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Delaware County Phillies Fan Moves on, Sets Sights on Next Year
Delaware County Phillies fan Vince Phillips has been in it for the long haul, and he understands disappointment, writes Ximena Conde and Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There was the pitcher’s duel in the 2010 National League Championship Series between Roy Halladay and Tim Lincecum that ended with the San Francisco Giants going to…
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Wawa Push Continues With 80 Stores Planned for North Carolina
The first eight Wawa stores will open in 2024 in North Carolina, with up to 80 stores planned over the next decade, writes Jeff Ward for WFMZ. “As we get closer to our grand openings in 2024, we will be sharing even more details on our growth in North Carolina,” Kim Dowgielewicz, director of store…
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First Bank House of the Week: Spacious Colonial in Media
An attractive, spacious colonial in Media on 1.17 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This thoughtfully updated residence is nestled at the end of a cul-de-sac and offers the perfect blend of tradition and modern living. Highlights include a large living room with a fireplace, a…
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Freedom Village: Here Are 8 Trends in Luxury Retirement Communities
Are you or someone you love interested in senior living options and curious about the latest luxury retirement trends in luxury retirement communities? Freedom Village at Brandywine is a good place to start exploring those retirement community luxury trends. There can be a lot of misconceptions and misplaced fears when it comes to senior living…
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A Newtown Square Family’s Los Angeles Vacation Became a ‘Price Is Right’ Experience
When Josh Kaplan and his family headed out to Los Angeles on vacation, they never expected Josh to end up as a “Price Is Right” contestant, writes Max Bennett for Patch. But after they got tickets to a taping of the show, Kaplan, a lover of games shows, got called down to Contestant’s Row. “I…
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Neumann Receives Largest Gift Ever, $15M Matching Grant, to Build Ed Snider Ice Rink
Neumann University has received a challenge grant of $15 million from Ed Snider Youth Hockey & Education to support the construction of the Ed Snider Ice Arena on campus. When the university matches the fundraising challenge, the SNIDER gift will be the largest that the university has ever received. The grant was announced by Dr.…
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Playoff Games Were Precious Moments for Lifelong Phillies Fan Battling Cancer
Despite the Phillies’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the National League Championship series, one Delaware County man feels blessed that he was able to get to two playoff games, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. Phillies fan Jake Long, 53, born and raised in Ridley, is a lifelong, proud Philadelphia sports fan.…
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Chester Clippers Gain Momentum Under Leadership of 2 Twins
The Chester Clippers are turning into a top-seed football team, thanks in part to two 16-year-old sophomore twins, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Those guys,” said Chester High School football coach Dennis Shaw, “have pretty much taken over as far as leadership.” The twins are Jalen Harris, a quarterback, and Daron, a defensive…
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A Sure Thing? American Airlines Adds Philadelphia Flights for Super Bowl 58
Apparently, American Airlines, the dominant carrier for Philadelphia International Airport, has some inside info on who will be playing in Super Bowl 58 this February. The airline has added four more nonstop Super Bowl flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Las Vegas in anticipation of local fans wanting to see the game, writes Emma Dooling…
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Phillygoat in Delaware County Provided T-Shirt Phillies Magic; It Wasn’t Enough
Ryan Cassidy hoped his Delaware County company’s ‘Believe’ T-shirts would give the Phillies the magic they needed to get to the World Series, but in the end, it just wasn’t enough. Cassidy is behind Phillygoat, a Delaware County apparel company hyper-focused on the City of Brotherly Love, writes Nikki Dementri for CBS News Philadelphia. …
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David Sinopoli Confesses to 1975 Murder Solved With Airport Coffee Cup
After 48 years, the family of Lindy Sue Biechler received closure when David Sinopoli, 69, confessed to her brutal 1975 murder, writes Jonathan Bergmueller for Penn Live, appearing in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Sinopoli made the confession after waiting in prison for a year without bail on homicide charges. He pleaded guilty to third-degree murder, aggravated…
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Widener University Hosts Widener Day Open Houses Oct. 29 and Nov. 11
Widener University will host two Widener Day open house events on Sunday, Oct. 29, and Saturday, Nov. 11, from 10 AM. to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming, and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current…
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New Delaware County Medical Examiner Brings Plans for a State-of-the-Art Facility
Delaware County has named Dr. Albert Chu as its new chief medical examiner, and with him comes future plans for a new state-of-the-art facility in a new location to replace the county’s aging building. Dr. Albert Chu was appointed last week by Delaware County Council. A new facility would allow the medical examiner’s office to…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES offers behavioral health job openings for those who want to make a difference working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated behavioral health career members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism,…
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It’s a Homecoming for Actress Monica Horan, Appearing in the Arden Theater’s ‘Assassins’
For actress Monica Horan, playing the role of Sara Jane Moore in Stephen Sondheim’s “Assassins” at the Arden Theater is particularly rewarding. “I have a lot of really, really close friends and family here, so when I get to do theater on top of that, which is my love, my dream, it’s also like a…
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Ridley Woman Creates Girlsgate, a Safe Tailgating Space for Women
Lot F2 at Lincoln Financial Field is now the home of Girlsgate, a girls-only Eagles tailgate that has, among other things, green body glitter and light pink pong tables and cornhole boards, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Girlsgate was created by Alyssa Layne of Ridley and Harry McCloskey so women could cheer the…
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Calvary Baptist Church in Chester Benefits From Philadelphia Union Success
The Calvary Baptist parking lot in Chester fills up when the Philadelphia Union succeeds, reports the Associated Press in BusinessMirror. The Chester church, which once sawMartin Luther King Jr. in attendance while a seminarian, is located near the Philadelphia Union’s home turf, Subaru Park. The Union continues to attract fans. Last year, they made it…
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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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