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Foundation Launches Community Needs Impact Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new Designated Fund, the Community Needs Impact Fund. It is designed to target and support critical areas of need in Delaware County. This fund is in addition to the Foundation’s annual Impact grants and will allow it to extend its reach and make a bigger impact on…
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Unlimited Flying Pass at Frontier Airlines? It’s a Real Thing
Frontier Airlines, the second largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, is now offering a popular seasonal unlimited flight pass monthly, writes Bob Mook for the Denver Business Journal. The “Go Wild! All-You-Can-Fly” passes will be available starting in August. Passengers with the pass can access an unlimited number of flights during the 30-day period…
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Get the Jump on Fall With These SCORE Business Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free August SCORE webinars to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Tips for Black-Owned Businesses – How to Make Your Business More Attractive to Lenders In this Tuesday, Aug. 8 webinar, starting at 1 PM, participants will gain a clear understanding of funding options available to them, become familiar…
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Newtown Square Native Patrick Shank Heads Catholic Archives
Patrick Shank has been passionate about history since growing up in the St. Anastasia Parish in Newtown Square, but it wasn’t until college that he learned how to archive that history, writes Elena Perri for Catholic Philly. Now he’s the new head archivist at the Catholic Historical Research Center of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. “Most…
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For Water Ice Variety, There’s No Place Like Delaware County
If there were a water ice capital in the United States, it would be Delaware County. Fans of the frozen dessert will find no less than six spots for some summer refreshment, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pop’s Homemade in Havertown started with a South Philly pushcart in 1932 before setting up in…
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Havertown Women Promote Pickleball Community on Facebook
Hannah Rose Nussbaum of Haverford keeps pretty busy with her Facebook pickleball community group as she extolls the virtues of the game for beginners in the Philadelphia area, writes Fallon Roth for Billy Penn. She’s part of a small group of experts showing up in the local pickleball scene. People come to her group, “Greater…
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You’re in Wayne. You’ve Got 24 Hours. What do you do?
Shops, history, gardens, restaurants. You can pack a lot into 24 hours spent in Wayne, writes Tori Bissonette for Main LineToday. Here’s how your day might look. Start off at 9 AM with breakfast at Nudy’s, a family-owned café. Its breakfast menu features 10 special dishes with a mix of omelets, benedicts, crepes, pancakes, and…
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Penn State students travel to Oaxaca, Mexico for Maymester
Twelve Penn State students had the opportunity to travel to Oaxaca, Mexico, for “Maymester in Mexico: Language, Culture & Community,” a four-credit Penn State study abroad program, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. The Maymester in Mexico program was designed by faculty in the College of Education in partnership with Penn State Brandywine…
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Ridley Park Native, PECO’s First Female COO, Works to Keep the Power On
The onslaught of storms and excessive heat has more of us thinking about possible power outages this summer. Luckily, there’s a local woman over at PECO who’s on the job, writes Eri McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nicole LeVine of Ridley Park has been PECO’s chief operating officer—the first woman to hold that position—for less…
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Delaware County Is the Star of This Movie, Set to Start Shooting July 31
“Delco: The Movie” starts shooting Monday, July 31, under the guidance of independent filmmaker and Sun Valley High graduate Chris Pierdomenico, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “I want to get as many Delco people and Delco places into this film as possible,” Pierdomenico stated. He’s been crowdfunding the film with a fundraising goal…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Rank Well on Top US College List
Three Delaware County colleges continue to rank well on best college lists with the three showing up most recently on a 2023 100 best colleges in America list produced by Stacker. The Stacker list was compiled using Niche 2023 rankings based on academics, admissions, financial aid, and student life. Tuition, student-to-faculty ratio, acceptance rates, and…
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Proposed LNG Plant in Chester Worries Some Residents
An environmental group in Chester led by Zulene Mayfield is challenging a proposal to put a $6.4 billion liquefied natural gas facility there, writes Aketa Lacy for The Intercept. Chester Residents Concerned for Quality Living are already fighting a concentration of incineration and waste treatment plants in the city which Mayfield said sickens the overwhelmingly…
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2 Irish American Brothers Created a Havertown Space for Inspiring Community Music
The nonprofit Kelly Center in Havertown, known as the 33rd Irish county, has become an inspiring and diverse community music space thanks to the efforts of two Irish American brothers, writes Fionnuala Boyle for the Irish Star. The Center features music, comedy, poetry, and jam sessions. It’s also used for music lessons and for children’s…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stone and Stucco Colonial in Newtown Square
A lovely stone and stucco colonial home with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale on Echo Valley Lane in Newtown Square. This Colonial home features a gracious approach from the circular drive that leads to the custom-made front door. Inside, highlights include a charming music room, an expansive…
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Neumann University Named a Top U.S. Campus for Climate Action
The Catholic Climate Covenant has recognized Neumann University as one of the top three Catholic campuses in the country for climate action and environmental sustainability. Announcing its first U.S. Laudato Si’ Champions Awards, named in honor of the environmental encyclical by Pope Francis, the Catholic Climate Covenant noted that Neumann’s efforts “have fostered a culture…
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Swarthmore College First to Give Its Students a Free (SEPTA) Ride
Swarthmore College is the first higher education institution to join SEPTA’s Key Advantage Program, writes Ariana Perez-Gastells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About 1,600 full-time Swarthmore students will be able to use free SEPTA passes throughout the academic year, up to 240 rides a month. SEPTA’s “UPass” program is open to any school or university in…
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Wawa Explores the Digital Universe—a Store With No Shelves
Wawa is testing an all-digital convenience store on Drexel University’s campus in Philadelphia, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Wawa location at 3300 Market St. shut down for a six day-renovation before reopening on July 26. At this particular store, there are no shelves of food. Instead, all items are purchased on the…
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Foundation’s ‘Give Book’ Makes It Easy to Donate to Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County, which offers support and resources for nonprofits benefitting Delaware County, is in a unique position to build a bridge between those with a passion to give and those making a real difference in people’s lives. Now The Foundation hopes to bring these two great forces together through the 2023 Give Book. The…
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