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Soul Singer Devon Gilfillian Is Back in Delaware County, Promoting His New Album
Singer/songwriter and guitarist Devon Gilfillian recently found his way home again, celebrating the release of his new album Love You Anyway with a trip to one of his favorite haunts, Charlie’s Hamburgers. Gilfillian comes from Morton but for the past 10 years, he’s been living in Nashville, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilfillian’s…
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Did Astrud Gilberto, ‘The Girl From Ipanema’ Singer, Live in Narberth?
Astrud Gilberto, singer of the globally popular “The Girl From Ipanema,” passed away in Philadelphia recently at 83, but it is her home of the last several decades that remains a mystery, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gilberto, who popularized Brazilian bossa nova worldwide with her 1963 hit, had a long history with…
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A Norristown Brewery Is One of the Best Little-Known Breweries in World
Von C. Brewing Co., located in Norristown, made the latest list of top breweries in the world, writes David Johnston for the Men’s Journal. The magazine picked their best breweries from the winners of the 2023 World Beer Cup, but decided to highlight only those breweries who were lesser known. At the World Beer Cup,…
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See Which Delaware County Companies Made It to the Fortune 500
There are 13 companies in the Philadelphia area appearing on the Fortune 500 for the third straight year, though some saw their positions change significantly, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 500 ranks publicly traded companies by their annual revenue each year. This latest list came out Monday. Five companies from the…
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Paramedic Says Prospect Medical Falling Behind on Ambulance Repairs
Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, has been unable to pay for repairs to its aging fleet of ambulances, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. With Crozer ambulances covering about 70 percent of Delaware County, paramedics, and EMTs say patient care could be affected. Kate Denney, a Crozer EMS paramedic, said the local vendor who…
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It Was a Querken Moment for Garnet Valley Eighth-Grader at the Scripps Spelling Bee Finals
A Garnet Valley eighth grader from Glen Mills made it to the finals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year, ranking in 10th place out of 231 students, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m definitely happy — I never would have thought I’d have been a finalist,” said the 14-year-old. Pranav Anandh…
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Widener University Honors 2 Employees with Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
Widener University recently presented the William David Eckard, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Courtney Kelly of Wallingford, executive director of undergraduate admissions, and Jeanne Nolan, of Glenolden, lead coordinating support specialist for the Institute for Physical Therapy Education. The award, presented May 1 by President Stacey Robertson at the final university Town Hall meeting…
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From Tree Logs, This Ridley Native Finds the Beauty in the Wood
Ridley native Tommy Knotts is always on the lookout for unique wooden logs that one day may become crown molding, a custom-built bar top, or a beautiful-sounding guitar, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Knotts, also known as Tommy Worrilow III, runs Tommy Knotts Custom Woodworking and Sawmill in Aston. “I’m looking for that…
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Philadelphia’s Dining Scene Has Strong Showing at 2023 James Beard Awards; Two Chefs, One Restaurant Secure Prestigious Wins
The Philadelphia dining scene impressed the judges for the 2023 James Beard Awards, with two chefs and one restaurant securing wins on Monday night in one of the highest forms of recognition in the industry, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon was recognized with the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award…
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Tiny Lung Implants Breathed New Life into Collegeville Woman
Sherrie Nichols, of Collegeville, has had lung problems her whole life, according to a staff report from 6ABC. “I was born premature,” she said. “And then I had pneumonia almost every winter as a child.” Despite those issues, she grew up to be very active and to successfully juggle her work, family, and a love…
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Famous Theater in Bucks County Kicking Off Summer with Cult-Classic Movie Series
A well-known theater in Bucks County will be showing several classic films to kick off their summer festivities. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will debut “The Cult Vault” this summer, a series of 10 cult-classic films that will all be shown for free.to series sponsor Attleboro Wealth Management in…
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List Names Best Small Companies to Work at in Delaware County
Delaware County’s smaller businesses were well-represented on a list showing the best places to work in the region for companies with 10 to 24 employees. Six companies in Delaware County made it to a list of 30 top places in 2023 compiled by Philadelphia Business Journal/Quantum Workplace. Making the list were: Worker satisfaction has been…
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Can Media Borough Neighbors Out Fox the Foxes? Hopes Are High
Shoes, sports equipment, and newspapers are once again disappearing from the porches and yards of neighbors in Media Borough, but this time, they know who is behind the thefts, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The foxes have returned. “Back again,” said Tom Acquarola, whose yard has been a favorite fox dumping ground for two years…
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DELCO Careers–CCRES
CCRES is looking for qualified candidates who want to make a difference and are looking to start or expand their behavioral health careers by working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. Several key positions are available. CCRES staff openings are available for those qualified to work in schools, homes, and the community.…
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Upper Darby Singer Jim Croce’s Lyndell Home Restored
James and Julie Pook, who own Pook & Pook, an auction and appraisal house in Downingtown, recently restored the Lyndell home of Jim Croce, the famous American folk and rock singer and songwriter, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. Croce died tragically at only 30 years old in a plane crash in 1973, at the…
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Neumann University Wins NBA 2K23 ECAC Esports Title
Neumann University won the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Esports NBA 2K23 championship, sweeping Cumberland University 3-0 in a best-of-five series on April 25. Sophomore Darius Bryant notched straight victories of 49-42, 67-61, and 48-36 to claim the title. He was cheered on by his esports teammates and some student spectators, who watched the competition…
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Norristown Official’s Plan: Bus Borough’s Homeless to Villanova University
Norristown Council President Thomas Lepera said he plans to bus homeless living in the borough to the Villanova University campus, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His plan includes offering donated $500 gift cards to everyone who boards the bus at the end of June. Norristown, which has no homeless shelter, is currently coping…
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Work’s in Progress on Delaware County’s Infrastructure
Four major players involved in Delaware County’s infrastructure had an opportunity to talk about modernizing the county’s aging infrastructure at a Delaware County Chamber of Commerce breakfast Friday, writes Linda Stein for the Delaware Valley Journal The Philadelphia International Airport is taking on a massive cargo expansion project, and two-thirds of the land is in…
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