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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University for Social Mobility, Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility and undergraduate teaching in its Best Colleges 2024 issue. Neumann has been ranked among the best for social mobility for four consecutive years since the magazine first included rankings for this category in 2021. The…
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Author Una Mannion’s Career Started When She Moved to Ireland
Moving to Ireland 30 years ago motivated author Una Mannion, a former Notre Dame Academy student, to start writing. Mannion, a wife and mother of three, is the author of the psychological thrillers A Crooked Tree and Tell Me What I Am. She lives in County Sligo in Ireland, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish…
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Author Kevin Barry O’Connor of Delaware County Explores Irish Ancestry in 2 Novels
Irish American author Kevin Barry O’Connor grew up in a Delaware County neighborhood that was 60 percent Irish and 40 percent Italian in a very Irish-centric house, but he had never gone “100 miles in any direction” until he was an adult, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. As a child, he launched living…
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Crystal Technologies Group, Inc. in West Chester Brings Technology Support and Peace of Mind to Its Clients
The heart of Crystal Technologies Group in West Chester is found in the passion and expertise of its founders, Cheryl Stradling and Greg DeCinque. Crystal is a technology advisory firm hyper-focused on customer experience and support. “We strongly believe our depth of support is unsurpassed, especially in this region,” Stradling said. The success of the…
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Celebrating 100, Minnie Pieatso Owes Her Longevity to Keeping Busy
Minnie Pieatso believes keeping busy will keep you going, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She would know. Pieatso just celebrated her 100th birthday, joined by the staff and residents at Wallingford Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, where she’s lived since 2019. “Minnie inspires me to live to be 100,” said Melva Williams of…
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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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Tanglewood Fire and Smoke: Another Option for Delaware County BBQ
If you’re looking for another version of Delaware County BBQ, you might want to check out Tanglewood Fire and Smoke, which is open at 148 Morton Ave in Folsom, writes Eric Henderson for PhillyBite Magazine. The restaurant group was founded in 2021 by Jeffrey Ebert, a Walnut Hill College culinary program graduate. Ebert is a…
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These Delaware County Towns Have the Top 50 Highest Rents in the State. Is One of Them Yours?
Philadelphia’s suburban communities make up half of the most expensive towns for rent in Pennsylvania, paying at least $700 more than the state average, writes Chris Ullery for Phillyburbs.com. Eight Delaware County communities made a list of the top 50 most expensive towns in Pennsylvania to rent in. Two Delaware County towns made the top…
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Haverford Parking App Eases Frustration for Drivers Searching for a Spot
No more searching endlessly for a public parking space in Haverford Township. For downtown public parking, there’s now an app, writes Skip Desca for Government Technology. The app gives drivers real-time data on available parking spaces. It lists parking prices and even offers an option to reserve a space. The ParkMobile app replaces 20-year-old parking…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Welcomes 96th Corps of Cadets
The 96th Corps of Cadets has returned to Valley Forge Military Academy & College to begin the new academic year. The new VFMAC plebe class arrived earlier to begin preliminary training. The Corps of Cadets represents 15 states and five countries, including China, Kuwait, Mongolia, Russia, and Mexico. “The traditions of VFMAC remain in place…
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Cardinal O’Hara’s Keon Powell Is Soft-Spoken But He Puts It All Out There on the Field
Cardinal O’Hara football coach Mike Ewing wasn’t expecting his senior defensive back and running back Keon Powell to be so quiet, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Some kids, you ask them about themselves, and you have to get them to stop. He’s soft-spoken. Humble is the word that comes to mind,” Ewing said.…
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Pandemic Leads to Newtown Square Farm Doubling in Size to Supply Delaware County CSA
The pandemic shutdown forced Urban Roots Farm in Newtown Square to rethink its business model. When many restaurants closed in 2020, they no longer needed the farm’s produce. Urban Roots, created in 2017, shifted to a CSA, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The shift worked so well they had to double the…
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At the Table in Wayne Expands Its Dining Experience in More Ways Than One
More space is only part of the pleasant changes coming to At The Table in Wayne. The restaurant officially opens Sept. 26 at 118 W. Lancaster Ave., writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The new location is double the size. It will seat 100 guests, 75 inside (featuring a four-person oyster bar, banquet table,…
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SAP North America President: When It Comes to Tech, Philly Needs to Make Some Noise
The president of SAP North America in Newtown Square thinks Philadelphia should get “louder” about its tech ecosystem, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. SAP wants to grow its presence and help the Philadelphia region make more tech noise, Loyd Adams said. Adams has been with SAP since 1998 and has led the North…
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Delaware County Symphony Concert Celebrates Local Composers
The Delaware County Symphony Orchestra is participating in Delco Arts Week 2023 with a special concert program Oct. 1 of composers and arrangers with local connections. Delco Arts Week- Local Connections will open the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra’s fall season. It takes place 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Included on the program will…
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There’s a Store in Broomall That’s Teaching Students Life Skills
There’s a school store at the Delaware County Intermediate Unit’s Marple Education Center that’s teaching life skills to students, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. The Center serves Delaware County students to age 21 who have special needs outside a regular classroom. “Although our students may seem different than what’s the social norm, they enjoy life…
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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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You Won’t Believe the Ice Cream Flavor Possibilities at Vanilla Bean in Wayne
When it comes to ice cream flavors, one new shop has everybody beat. Vanilla Bean in Wayne, a recently opened custom ice cream and coffee shop, features 1,000 flavors, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. Technically, the shop only has two flavors–Bassett’s hand-dipped vanilla and chocolate. So how can this 825-square-foot business offer such…
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