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Popular, But Closed, Alabama Farm Market Torn Down for a Wawa
The Burris Farm Market, a green and white Alabama farmhouse popular with travelers leaving Interstate 10 for Alabama and Florida beaches, has been replaced with a Wawa, writes Lauren Walck for NOLA.com. The market, identified by its giant inflatable fruit, had been there since 1986. It had fresh produce for sale, while a bakery and…
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Here’s What Life Plan Communities Offer Active Retired Adults
Think about the places you like to visit or go, and chances are they all have a couple of things in common: You feel welcomed, and you’re inspired by the people you meet. Everyone likes places that have things they like to do and people they like to do things with. A blend of familiarity…
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Villanova’s Lucas Kopecky Makes Crossover From Lacrosse to Football
Villanova University’s Lucas Kopecky was a former standout on the Wildcats’ lacrosse team, but now he’s giving football a try, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He played four seasons as a defensive midfielder and faceoff specialist in men’s lacrosse and now returns as a wide receiver on the university’s football team. Kopecky was…
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Widener University Hosts Fall Widener Day Open House for Prospective Students
Fall is a great time to explore Widener University. An upcoming Widener Day open house event will provide prospective students and their families the opportunity to have an up-close look at the campus. On Saturday, Nov. 16, the university will host Widener Day from 10 AM to 2 PM on its Chester campus. The event is…
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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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Black Labrador Retriever Joins Bucks County Sheriff’s Office
After recovering from animal cruelty and malnourishment, a lively black labrador retriever named Zeke has lent his talented nose to the Bucks County Sheriff’s Office, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Together with his handler, Christina Brewerton, Zeke is among the first members of their K9 Unit. “I have a dream assignment,” said Brewerton. “I have…
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Mercy Fitzgerald in Darby Closes Inpatient Psychiatric Unit
Delaware County’s access to behavioral health care services just became a bigger problem with Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital’s closing its inpatient psychiatric unit, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 21-bed psychiatric care unit closed Oct. 26, affecting about 30 hospital staff. “After exhausting all available options, we made the difficult but necessary decision to…
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Philadelphia Union in Chester Fires Long-Time Manager Jim Curtin
The Philadelphia Union in Chester will no longer be led by 10-year manager Jim Curtin, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The team announced Thursday that Curtin had been fired after the team failed to make the playoffs for the first time since 2017. Curtin was the longest-tenured manager in Union history and the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Haverford Stone Tudor for Sale
A stunning stone and stucco Tudor home at 100 Tunbridge Circle on 2.9 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. Perfectly situated on lush grounds in the highly sought-after Merion Golf neighborhood, this gorgeous residence radiates timeless elegance. Highlights include a grand entrance foyer…
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On Political Sign Overload? Delaware County Has a Way to Get Rid of Them
Whether your candidate won or lost, the election is over. So those 50 political signs blanketing your lawn can go. But where? Delaware County officials can tell you just what to do with those signs, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The county is offering a campaign sign recycling program for two days this weekend.…
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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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Multiple Shipping Services in the Region Are on a Hiring Blitz
With shipping demand on the rise as the holiday season approaches, several shipping services nationwide, including those in the Philadelphia region, are on a hiring blitz, writes James Powel for the Bucks County Courier Times. The National Retail Foundation has found that 57 percent of people plan to do their shopping online during the holiday…
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Here Are the Unofficial 2024 Election Results in Delaware County
Pennsylvania is at the center of what is being called one of the most tumultuous elections, making it an important piece in the voting puzzle. Below is how Delaware County, with 424,173 registered voters, has voted in the races that have taken on such outsized importance this election cycle. Presidential Electors – total votes cast:…
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Freedom Village Honors Resident Blanche McKee on Her 100th
Freedom Village at Brandywine celebrated an incredible milestone for one of its longest-standing residents, Blanche McKee, who turned 100 years old on Halloween. As she marks her centennial, Freedom Village is proud to share highlights from Blanche’s life journey, from her humble beginnings on an Iowa farm to her impactful career in nursing, and finally,…
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Bucks County Receives Rare November Wildfire Warning
The National Weather Service issued a rare November wildfire warning for Bucks County on Friday morning, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The red flag warning started at noon and lasted until 7 PM. During the alert, it is recommended that residents avoid burning things outdoors. Friday’s weather recorded relatively high winds,…
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Friends of Ridley Creek State Park Celebrates Its 20th Year
The Friends of Ridley Creek State Park is celebrating 20 years of service, volunteering to keep the park looking good, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The group of volunteers organizes monthly trail workdays to maintain 17 miles of hiking trails. They started trail maintenance in fall 2004 and this year marks their 20th…
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Springfield’s Joe O’Loughlin’s a Long-Time Gem of a Philly Sports Fan
Joe O’Loughlin, a 70-year-old with West Philadelphia roots who now lives in Springfield, describes himself as a “four by four” fan, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. His first Phillies game was July 25, 1964 at Connie Mack Stadium and he was there a couple of months later when the team fell one game short…
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SAP AI in Newtown Square Makes Worldwide Manufacturing More Efficient
The SAP Industry 4.0 Center in Newtown Square is using artificial intelligence to increase manufacturing efficiency around the world, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The center helps clients use software to automate production and integrate it into supply, accounting, marketing and sales. An example of the AI software in use came after…
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