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Brandywine Museum’s Still Life Exhibit Questions Wealth and Waste
Drawing on the rich history of still-life painting, a new exhibit at the Brandywine Museum of Art examines ideas of wealth, waste, and overconsumption, writes Abigail Covington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life showcases works by 10 contemporary artists, built around the Brandywine’s existing collection of Philadelphia still lifes, and…
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Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne Offers a Local Alternative to Chick-fil-A
For those looking for a Chick-fil-A alternative, but still want the Chick-fil-A food offerings and customer service, look to Crisp Chik’n in Lansdowne, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia. Open since March 2021, it is remarkably similar to the popular Chick-fil-A menu, with chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders, waffle fries and milkshakes all in the mix, sharing…
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New Aston Ambulance Authority Benefits 4 Delaware County Towns
With the launch of the Aston Ambulance Authority last week, four Delaware County communities now have access to 24/7 paramedic service, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A total of 17 paramedics, an EMS chief, and a medical director were sworn in on March 24, launching a new model for lifesaving paramedic services that…
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Chester Remembers 9-Year-Old Hit-and-Run Victim Ny’Leek Ellison
Dozens of community members in Chester held vigil Saturday night for 9-year-old Ny’Leek Ellison, who was paralyzed in a hit-and-run accident from a year ago, and has since died, writes Ryan Hughes and Bill Seiders for CBS Philadelphia. Community members sang, prayed, and mourned together. “I thought I had it, I thought I was going…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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Legislation would Keep Private Equity Firms Away From Hospitals
National legislation introduced last week would take hospitals and nursing homes out of the hands of private equity firms. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) of Swarthmore and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, which prevents private equity ownership of hospitals and nursing homes. They announced the introduction in…
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William Penn Superintendent Eric Becoats to Retire in August
After six years at the helm of William Penn School District, Superintendent Dr. Eric Becoats will retire this summer, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Becoats, who took over the helm at William Penn in May 2020 and led the district through the COVID-19 pandemic, announced his plans in an email to the community.…
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Aldan’s Kevin McGonigle On Detroit Tigers Opening Day Roster
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle has made his major league debut at just 21 years old with the Detroit Tigers, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shortstop from Aldan was on the Tigers’ opening day roster on March 26, the start of a three-game series in San Diego against the Padres. He was the…
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Teacher, Classmates Save Choking Norwood Third-Grader
Eight-year-old Damian Pascale was eating a salt-and-vinegar chip at lunch on Tuesday when he suddenly started choking. “I was looking forward to eating my chips, and the chip went sideways, and it got stuck in my throat,” said Pascale, a student at Norwood Intermediate School. Three of his friends saw that something was wrong. Jaxson…
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Justine Mays’ Upper Darby Home Dubbed ‘Ugliest in America’ by HGTV
Justine May’s Upper Darby home uses doors for decorations, has cigar boxes for wallpaper, and a grill bolted to the exterior of the second floor. That and more earned it the title of “Ugliest Home in America” by HGTV, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. HGTV host Retta and interior designer Alison Victoria showed…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Residents Raise $4,330 From ‘Guys and Dolls SR’
Residents at Freedom Village at Brandywine took center stage on March 6 and 7, premiering their sixth resident-produced musical, Guys and Dolls SR, and raising $4,330 to support employee scholarships and community outreach efforts. Directed and produced by Freedom Village residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, the performances featured resident cast members, many of whom had little to no prior stage experience before auditioning.…
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DCCC Opens Southeast Center at Former Prendergast High in Drexel Hill
Delaware County Community College opened its Southeast Center campus at the site of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School on Friday with a ribbon-cutting, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. About 150 people attended Friday’s ribbon-cutting, including U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The state-of-the-art facility in Drexel Hill is expected to offer training…
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Broomall Store Makes List of Best Bagel Shops in the Region
Philly has great hoagies, cheesesteaks, pizza and soft pretzels. Know what else? Bagels. You couldn’t always find great bagels in Philadelphia, writes Jillian Wilson, Michael Klein and Craig LaBan. Only in recent years have bagel shops started to appear on the regional landscape. Now there are curated menus of freshly baked bagels, flavorful…
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Battle of Brandywine in Chadds Ford Could Just As Easily Have Started in Delaware
The Battle of Brandywine was fought Sept. 11, 1777 in Chadds Ford and Birmingham townships. But some recent findings indicate the battle could have been fought earlier in Delaware had circumstances been different, writes Rich Schwartzman for chaddsfordlive.com. The battle could have been fought in Delaware had Gen. George Washington and British Gen. Sir William…
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Rahel Solomon, CNN Anchor and Delco Native, Is Leaving the Network
Archbishop Prendergast graduate and Delaware County native Rahel Solomon is leaving her position at CNN as an early morning program anchor, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,” Solomon said before signing off from “Early Start with Rahel Solomon.” “More to come…
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Lansdowne Borough Hosts First Restaurant Week Through March 29
Lansdowne Borough is launching its first Lansdowne Eats Restaurant Week, March 23 through March 29, according to a borough press release. The inaugural event is a major milestone for the borough community that will bring together residents, visitors, and food lovers to enjoy a vibrant and diverse restaurant scene. Lansdowne Borough has become a destination…
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Author Takes Heat When One of Her Characters Orders a Wawa ‘Sub’
An award-winning rom-com author who dared to have one of her characters order “a sub” from Wawa is taking some online heat, but she’s sticking to her guns, writes Emily Bloch from The Philadelphia Inquirer. And Now, Back to You, a book from B.K. Borison, about two competing meteorologists in Baltimore, is winning general praise…
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Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown Offers BBQ Done Right, with a Twist
Executive chef and Sophie’s BBQ owner Greg Herman is bringing his own Philly flair to barbecue in Havertown, writes Natalie Jason for 6abc. You’ll find all the standard barbecue choices and classic sides at Sophie’s, but with culinary twists from Herman. The restaurant is named after Herman’s daughter. The chef has been cooking since his…
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