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First Bank House of the Week: Historic Home in Chadds Ford
A lovely historic home in Chadds Ford on 3.09 gorgeous acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale. The oldest part of this beautiful residence was constructed circa 1660 as a trading post and still has its original log walls. The home has been fully modernized, and most recently,…
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Why You Should Tour a Retirement Community During the Holiday Season
Think of all the reasons you enjoy the holidays: the decorations, the food, coming together with family and friends. These are also the very reasons why touring senior living communities like Freedom Village at Brandywine during the holidays is a great idea. Retirement community holiday visits give you a chance to experience their lifestyle (including…
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Rob McElhenney’s Wife Outbid Him for Philadelphia Eagles Jacket
Rob McElhenney’s wife, Kaitlin Olson, challenged his $62,000 bid for the limited-edition Kylie Kelce autographed replica of the Princess Diana Philadelphia Eagles jacket, but in the end, the couple joined forces making the $100,000 bid that won them the jacket. The “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” actor revealed the bidding war with his wife on…
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Chester/Delco Submarine Will Aid Rescue and Recovery Missions
Just what Chester and Delaware County wanted for Christmas—an unmanned submarine. The Videoray Defender submarine, purchased with a nearly $300,000 grant to the Chester City Police Department, will be used for rescue and recovery missions, writes Greg Payne for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The unmanned underwater drone can be operated from a distance using sonar, a…
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Kylie Kelce Autographed Eagles Jacket Fetches $100,000 at Auction
Someone paid $100,000 for a replica of Princess Diana’s Eagles jacket autographed by Kylie Kelce, wife of Eagles center Jason Kelce. The jacket was auctioned off to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kelly green varsity jacket was the highlight of an “intense bidding war” during the two-week…
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Hype Squad Brings Added Energy to Penn State Brandywine Games
The Penn State Brandywine Hype Squad is raising the level of excitement and engagement at home sporting events. The 15-member team was present at several soccer and volleyball games this fall, and the squad led cheers from the sideline and performed at halftime for the first home men’s basketball game on Nov. 9. Second-year students…
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Schuylkill River Trail Has Been Underway Bit by Bit Since the 1980s
An ambitious goal of nonprofits and local governments has been to create a continuous 120-mile trail along the Schuylkill River connecting Philadelphia with Frackville in Schuylkill County. The project has been under development since the 1980s, writes Gabriela Martinez for WITF, appearing at WHYY. Schuylkill River Greenways is leading the trail’s development, which so far…
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RTS Awareness Night and Ice Hockey Match Nov. 30 Benefits Arc of Chester County
Malvern Prep’s ice hockey team is taking on the St. Joe’s Prep team this Thursday, Nov. 30, as part of Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome (RTS) Awareness Night, with raised funds benefitting the Arc of Chester County. RTS Awareness Night will take place from 6 to 9 PM at Ice Line, 700 Lawrence Drive in West Chester. In…
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Community College Waits for State Funding and Possible Loss of a Sponsor
Delaware County Community College is facing funding challenges as it waits for overdue state dollars, along with the possible withdrawal of Springfield School District as a sponsoring school district, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Pennsylvania lawmakers have yet to approve funding for the state’s 15 community colleges, initially due July 1, reports…
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Leveling the Playing Field Nonprofit Equips Sports Teams in Need
Mary Crowe needed hockey equipment for a youth club in Erie, PA so she got in her car and made a six-hour drive to Sharon Hill, where she hooked up with a nonprofit called Leveling the Playing Field, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “‘Take as much as you need, whatever you need for…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES jobs are open 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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PHL Program Lets Friends, Family Meet Passengers at the Gate
The Philadelphia International Airport has joined a growing list of airports nationwide that are allowing non-ticketed into its terminals, writes Daniel Terrill for Travel Awaits. A new policy implemented on Nov. 1 at the airport allows friends and family members to escort a passenger to or from their gate using a Wingmate Guest Pass. “We…
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Media Celebrates the Heart of the Community at Small Business Saturday
Media’s vital small business community was highlighted this year for Small Business Saturday, an annual tradition that follows Black Friday, writes Madeleine Wright and Alan Wheeler for CBS News Philadelphia. The 41-year-old owner of Cafesphere on State Street said she has dreamed of running a coffee shop since emigrating from Poland. “When I first came…
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Delaware County DA Jack Stollsteimer Announces Run for Attorney General
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has thrown his hat into the ring for Pennsylvania Attorney General in 2024, writes Marc Levy for the Associated Press, as reported in WHYY. Stollsteimer announced his run on Monday. He is the fifth Democrat to announce his candidacy for the post. He joins state Rep. Jared Solomon, former…
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Travis Kelce Thanks Taylor Swift and Swifties for Christmas Single Success
Swifties and Taylor Swift herself got special thanks from Kelce brothers Jason and Travis on their New Heights podcast Wednesday for their role in making “Fairytale of Philadelphia” such a huge success, writes Kory Grow for Rolling Stone. The duet topped the iTunes chart. It appears on the Philadelphia Eagles’ A Philly Special Christmas Special…
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Live Nativity at Neumann Marks 800th Anniversary of Greccio
A live nativity at Neumann University will take place Wednesday, Dec. 6, at 6:15 PM, on the lawn of the Mirenda Center. This annual re-enactment is sure to capture the Christmas spirit, as this year marks the 800th anniversary of Christians celebrating the birth of Christ by staging a public performance of the Christmas story.…
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Bonner’s Receiver Jalil Hall Noticed for His Catches With a Flair
The Bonner-Prendergast Friar’s wide receiver Jalil Hall is getting noticed by Duke, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Nebraska, and Syracuse Universities for his acrobatic catches, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The long-armed Bonner-Prendergast junior receiver made a noticeable leaping catch against rival Conwell-Egan last year. The 16-year-old continued to catch, dive, and score in games…
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Former Delaware County DA Katayoun Copeland, a Candidate for PA Attorney General
Katayoun “Kat” Copeland, an Upper Darby native who has a history with the Delaware County District Attorney’s office, is a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania Attorney General, writes Chris Brennan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Copeland was an assistant district attorney in Delaware County from 1992 to 2011 before leaving to become a federal prosecutor in Philadelphia.…
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