Tag: Drexel University

Welding teacher and students.Education

DCCC Offers Tuition-Free Welding Certification for 40 Students via Philadelphia Works' Good Job Challenge

Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will train up to 40 students to become entry-level welders at no cost through the Collegiate Consortium for Workforce…

DCCC Municipal Police Academy's 16 newly hired SEPTA officers.Education

42 Cadets Graduate from DCCC’s Municipal Police Academy, Including 16 SEPTA Police Officers

Forty-two new police officers graduated from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Municipal Police Academy on Thursday, Dec. 12 during a ceremony held at…

Couples have started incorporating appearances of mascots from Philadelphia universities–and even major teams–into their weddings.Entertainment

Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen

Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes…

NCAA ChampionshipsSports

Philadelphia Selected to Host Four NCAA Championships During 2027 and 2028

The NCAA has announced host sites for championship events for the 2027 and 2028 seasons, awarding four championship events to Philadelphia in a trio of…

DCCC campus.Education

Summer Internships in Marketing, IT, and Science Position DCCC Students for Career Success

Internships help college students get experience in specific career fields, increase their confidence, and gain an edge over other candidates when applying for jobs.

The…

Appearing on HGTV’s “House Hunters,” are Norwood’s Villar-Nugent family, (from left) Jovin Mills (with camera), Luka Mills, Luci Villar, Ryan Nugent and Kara Nugent.Real Estate

Family's Journey to Norwood Captured on HGTVs ‘House Hunters’

A city family’s search for a small suburban home that led them to Norwood was featured Tuesday night on HGTV’s “House Hunters” writes…

Wawa closed its Port Richmond location on July 9, citing an inability to continue meeting the needs of its customers.Retail

Wawa Closes Port Richmond Location, One of the Oldest in Philadelphia, After 45 Years

Wawa closed one of its oldest Philadelphia locations in Port Richmond on Tuesday, July 9, writes Ryan Sharrow for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

The store…

Nick Mead.Newtown Square

Nick Mead, Graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, to Carry US Flag at Olympic Closing Ceremonies

Nick Mead, a 2013 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, and a gold medal winner in rowing at the Paris Olympics, has been selected…

Jamila Winder.Leadership

Delaware County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners

Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…

IBX Celebrate CaringHealthcare

'Nurses Are the Heart and Soul of Healthcare': IBX Honors Trio of Nurses Through Its Celebrate Caring Campaign

Independence Blue Cross has announced the three winners of its sixth annual Celebrate Caring campaign, which honors extraordinary nurses in the region:

Allison Denman, Clinical…

John Oates is performing at the Philadelphia Folk Festival.Education

From Uganda to Medical School: Penn State Abington Graduate Reflects on the Journey

Volunteering to work with young cancer patients at a hospital near his home in Uganda confirmed then-14-year-old Edmund Wekunga’s plans to…

Zach Spiker speaking at a press conference from five years ago after LaSalle University beat Drexel University in a men's basketball game.Delaware County

Drexel Basketball Coach Zach Spiker Keeps Adapting Now That NIL Is in Play

Zach Spiker, the 57-year-old Drexel men’s basketball coach, was experiencing challenges seven seasons into his coaching career as he watched the game…

Jay Wright when he was head coach for the Villanova Wildcats.Villanova

Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright on the NCAA Big 5: ‘It’s a Sad Time’

Former Villanova head men’s basketball coach Jay Wright is disappointed no Big 5 teams have made the men’s NCAA Tournament in two years…

The entrance to Widener University in Chester.Education

Widener Physical Therapy Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award

Widener University’s Kripa Dholakia, an assistant professor in the university’s Institute for Physical Therapy Education, has received a Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program…

John Linehan when he played ball for Providence.Chester

Chester Native John Linehan Shifts Coaching Gears, From St. Joe’s to BYU

John Linehan from Chester is leaving the Hawks’ sideline after two seasons as St. Joseph’s men’s assistant basketball coach to join the coaching…

The University of the Arts, which dates back to nearly 150 years, will be shutting its doors on June 7, 2024.Education

University of the Arts to Close on June 7, Marking End to Nearly 150-Year Institution

The University of the Arts has announced its imminent closure, as the institution will be shutting down on Friday, June 7, writes Ryan Mulligan for…

Rodger Levenson.Banking & Finance

Delaware County Leadership: Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank

Rodger Levenson, Chairman, President, and CEO of WSFS Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Broomall, where he loved riding bikes and playing…

Alana Tinsley.Education

Class of 2024 Graduate Alana Tinsley Solidified Career Choice through Transfer To Holy Family University

In the Holy Family University Stevenson Lane dorm room of Alana Tinsley, there is decorative ivy adorning the walls and ceiling. Amazon ivy that she…