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Find Out About Delaware County’s Climate Change Risk
Delaware County will feel the impact of climate change but compared to other areas of the country, it’s risks tend to be lower. Overall, the county has a medium climate risk, writes Michael J. Coren, with Naema Ahmed and Kevin Crowe for The Washington Post. It’s at medium risk for inland flooding, but at low…
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See How Philadelphia Union Ranks in 2023-24 Growth in the MLS
Philadelphia Union is the second-fastest growing team in Major League Soccer, according to new research. The Philadelphia Union soccer team, which has its home base at Subaru Park in Chester, saw a 17 percent increase in revenue and a 91 percent increase in social media following last year, writes Kyle Eve, editor in chief of…
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Delco Chimes in With Possible Kamala Harris Town Hall Spots
CNN is hosting an Oct. 23 Delaware County town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris, but the location has not yet been revealed. Some Delconians have weighed in on social media with their own suggestions on where the town hall should be held, Delco precious locations near and dear to Delco, writes Stephanie Farr for…
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Decorated 12-Foot Skeleton in Springfield Has Year-Round Fans
A 12-foot skeleton in Springfield has developed a loyal following and even has his own Instagram page, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29. Mr. Bonejangles is a year-round attraction whose decorations change with the seasons. On Tuesday he was wearing an Eagles outfit. He’s the creation of the Radolovic family, who love to decorate. Mr.…
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Arc of Chester County Highlights Journey of John Koresko
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of workers with disabilities and advocating for inclusive hiring practices. In honor of this important month, The Arc of Chester County is proud to highlight the inspiring journey of John Koresko, whose determination and growth have been supported by Riley…
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Reading Terminal Hosts First-Ever Scrapple Sculpting Contest
Ten artists from across the region showed up at Reading Terminal Market on Thursday for the inaugural Scrapple Sculpting Contest, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sculptors spent 90 minutes chiseling away at five-pound blocks of the Pennsylvania Dutch dish that is made of pig scraps in a congealed loaf form. As the…
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When Wawa Arrives in Kentucky, It’s Bringing Along 1,400 Jobs
Wawa’s expansion beyond Delaware County is not only bringing its localized brand to other parts of the country, it’s creating jobs along the way. The convenience store chain plans to open about 40 stores in Kentucky in the next 8 to 10 years. That’s equal to about 1,400 new jobs for the state, writes Chip…
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These Delaware County Shops Tailor Cheesesteaks to Local Tastes
Delaware County cheesesteaks have a local touch that makes them standout from their Philadelphia counterparts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Delco Steaks in Broomall focuses entirely on making cheesesteaks, with a distinct bread coated in sesame seeds Dairy Cottage in Springfield serves a huge steak for a good price. The meat is finely…
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Swarthmore Singer Mark Shiiba Ultimately Impresses on ‘The Voice’
Mark Shiiba’s blind audition on NBC’s “The Voice” did not get a coach chair spin but he still impressed, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC Philadelphia. On “The Voice,” if a coach is impressed by an artist’s voice, they press a button to select them for their team, causing the coach’s chair to swivel to face…
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SEPTA is Closing In-person Ticket Sales at 2 Delaware County Regional Rail Stations
In another sign of an ever-expanding online and electronic culture, SEPTA is eliminating in-person ticket sales at 14 of its regional rail stations, including Wallingford and Morton stations, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer “These sales offices are closing due to decreasing demand for in-person sales,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said. Each of the…
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National Geographic: Philadelphia Cheesesteak Origins Can be Traced to Hot Dog Cart
The Philadelphia cheesesteak origins, which has become, a beloved symbol of the City of Brotherly Love, was born out of boredom with hot dogs rather than from a great culinary revelation, writes Tom Burson for National Geographic. In 1930, Italian-American Pat Olivieri owned a hot dog cart in South Philly. One day, he decided he…
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Home Sales Slow, Staying on Market Longer in Delaware County
In August, half of Redfin home listings in Delaware County still hadn’t found a buyer after 60 days, indicating a slowing real estate market, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This comes after years of record low mortgage rates and fierce competition. Current conditions locally are what real estate brokers call “extra stale,” with…
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The Rules of Retirement Are Being Rewritten, Mostly by the Retirees
For high-status professionals, retirement is anything but traditional, with golfing, gardening and traveling replaced with new rules of retirement that include scaled back, but still active, careers, writes Christina Binkley for the Robb Report. Barry Schwartz, best-selling author of The Paradox of Choice, announced he was retiring as a Swarthmore College psychology professor to be…
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Jason Kelce Startled by Wedding Proposal in Front of Him at Tailgate
Retired Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce of Haverford was caught off guard Oct. 13 while greeting fans at a tailgate outside Lincoln Financial Field when a fan decided to conduct a tailgate wedding proposal in front of him. Now some fans want Kelce to officiate their wedding, writes Marinna Watts for People Magazine. Kelce, 35,…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Annual Homecoming and Family Day
Penn State Brandywine will host its annual Homecoming & Family Day from 11 AM to 5 PM on Saturday, Oct. 26, writes Christina Billiemam for Penn State Brandywine. Starting with Penn State Day in the morning, Homecoming & Family Day will be packed with alumni, current and prospective students, families, faculty and staff participating in various activities.…
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Former WCU President Christopher Fiorentino Tapped as PASSHE Interim Chancellor
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education has tapped recently retired West Chester University President Christopher Fiorentino to be its interim chancellor, writes Jordyn Hronec for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The system’s board is currently conducting a national search for its next permanent leader. Fiorentino was at the helm of West Chester University for six…
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US Energy Secretary Visits, Touts Penn Wood Academy’s Energy Plan
The Penn Wood Ninth Grade Academy in the William Penn School District is looking to cut its energy costs by 75 percent. That effort prompted a school tour Thursday by U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm. The district received a $7.2 million Renew America’s School Program grant that is going toward energy upgrades at the school.…
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Couple Restores Widener 1925 Home in Haverford
Ty and Lexie Peltzman wanted a house with history and they found it in stately, 10-acre property in Haverford, a 1925 Georgian Revival house, reports Architectural Digest, as reprinted at msn.com. The home was designed by Horace Trumbauer, a Gilded Age architect who created residential manors for affluent city dwellers. The six-bedroom home with six…
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