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Glen Macnow Announces His Retirement From WIP After 31 Years
WIP host Glen Macnow of Havertown is retiring after 31 years at the station, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s time,” Macnow said. He spent 11 of those years as a sports talker on weekends, first with Ray Didinger, who retired in May 2022, then with Inquirer columnist Mike Sielski and Jody McDonald.…
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Looks Like the Kelces Made It on to Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poet’ Album
Jason Kelce a Taylor Swift lyric. Why not? Listen to the 15th track “The Alchemy” or the 22nd track, “So High School” on Taylor Swift’s just-released Tortured Poets Department album and you’ll realize the lyrics refer to boyfriend Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, writes Laura Swartz for Philadelphia Magazine. This is not a…
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Freedom Village: What Is a Person-Centered Approach to Dementia Care?
When you’re searching for senior care for a loved one with memory loss, look for person-centered dementia care, a place where that person will be empowered to live each day as fully as possible. As the name implies, person-centered care is an approach that sees the person before anything else, drawing focus to the individual…
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President Biden Swings by Wawa for Some Pre-Flight Snacks
President Joe Biden visited a Wawa with Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Thursday, April 18, at about 3 PM, writes Anna Orso and Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Biden was actually visiting North Philadelphia with members of the Kennedy family during a campaign event, but included a visit to the Wawa store at 6th and…
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Spring Beauty Awaits in These Delaware County Garden Spots
Now is a great time to view spring blooms in the various Delaware County garden spots found at local farms, gardens, and arboretums right here in Delaware County. Styer’s Peonies in Chadds Ford is an epic farm that features 25 acres of peonies, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. You can purchase bulk peonies and…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Named 2024 District Chapter of the Year
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties has been recognized as the 2024 SCORE District Chapter of the Year for Eastern Pennsylvania. This accomplishment was achieved through the exceptional support and guidance its team of volunteers has shared with entrepreneurs, small business owners and nonprofit leaders. It’s fitting that SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties was honored with…
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This $12M Gladwyne Home has a Moat and a Bowling Alley
A French Renaissance-style $12M Gladwyne castle at 841 Merion Square Rd. is for sale at $11,999,000 with Compass RE, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For that price, you get a 30,652 square-foot home with seven bedrooms and nine full bathrooms, a bowling alley, a movie theater, outdoor pool, tennis court, an outdoor kitchen…
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Delaware County Council Gets Push Back on Mental Health Facility Plan
A packed crowd told Delaware County Council Wednesday to abandon plans to use part of the former Don Guanella property as a mental health facility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Council acquired the former Don Guanella School property by eminent domain to create the county’s largest park, named Delco Woods. But a…
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Jason Kelce Fulfills Mary Lou Carey’s Dying Wish With a Signed Jersey
Mary Lou Carey of Upper Darby, who worked as a teacher’s aide at Bywood Elementary School until her retirement in 2014, was a huge fan of Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, referring to him as her “young boyfriend,” said her daughter, Jill Carey. Mary Lou Carey died April 6 after months battling an illness, writes…
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First Bank House of the Week: Remarkable Colonial in Wallingford
A remarkable Wallingford colonial home on a lovely one-acre lot with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence is a testament to luxury living. It had a full renovation in 2010, ensuring its modern, open-concept layout. Highlights include the large great room with floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, a…
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Lisa Grimm Named Dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences
Dr. Lisa Grimm has been named dean of Widener University’s College of Arts & Sciences effective July 1, following the retirement of David Leaman, who has served as dean of the college since 2018. Dr. Grimm is a respected educator and leader in the field of psychology. She comes to Widener from The College of New Jersey…
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Roast Pork Dynasty Can be Traced Back to One Family and One Man
When Danny Laskans, owner of Prime Steaks in Glenolden discovered the roast pork sandwich crafted by Mike Mastrocola Sr., he knew it had to be on the menu, writes Kathleeen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “As soon as I tried it, it was delicious,” he said. “I didn’t try anything else after I tried…
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Wawa Pulled Out All the Stops for a 60 Anniversary Celebration Tuesday
Wawa celebrated the 60th anniversary of opening its first store (in Folsom, if you’re curious) on Tuesday, in style writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The company honored its “Day Brighteners,” customers chosen by Wawa staff for their positive contributions to the Wawa experience. One of those was Pastor Marlon Jones who visits…
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Philadelphia Union Creates Brew Hall, Tailgate Zone Near Subaru Park
The Philadelphia Union announced Monday the creation of “Union Yards,” a 7,000 square-foot brew hall, along with a 32,500 square-foot tailgate zone that will be open to fans before and after games. The space will have a full bar. It is set to open April 27, writes Gustav Elvin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “When people…
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Marinus Pharmaceuticals Loses 80 Percent Market Value Over New Drug
Marinus Pharmaceuticals of Radnor saw its stock price plunge by more than 80 percent Monday because of a setback in an experimental seizure drug, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company had a drug candidate in phase 3 testing that targets refractory status epilepticus, a rare condition that causes life-threatening, prolonged seizures in…
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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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Chadds Ford Wedding Band Jellyroll Sues Country Artist Jelly Roll Over Trademark
A Chadds Ford wedding band that goes by the name of Jellyroll is suing country artist Jelly Roll for a trademark infringement, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. The local band claims they’ve gone by the name Jellyroll years before the CMT Award winner. Jellyroll , a band of seven to eight musicians, has…
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Marple Commissioners Weigh in on Use of Don Guanella Property
As far as Marple Township is concerned, the former Don Guanella property has been rezoned for open space use, according to township solicitor Adam Matlawski. That’s despite a more recent Delaware County proposal that buildings at the former Don Guanella school could be a residential mental health facility, writes Siafa Lewis and Sean Tallant for…
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