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Life-Changing Rescue Turns Springfield Swimmer Into a Lifeguard
Jim McBride had a near-death experience when he suffered a cardiac arrest that turned into a life-changing rescue while in a Springfield YMCA hot tub. He was rescued by a lifeguard and determined thereafter to become a lifeguard himself, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. He now works next to the teen that saved his life.…
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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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Villanova Women’s Basketball Coach Earns 100th Win for Wildcats
Villanova University women’s basketball head coach Denise Dillon earned her 100th win Dec. 21 after the Wildcats defeated St. John’s in a Big East opener, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 71-57 victory over St. John’s came after the previous weekend’s loss to James Madison. Freshman point guard Jasmine Bascoe led all scorers…
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With No Progress on Tax Talks, Ridley Park Raises Taxes 17 Percent
With no progress to report on tax payments from the owners of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, the borough council approved a 2024 budget 6-1 with a 17 percent property tax hike, an average of $400 more per taxpayer, at a Dec. 28 special council meeting, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. Prospect Medical Holdings, owner…
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SCORE: Start 2024 Strong With These Small Business Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has January webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business. Small Business Essential Series–Evening Edition (Fee) This 3-part series was developed to prepare you to make the decisions and plans needed to successfully launch and promote your business. This live event webinar series begins Jan.…
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Jason Kelce and Rudolph’s Sam the Snowman? More Like Yukon Cornelius
Jason Kelce fans are comparing the Philadelphia Eagles center to Sam the Snowman in the Rankin and Bass “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, but Kelce doesn’t see it, writes Bailey Richards for People Magazine. The 36-year NFL star said a comparison to Yukon Cornelius is more accurate. He talked about the fan observations on a recent…
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Be the Joy Foundation Gifts Go to Media Family After Year of Strife
A family from Media who had a pretty rough year got some holiday relief from the local business community, and the Be the Joy Foundation, culminating with an all-expenses-paid trip to Disney World, writes Bryanna Gallagher for 6abc. The Muss family said the year of hardship and what they’ve had to overcome has made all…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant French Colonial in Media
A sophisticated and elegant French Colonial home set on 1.67 acres with five bedrooms is available for sale in Media. A slate walkway and stone walls grace the front of this elegant French Colonial as you enter through a set of double doors. From a spacious foyer area, you step down into a classic living…
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Penn State to Offer Courses Over Spring Break in Portugal
Penn State students have the opportunity to take spring break in Lisbon, Portugal, and learn a few things on their trip. While there, students can participate in three courses, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The deadline to register and pay for this study abroad trip is Jan. 10. The courses offered are “The…
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Looking for an Eagles Fan Cave? There’s a Great One in Haverford
There was no way Allison Cawley of Haverford wasn’t going to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Not after she was driven around Veteran’s Stadium at 8 or 9 in the cart that carried the giant Eagles helmet every time the Eagles scored. “To be that close to the…
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Swarthmore Inventor of ‘Big’ Piano in Trademark War With FAO Schwarz
Remo Saraceni, the inventor of the giant floor piano featured in the movie “Big,” has been fighting FAO Schwarz over a trademark infringement for over a year now, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Saraceni is accusing the new owners of FAO Schwarz of selling a “confusingly similar imitation of the “Big Piano” made…
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Fields Are Finished in First Phase of Philadelphia Union Sportsplex
The new Philadelphia Union WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester is off the drawing board with completion of the first phase of the project, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Seven outdoor fields have been constructed and are already being used by the Union, its Next Pro team, the Union II, and the Philadelphia Union…
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It Was a Philadelphia Eagles Christmas at the White House, Too
Christmas weekend at the White House was Philly-centric after one of the Philadelphia Eagles performed at the White House. The live performance by Eagles offensive tackle Jordan Mailata also included the presentation of The Philadelphia Eagles Christmas album, “A Philly Special Christmas Special,” to the Bidens, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mailata was…
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General Recreation, Inc. Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year
Landscape Structures Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, announces General Recreation, Inc. as the 2023 Rep Organization of the Year. This distinction is a testament to their unwavering commitment to Landscape Structures’ core values and mission, which positively impacts communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. “Their approach to business is…
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Cycling Enthusiasts Hope to Create Delaware River Love
Bike enthusiasts are working to create some Delaware River love and bring support to the Delaware River Heritage Trail project, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Delaware Currents. “If people are coming out to the area to recreate, they’re going to care about keeping [the river] clean and keeping it usable so they can continue recreating,” said…
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Chester’s Larenzo Jerkins Is Ready to Get Back in the Game
Larenzo Jerkins is ready to make a difference. After transferring in from Chester, the 6-foot-six-inch senior forward watched from the basketball sidelines last season as his teammates struggled, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, he’s ready to make up for lost time at Neumann Goretti High School in Philadelphia. That’s why he runs…
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Crozer Health’s New EMS Delivery Approach Won’t Affect Service
Crozer Health is changing how it delivers emergency medical services, but there are no plans to reduce any advanced life-saving or basic life-saving services in Delaware County in 2024, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. That’s the word from Crozer Health President Tony Esposito in a statement last Friday. “Our recruitment efforts over 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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