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2 Delaware County Artists Take Wins in 2024 State Exhibition
Two Delaware County artists are winners in the Art of the State 2024 exhibition, an annual juried exhibition that showcases the diverse work of Pennsylvania artists. State Museum of Pennsylvania Director Angelica Docog announced the winners Monday. A panel of expert jurors reviewed and selected the 96 top-scoring works to be exhibited from more than…
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Widener University Welcomes Two New Members to Board of Trustees
Widener University has named two new members, Scott Reid, Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, to its Board of Trustees. The appointments took effect in May and their first board meeting will take place in October. The new members include alumna Marcia Zaruba O’Connor ’90, CEO and founder of The O’Connor Group, a top-ranked human resources consulting and…
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Two British Friends Visited a Wawa for the First Time. Here’s How It Went
Josh and Ollie, two best friends from the UK, travel the world trying new food to introduce to friends back home. The food is reviewed on their YouTube channel, Jolly. Recently, Josh and Ollie stopped at a Wawa. “We heard in Philly they have a Buc-ee’s rival—Wawa. It’s impressive. It could have been called Wow…
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Retired Chester Workers Said No One Talked to Them About Bankruptcy Plans
Chester city’s largest creditors, retired workers, said they’ve been left out of talks about how to handle the city’s bankruptcy, and they worry they could lose their benefits, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Alan Davis, a retired Chester Police captain who was placed on disability after he was shot in the line of duty…
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Teachers’ Teammates Once Again Gets Supplies Where They’re Most Needed
A nonprofit once again helped teachers get the supplies they needed for the classroom as another school year gets underway. Teachers’ Teammates runs a 3,000 square-foot warehouse in Folcroft that has everything a classroom, a teacher, and a student needs, like folders, crayons, notebooks and backpacks, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia, as reported at…
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Jason Kelce Debuted Last Night on ESPN’s Monday Night Football
Getting enough Jason Kelce? The former Eagles center has turned into a media mogul between his New Heights podcast with brother Travis, and his ever-increasing endorsement of products and companies. On Monday night, Kelce picked up another gig, debuting as a studio analysist on ESPN’s Monday Night Football. The Haverford resident is actually still getting…
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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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Swarthmore, Haverford Colleges See Decline in Black, Latino Students Following Supreme Court Decision
There are less Black and Latino freshman at many of the nation’s elite institutions, including at Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year banning race-conscious considerations for college admissions. Haverford College’s domestic students of color declined by 1.6 percentage points, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Haverford, 7.2…
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Philadelphia Airport Invests in Upgrades for Summer of 2026 Crowds
The Philadelphia Department of Aviation needs to finish up $540 million in capital projects for Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport. It has until the summer of 2026. That’s when everybody gets here, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Greater Philadelphia is hosting six matches for the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star…
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New Cobbs Creek Golf Course Creates Opportunities for the Underserved
Refurbishment of the historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course by Tiger Woods and the nonprofit Cobbs Creek Foundation includes a focus on STEM learning and turning golf into an opportunity. The Cobbs Creek Golf Course in Upper Darby and West Philadelphia was where Andrew Downs first learned the game, writes Natalie Popilio for The Philadelphia Citizen.…
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Delaware County Hospital Makes National List of Best Medical Centers
A Delaware County hospital was among three medical centers in the Philadelphia area that made Healthgrades’ list of best hospitals in the nation for 2024. Riddle Hospital in Media was one of two Main Line Health hospitals to make it into the top 50, the other being Lankenau Medical Center in Wynnewood, writes John George…
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Joint Funeral Monday in Media for Beloved Hockey Brothers Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Funeral services for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau will take place Monday, Noon, at St Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Media, reports Fox 29. The two beloved ice hockey brothers were killed by a suspected drunk driver while riding bikes in Salem County, New Jersey. A driver has been charged in connection with the accident. Though…
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Havertown Girls’ Room Gets a Surprise Phillies Makeover
Rosie McKenna, a little girl in Havertown being treated for brain cancer, was surprised Thursday with a room makeover from the Philadelphia Phillies, writes John Paul for 6abc. Rosie McKenna, 6, has had a rare form of brain cancer since she was 11 months old and has gone through 64 rounds of chemotherapy and four…
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Remembering Reading Terminal Cheesesteak Icon Rick Olivieri, From Drexel Hill
Rick Olivieri, the grandson of cheesesteak inventor Pat Olivieri and former owner of Rick’s Steaks at Reading Terminal Market, died June 12 at his Drexel Hill home, writes Michael Kelein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 57-year-old fought a 10-year battle with early-onset frontotemporal dementia. “He fought it for every minute,” said his wife, Debi. Mr.…
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Delaware County Towns Make Top 50 List of Best Places to Raise a Family
Five Delaware County towns are among the 50 best places to raise a family in Pennsylvania, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com determined the rankings based on the key factors that are meaningful for families. These include the quality of local schools, safety, availability of affordable housing, and access to family amenities,…
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Widener University Offers Beyonce Course This Fall
A freshman course being offered this fall at Widener University in Chester has Beyonce as its theme, writes Jessica MacAulay for CBS News, as reported in The Bharat Express News. The course is taught by Dr. Richard Cooper, director of the Bachelor of Social Work program and coordinator of African American Studies at the university. …
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Relocated Hank’s Place Returns Soon to Its Original Chadds Ford Spot
Hank’s Place stood for 71 years in Chadds Ford before Hurricane Ida forced it to close on Sept. 1, 2021. The dining room, front kitchen, back kitchen and outside area were all flooded. “It was devastating to see our life’s work basically destroyed,” said co-owner Anthony Young “Hank’s is the heart of Chadds Ford. And…
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Changing Healthcare Putting an End to Independent Practices
Drexel Hill dermatologist Anthony V Benedetto who ran an independent practice for more than 40 years has now joined a bigger practice, a sign of the times, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Benedetto sold his practice, Dermatologic SurgiCenter, and works these days for Dermatology Partners, a growing Berks County practice. The new group…
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