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Nick Mead, Graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, to Carry US Flag at Olympic Closing Ceremonies
Nick Mead, a 2013 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, and a gold medal winner in rowing at the Paris Olympics, has been selected to carry the US Flag during closing ceremonies Sunday, Aug. 11, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. Mead is one of two US flagbearers, sharing the honor with Katie…
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First Bank House of the Week: Carriage House in Wallingford
The Conny Meade Wallingford carriage house and stable were built in 1902. Originally, the northern third of the building was a stable. Three of the original stall dividers crafted in iron with solid brass finials remain within the living space. The entrance to this unique home is centered in the rounded three-story turret. It opens…
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Remembering Joe Mooney, a Celebrated Sculptor and Villanova Graduate
Artist Joe Mooney, who discovered his calling to be a sculptor during a mechanical drafting class at Villanova University, died July 27. He was 74. During the drafting class, Mooney, who always loved to build things, was fascinated by the design and construction process of the shapes they were charting, particularly how they fit together…
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What Brings Wawa and Sheetz Together? Both Want to Be Close to People
Wawa and Sheetz keep running into each other these days, with both convenience store chains opening stores near each other, sometimes even within sight of each other, reports the Tribune News Service for the Daily Times. Historically, the two competing chains have pretty much kept out of each other’s way, so what’s changed? “The one…
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A Viral Moment Between Kylie Kelce and a 4-Year-Old With Autism
A heartwarming interaction between Kylie Kelce of Haverford and Billy, a 4-year-old boy with autism, has gone viral after it was posted to TikTok, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. The moment took place at the Philadelphia Eagles’ opening practice at Lincoln Financial Field last Thursday, which also doubled as a fundraiser for the Eagles Autism…
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5 Delco Spots Made Top 100 List of Safest PA Places. Do You Live in 1 of Them?
Delaware County is home to five of the 100 Safest Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to a 2022 list from ElitePersonalFinance.com. ElitePersonalFinance compiled the latest violent crime data available from FBI crime statistics. The final crime score was determined by taking the total number of violent crimes and dividing it by the community’s population,…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner: KiposTech
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the six small businesses and nonprofits honored on June 6 at the annual Small Business Achievements Awards event at Penn Oaks Golf Club in…
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See Where in Delaware County Homes are Selling the Fastest
The fastest selling homes in Delaware County are happening in four communities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to Realtor.com, the typical home in the Greater Philadelphia Area sold in 12 days or less during June. In the 18 fastest-selling ZIP Codes, homes in June were trading hands within 10 median days.…
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Delaware County Has Plenty of Family-Friendly Restaurant Options
Delaware County has no shortage of family-friendly restaurants that are kid-friendly, with exceptional kids’ menus along with some fun and games, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. Tank & Libby’s in Drexel Hill is a great location for breakfast or lunch with the family. The menu doubles as a coloring page with games and…
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Delaware County Golf Courses Make the Grade in Pennsylvania
Some of Pennsylvania’s best public and private golf courses can be found in Delaware County, according to a new rankings list by Golfweek Magazine. Public access courses are for public use, whether it’s through standard daily green fees, through a resort, or by staying at an affiliated hotel. No membership is required, writes Jason Lusk…
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Delaware County’s Barbara Trucksess Is a Baseball Card Afficionado
Barbara Trucksess has taken her love of the Phillies and the love for her son and created a massive collection of baseball cards, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The 75-year-old Delaware County woman has been a Phillies fan for 60 years. “She has been a diehard Phillies fan for as long as I can…
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Tiger Woods Joins Cobbs Creek Golf Renovation Project
Tiger Woods is lending his name and support to the Cobbs Creek Foundation and its $65 million renovation of the Cobbs Creek Golf Course, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He is partnering with the Foundation to bring a new short course to the 340-acre property along with some educational programming for local youth.…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES provides more than 1,500 professional staff for schools, the home and the community to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. in meets the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. Based in Downingtown CCRE collaborates…
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King of Prussia Among the Worst Places for Traffic in the World
An annual study moves King of Prussia traffic toward the top of the pile, writes Kyle Nguyen of the Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2023, the suburb ranked at No. 23 across the United States and No. 142 worldwide, according to analytics firm Inrix. This is a dramatic change from 2022 when KOP ranked 191st in…
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Here Are Some Places That Make Delaware County Really Cool
Delaware County is undergoing a reputation change, from a time when outsiders considered the county just gritty and blue collar, to a new level of sophistication. For long-time residents, though, Delaware County has always been cool, writes Shannon Montgomery for County Lines Magazine. Here’s some of the reasons why: Good Food Rosemary in Ridley. The…
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Frontier Airlines Cuts 8 Seasonal Routes From Philadelphia Airport
Frontier Airlines is making seasonal adjustments to its schedule, cutting eight routes from Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The low-cost Denver-based carrier is PHL’s second-largest airline after American Airlines. The eight routes will be cut Aug. 11 and Aug. 12 after the destinations were added earlier this year for the…
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Olympian Darrell Hill Got His Start in Shot Put at Penn Wood High
From being a 2016 shot put champion in Rio de Janeiro to analyzing the 2024 Olympic field events for NBC, Darrell Hill has experienced the Olympics from multiple angles, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hill is a Penn Wood High School and Penn State University graduate who is currently coaching women’s track and…
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Delaware County Is Among the 20 Fastest Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
So what parts of Pennsylvania have the fastest growing counties and how does Delaware County fit in? According to Stacker, out of the top 50 fastest-growing counties in the state, Delaware County is 11th. From 2010 to 2020, Delaware County’s population went up by 17,851. That’s a population growth of 3.2 percent. It ranks 15th…
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