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Matt Campuzano of Marple, Blessed by Pope, Now Prays for Him
Matt Campuzano, a Marple 10-year-old, has a special connection to Pope Francis, reports Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. When he was five months old, the Pope kissed his head while traveling around Philadelphia in September 2015. It’s a special memory for his mother, Nicole Campuzano. “Even now, when I look at them, I can’t…
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Penn State Closing Campuses, Brandywine in Media Unaffected
Pennsylvania State University is looking to close some of its 20 Commonwealth campuses in Pennsylvania to cope with enrollment declines, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It has become clear that we cannot sustain a viable Commonwealth Campus ecosystem without closing some campuses,” said Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi in a statement to the…
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Peter A. Benoliel of St. Davids, a Key Player in the Philadelphia Music Scene
Peter A Benoliel, a leader in the Philadelphia arts who played significant roles behind the scenes of the Philadelphia Orchestra and Settlement Music School, died Feb. 17 at his home in St. Davids. He was 93. Mr. Benoliel was the longtime head of Quaker Chemical Corp. He was known for his ability to mix his…
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DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Brandywine Athletics Host Multi-Sport Youth Camps in Summer 2025
Penn State Brandywine Athletics will once again host multi-sport youth summer camps in the summer of 2025. Penn State Brandywine coaches and student-athletes will run the camps, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The camps will focus on a wide array of sports: basketball, dodgeball, football, kickball, wiffleball, hockey, soccer, and handball. With four…
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See Which Delaware County Companies Made Forbes National Best Employer List
Forbes has compiled its rankings of America’s 701 best large employers, and three Delaware County companies made the list, writes Rachel Rabkin Peachman for Forbes. For midsize companies, one Delaware County business was chosen. SAP, a German company with American headquarters in Newtown Square, came in 400 out of 701 for large companies with more…
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This Chef/Professor Keeps Students Food Focused at The Cheyney Grille
Cheyney University students majoring in hotel, restaurant, and tourism have a chance to gain some practical experience on campus at The Cheyney Grille, a 50-seat,-student-managed restaurant and teaching kitchen. It’s a crucial part of the program on the Cheyney campus since it began in 1975, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. More than 100…
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Radnor’s Treasure: The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum
It’s hard to find, but it’s well worth a visit. The Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum is in Radnor, but it’s not on any map apps, it doesn’t have its own building, and the website is run by older men who don’t care for technology, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Curators Jim…
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Testa Rossa Glen Mills Opens in the Former Ruby’s Diner
Testa Rossa officially opens at the former Ruby’s Diner in the Shoppes at Brinton Lake, 919 Baltimore Pike, in Glen Mills. Fearless Restaurants, owners of White Dog Cafes and several other restaurants in the region, has opened a vibrant, casual Italian Restaurant. According to Fearless Restaurants, Testa Rossa is a restaurant born in Italy but…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Event Feb. 27 Focuses on Women in Business
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Women’s Commission are presenting a Women in Business Networking Event: “Self-Made,” Feb. 27, 8 to 11 AM. The event occurs at Everybody Eats at Vittles Food Hall, 16 W. 5th Street, Chester. The Everybody Eats Foundation is sponsoring the gathering. The event will celebrate the…
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Joann Fabrics Closing 500 Stores, Including 2 in Delaware County
Joann Inc., the parent company of Joann Fabrics and Craft stores, is closing two-thirds of its 800 locations nationwide, including two in Delaware County, at 400 S. State Road in Springfield, and at 600 Town Centre Drive in Glen Mills. The closures are part of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, writes Dan Eaton for the…
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George W. Hill Prison in Thornton Undergoing Safety Upgrades
It’s the first major security upgrade in three decades at the George W Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton, a $28 million renovation package OK’d by Delaware County Council. The council recently approved a renovations contract with Alabama-based Cornerstone Detention Products, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. It’s a “big ticket” item because…
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Boothwyn Shopping Center Sold to New Undisclosed Owner
JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale of Larkin’s Corner, a shopping center in Boothwyn, writes Jenna Sharp for JLL. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, SITE Centers, and located the buyer. The selling price and the buyer were not disclosed. The 225,214-square-foot center is anchored by an Acme and a Walmart, generating 69 percent…
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Sunday’s High Winds Meant a Daily Dose of Delaware County 911 Calls in Just 3 Hours
There were 1,500 calls Sunday at the Delaware County 911 Center from 4 to 7 PM when local winds were at their gustiest, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Delaware County 911 dispatchers normally average 1,200 calls in a 24-hour period. Not surprisingly, most of the calls were about trees down and thousands without…
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Philadelphia Airport Returns to Pre-Pandemic Passenger Levels
It’s been a few years coming, but Philadelphia International Airport is reporting that passenger numbers are solid, showing that air travel in and out of Philadelphia has fully recovered to pre-pandemic days. “In the 2024 calendar year, we had over 30 million passengers fly into or out of PHL, and that was almost a 10…
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First Bank House of the Week: Modern Wayne Home for Sale
A modern Wayne home in a quiet cul-de-sac at 108 Cambria Court is available for sale. This home offers elegance and everyday convenience. The fresh and sophisticated 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home was just completed in 2021. The home has an airy, open-concept layout with oak floors throughout. The formal dining and living areas flow into a…
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Freedom Village Rallies for the Eagles and Gives Back to the Community
Freedom Village at Brandywine embraced the excitement of the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run by turning team spirit into a powerful force for good. Through a creative initiative that combined football fandom with philanthropy, residents and staff raised funds for disaster relief and collected food donations to support the local community. Throughout the NFL playoffs, Freedom…
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Discover Top Voted Pizza Shops in Bucks County’s Pizza Day Poll
Nearly 200 pizza shops were nominated in a National Pizza Day poll to determine Bucks County’s best, with two local favorites crowned clear winners, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. The original nominees were narrowed down to the top 12, but A & G Pizzeria Locale in Feasterville and Mama Russo’s Pizzeria…
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