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Delaware County Households to Receive Drug Disposal Pouches
About 75 percent of Delaware County households will be receiving a free gift from the Delaware County Health Department, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. About 165,289 households will receive drug disposal pouches that will allow them to dispose of expired medications in their home. It’s an effort to bring the opioid addiction…
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Penn State Brandywine Campus Garden Expansion Completed
The Penn State Brandywine campus garden’s expansion project, which began in January, was officially completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 14. The garden space expanded from 2,500 square feet to 3,600 square feet, making room for more crops to grow. The garden enhancements were funded with a grant from the Office of the Vice…
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With the Return of the Gobbler, It’s Time for Some Wawa Sandwich Rankings
Wawa’s Gobbler is the greatest hoagie ever, overstuffed and messy but nostalgically sweet and salty, with plenty of time to savor it before the upcoming holidays. To celebrate its return, here’s Wawa sandwich rankings, the 10 hoagies from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan of Philadelphia Magazine. See the entire list of Wawa sandwich…
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Leap Into Fall with These SCORE Business Presentations
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free Fall SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Finance Basics for New Entrepreneurs (In-Person) Do you need money to start your new business? Where do you go to find it? On Sept. 27, from 6 to 7:30 PM, learn about available options for…
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Catch 2 Delaware County Actors in an Upcoming Musical on the Life of Elvis Presley
Two Delaware County actors are performing in the new musical “Elvis—A Musical Revolution” which makes its Philadelphia premiere Oct. 11 through Nov. 5 at the Walnut Street Theatre. Delaware County native Paul L. Nolan plays Vernon Presley, Elvis’ father. He was last seen on the Walnut stage in “And Then There Were None.” He’s been…
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Delco Helping Hands Extends Its Support With New Prospect Park Pantry
A group of moms in Delaware County got together on Facebook back in 2018 to offer each other support. They called themselves Delco Helping Hands. The group was founded by Pauline Butcher and Kristin Miller, who experienced homelessness and wanted to help people going through a similar situation. Now, Delco Helping Hands has opened…
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The Largest And Most Inclusive Playground In New Jersey Is Incredible
Today’s playgrounds are a lot different than the ones many of us remember from our childhood, and that’s probably good, writes Raymond Goldfield for Only in Your State. Those were the days of swinging as high as possible until we fell off or sliding down a hot metal slide on a 90-degree day. Today’s playgrounds…
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Delaware County Comedian Crashes Cavalcante News Conference, Asks ‘Little Rascals’ Question
At a news conference following the capture of escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante Wednesday, one oddball question stood out. “Sir, was there any concern he would team up with another small man to step inside of a trench coat, Little Rascals-style?” the questioner asked Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens. “No,” Bivens responded. That part…
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U.S. News Names 2 Delaware County Universities to Its Best National College List
Two Delaware County universities had the right stuff to make the U.S. News and World Report’s annual best national college list for 2024. To be considered among the 430 plus universities surveyed, a national school must offer a full range of undergraduate majors, plus master’s and doctoral programs, as well as be committed to producing…
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Jason Kelce Co-Sponsors Winnie, the New Haverford Police K9 Officer
The Haverford Township Police have a new K-9 Officer, Winnie, after she was brought on to the force through a sponsoring partnership between Eagles Center Jason Kelce and Steve Videon of Videon Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep & Ram. Winnie was introduced on Sept. 20, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Police confirmed the donation from…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Colonial in Glen Mills
An elegant colonial home set on 0.5 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This meticulously maintained residence is perfectly nestled in the sought-after Estates at Garnet Valley neighborhood. Many highlights include a majestic foyer with attractive twin curved staircases and two Juliet…
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Here’s Why a Social Community Is So Important for Seniors
We all know the heartwarming pleasure that comes from feeling connected to people we care about. And most of us have experienced the misery of loneliness, too. So it probably comes as no surprise that social connection is linked to well-being, while its opposite — social isolation — can have a detrimental effect on health.…
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Charlie Lord’s Building Education Bridges Between America and Ireland
Charlie Lord, operating out of The Irish Diaspora Center of Havertown, wants to give American kids a chance to earn a college education in Ireland, writes Peter Nolan for Irish Echo. The Irish Diaspora Center is looking to “build bridges between the United States and Ireland through the medium of education,” Lord said. Working with…
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The Lincoln Center: When Children Struggle With Mental Health: Encouragement for Parents
Many families in the U.S. have a loved one in the home struggling with mental illness; that loved one is often a child. The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided families, intensifying any children’s mental health concerns already present. While students have returned to “normal” school days, many of the students are not back to normal. Teachers still…
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Thrift Shop Painting Bought for $4 Was N.C. Wyeth Original. See How Much It Sold For
The long-lost illustration Ramona from Chadds Ford artist N.C. Wyeth found its way to a New Hampshire thrift shop and was purchased six years ago by a woman there for $4, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The painting sold Sept. 19 for $191,000. It’s a frontispiece illustration that was one of four illustrations…
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Winery in Chadds Ford Looks to Create Events Barn, But Neighbors Are Balking
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford wants to replace a barn with an events building, but neighbors are already complaining about noise and traffic at the vineyard and tasting room, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The winery wants a special exemption from Concord Township from R-2D residential zoning to replace a 1,400-square-foot dilapidated…
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PHL Still Ranks Low in Customer Satisfaction, But It’s Working on the Problem
Philadelphia International Airport is investing in infrastructure improvements that should help with customer satisfaction polling, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the third year in a row, PHL has ranked the worst in customer satisfaction among 27 large airports across the nation. J.D. Power, a data analytics company, conducts an annual airport customer…
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