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Carroll Student Peers Bring Friends to Down Syndrome Freshman
Michael Schuller’s favorite part of going to Archbishop Carroll High School is the “friends”. Thanks to a Peer Mentoring program, the 16-year-old freshman is surrounded by them, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Schuller, who has Down Syndrome, was looking for the right high school to attend. Carroll started a peer mentoring program when Schuller decided…
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Widener University Honors Winners of the 12th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, has named the winners of the 12th annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. The awards recognize high school juniors in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware who have displayed exemplary leadership in their communities, allowing the university to honor more than 1,400 students over more than a…
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This Small Town in Bucks County was Listed as the Best in the State of Pennsylvania
A popular town in Bucks County was ranked as the best small town in the entire state, with some other local towns making the list as well. Emily Zemler wrote about this town and others for PureWow. New Hope has been ranked as the best charming small town in Pennsylvania out of the 16 listed.…
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Area Singer Needed Dad’s Pep Talk to Audition for Idol; Now He’s Headed to Hollywood
Rashid Saint-Fleur, a 24-year-old singer from Norristown, had music chops before making the decision to audition for American Idol. He just wasn’t sure his talents were rooted in what the show seeks. Alicia Vitarelli, 6abc, reported on a well-timed gentle nudge that paid off for him. Saint-Fleur grew up with a musical background; his Haitian…
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Chester Residents Angry Over Covanta Zoom Call on Plant Emissions
Covanta held a Zoom information session March 28 for residents to tell them about plans to reduce nitrogen oxide levels at its Chester incinerator. The session attended by more than 100 people was not as enthusiastically embraced as Covanta had hoped, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Covanta is adding noncatalytic reduction technology…
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PHL Ready for 450,000 Visitors to Philly Region in 2026
Philadelphia International Airport will be ready in three years when the area hosts America’s semi-quincentennial, the MLB All-Star Game, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said PHL CEO Atif Saeed. About 450,000 PHL visitors to Philadelphia and the region are expected. Many will be flying in and out of the airport, writes Emma Dooling for…
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Broomall Home Redesigned by the Woman Who Grew Up There
Diane Pinelli had long since left the Broomall home where she grew up but she hasn’t forgotten it. In fact, she’s partnered with Larisa McShane to redesign her childhood home into a cutting-edge locale for suburban entertaining, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pinelli is a creative director in New York for a women’s…
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April SCORE Events Will Get Your Business Ready for Spring
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free April SCORE events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. How to Start and Operate a Small Business Ready to be your own boss? Join this webinar on April 11, 6 to 7:30 PM to learn more about what you need to know…
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Company Partners with Former Pro Lacrosse Player From Springfield to Fight Turf Burn
Former Major League lacrosse player Greg Gurenlian, a graduate of Springfield High School, has teamed up with NEXGEL to provide athletes with a better treatment for turf burn. NEXGEL is a Langhorne-based provider of hydrogel products for healthcare and consumer applications. It has been developing and manufacturing hydrogels for more than two decades, It has…
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You’re Welcome, World: Montgomery County Is Likely the Source of National Cheesesteak Day
Four former Cheltenham High School students may have given fans of the area’s infamous sandwich their national day to celebrate. Ali Moshen, for Billy Penn, chronicled the Montgomery County role in establishing Mar. 24 as National Cheesesteak Day. The sandwich celebration’s genesis is credited to: On Mar. 24 in 1994, the teens drove to a…
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Willistown Conservationists Might Have Reason to Rejoice Over M. Night-Purchased Property
Conservationists are confident in the future of the 218-acre property belonging to the Rockefeller dynasty in Willistown, writes Holly Herman for The Patch. The property, also known as Kirkwood Farm was purchased by Willistown resident and iconic filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan. According to real estate agents, there was an agreement to keep the land…
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2019 House Panel Rejects Plan to Stop Production of Boeing’s Chinook Helicopters
An Army proposal to stop production of Boeing’s Chinook helicopters was rejected by a House panel that controls defense spending, a victory for Delaware County’s Boeing workers, writes Roxana Tiron and Anthony Capaccio for Bloomberg.com. Instead, the House Appropriations Defense subcommittee added $28 million for continued production of the Chinook CH-47 Block II. It directed…
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P.J. Whelihan’s Investors Grab 2nd Restaurant Chain With Chadds Ford Location
The Firebirds restaurant chain, which has a restaurant in Chadds Ford, has been bought by the same New York investment firm that owns the P.J. Whelihan’s restaurant chain, writes Elise Franco and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Garnet Station Partners, the investors overseeing the PJW Restaurant Group, announced Monday they have added Firebirds Wood…
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Support Dog Missing for More Than a Year Returned to Sharon Hill Family
A grateful Sharon Hill family embraced Rusteze, an emotional support dog returned to them after disappearing for over a year, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Back in February 2022, Christina Bolar and her 14-year-old son were desperate to find Rusteze, a Boston Terrier. The little pup was her son’s best friend and never left…
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Summer Camp Returns to Valley Forge Military Academy & College
For the first time since a Covid-induced four-year hiatus, summer camp is returning to the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy & College. The camp has been a significant draw for decades for children and their parents from Radnor and surrounding areas. “We are thrilled to welcome campers again this summer,” said Sarah Samuels, director…
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Gen Z Flocks to Philadelphia as Other Generations Are Leaving
As Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers left Philadelphia and other big cities during the pandemic, Gen Z has rushed to take their place, writes Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy for USA Today. According to the analysis of the Census Bureau 2021 American Community Survey by Today’s Homeowner, the five largest cities in the country, including Philadelphia,…
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2 Delco Shops Part of Final 8 for Top Cheesesteak Votes
Delaware County is represented once again by popular vote on PhillyBite Magazine’s March Cheesesteak Madness 2023 Elite 8. The two local shops among six others in the Philadelphia region are: Leo’s Steak Shop This veteran sandwich shop in Folcroft offers huge sandwiches and has a loyal fanbase calling them the best cheesesteaks in Delaware County.…
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8 Delco Restaurants Add to Philadelphia’s Foodie Reputation
According to US News & World Report, Philadelphia has been named one of the top 10 Best Foodie Cities in the U.S., writes Steve Vassalotti for WMGK. That reputation is helped by eight top restaurants found in Delaware County, as recommended by.PhillyBite Magazine. La Porta Ristorante in Media and its interesting Italian menu includes an…
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