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Flying Out of PHL This Summer? Expect Bigger Crowds
The Philadelphia International Airport is projecting a 12 percent increase in summer travel passengers, with more than 4 million expected to leave from the airport from June through August, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is estimating an even split of passengers over the three months, with 1.31 million departing in June,…
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Going Gluten-Free? Let These Delco Bakeries Handle Your Sweet Tooth
Whether you’re gluten-free or supporting a friend with celiac disease, area bakeries are ready to keep you well-stocked in sweet treats, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Some of the top bakeries in the region are in Delaware County or nearby who are happy to accommodate those on a gluten-free diet. Sophisticakes at 4824…
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Widener University celebrates 2023 graduates in multiple commencement ceremonies
Widener University celebrated the achievements of 1,375 Chester-campus graduates in five ceremonies held on Memorial Field this week. The Widener University graduation ceremonies began on Tuesday, May 9, and concluded on the evening of Thursday, May 11. Graduates from the School of Business, School of Nursing, School of Engineering, College of Arts & Sciences, College…
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Give Your Business a Spring Boost With These SCORE Programs
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market On Tuesday, May 16, starting at noon, find out the advantages of selling to the federal government and how to become a federally-certified “small business.”…
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This Wallingford Mom’s a Firefighter and Business Owner
Nicole Simmons will enjoy a rare luxury on Sunday. For Mother’s Day, she plans to just relax, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mother of 2-year-old Jon Jr. (JJ), Simmons is also a volunteer firefighter for the Garden City Fire Company in Wallingford. Plus, the 2006 Strath Haven High School graduate runs Simmons…
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Taylor Swift Rumor Sends Hundreds to Wayne Restaurant
The rumor mill was working overtime Thursday when a story circulated that Taylor Swift was having dinner Thursday evening in Delaware County. According to WMMR’s Preston & Steve, hundreds of Swifties of all ages hung out outside Autograph Brasserie at 503 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Eagle Village Shops hoping to get a glimpse of…
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Moms Help Other Struggling Moms With Delco Nonprofit
No one knows more than other moms about the struggles life can throw at you, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Pauline Butcher of Linwood has created the nonprofit “Delco Helping Hands, Spreading Positivity” to help people in the community find what they need. “We’re trying to make it so people don’t have to go through…
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Neumann University Launches Certificate in Forensic Accounting
Neumann University in Aston has launched an online graduate certificate in accounting, designed to teach the key principles of forensic accounting and fraud detection. Neumann’s 12-credit program can be completed in one year. Forensic accounting provides training in recognizing occupational fraud, white-collar crime, and financial statement misrepresentation. It prepares students to identify and investigate insurance…
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A Doctor’s Work Is Never Done: From Riddle Hospital to Citizen’s Park
Steven Cohen started his day April 27 at Riddle Hospital in Media. A high school baseball player had elbow pain. Cohen, an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, came up with a treatment plan for the player. It was a treatment plan not much different than any he’d prescribe if a member of the Philadelphia…
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At This Ridley Park Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, while…
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Sun Valley Grad, Rolling Green Instructor Makes It to PGA Championship
Sun Valley grad Braden Shattuck, a golf instructor at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, will be heading with 19 others to the PGA Championship in two weeks, according to the Associated Press, as reported in the Daily Times. Pennsylvania club pro Shattuck was the All-Delco Golfer of the Year in 2011. He got into…
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Bangladeshi Couple Open Upper Darby Event Venue, Dhaka Club
“We’re a small country but our heart is big,” said Mahammad Ikbal. He and his wife Miss Parven are bringing their Bangladesh culture to the region with a new event venue in Upper Darby and a new restaurant in Rittenhouse Square, reports Natalie Jason for 6abc. The Upper Darby spot at 8919-8925 West Chester Pike…
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Delaware County Election Plays Pivotal Role in Pennsylvania House Battle
Democrats have held on to a one-seat majority in the Pennsylvania House but that majority is in play depending on the outcome of a special election in Delaware County, writes the Associated Press, as reported by KYW Newsradio. The special election in the 163rd District to fill the seat vacated by Democrat Mike Zabel could…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Georgian-Style Mansion in Media
An exceptional classic Georgian-style mansion with eight bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The 1920s residence is perfectly situated on 2.03 gorgeous acres. It boasts numerous stunning architectural details, including Doric columns, dentilled cornices, 24-pane windows, and a second-floor veranda offering sweeping views of the rear grounds.…
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$2.2M in Impact Grants Go to Nonprofits Benefitting Delco
The Foundation for Delaware County recently issued its 5th major round of grants to area nonprofits. More than $1.65 million in new Impact Grant awards went to 52 area nonprofits, along with eight second-year Impact Grant awards totaling more than $182K, and 10 third-year Impact Grants totaling more than $371K for more than $2.2 million…
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Sydney Pappas Is Helping Villanova Lacrosse Have a Historic Season
Villanova University’s Sydney Pappas is only a sophomore and she’s already earned Big East’s co-Offensive Attacker of the Year in lacrosse, writes Colin Beazley for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Through 17 games she’s scored 52 goals, ranking in the top 30 nationally. Pappas was also named Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association co-offensive player of the week…
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50 Years After Playing His Last Game, Overbrook’s Wilt Chamberlain Remains One of Best NBA Players of All Time
Half a century after playing his final NBA game, Overbrook High School alumnus Wilt Chamberlain is still one of the best and most accomplished players, writes Erin Clark for the Report Door. His career — which came to an end on May 10, 1973 — encompassed: Throughout his years with the NBA, he scored 31,419…
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Residents Can Aid Delaware County’s Environment with the Use of a Free Rain Barrel
Rain barrels offer numerous benefits to Delaware County residents and the area environment, including improvement of local water quality. As an enticement to take part in this worthy conservation effort, free rain barrels are available for the asking. As defined by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency, a rain barrel is pretty much what it says…
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