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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Traditional in Newtown Square
A stunning traditional home on 1.42 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This model home traditional in Newtown Square is part of the Tiburon community and is located on a quiet suburban street offering gorgeous views of Darby Creek. The inviting design…
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Penn State Brandywine Forms Partnership with Media Restaurant
Penn State Brandywine has established a partnership with local restaurant Epic Double Decker in Media. Ted Kardon, president of Epic Double Decker, approached the university with the idea as a way to increase his company’s appeal to the college-student demographic. “During a staff meeting, we tasked our marketing team with reaching out to Penn State…
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This Year’s D’Dummers Day Parade in Ridley Park Benefitted Brynn Greg, 7
Mummers, the Ancient Order of Hibernians, and the Ridley Park community gathered together last weekend for the Fourth Annual D’Dummers Day Parade, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. This year’s parade benefitted Brynn Gregg, 7, of Springfield, who has been battling B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia for two-and-a-half years. The Sabold Elementary School second-grader was…
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Meet the Real ‘Mean Girls’ Glen Coco. He’s From Upper Darby
Tina Fey’s favorite line from her 2004 movie “Mean Girls” uses the name of someone she grew up with in Upper Darby. That line? “You go Glen Coco!”. Fey talked about the film while promoting an upcoming movie musical version due out Jan. 12, writes Rosa Cargagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Glen Cocco (note the…
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Cultural Center Now Open in Tinicum for Lovers of Italians and Italian Americans
Italians and those who love them now have a place to gather and experience Italian culture and history. The Italian Cultural Center of the Delaware Valley has now officially opened at the Lazaretto in Tinicum Township on the Delaware County waterfront, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Our goal is to showcase the greatness…
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See How Philadelphia International Airport Ranked for On-Time Flights Last Year
On-time flights are a blessing for eager travelers who want to get to their destinations as soon as possible. Nationwide, some airports have a greater reputation than others for being on time, writes Jessica Puckett for Conde Nast Traveler. For those who frequent airports, Cirium, an air travel data firm, provides an annual list of…
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Foundation: Nonprofit Registration for Delco Gives Day Now Open
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the launch of Delco Gives, a community giving initiative designed to unite residents, businesses, and organizations in a collective effort to support Delaware County’s nonprofit sector. Delco Gives Day, happening May 8-9, 2024, promises to be a county-wide celebration of generosity, unity, and shared purpose. It’s a unique opportunity…
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Jalen Brunson, ‘Best Player in Villanova History’ Still Has Doubters
Jalen Brunson is one of the best players in Villanova basketball history, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He led the Wildcats to two national titles and was named National Player of the Year in 2018. Even so, Brunson has had trouble convincing NBA teams of his potential. Now with the New York Knicks,…
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Hedgerow has Delivered 100 Years of Theatre in Rose Valley
The Hedgerow Theatre in Rose Valley passed a 100th-anniversary milestone in 2023, a long life for a theater company that started with only nine dollars and seven actors, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The repertory company was founded in 1923 by Jasper Deeter, a former Harrisburg newspaperman. It took over an old grist…
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Alaska Airlines and United Airlines cancel flights at PHL after Boeing 737-Max 9 Grounding
The in-flight blowout of a door panel on an Alaska Airlines flight on Jan.5 has grounded all Boeing 737-Max 9 passenger aircraft at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. In the Jan. 5 incident, part of the 737-Max 9 cabin detached from the plane during a flight from Portland, Oregon. The…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES positions are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff 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, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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Riley Davis Plays Basketball Beyond Her Years, Thanks in Part, to Her Parents
The daughter of a former Major League Baseball catcher and a two-sport star at Rutgers University is making her own fame at the Academy of Notre Dame, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer and the City of Basketball Love. Varsity starter Riley Davis, a 5-foot-9 freshman guard, credits her parents, Ben and Megan, for…
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Final Report: Cause Unknown in Church Helicopter Accident in Drexel Hill
We may never know why a medical helicopter went crazy, forcing the pilot to make a hard landing at Drexel Hill United Methodist Church nearly two years ago, a miraculous accident in which everyone survived. The National Transportation Safety Board issued its final report on Jan. 4 on the church helicopter accident and determined that…
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Skateboard Culture on Display at Media Art Council Exhibit
Skateboarding and skateboard culture moves beyond sports and recreation with a new art exhibition opening Jan. 12 in Media, writes Jason Udo for KYW Newsradio. “We know in our community just how creative skating is not just as a sport but sort of bleeds over into the visual arts,” said Stacy Olkowski, founder of the…
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Most Delaware County Colleges Saw Endowment Growth in 2023
Endowment growth in 2023 from colleges and universities in the Greater Philadelphia Area rebounded for the most part after losing ground the year before, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. In Delaware County, endowment growth in 2023 was seen at Villanova University and Haverford College. Swarthmore College was down slightly by .03 percent. College…
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CCRES Recognizes McKinzie W. for Excellent Work as a Behavioral Health Technician
McKenzie W. was recently recognized by the CCRES board for her excellent work as a behavioral health technician. McKinzie joined the CCRES team in 2021 after gaining experience in behavioral health as a paraprofessional with the Solanco School District. She quickly became a valued member of the CCRES and CCIU’s Home & Community Services…
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Drexel Hill’s Frank Ennis, National Darts Champion, Remembered
Frank Ennis was a national darts champion, traveling around the world for tournaments, but he always looked forward to returning home to his Drexel Hill family, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Frank Ennis died at age 90 on Nov. 17. In addition to darts, Mr. Ennis was the retired owner of Delco Graphics…
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A Year in and Upper Darby’s Pet-Friendly Homeless Shelter Remains Vital as Ever
The bond between a pet and its owner can go quite deep, so what happens when that same owner suddenly finds him or herself homeless on the street? Chuck Jones found out after a 2022 car accident left him unable to work. With no income, he was out on the street in Upper Darby by…
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