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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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Meet a Lifelong Matriarch of Lansdowne—Mary Lou Jennings
Mary Lou Jennings could be considered the oldest lifelong resident of Lansdowne, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She turned 96 on May 5. “My mom has lived in Lansdowne her entire life,” son Robert Jennings said. “She loves this town!” Jennings had 11 children, nine boys and two girls, all born at Fitzgerald…
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Delaware County Food Donations Get a Boost With Fresh Garden Produce
The community group Grands Stepping Up is supplementing donations for the food insecure in Delaware County with fresh produce grown in their own community garden at New Liberty Baptist Church in Aston. There are tomatoes, cucumbers, zucchini and peppers, reports Marcella Baietto for Philadelphia CBS News. “A lot of the time when you are food…
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A Wine-Making Hobby Led to Penn Woods Winery in Chadds Ford
Penns Woods Winery founder Gino Razzi discovered he had a knack for winemaking and talked his daughter, Carley, into turning his hobby into a proper business, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. Now 15 years later, Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford is busy and successful, benefitting from Razzi’s winemaking roots, Carley’s business savvy, and…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES in Downingtown,, a provider of staff to work with children and adults with various behavioral health needs, announces several job openings. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. They provide more than 1,500 professional staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities.…
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Montgomery County Considers Norristown Dam to Power County Operations
Montgomery County officials recently hosted a public meeting on potentially using the Norristown Dam to power all county operations with renewable energy, writes Emily Neil for the WHYY. The county has initiated the process of seeking federal approval for the project by submitting an Initial Consultation Document to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. It will…
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A Pennsylvania Fish Story: Son Snags Largest Pennsylvania Perch Ever Near Chester
The 20-foot fishing boat left the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, navigated Darby Creek and settled on the Delaware River below the Commodore Barry Bridge near Chester. It was there that Christopher Barrett, 19, while fishing with his father, Craig, caught a white perch that turned out to be the largest ever caught in Pennsylvania, writes…
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This Delaware County Spot Is on a List of Pennsylvania’s Less Crowded Towns
Beyond Pennsylvania’s larger cities there are smaller, less crowded towns that offer natural places to explore, writes Felix Ngeso for MSN. Among Pennsylvania’s 10 least crowded, but still scenic towns, lies Swarthmore Borough. Swarthmore is a college town with an uncrowded feel, providing serene and tree-lined neighborhoods. Formerly known as Westdale, Swarthmore is one…
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Health Issues Lead to Soccer Retirement for Havertown’s Sinead Farrelly
Sinead Farrelly announced Friday she is immediately retiring from playing soccer due to long-term symptoms from previous concussions, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s been quite a journey. The Havertown native had only returned to playing last year after eight years away from the game, then went to the World Cup with Ireland…
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New Impact Grants Totaling $1.2M Go to Non Profits Serving Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced more than $1.2M in new Impact Grant awards to 57 area nonprofits. New funding is in addition to nine second-year Impact Grant awards totaling more than $712K and three third-year Impact Grants totaling more than $203K for a total of more than $2.1 million invested in nonprofits serving…
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CCRES Hosts 2 Open House Interview Days for Achieve Program Staffers
CCRES and the Achieve Adult Service program is hosting open house interviews Tuesday, June 11, and Friday, June 14, in Downingtown for those interested in working as a Direct Support Professional with the Achieve program. The position includes a $500 sign on bonus. Achieve is a 9 AM to 3 PM Monday through Friday program…
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Infrastructure Overhaul a Theme at 2024 State of Delaware County Address
The 2024 State of Delaware County breakfast hosted by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce June 3 at the Llanerch Country Club, highlighted county council’s efforts in 2024 to address years of underinvestment in infrastructure. Members of Delaware County Council presented highlights of its accomplishments and goals in the past year. The event concluded with…
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Newtown Square’s ArriVent Partners With Chinese Firm on Cancer Drug
ArriVent Biopharma in Newtown Square has made a deal valued up to $615 million with a Chinese firm on a cancer drug development, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. ArriVent will team with Jiangsu Alphamab Biopharmaceutical on antibody drug conjugates, also known as ADCs. They’re a type of cancer treatment that combines a cloned…
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Sushi Has a Home at These 2 Delaware County Restaurants
Despite being in competition with cheesesteaks and hoagies, sushi has managed to swim its way into the Delaware County consciousness and there are two local spots where you can find it, writes Olivia Stefano for Main Line Today. Azie Media, at 217 W. State Street in Media creates a unique sushi experience. It has an…
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Chester Native John Linehan Shifts Coaching Gears, From St. Joe’s to BYU
John Linehan from Chester is leaving the Hawks’ sideline after two seasons as St. Joseph’s men’s assistant basketball coach to join the coaching staff of Brigham Young University. Linehan was a key part of the Hawks’ run to the National Invitation Tournament this past season, reports the staff of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The St. Joe’s…
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Widener Engineering Awarded Nearly $280,000 in Grants to Advance Innovation Across Industries
Faculty in Widener University’s School of Engineering have been awarded grants from federal and state institutions designed to advance student research experiences and industry innovations. The grants total nearly $280,000 and represent research conducted in the fields of mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering. The following grant awards were distributed. Environmental Protection Agency, P3 Program Xiaochao…
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It’s a Perfect Weekend for Biking and Hiking in Delaware County
We live in an area with hundreds of miles of multi-use trails, and Delaware County is home to two trails worth checking out, writes Bailey King for Philadelphia Magazine. The Ridley Creek State Park Trail in Upper Providence is a 4.3-mile paved, flat trail for bicyclists, joggers, and cross-country skiers. Ridley Creek State Park also…
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Gillian Keener, With Muscular Dystrophy, Takes on Featured Role in Romeo and Juliet
A student production of “Romeo and Juliet” at Delaware County Community College features a performance by 24-year-old Gillian Keener, playing Juliet’s mother, Lady Capulet. Keener performs in a wheelchair, with a breathing tube, born with a rare form of muscular dystrophy, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia. “She doesn’t really know how to interact with…
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