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Striking Writers Shut Down Newtown Square Set of Apple TV’s ‘Sinking Springs’
The impact of the Hollywood writers’ strike hit home this week when workers picketed the “Sinking Spring” set at the Newtown Square Meeting House, writes Franki Rudnesky for Philly Voice. The set of the Apple TV+ series was picketed Tuesday, May 9. The crime drama has been filming in Philadelphia and the surrounding region over…
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Upper Darby High Classes Start Later and It’s Made a Difference
Upper Darby High School senior Khalid Doulat is grateful for a later starting time at school. Instead of having to be ready for classes at 7:30 a.m., students are starting at 9:45 a.m. That gives Khalid Doulat time to say prayers, help his mother, or prepare for track practice, writes Brooke Schultz for the Star…
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Al Pastor Mexican Restaurant to Replace Town Tap in Havertown
A successor has been found to replace the closed Town Tap brewpub at 13 W. Benedict Ave. in Havertown, writes Vince Carey for the Pottstown Mercury. The popular Mexican cantina Al Pastor is expected to open there in late June or early July. “Hot on the heels of the grand opening of Joey Chops in…
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DELCO Careers–Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job openings are for career people who want a “decidedly different career”, people who share a commitment to excellence, and…
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Valley Forge Military College Hosts National Security Symposium
The first Annual National Security Symposium at Valley Forge Military College’sH.R. McMaster Center for Security Studies brought together category experts to discussU.S. national security issues, as well as security in homeland emergencies, and foreign affairs Lt. General Michael Plehn, president of the National Defense University provided the keynote address for the National Security Symposium. “As the Military College of…
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Sommelier at Philadelphia’s Four Seasons Hotel Restaurant Publishes Book for Wine Lovers
Michele Gargiulo, a sommelier at Jean-Georges, the award-winning restaurant in Philadelphia, has published a new book filled with advice for wine lovers, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Gargiulo returned to the restaurant inside the Four Seasons Hotel recently. She was its sommelier before it had to close temporarily due to the city’s COVID-19…
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Delaware County Is a Bit Dryer Than Its Surrounding Neighbors
The wettest county in Pennsylvania is not Delaware County. In fact, it’s a bit drier than its neighbors when it comes to rain and snowfall, according to Stacker, as reported at abc27 News. Stacker looked at data from the National Centers for Environmental Information to rank 50 counties in Pennsylvania that have received the most…
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New Community College Campus at Prendie Is Out of the Gate
The new community college campus at the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill became reality this week when a Prendie groundbreaking ceremony took place Saturday at Garrett Road and Lansdowne Ave. The multi-use facility promises to provide an “affordable, quality education and training to area residents in an easily accessible location,” according to…
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A Philadelphia Union, Subaru Partnership Has Been Good for Us
The Philadelphia Union–Subaru partnership has netted benefits to the environment, local schools, and the community, writes Grant Whittington for Triple Pundit. “When we teamed up with the Philadelphia Union, our biggest priority was to engage with our shared communities in the greater Philadelphia area and support the causes that mean the most to them,” said…
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DELCO Careers-CCRES
CCRES is looking for professionals looking to start or expand their behavioral health careers and are looking to work with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. Several key positions are available. Make a difference in the life of a child or adult with behavioral health challenges. CCRES is hiring qualified staff to work…
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Aronimink Golf Club Pro Jeff Kiddie Earns Major PGA Award
Aronimink Golf Club’s Jeff Kiddie has been named 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year, writes Jim Finnegan for Main Line Today. The award recognizes leadership, strong moral character, and a substantial record of service to the PGA and the game of golf. Kiddie is the head pro at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square…
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Neumann University Wins National Recycling Contest
In a competition sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation, Neumann University placed first in the country in the Campus Race to Zero Waste small campus division for per capita recycling. The university’s eco-friendly system logged 39.6 pounds of recycled material for every student, professor, and staff member on campus. This total also earned second place…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Eagles’ Performance in Super Bowl LVII Watched by Record Number of Viewers
The Super Bowl matchup between the Philadelphia Eagles and the Kansas City Chiefs was watched by 115.1 million households, more than two million over what had previously been reported, writes Isabella Simonetti for The Wall Street Journal. The viewership for the February 12 game was under-reported, owing to errors experienced by Nielsen, according to FOX, the…
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A Year in, Partnerships and Flexibility Highlight Delco’s Health Department
Partnerships are key components of Delaware County’s one-year-old health department in its fight against chronic health problems, writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The department manages health issues in the county, tracks emerging infectious diseases, and educates the public. It’s also looking at the complex interplay of environment, economics, race, and access to…
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Crozer Landlord MPT Working to Minimize Impact of Troubled Investment
Crozer Health’s landlord, Medical Properties Trust Inc., known as MPT, is converting its lease on Crozer’s hospital buildings into a first-lien mortgage, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It could conceivably give MPT some protection in the event of a Crozer bankruptcy because MPT would likely have higher seniority to be paid back as…
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Havertown Historian Tells the Philly Baseball Story of Us
If you want to know what a Philadelphia sports fan was like 128 years ago, ask Matt Albertson, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. “What I’ve come up with is they’re no different than the fan today,” Albertson said. “They’re passionate, they enjoy situational hitting, they enjoy power hitting, they enjoy fine defense and they…
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Freedom Village Residents Thespians Perform Musical Western
The Village Players, a group of resident actors at Freedom Village at Brandywine, showcased their theatrical talents April 14 and 15 when they premiered their third musical, “Way Out West in a Dress.” “Village Players is a fantastic opportunity for residents looking to get involved in our community and for other residents to enjoy the…
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Penn State Brandywine Celebrates Graduates at Spring Commencement
Ninety graduates received their bachelor’s degree during the Penn State Brandywine graduation ceremony May 6 in the campus gymnasium. The graduates were commended by Brandywine Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells for their persistence that led to the ceremony and conferring of diplomas. “Persisting through college matters, which is why we celebrate commencement day with admiration and…
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