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Inspirational Entrepreneurs Share Their Stories at Neumann University
Wil Reynolds, CEO of Seer Interactive, has something that’s very rare in today’s wealth-driven culture. He has enough. That’s why, in 2020, he turned down an offer of $50 million for his digital marketing agency. In fact, rather than taking a mind-boggling profit, he has pledged that Seer will invest at least $15 million in…
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For Phillies Fans, Marple’s Grace Del Pizzo Again Highlights Best Climbs in Phoenix
Marple gal Grace Del Pizzo is back with climbing advice for Phillies fans should the team take the National League Championship Series Monday night in Phoenix, writes John Paul for 6abc. Del Pizzo gave fans a video tour on social media of the best “climbable structures” in Phoenix for Phillies fans. It’s tongue-in-cheek advice for…
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Some Counties Get More Opioid Settlement Funds Than Others–Here’s Why
It works out that Delaware County opioid payments and payments for other counties in Pennsylvania run an average of $6.50 per resident, but the amount actually varies by county depending on need, writes Ed Mahon and Kate Giammarise of NPR station WESA. Statewide, opioid funds distributed by county vary from a low of $1.13 per…
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Vision Zero Project to Reduce Traffic Deaths Expands into Delaware County
A Vision Zero project first developed in Philadelphia is being used to hopefully reduce Delaware County traffic deaths, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. At a recent project meeting with Chester residents, concerns were raised about drivers who were speeding, rolling through stop signs, demonstrating road rage, and more. Shirley Reed said she feels…
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October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–How to Create Killer Content for Social Media and Your Website We’ve all heard that “content is King,” but what does that mean? Even if you do not consider yourself to be a writer or…
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Havertown Native Brings Philly Italian Hoagies to LA With Weekly Pop-Up
There are Philly hoagies in LA, thanks to Havertown native Josh Agran. He’s bringing his love and familiarity with the iconic Philadelphia hoagie to Los Angeles with his pop-up business Delco Rose Hoagies, writes Max Benett for Patch. Hoagies were always in the background of his youth, from Lee’s Hoagies in Wynnewood and South Philadelphia.…
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Urban Farmer Chip Powell Grows in Philly, Media, Boothwyn
To escape the stress of police work, Lafayette “Chip” Powell turned to gardening in 1980, growing vegetables in West Philadelphia. He grew enough in his concrete garden to feed his family. Then he had a surplus, so he started giving out vegetables to neighbors, reports Billionaire Club LLC. When urban farmer Chip Powell and his…
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He’s From Delaware County, but You’ll Find T-Shirt Phil Down at the Stadiums
He’s known as T-Shirt Phil, and the Delaware County resident can be found selling unofficial sports merchandise at the South Philadelphia sports complex, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. On a good day, he can clear $1,000 in profit. The 54-year-old ex-Marine and former city employee has been at it for decades, greeting fans…
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Delaware County to See Impact From Proposed Hydrogen Energy Hub
It’s expected that at least one Delaware County energy company and one Delaware County university will be impacted by a proposed hydrogen energy MACH2 Mid-Atlantic hub, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Monroe Energy, which now makes jet fuel at a refinery in Delaware County, has pledged to convert to “sustainable fuel production with…
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Find Out Which Delaware County Towns Have the Most Remote Workers in Pennsylvania
So how many more Delaware County remote workers are there these days? Of the top 50 communities ranked in Pennsylvania for the highest number of remote workers, Delaware County communities made the list four times, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. Two of the towns cracked the top 10. The data comes…
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Legal Action Against Prospect Medical Delayed so a New Crozer Health Buyer Can be Found
A nine-month Prospect Medical legal reprieve has been agreed to so that it can find a buyer for Crozer Health, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The reprieve is a formal stipulation between The Foundation for Delaware County, Prospect Medical Holdings, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office. The three parties filed the stipulation with…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Georgian Colonial in Haverford
A beautiful 1896 Georgian colonial home on 1.11 gorgeous acres with eight bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This estate is a true historic Main Line treasure. Once home to revered local families that included media magnet Henry Luce. Enter into the grand foyer with hardwood floors, and…
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CCRES: Meet Instructional Assistant Brenda Blittersdorf
CCRES instructional assistant Brenda Blittersdorf has been working for CCRES for eight years at Bancroft Elementary School in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester County. The principal at Bancroft Elementary said Blittersdorf “is willing to help in any area and often will just step in and do whatever is necessary to get the job…
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Postal Service Contractor Shutting Down Sharon Hill Facility, Loss of 75 Jobs
A company that contracts with the U.S. Postal Service to sort and handle mail from trucks and aircraft has decided to close a Delaware County facility, triggering 75 Sharon Hill layoffs, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County facility sits near Philadelphia International Airport. Matheson Flight Extenders Inc. is closing 870 Calcon…
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Jaquette’s Bakery in Broomall Gets Behind the Phillies With Baked Goods
Jacquette’s Bakery in Broomall has come up with a different way to show its support for the Philadelphia Phillies. Baked goods. The Phillies are in the National League Championship Series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, so there’s a lot of interest in the bakery’s Phillies Phanatic cupcakes and “Dancing on My Own” cookies, writes Wakisha Bailey…
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Momoyama BBQ II Brings Hawaiian Comfort Food to Havertown
Hawaiian food has come to Delaware County, specifically Haverford Township, and it’s about time. Momoyama Ramen & Hawaiian BBQ in Willow Grove has opened a second location at 2305 West Darby Road in Havertown, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Momoyama BBQ II offers Japanese and Hawaiian entrees. There are tiny rib tips, Japanese curry…
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Promoted Professors Add to Book Collection in Penn State Brandywine Tradition
A tradition across the Penn State University system allows recently tenured and promoted Penn State professors to select a book title for the University Libraries’ permanent collection and to submit a personal statement explaining why they chose that book. That tradition continued on Oct. 2 when recently tenured and promoted faculty selected a book through…
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Irish Football Club Manager Anthony Daly Credits Friends With Decision to Stay in US
Anthony Daly has close ties to Ireland’s Gaelic Athletic Association, but thanks to the friends he has made here, he considers the United States to be his home. Daly, 47, was initially involved with the Young Irelands GFC in Philadelphia through his home club in Co Tyrone in Ireland, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish…
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