAP POSDM…
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Local Man Puts Piece of Philadelphia Sports History Up for Sale
Collectors of sports memorabilia with deep pockets have the chance to own a piece of Phillies history, writes Adam Hermann for PhillyVoice. Rich Liberatore of Drexel Hill has put his turnstile from Connie Mack Stadium for sale on Letgo for $3,750. According to Liberatore, his father and brother were at the very last game at…
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Wawa Aims to Reduce Lines with Portable Checkout Kiosks
Wawa is testing out portable checkout kiosks in the hopes of reducing long wait times for customers, writes Kris Rhim for Billy Penn. The Wawa at Broad and Walnut streets in Philadelphia offered customers a chance to skip the regular queue this week and instead use the miniature checkout counter on wheels. However, the kiosk…
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After New Acquisition, Radnor-Based Qlik Aims to Provide Solutions That ‘Democratize Data’
Qlik, a data analytics company based in Radnor, has purchased Podium Data, a data-management provider based in Lowell, Mass., writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Podium Data clients include TD Bank, Charter Comm, and Cigna. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Qlik said in a statement that the deal “expands Qlik’s mission, moving…
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Marple Residents Surprised as Archdiocese’s Land to Be Developed ‘No Matter What’
At last week’s meeting of around 100 Marple Township residents, Peter Miller, president of Carlino Commercial Development, made it clear that the company will be developing part of the 213 acres of land owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. He emphasized during the question-and-answer session that the preferred…
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Washington Post: Diversity Increases but Segregation Remains in Philly Suburbs and Across America
While America is more diverse than it has ever been, some cities remain deeply segregated despite policies enacted to increase integration some 50 years ago, writes Aaron Williams and Armand Emamdjomeh for The Washington Post. The Post analyzed data from the last 30 years to create detailed maps of the U.S. according to race and…
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Five Fun and Fancy Summer-centric Products
With yesterday’s ridiculous preview of what summer will be like, I’m sure you know as well as I do that summer is well on it’s way! Well, I took a peek to see what kind of fun products will help you cope with the heat and other summer-related ailments that are well on their way!…
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Foundation for Delaware County Announces 2018 Grantmaking Cycle, Releases Request for Proposals
has launched its first competitive grantmaking cycle today and has posted a formal Request for Proposals (RFP) on its website. Proposals are due online by June 30 with awards to be announced by Oct. 31. The grants awarded through this program will advance the foundation’s mission and initial goals to improve the health and quality…
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5 Mother’s Day Presents to Woo Your Mom
Mother’s day is quickly approaching and we could all use any extra input as to what to get that special lady in your life. Below I have 5 great Mother’s Day gift ideas that your mother is sure to appreciate! 5. Lindt LINDOR Stracciatella White Chocolate Truffles: Chocolates, classic and delicious! You can really never…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial in Wallingford
A colonial home with four bedrooms and two and half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. Set on a beautifully landscaped lot, the home has an open floor plan that ensures the interior is always bright and airy. The entrance is through a foyer that leads into the formal living room and dining room…
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Two New Books Teach Parents How to Balance Digital and Real Life for Their Children
Two new books, “The Art of Screen Time” by Anya Kamenetz and “Be The Parent, Please” by Naomi Schaefer Riley, examine the effects of too much screen time on children. They also offer anxious parents practical advice on how to handle the balance between their children’s digital and real lives, writes Pamela Druckerman for The…
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From CHESCO: New Book Tells Story of Chester County’s Unsung Civil War Heroes
Hinsonville’s Heroes: Black Civil War Soldiers of Chester County, Pennsylvania by Dr. Cheryl Renée Gooch tells the compelling story of the county’s unsung heroes. The book focuses on the 18 men from this free black community who served in the Union Army in the 19th century. According to the book, ten of the Civil War…
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DELCO Market: Amazon Key Home Kit Protects Deliveries from Being Snatched off Your Porch
Amazon Key Home Kit is a new concept in the world of package delivery. Its combination of a smart lock and smart camera allow deliveries to be dropped off directly into customer’s homes. The high-tech package delivery system is easy to install and use. The owner of the home can use the Amazon Key mobile…
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Enjoy a Fruity Dessert for National Strawberry Day
Today is National Strawberry Day. The most likely origin for the heart shaped fruit’s name is that it came about from the leaves that the plant would drop off that would become “strewn” about the plant. What were once called strewn-berries became strawberries over time. Adding to the romantic notions often associated with the bright…
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DELCO Market: Space-Saving Docks Add Ports to Increasingly Lighter Portable Computers
With portable computers relying more and more on cloud storage and wireless connections, the number of built-in ports has reduced drastically. This often results in only having a headphone jack and a pair of USB ports available, writes J. D. Biersdorfer for The New York Times. But while laptop manufacturers and other vendors sell cost…
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