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Upper Darby Municipal Workers Authorize Strike if No New Contract
Upper Darby municipal workers voted unanimously on Monday to go on strike, possibly starting New Year’s Day, if they can’t get a new contract, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. The strike was authorized by more than 100 workers represented by AFL-CIO Transport Workers Union 234. Affected services would include garbage collection, snow removal,…
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Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills Describes a Beer Promotion Nightmare
A little-known state grant program promoting Pennsylvania’s beer industry is not great about paying for those promotions, reports Spotlight PA. Mark Brault, owner of Deer Creek Malthouse in Glen Mills, discovered that first-hand. Brault created Deer Creek Malthouse in 2012 to highlight the use of locally owned grains in malt ingredients. He applied for and…
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Elwyn CEO Charles McLister in Media Makes Admired CEO Series
Philadelphia Business Journal recognized Elwyn CEO Charles McLister as one of its most admired CEOs in 2024. The resolute CEO, originally from Pittsburgh, has headed the Media-based nonprofit for more than seven years and has turned around its finances. Elwyn, through recapitalization, has seen a 72 percent increase in net assets since 2020 and a…
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This Media Bar Really Knows How to Do Festive Up for the Holidays
Christmas-themed bars have emerged as a new trend during the holiday season, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Beyond a mere string of lights and a few wreaths, these special establishments create a self-contained world of holiday glow, with good tidings, cozy drinks, indulgent snacks and a soundtrack to go with it all. Here in…
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Delaware County’s First Black Woman Lawyer, Gail Whitaker, Remembered
Gail M Whitaker, a longtime member of Media Borough Council, and the first Black woman to practice law in Delaware County, died Dec. 5. She was 81. The Media Borough resident valued the borough’s small-town charm while championing its business district along State Street as representing Main Street USA. Ms. Whitaker was a community advocate…
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‘Mare’ Creator Brad Ingelsby Extends HBO Deal for Three Years
The man who helped put Delaware County on the map with “Mare of Easttown,” Brad Ingelsby, has extended his deal with HBO for another three years, writes Joe Otterson for Variety. Brad Ingelsby, a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University, both in Radnor, is currently preparing the limited series “Task” for HBO.…
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Widener President Stacey Robertson Makes Admired CEO Series
Philadelphia Business Journal recognized Widener University President Stacey Robertson as one of its most admired CEOs in 2024. Robertson, originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, became president of the Chester university in July 2022,” writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. “She has very publicly embraced the idea that the university is in a location where it…
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See Who Has Unseated Joe Rogan as Top Podcaster on Spotify
Joe Rogan has been king of his domain, hosting the most popular podcast out there on Spotify and Apple Music. That is, until Dec. 5, when a newcomer debuted her first episode, writes Maurico Viladegutt for Newsweek. Kylie Kelce presented the first podcast episode of her new series, “Not Gonna Lie” on that date and…
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Widener University names new vice president for Administration and Finance
Widener University announces that Heather L. Meier, a Philadelphia-area financial professional and licensed certified public accountant with more than 15 years of experience in higher education, will join the university’s leadership team as vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer. Meier comes to Widener from Gwynedd Mercy University, where she has served…
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Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest
This past Saturday, Dec. 7, The Arc of Chester County brought the community together to celebrate its Annual Holiday Fun Fest, a joyful and inclusive event designed to ensure children of all abilities, and their families could experience the magic of the season. With the biggest turnout in the event’s history, the morning was filled with…
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23 Percent County Tax Hike OK’d for 2025 by Delaware County Council
Delaware County property owners will be looking at a 23 percent increase in their 2025 county taxes, about $185 more for the average property owner, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delaware County tax increase was approved 4-1 at a Dec. 11 Delaware County Council meeting. The tax rise was necessary, council members…
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Wawa Experimenting With Travel Center Concept in North Carolina
Wawa has built its brand on being a neighborhood community convenience store but now it’s trying a new approach reaching truckers and other travelers on the road, writes Jim Walsh for the Cherry Hill Courier Post, as reported at Delaware Online. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is building its first travel center along an…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Contemporary in Glen Mills
A gorgeous contemporary home at 5 Honeysuckle Court on 2.09 attractive acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This stunning residence offers modern farmhouse-style luxury with detail thoughtfully curated using the finest materials and craftsmanship. Remarkable details include custom moldings, radiant marble flooring, and state-of-the-art…
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Dunwoody Village Recognized as ‘Best Nursing Home’ by US News & World Report
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square has been named a 2025 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report. The William Hood Dunwoody Care Center achieved the prestigious “High Performing” rating – the highest possible recognition – for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The U.S. News badge is a widely recognized symbol of excellence…
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Prospect Medical Seeks Change of Venue in Crozer Takeover Case
A motion filed by the Pennsylvania Attorney General to have the state take over the financially-struggling Crozer Health system should be heard in Philadelphia, not Delaware County, argues Crozer Health parent company Prospect Medical Holdings. Prospect is seeking a change of venue to have the case heard in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern…
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Apparently Defying Physics, a Wawa Sign and 2 Plastic Cups Join Up
Chris Coleman for WPG Talk Radio witnessed something impossible involving a Wawa sign and two plastic Wawa drink cups. Coleman found himself at a Wawa in Hammonton, New Jersey and noticed the sign didn’t look right. On closer examination, someone had stuck two Wawa drink cups in the valleys of the “W” on the sign.…
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Haverford School District’s Leon Smith Named 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher Of The Year
Leon Smith, a social studies teacher in Haverford School District with 22 years in the district, has been named the 2025 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year. The announcement was made Monday by Pennsylvania’s Interim Acting Secretary of Education Angela Fitterer, writes Max Bennett for Patch, as reported at MSN. Smith teaches ninth grade honors and…
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DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Freedom Village at Brandywine is 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 part of their team as…
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