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Delco Spirit on Display While Filming Delco: The Movie
Local extras sat in the pews Tuesday during a critical scene for Delco: The Movie at Springfield Presbyterian Church. Director Chris Pierdomenico asked them not to applaud so he could record the dialogue. They applauded anyway. A very Delco thing to do, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A crowdfunding campaign put the extras…
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US Deputy Commerce Secretary Visits Shugar Shack in Glenolden
U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves stopped by Shugar Shack Soul Food in Glenolden to meet with chef/owner Keenya Cain-Wiggins and enjoy a meal, as part of an outreach supporting minority-owned small businesses, reported the Daily Times. “We are thrilled to have welcomed Deputy Secretary Graves to Glenolden Borough and to Shugar Shack…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Victorian in Ridley Park
A gorgeous Victorian home in Ridley Park on 0.33 lovely acres with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale for $429,900, writes Paul Jablow The Philadelphia Inquirer. When they first saw the home in 2016, the current owners loved its walkability, easy access to the commuter train, and its small-town…
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The Lincoln Center: Cultivating Emotional Resilience in Children
Children love a good hero story. Sometimes, hero stories start with an unfortunate event, and sometimes, they have very ordinary beginnings. Yet all heroes, like all children, encounter some measure of adversity in life. The impact of hardship on kids’ lives is often unpredictable. Many youth overcome a problematic home life to find a healthy…
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Havertown Parents Run 340 Miles for Their Son With Down Syndrome
Michael Mallick and Jenny Mallick of Havertown joined a 340-mile run March 21 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Society. Their youngest son, Gregory, 9, was born with Down Syndrome, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Gregory is truly an amazing little guy and teaches me…
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2 Delaware County Middle Schools Are in the Top 25 in the State, Niche Says
Two Delaware County middle schools made it onto a list of the top 25 middle schools in Pennsylvania, as compiled by Niche, writes Matt DiSanto for Centre Daily Times, reported at Yahoo!news. Niche is a website with data on schools and colleges across the country. Radnor Middle School in Wayne was the highest ranked middle…
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See How Delaware County Ranks in Giving Its Kids Economic Opportunities
Making friends with people of different economic backgrounds is the best way for children to eventually surpass the earning potential of their parents, according to a new study. The Wealth Management Group looked at the role of friendships and location to see where in Pennsylvania children have the best and worst chances at upward economic…
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Mike Friel Steps up to Coach Radnor High School’s Lacrosse Team
When Radnor High School lacrosse coach John Begier announced he was retiring, student athlete Michael Savadove looked to athletic director Mike Friel for consolation. “It was like my best friend was dead. I didn’t know what to do. I was losing it,” Savadore said. At the time, he had no idea he was talking to…
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Episcopal’s Taylor Wright Reminds You of His Dad Until He Doesn’t
Taylor Wright has a lot of his father’s moves—arms folded across his chest or extended outward, palms skyward, expressing confusion or angst, or just burying his face in his palms, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright, 30, is the boys’ basketball coach at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, and a 2011 graduate there.…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
For those looking for a career in behavioral health who want to better the lives of children and adults, CCRES positions are available. CCRES staffers 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 challenged by autism, behavioral health issues,…
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Delco Proud Rosati Ice in Clifton Heights Is Known Nationally
Rich Trotter, owner of Rosati Ice out of Clifton Heights recently spoke about his company on the Good Neighbor Podcast, hosted by Bob Baisse. Rosati Ice, a unique brand of water or Italian ice, was started in West Philadelphia by Sam Rosati in 1912, but the 100 plus-year-old company shifted its operations to Clifton Heights…
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See How Delaware County Compares in Health With PA, US
A report from the Wisconsin Health Institute shows that Delaware County is about as healthy as the average county in Pennsylvania, but better than average when compared to the nation, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Researchers assessed Pennsylvania county health based on a number of metrics, including behaviors, access to health care, longevity and quality…
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Haverford Hawks Extend Hands Across the Ice to Finland
When they’re not playing hockey, the Haverford Hawks are ambassadors, sometimes they do both at the same time, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. It’s the 25th anniversary of the Haverford Hawks Finland Exchange, a program co-founded by Hawks parent John Wert. The Hawks are hosting the Viikingit team this week from Helsinki, Finland. The visiting…
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Meet the Woman Who’s Stood With Jay Wright Through Triumph and Defeat
It could be argued that there’s no better college basketball coach than Villanova University’s Jay Wright. Wright has led his Villanova team to two national championships and four Final Four appearances. During two decades at Villanova, Wright has built the Wildcats into a nationally-respected team. And standing right beside him through it all has been…
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SCORE Honors Women’s History Month With Loyal Volunteers Who Pay It Forward
SCORE honors Women’s History Month by celebrating the significant impact of women-owned businesses on the US economy. Employing 9.4 million workers, these companies are at the forefront of innovation and introducing new products and services. Closer to home, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is proud to shine a light on their women members who are…
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A Local Neighborhood Is Also Pennsylvania’s Most Expensive
For the second time in nearly a year, a neighborhood in the Philadelphia region has been declared the most expensive neighborhood in Pennsylvania, based on average home prices. Villanova, with an average home price of $3,762,000, is honored as the state’s most expensive neighborhood, writes Matt Pelkey for CashNetUSA. The same community had that title…
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Cheesesteak Bowl Sunday in Broomall Reveals Two Champions
The men had 10 minutes to consume as many cheesesteaks as they could at this year’s Cheesesteak Bowl Sunday at the Marple Public House restaurant in Broomall. This year, some came armed for the fifth-annual National Cheesesteak Day competition. One contestant had earbuds. Another brought antacids, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prizes of…
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Executive Search Firm Salveson Stetson Group in Radnor Closing
One of the region’s best-known executive search firms, Salveson Stetson Group, based in Radnor, is closing after 27 years, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm, located in the Radnor Financial Center, worked with some of Philadelphia’s largest companies. Owner and founder John Salveson said it was not him or co-founder Sally Stetson…
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