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American Airlines Announces a Busy Summer Schedule at PHL
American Airlines is planning for its “strongest” summer schedule at PHL since pre-COVID 2019 at t, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airline is adding three nonstop daily international routes from Philadelphia International Airport in the next two months through October. A route to Nice, France just started. Flights to Naples, Italy and…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone-Front Colonial in Chadds Ford
A charming stone-front colonial on 2.01 lovely acres with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. Perfectly nestled amid lush greenery, this stunning residence boasts both a wonderfully private and quiet setting. The home features an open-concept layout perfect for both gatherings and comfortable living. Highlights…
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Villanova 20-Year Study Shows Rain Gardens Can Control Storm Runoff
Villanova University researchers have been monitoring a university rain garden for 20 years and can now show that rain gardens are good at soaking up stormwater runoff and preventing pollution from entering waterways, writes Zoe Read for WHYY. Storms wash pollution off streets and buildings and sewage overflows because of outdated sewer systems in the…
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Widener Engineering Professor Awarded Nearly $200,000 from National Science Foundation
Dr. Ali Hamza, PhD, assistant professor of electrical engineering at Widener University, has been awarded approximately $200,000 in grant funding from the prestigious Engineering Research Initiation program from the National Science Foundation, or NSF. The grant will support Hamza’s research, which aims to revolutionize cognitive sensing technologies for radar and wireless communication systems. By enhancing…
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Radnor-Based Lincoln Financial Sells Off Advisory Firms to Shore Up Loss
Radnor-based Lincoln Financial Group has sold its broker-dealer and registered investment advisory firms to offset a third quarter 2022 $2.6 billion loss, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Lincoln will receive a $650 million capital benefit from the sale to Phoenix-based Osaic. “Importantly, the net capital benefit from this transaction will provide us additional…
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Ridley Township Merger Combines 2 Fire Companies Into One
A Ridley Township merger between the S.M. Vauclain and Leedom Fire Companies has created a new fire company under one roof—Ridley Township Fire Company Number 1, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The merger happened on Monday and had actually been planned for several years, with membership and township approval. Merging the two companies…
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Seeking Pennsylvania’s Top Colleges? 3 Are in Delaware County
Delaware County has a respectable three out of the 10 top colleges in Pennsylvania, according to statistics put together by Stacker, as reported at msn.com. The Delaware County college ranking the highest on the top 10 list was Swarthmore College, which pulled in at No. 3, just below University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University.…
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New Coach Sees Team Potential for Springfield’s Cardinal O’Hara Boys’ Basketball
As Cardinal O’Hara High School’s new boys’ basketball coach, Ryan Krawczeniuk, sees nothing but potential for his team in a community totally invested in the program, writes Andrew Robinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think it’s a sleeping giant over there,” said Krawczeniuk. “A lot of people want to be invested, a lot of people…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates 2024 Graduates at Spring Commencement
Penn State Brandywine held May 4 commencement exercises for 130 graduates receiving their bachelor’s degrees. The spring 2024 ceremony took place in the campus gymnasium. Four students were awarded associate degrees. Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells commended the graduates for their persistence that led to the milestone occasion. “To our graduates, you have earned your…
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Delco Gives Happening Today, May 9, Throughout Delaware County
Delco Gives, a 24-hour testament to Delaware County’s generosity and community giving, continues today, May 9 until 7 PM. Delaware County residents have an opportunity to make a donation to their favorite local nonprofits, find new ones to support, or even support all of the participating nonprofits by giving to a General Fund. Visit…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Reopens with Vegetarian Menu
A pop up at Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown will feature a vegetarian menu, writes Marilyn Johnson for Philly Grub. Owners Ashni “Baba” Kumar and Priya Guru decided to open the limited engagement vegetarian pop up at the restaurant location.. The bar and 50-seat outdoor patio will be open to diners who order takeout, but…
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Swarthmore Native Jim Pappas Is Back on the Cheesesteak Trail
Jim Pappas is a good judge of cheesesteaks. And no wonder. He’s visited more than 1,000 cheesesteak shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Ali Mohsen for Billy Penn. Pappas, who grew up in Swarthmore, made it his mission to visit and consume 1,000 cheesesteaks, then review his Philadelphia Cheesesteak Adventure experience online. He’s received media…
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Delco Anglers Make Sure There’s Fishing in Delaware County
For 62 years, the Delco Anglers & Conservationists have been checking on the fishing in Delaware County, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The all-volunteer group stock the six local creeks—Ridley, Ithan, Darby, Little Darby, Chester, West Branch Chester—with brook trout and golden trout. These local men and women are dedicated to preserving, improving,…
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Drexel Hill Native Natasha Camy Has Journeyed From Referee to Team Owner
Archbishop Carroll High School graduate Natasha Camy is a veteran referee who has officiated all the big games—BIG 10 conference playoffs, SEC conference playoffs, and WNIT Finals, writes Esfandiar Baraheni for Forbes. She was there for Caitlin Clark’s final regular-season home game and, most recently, she officiated at the most-watched women’s basketball game ever—Iowa vs.…
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Jason Kelce Gives Young Girl a Close Encounter With Taylor Swift
Ella Piazza was thinking positive before the Bills-Chiefs game on Sunday, convinced she would meet Taylor Swift. And she did, thanks to some help from Jason Kelce, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. A shirtless Jason Kelce lifted the 8-year-old Penfield, New York girl up and helped her wave at Swift during the playoff game.…
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HUD Places Chester Housing Authority on ‘Troubled’ List
The Chester Housing Authority is “troubled,” according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. HUD gave the CHA a Public Housing Assessment score of 53 percent in April 2023, earning it the “troubled” designation. CHA must make improvements within two years, by 2025. “The score is primarily due…
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Delco Gives Day Starts Today, May 8, Throughout Delaware County
Delco Gives, a 24-hour testament to Delaware County’s generosity and community giving, starts today, May 8. This county-wide event and celebration runs until 7 PM May 9. Delaware County residents have an opportunity to make a donation to their favorite local nonprofits, find new ones to support, or even support all of the participating nonprofits…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
Career-minded behavioral health professionals are invited to check out the numerous job openings at CCRES i CCRES staff provide essential services to children and adults with behavioral health challenges. They work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults…
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