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Wawa’s Got Pizza. One Washington Post Writer Is Asking, ‘Why?’
Delaware County’s favorite convenience store chain has a new item on its menu–Wawa pizza. “Why?” asks Tim Carman for The Washington Post. Wawa is on an expansion tear. Not only is it adding new stores nationwide left and right, but it’s also expanding its menu. Last year, hamburgers and fries made it to a dinner…
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FrightMaps Is Back to Help You Find the Best Halloween Displays
It creeps up on you like the frightful holiday it is. Halloween has already made its presence known in stores and among the decorations that are showing up on our streets. To help you navigate, a Delaware County father’s invention is once again available to the public, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The FrightMaps…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES offers behavioral health career opportunities 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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Bonner-Prendie’s Running Back Avery Hankey Patiently Waits to Get Noticed
Avery Hankey, Bonner-Prendergast High School’s running back, is short-in-stature but big on heart, and he’s learned patience on and off the field, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hankey led the Catholic League in rushing last season, but the 5-foot-8, 175-pound player still feels like people don’t see him as big enough, strong enough,…
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Children’s Book Illustration Exhibit at Brandywine Is a Multicultural Look at Family and Nature
The Brandywine River Museum’s reputation for housing N.C. Wyeth’s works, along with Wyeth’s mentor, Howard Pyle, were enough to convince eight illustrators to contribute to a new exhibition there, “Rooted: Family and Nature in Contemporary Children’s Literature.” Wyeth and Pyle are considered the “godfathers of illustration,” said Sandra Strickland, co-curator of the exhibit. “Every artist…
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Basketball Marathon Is an Annual Legacy and ALS Fundraiser in Drexel Hill
Billy Lake, who loved to play basketball, eventually lost his life to ALS, but 31 years later, his legacy lives on in the Billy Lake ALS Basketball Marathon that generates funds for ALS research and creates a scholarship at Bonner-Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Lake began experiencing weakness in his left arm, and the…
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Here’s How These Widener Students Spent Their Summer Vacations
From robotics and artificial intelligence to the impact of COVID-19 on different demographics, the research and other work tackled by Widener undergraduates this past summer was as varied as it was timely and relevant. More than 60 students partnered with faculty advisors through the annual Summer Undergraduate Research & Creative Activities (SURCA) program. Students from…
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Community Baby Shower Shores Up Maternity Desert Hitting Parts of Delaware County
When Delaware County Memorial Hospital closed its maternity ward in January 2022, Upper Darby and other parts of Delaware County faced a maternity desert. A community baby shower confronted that desert Saturday with information and supplies for pregnant women and families, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Thirty five organizations offered resources at…
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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. In-Person–Marketing Basics for Entrepreneurs If you are looking to promote your new start-up, there are things to consider. On Oct. 17, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Chester County Library & District Center, this…
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Meet Marguerite Kraftson Fell of Elwyn, a Women of Influence 2023
Philadelphia Business Journal has included Marguerite Kraftson Fell, senior vice president for advancement at Media-based Elwyn, as one of its “Women of Influence” for 2023. Kraftson Fell is part of the executive team running the $400 million nonprofit, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Elwyn provides education, treatment, and support for more than…
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Main Line Health Reports $125M Loss as Reimbursements Lag Behind Costs
Main Line Health finances were hit with a $125 million operating loss for the year ending June 30, highlighting some of the problems right now in the healthcare field. The nonprofit health system blamed low reimbursements from Medicare and private insurance payments that haven’t kept pace with inflation, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Phillies Former PR Man Larry Shenk Roots for World Series From Delaware County Retirement Community
Larry Shenk has a history with the Phillies going back to the 1960s so it’s no surprise he’s rooting for a World Series win this year from his Delaware County retirement community, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. Shenk, a former public relations director for the Phillies, is considered Philadelphia Phillies royalty, known to many as “The Baron.” “You go back to Jim…
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Get Your Cute Cat Fix at the Cat Nook Café and Help a Local Rescue
Thinking of adopting a cat but don’t know where to start? Or maybe you just like to hang around cats. If so, The Cat Nook Cafe in Norwood can help, writes Dan Sheridan for 6abc. The local non-profit Café invites guests just to come in and share some space with friendly foster felines. The Cat…
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Karate Demo Keeps Susan Noles in the Running on ‘Golden Bachelor’
Susan Noles of Aston survived yet another round on ‘The Golden Bachelor’ after the 66-year-old performed a karate demonstration in the talent show, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. She received a rose from 72-year-old bachelor Gerry Turner, giving her a chance to come back in another episode. Susan Noles’ karate demo follows up last…
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CCRES: Meet Randie Edleman. Instructional Assistant
CCRES instructional assistant Randie Edleman 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 describes Edleman as “a valuable member of the Bancroft family.” “She is a proactive and dedicated IA. Randie is always looking for ways to…
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Aston’s Susan Noles Brings Authentic Delco Sass to Golden Bachelor
Apparently, Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner appreciated Aston contestant Susan Noles‘ in-your-face Delco approach. She was his final selection for Thursday’s first episode, receiving his final rose, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Susan Noles, ex-wife of former Phillies pitcher Dickie Noles wore a glitzy lilac ball gown by Jovani to meet the senior Bachelor.…
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It’s Time to Pick a Name for Delaware County’s Newest Park
Do you have a name for Delaware County’s 213-acre park on the former Don Guanella property in Marple? Submit your suggestion, and if it’s chosen, you could win $250 and naming rights, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Delaware County Name Our Park contest has been launched and runs until 5 PM,…
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Delaware County College Student Rescued From Gaza When War Starts
Delaware County college student Dakota Scott was rescued this weekend by her university’s armed guards from the Gaza border after Hamas attacked Israel, reports Randy Gyllenhaal for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Scott has been studying religion and history in Israel for a semester and was near Gaza this weekend, visiting friends when the rocket attacks began.…
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