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Here’s How Much Rents Have Gone Up in Delaware County Since 2019
Delaware County rents on average have risen at a different rate this past year than rents nationally, writes Janice Kai Chen, Rachel Lerman and Kate Rabinowitz for The Washington Post. Rent prices nationally have jumped about 19 percent since 2019, but recent trends show that price increases are cooling off, with some prices even falling,…
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Villanova Grad Eric Roedl Is the University’s New Athletic Director
Villanova University has chosen one of its own as its new athletic director, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Eric Roedl, a 1997 Villanova graduate who co-captained the tennis team, is currently deputy athletic director at the University of Oregon. Roedl will start in January. He succeeds Mark Johnson, who is now the athletic…
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First Bank House of the Week: Magnificent Colonial in Springfield Available for Sale
A magnificent Springfield colonial home at 5 Forrest Lane on 6.66 acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence is perfectly nestled at the end of a scenic lane welcomes you with its breathtaking two-story foyer. Other highlights include a spacious family room with floor-to-ceiling…
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Spirit Airlines Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection
Spirit Airlines, Philadelphia International Airport’s third largest carrier, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, writes Jenna Martin for the Charlotte Business Journal, as reprinted in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline continues to operate normally as it enters into a restructuring support agreement to reduce debt and provide more financial flexibility/ “Guests can continue…
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Wawa’s Success Comes From Its View as a Community Resource
Wawa has been slowly evolving over its 60 years from its origins as a dairy farm outlet, changing as the community’s needs changed, writes Greg Petro for Forbes. The company and its front-line workers maintained a hometown vibe, generating fiercely loyal customers. In the 1970s, when 24-hour diners began to disappear, Wawa extended its hours…
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Philadelphia International Airport Cuts Ribbon on SEPTA Station Upgrades
A ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 15 celebrated a $1.5 million renovation to the airport train platforms, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. The renovations to the SEPTA regional rail platform were completed over two years. The makeover included new carpeting, ceilings and HVAC systems, along with new signage, concrete and upgraded LED lighting. “We installed over…
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Folcroft Neighbors Help Families Who Lost Everything in Rowhouse Fire
A Folcroft neighbor smelled smoke and banged on doors to help everyone get out safely. At least 125 firefighters were at the scene after neighbors reported hearing at least four propane tanks explode, followed by huge flames, writes Justin Udo and the staff at KYW Newsradio. “We had a really lovely neighbor who made everybody…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want…
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Howard Lutnick, Major Haverford College Donor, Tapped for Commerce Department
Howard Lutnick, a major donor to Haverford College, has been picked by President-elect Donald Trump to head the Commerce Department, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lutnick is CEO of the Wall Street firm Cantor Fitzgerald. His appointment was announced by Trump on Tuesday. Lutnick, former chair of Haverford College’s board of managers,…
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L.L. Bean’s Granddaughter Auctions Chadds Ford Wyeth Paintings
A collection of Wyeth paintings valued at $3 million were auctioned Tuesday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The paintings were owned by L.L. Bean’s granddaughter. There are works by three generations of the Wyeth family—N.C., Andrew, Jamie, and others. Linda L. Bean discovered the Wyeths after finding a book of N.C. Wyeth’s letters…
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Delaware County School Districts Get State Help With School Repairs
Pennsylvania has released $4 million in environmental funds to five school districts and a charter school to help with Delaware County school repairs that should make going to school a little nicer, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Upper Darby High School already has a new blacktop on its parking lot, new bleachers…
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Delaware County Family Receives Remains of WWII Soldier Joseph Cocco
The remains of World War II U.S Army Private Joseph Cocco have been returned to his family in Delaware County after 80 years, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. At age 22, Cocco, an Overbrook native, had been reported missing in Italy during combat. On Sept. 9, 1943, Cocco was declared dead, but the…
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Home Built for Aronimink Golf Club President in 1949 Restored
In 1949, Birch Knoll was an International Style house built for the president of Newtown Square’s Aronmink Golf Club, reports Extant Magazine, as reprinted in Hidden City. Birch Knoll was designed by Philadelphia Architect George Daub in collaboration with Albert Clauss, and restored in 2023 by k YODER design. The Newtown Square restoration came after…
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Penn State Brandywine Announces LionCage Pitch Competition Winners
The results of the Nov. 8 LionCage Pitch Competition are in. This new event featured pitch presentations from entrepreneurs and startup companies across Southeastern Pennsylvania. The one-day gathering at Penn State Great Valley saw entrepreneurs compete for cash prizes while making new connections, as they gained recognition and access to inspiring creators and innovators who…
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Service Dogs Raised by Newtown Nonprofit Aid Veterans in Managing PTSD
Alpha Bravo Canine in Newtown is helping veterans cope with PTSD by providing them with service dogs it has raised and trained, writes Kelsey Fabian for PHL17. According to the National Center for PTSD, seven percent of veterans suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, with symptoms such as flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety. Veteran Aaron Blender…
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Avantor in Radnor Opens Innovation Center, Looks at Acquisitions
Avantor, a life sciences products and services company in Radnor, is normally involved in merger and acquisitions activity, but it’s been keeping a low profile more recently. That is about to change, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “This business, it’s driven off of technology and where our customers are going,” said CEO Michael…
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Widener Clinical Psychology Professor Linda Knauss Honored with 2024 Lifetime Award
Widener University in Chester announces that Linda Knauss, professor emerita in the Institute for Graduate Clinical Psychology, has been chosen to receive the 2024 Lifetime Award for Accomplishments in Ethics Education from the American Psychology Association, or APA. The prestigious award is presented annually by the APA’s ethics committee to an APA member whose career accomplishments made…
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Wyeth Miniatures Added to Holiday Displays at Chadds Ford’s Brandywine River Museum
Something new has been added to this year’s holiday displays at the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford—Wyeth miniatures, reports Tim Furlong for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The Wonderful World of Wyeth Miniatures will include a train set originally purchased by Jamie Wyeth and his good friend, Andy Warhol. It will also showcase a dollhouse and…
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