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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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Financial Aid Data Delay Throws Off College Enrollment Deadlines
The U.S. Department of Education announced this week that student data for federal financial aid will be delayed until March, meaning students won’t get their financial aid packages from colleges until early April, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The delay shortens the time students can reply to colleges about enrolling by the traditional…
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Pause on LNG Terminal ‘Saved Chester,’ Mayor Stefan Roots Says
If Chester LNG terminal were built on the waterfront, “no one would want to come here,” said Chester’s new mayor Stefan Roots, since the city already has an incinerator and a waste treatment plant. Penn America Energy was studying a proposal to build a $6.4 billion 100-acre liquefied natural gas facility on the Chester waterfront.…
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‘Show Me the Money!’ Villanova Law Students Win Baseball Arbitration Competition
Three Villanova law students have won an international baseball arbitration competition at Tulane Law School in New Orleans, demonstrating superior skills in what can be the tensest part of sports, writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Brake, Alex Schaff, and Alyssa Rodarte are part of Villanova’s Sports Law Negotiation Team, and they participated…
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Widener University suspends May 1 “Decision Day” deadline
Widener University in Chester announced it has suspended its plans to observe the May 1 deadline for incoming fall 2024 students to commit their choice to attend the university. The decision was made in light of a series of technical complications associated with the U.S. Department of Education’s processing of the Free Application for Federal…
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New Cozy Kelce Playroom Focuses on Family and Fun
There’s a new Kelce playroom at the home of Jason and Kylie, created in collaboration with Pottery Barn Kids for daughters Wyatt Kelce 4, Elliotte, 2-1/2, and Bennett, 11 months, writes Angela Andaloro for People. “Shockingly enough, we are big fans of green,” Kylie joked. That said, they were able to incorporate a sage color…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces New Strategic Plan
A new Foundation strategic plan has been unveiled for the years 2023-26. This comprehensive roadmap for The Foundation for Delaware County charts an ambitious course for the Foundation and introduces large-scale collaborative philanthropic efforts, including the launch of Delco Gives Day scheduled for May 8-9. The Board and Steering Committee enlisted Meghan McVety from Capacity…
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Aldan Boosters Mark 100 Years of Service to the Community
The Aldan Boosters, which began during Prohibition as a fraternal social club, is celebrating 100 years of doing community services, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The organization was created on Jan. 10, 1924, quickly evolving from a social club to one with a mission to make Aldan the best place in Delaware…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Celebrates 30th Anniversary
Chester Children’s Chorus has a proud 30-year history of helping Chester’s at-risk kids make beautiful music. More than 950 children have participated over the years, writes the 6abc staff. The nonprofit group operates year-round out of Swarthmore College for children and youth ages 7 through 18 and performs concerts regularly. Choir members either live…
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Penn State Brandywine Athletics Inducts 2024 Hall of Fame Class
The Penn State Brandywine Athletics Hall of Fame added four new members on Friday, Jan. 26, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Members of the class of 2024 include former men’s soccer student-athlete Stephen Bucci, women’s basketball and volleyball student-athlete Carolyn Hilden, women’s basketball student-athlete Rachel Hurwitz-Casey, and women’s basketball coach Brian Donoghue. “On…
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Chester LNG Terminal Not Happening, According to Mayor
A Chester LNG terminal proposed for the city is ‘dead in the water’, said new mayor Stefan Roots, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Penn America Energy had plans for a 100-acre liquefied natural gas facility on the Chester waterfront. The idea did not sit well with community activists and some environmentalists. On…
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Prospect Medical Ordered to Put Crozer Health Up for Sale by Feb. 21
Prospect Medical Holdings has 20 days, or until Feb. 21, to list Crozer Health for sale to a nonprofit, according to an agreement between the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Prospect, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The agreement was approved Thursday by Court of Common Pleas Judge Cheryl L. Austin. That means Prospect Medical…
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At LSF Pilates Studio in Wayne, It’s OK to Just Hang Around
For those looking for an alternative workout that bypasses the intimidation of a gym, LSF Pilates studio in Wayne may be what you need, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. LSF Pilates is a boutique fitness studio that offers Pilates, physical therapy, and virtual fitness classes for all levels of fitness. Owner Liz McKee discovered…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Colonial Home in Media
An elegant colonial home in Media on an attractive acre of land with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale. The Atwater Model at Arbor Preserve by Westfield Construction Company is designed by award-winning architect McIntyre & Capron. It offers an open floor concept ideal for entertaining with just the…
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Dunwoody Village Welcomes John Dubyk to New CFO Position
Dunwoody Village welcomes John Dubyk as its new Chief Financial Officer. Dubyk assumed this newly-created position as of January 21, 2024. Dubyk has a long history of working in finance and leadership positions in not-for-profit CCRC organizations. Most recently, he served The Philadelphia Protestant Home (PPH) for 13 years: as President & CEO for four…
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Haverford College Project Uncovers Fate of Enslaved African Americans Later Freed
A Haverford College project is working to determine what happened to 413 formerly enslaved African Americans who were contractually freed by Quaker guarantees known as “manumissions” in Philadelphia between 1765 and 1790. The project “Manumitted: The People Enslaved by Quakers” is headed up by Avis Wanda McClinton, a Black community activist and Quaker preservationist, writes…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back to East Brandywine Fire Company with Donation of $10,000
Freedom Village at Brandywine has donated $10,000 to the East Brandywine Fire Company (EBFC) during its annual officer installation ceremony. This significant contribution highlights Freedom Village’s commitment to actively supporting the local community. The EBFC plays a vital role in the community, providing essential services such as responding to fire alarms and offering emergency first responders…
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Fire Destroyed a Historic Black Church in Concord. It’s Been Rebuilt
A historic Black Concord church is seeing new life again after a fire destroyed it 27 years ago, reports KYW via CNN Newsource. The Spring Valley African Methodist Episcopal Church on Spring Valley Road in Concord Township was once the center of the Black community. “People came from Chester, Media, Kennett Square, Oxford, just to…
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