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Rutledge’s George Family Recalls Their Family Feud Experience
The George Family from Rutledge competed on “Family Feud” earlier this year and saw their performance with the rest of the nation when the shows aired last week, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The family contestants were Dylan Terenick, a real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway in Media; his wife, Kelsey Hansen-Terenick, a…
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Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square Celebrates 100 Years of Caring
2024 marks two momentous anniversaries for Dunwoody Village: the 50th anniversary of its founding as one of the Delaware Valley’s first continuing care retirement communities and the 100th anniversary of the original Dunwoody Home. Throughout September and early October, residents, staff, and community members came together to celebrate these historic milestones in a series of…
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Lansdowne Theater Reopening Delayed by Construction Issues
The Lansdowne Theater, a 1927 movie palace closed since 1987, was ready to reopen as a concert venue this month, but unforeseen construction issues have delayed that opening, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Roof issues and other concerns not discovered earlier are causing the delay. Matt Schultz, project manager for the nonprofit Historic…
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Villanova’s $1.25B Capital Campaign Is the Largest in Its History
Villanova University is embarking on the largest capital campaign in its history as it embraces multiple projects that include acquisition of the Cabrini University campus, construction of a new library, and an expansion of its engineering building, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Part of the campaign funds will cover $300 million in scholarships.…
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Delaware County’s Dave Droxler Performs Robin Williams- Inspired One-Man Show
Delaware County native Dave Droxler brings his one-man show, “Robin & Me: My Little Spark of Madness,” to the Hedgerow Theatre in Media, writes Sabrina Boy-Surka for KYW Newsradio. The show is about Droxler’s childhood and his idol, Robin Williams. The two never met, but Droxler related to Williams growing up. “He felt like an…
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That Eagles Laundry Detergent Ad Was Filmed in Pat DiCrecchio’s Essington Home
Last July, Pat DiCrecchio opened his Essington home to Philadelphia Eagles players Jason Kelce, Fletcher Cox, and Jordan Mailata so they could film a laundry detergent commercial, writes Paul Kurtz for KYW. It was a once-in-a-lifetime moment for this longtime Eagles season ticket holder. “They signed everything. I mean it got to the point where…
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Learn the Essentials of Estate Planning at 4-Part Virtual Series
A free four-part educational series on estate planning, “Essentials of Estate Planning From Family to Community,” is being offered by The Foundation for Delaware County and Civic Capital Consulting. The virtual series will help you make informed decisions about your assets and legacy plans. They are open to anyone interested in personal estate planning who…
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11th Annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference Set Oct. 18
October marks National Women’s Small Business Month, a time each year when West Chester University (WCU) and SCORE celebrate the important contributions and achievements of women-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs. Now in its 11th year, the Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference, “Empowerment Through Collaboration: Creating Space for Women Everywhere”, takes place Friday, Oct. 18. It will feature…
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Toughkenamon Pilots Aid Emergency Relief Efforts in North Carolina
A group of local pilots took off from New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon last week and headed to North Carolina to help those who have lost everything in the hurricane, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. “Seeing the devastation down in North Carolina is so heartbreaking,” said Jonathan Martin, the aviation director at New Garden…
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Delaware County Has Refurbished Three of Its Bridges Since July
The New Road Bridge in Aston is the latest bridge to get a ribbon cutting in Delaware County, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. It’s the third bridge reopening in the county since July. PennDOT crews spent a year and a half rebuilding the nearly century-old bridge. “I’m ecstatic,” said Aston resident Larry Curry said..…
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Villanova Graduate Rick Wurster Now Head of The Charles Schwab Corporation
The new president of The Charles Schwab Corporation, Rick Wurster, is a graduate of Villanova University, writes the staff at fortworthbusiness.com. Wurster was appointed president by the Board of Directors in October of 2021. Wurster was managing director, heading up Schwab Asset Management. He joined Schwab in early 2016. He has a Bachelor of Science…
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2nd Golfer, Jordan Spieth, Joins Tiger Woods in Backing Cobbs Creek Project
Tiger Woods has been joined by professional golfer Jordan Spieth in backing a $150 million restoration and expansion of the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A three-time major winner, Spieth has awarded the Cobbs Creek Foundation a $250,000 grant through the Jordan Spieth…
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Embracing the Empty Nest: A Parent’s Guide to Thriving in Transition
The countdown has begun as you and your child have entered the final days that you’ll be living under the same roof. For some, that clock has been ticking at the back of their mind for months already, years even. Ahead, visions of your child’s journey to adulthood and all of the wonderful dreams you’ve…
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Film Producer Acquires Rights to NBA Scandal Story With Delaware County Ties
Producer Jonathan Saba has acquired the film rights to the NBA betting expose that involved former Cardinal O’Hara students James Battista and Tim Donaghy. The expose was reported in Sean Patrick Griffin’s novel, “Gaming the Game: The Story of the NBA Betting Scandal and the Gambler Who Made It Happen,’ writes Jack Dunn for Variety…
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Swarthmore College Makes Top 5 List for Best Liberal Arts College in US
Swarthmore College has achieved a third-place ranking among liberal arts colleges in the U.S., according to a U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges list. The college, founded by Quakers in 1864, earned high marks from U.S. News for offering courses at nearby college and for its extensive student activities, writes Damon D. Williams for…
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Woodlyn Entrepreneur Patrycja Hosback Organizes Cancer-Fighting Craft Fair
A Woodlyn entrepreneur with a passion to give back has created a fundraising craft fair with more than 60 vendors supporting five area nonprofits. The Craft Out Cancer Fundraising fair will take place at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks Oct 4-6, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Patrycja Hosbach created her…
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Scrub Daddy, Rejected by a Fortune 500 Company, Now Worth $220 Million
Scrub Daddy rejected? How can that be? It’s a familiar kitchen product found in millions of American homes. Once made at a Folcroft factory, it was initially rejected and tossed in a closet, writes Kevin Sanchez Farez for Fortune, as reported in Aol. When Scrub Daddy inventor Aaron Krause, 45, sold his first company to…
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Free Delaware County Flu Vaccinations Offered Ahead of Flu Season
The Delaware County Health Department is offering a free drive-thru flu vaccination clinic Tuesday, Oct. 1, 10 AM to 2 PM, at Tinicum Fire Department in the hopes of getting a jump on the flu season, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “We know that currently, we’re in the time of the flu season when…
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