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Villanova Wildcats Student Athlete Money Turns Team Pro (Sort of)
College sports now includes the opportunity for Villanova student-athlete money to come pouring in from sponsors promoting their name, image, and likeness (NIL), and Villanova’s history of success makes the new arrangement particularly lucrative for its players, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a balancing act as the university adapts to the changes…
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David Zadstra Is Back in Delaware County, Charged in Gretchen Harrington’s 1975 Murder
The former Broomall pastor who confessed to killing 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington in 1975 was extradited to the Delaware County Courthouse in Media Thursday afternoon to face charges in Gretchen’s abduction and murder, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. David Zandstra, 83, was charged in July with first-, second, and third-degree murder, as well as…
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First Bank House of the Week: Colonial With Exceptional Finishes in Newtown Square
A gorgeous colonial home set on 1.31 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning and meticulously maintained estate boasts exceptional finishes, such as dual staircases, one of which sweeps down to the marble foyer. Other highlights of this Colonial in Newtown…
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Philadelphia Art Museum Treasures Revealed in Neumann Video Tour
The public can tour the Philadelphia Museum of Art treasures in the comfort of Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5. John Immerwahr will present a video tour of iconic works by Rembrandt, Rubens, Monet, van Gogh, Picasso, Duchamp, and other lesser-known artists. The presentation will help audiences “enjoy these works…
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Ja’Den McKenzie, the All-Delco From Springfield, Keeps Looking Up
Ja’Den McKenzie, the All-Delco running back from Springfield, always wanted to play Division 1 football and eventually play professionally, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. So, after three years of football at West Chester University and a degree in criminal justice, he had a chance to rise from Division II to Division I. He…
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Emerald Ash Borer Takes Down 900 Tyler Arboretum Trees, Closes Trails
Tyler Arboretum in Middletown is under attack by an emerald ash borer that’s forced it to close 17 miles of trails to visitors, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Contractor Cox & Co. will remove 900 dead ash trees along the deer fence trail that could fall. Some of the destroyed trees are more…
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These Are the Best School Districts In Pennsylvania, Says Niche
Five Delaware County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. Niche ranked 94,058 public schools and 30,809 private schools nationally for its 2024 Best Schools and Districts rankings. The best school district in Pennsylvania according to Niche? Radnor Township School District. It was chosen No. 1…
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Haverford College Coach Tom Donnelly Retiring End of Season
Haverford College track coach Tom Donnelly is retiring at the end of the 2023 fall season after a highly successful coaching career, writes the Delco Times staff for the Daily Times. It marks his 49th cross-country season with the Fords. Donnelly was a 2014 inductee to the United States Track & Field and Cross Country…
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DELCO Careers-Freedom Village at Brandywine
Freedom Village at Brandywine is a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. The following Freedom Village careers are…
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Marketers and Taylor Swift Fans Are Checking Out Travis Kelce
It’s not like Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, brother of Haverford’s Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, needed exposure. He was already seeing big support from sponsors. But after his “date” in Arrowhead Stadium with Taylor Swift, advertisers and millions of Swifties are checking out Travis Kelce, writes Justin Birnbaum for Forbes. Taylor Swift…
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Eagles Jerseys Add to Sexy Boudoir Shoot for Havertown Woman
Allison Cawley of Havertown wore a Kelly green Jalen Hurts jersey as part of a personal, Eagles-themed boudoir shoot. The 37-year-old, a huge Eagles fan, was celebrating losing 70 pounds, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wearing an Eagles jersey and Eagles-themed boudoir photos is in right now for Philadelphia-area women who are…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make Top 10 in Pennsylvania for Best Value
Three Delaware County colleges made a top 10 list comparing which colleges and universities offer the best value in Pennsylvania. A study by SmartAsset compared schools based on a variety of factors, including starting salary, tuition, living expenses, student retention rate, and scholarships awarded. Among the top 10 universities and colleges with the best value…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES offers behavioral health job positions as it seeks qualified candidates who want to make a difference by working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES positions focus on those qualified to work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated behavioral health career members to…
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Ridley Marine Base in Conflict With Neighbors Over Diesel Exhaust
A vehicle maintenance operation at a Folsom Marine Reserve facility on Rt. 420 is releasing exhaust fumes that are finding their way to its neighbors, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Major Gen. Smedley Butler U.S. Marine Corps Training Center at 610 Kedron Ave. in Ridley became a vehicle maintenance operation in the…
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Impossible Project to Restore St. Laurence Church Sanctuary Succeeds After $1.7M Community Campaign
A church community effort raised over a million dollars to remove an asbestos ceiling at St. Laurence Church in Upper Darby, writes Julie Ashton for My Droll, as reported on CBS 3 Philadelphia. The church held mass for the first time in three years in the newly renovated space this past weekend. “I call it…
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Widener Sees Largest First-Year Class in History, Up 67 Percent
In a demonstration of Widener solidarity, the university president, Stacey M. Robertson, has invited all of nearly 900 new freshmen to dinner at her home, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a new effort at the Chester area university based on three of Robertson’s principles—recruit the largest possible first-year class, retain as many…
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Delaware County’s Moving Into High Gear With Fall Activities, Events
Now that the calendar has officially recognized Fall, there’s plenty of seasonal activity happening in Delaware County, writes Sam Stewart for 6abc. Linvilla Orchards in Media is a favorite for Delaware County Fall activities. Customers will find plenty of pumpkins in Pumpkinland, which started Sept. 16 and continues to Nov. 5. Younger children can take…
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CCRES: Meet Lorena Lopez, English Language Development paraeducator
CCRES paraeducator Lorena Lopez has been working for CCRES for nine years at Bancroft Elementary School in the Kennett Consolidated School District in Chester County. In her role as a paraeducator in the ELD Department, she teaches students the English language, reading, and math. The principal at Bancroft Elementary describes Lopez as “a dedicated member…
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