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In Delco, Every Day Is Cheesesteak Day but the U.S. Celebrates March 24
Not that Delaware County needs much prompting but, just for the record, March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day. The cheesesteak is a 1930s creation that is constantly re-invented by innovative food connoisseurs. Known as a Philly thing, the sandwich has now worked its way around the world, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS Philly. So to…
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ChristianaCare CEO Dr. Janice Nevin Talks Delco Expansion
ChristianaCare may have walked away from a deal to acquire Crozer Health last year but it hasn’t given up on Delaware County, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Janice Nevin, ChristianaCare CEO, spoke about Delaware County and other healthcare issues at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Health Care CEO Summit recently. ChristianaCare entered into…
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Concordville Inn Demolition OK’d, but Some History Must Remain
Demolition of the historic Concordville Inn has been approved, with conditions, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A demolition date of the building at 772-780 Baltimore Pike was not announced. The Inn was built in 1777. A 50-bed specialty rehab hospital owned by Encompass Health Corp. will replace it. Concord Township Council gave seven…
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New Members-only Golf Club Coming to Radnor in Early 2024
Intown Golf Club, a members-only Atlanta social club for golfers, is planning to open in Radnor, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The private club will accommodate 250 people and cover 15,000 square feet. Intown has signed a lease for the site in the Lincoln Financial Center. The club plans to open in early…
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For Those Serious About Their Wines, Delco Features 2 Wine Bars
Wine bars are inviting spaces for those moving beyond the regular bar scene and experiencing a deep dive into the wine experience, writes Maddy Weitzer-Lamma and Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. You’ll find a greater variety of wines here as well as bartenders and servers with greater knowledge and love of wine they are…
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Mare of Easttown Creator to Speak at Neumann University Film Festival
Brad Ingelsby, the creative force behind Mare of Easttown, is coming to Neumann University in Aston for its inaugural film festival on Saturday, April 1. Ingelsby will deliver brief remarks and answer questions from audience members at 6:30 PM in the Bruder Life Center. Mare of Easttown was an Emmy Award-winning HBO series set in…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Custom Farmhouse for Sale in Newtown Square
A custom Farmhouse on a beautifully landscaped 1-acre site with five bedrooms and six full baths is available for sale in Newtown Square. This farmhouse sits on a quiet cul-de-sac steps from the Episcopal Academy campus. The design is rooted in the combined thinking of its owners and builder that provides comfortable family living and…
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Undergraduates Work with Widener Professor to Research a Birth Injury
A unique research program for undergraduate and graduate students at Widener University in Chester is helping bioengineering professor Dr. Anita Singh study, diagnose, and treat a childbirth injury that can lead to loss of movement or weakness in the upper extremities of a newborn. The injury is known as neonatal brachial plexus palsy or NBPP…
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Area Student’s Original Composition Receives Global Recognition
Over the past month, Olive Wallace, a fifth-grade student from Avon Grove Intermediate School, has received significant media attention for her original musical composition that went viral on TikTok. Wallace, who is a musically talented child, plays the violin, and the clarinet, and sings in the school choir. She writes music in her free time…
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National Travel Writer Gushes over Five-Star Food from Unassuming Norristown Gas Station
Of all the primo dining experiences in Montgomery County — Creeds in King of Prussia, Parc Bistro in Skippack, The Farmer’s Daughter in Blue Bell (to name just three) — who would imagine superlative food coming from the Norristown Sunoco station? But according to NewsBreak’s Travel Maven, the grab-and-go fare at 1100 E. Ridge Pike…
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Founder of Popular New Hope Bar Remembered for His Contributions to Local Music Scene
The founder and particle namesake of one of the most well-known bars in Bucks County Peter Price is being remembered for his contributions to local culture. John and Peter’s, a popular bar and music venue located at 96 South Main Street in New Hope, recently announced the passing of co-founder Peter Price. Starting the colorful…
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No Home for Cayman the Caiman so Officials Put Him Down
Cayman, the alligator-like caiman found roaming in FDR Park earlier this month by Delaware County fisherman Ike Peyton was euthanized when an animal sanctuary couldn’t be found to house him, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The three-foot-long caiman was euthanized by state officials with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, stated spokesperson Mike…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Jumps Into Florida Market
Power Home Remodeling, headquartered in Chester, is expanding into the Orlando, Florida area, writes Steven Ryzewski for Orlando Business Journal. An entity related to Power Home Remodeling Group LLC paid $7.05 million to JRC Lee Vista Investors LLC to acquire part of an office property in the Orlando area. The property last traded hands in…
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Delco Careers–Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village careers 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. Career people who want a “decidedly different career” are always being sought at Dunwoody, people who share a commitment to excellence,…
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Kobe Bryant’s Basketball-Palming Hand Imprints Forever Preserved in Hollywood
NBA superstar and Lower Merion High School alumni Kobe Bryant has joined Hollywood stars of the past in a permanent tribute. His massive handprints in concrete have been installed outside Grauman’s Chinese Theater. Ariana Brockington of NBC’s Today reported on the ceremony that cements Bryant in the hearts of fans forever. Bryant’s widow, Vanessa, and…
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Court Ruling on School Funding a Step Forward, Penn Wood High Students Say
Last month, the Commonwealth Court ruled that every child in Pennsylvania has a constitutional right to education, regardless of income, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The ruling was a response to a lawsuit brought by several Pennsylvania school districts, including William Penn. The suit argued that state funds were not distributed fairly,…
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There’s a Famous Mexican Poet Buried in Yeadon. How Did He Get There?
There’s a poet so famous that huge cultural institutions in Mexico bear his name, as does an international award for poetry. Gilberto Owen Estrada is one of Mexico’s great 20th Century writers. Yet in nearly 71 years, only a few outside his family knew he was buried in an unmarked grave at Holy Cross Cemetery…
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DELCO Careers–CCRES
Find your work-life balance at CCRES! CCRES qualified candidates with entry-level and advanced experience are being sought to work with children and adults in their local schools, homes and communities. CCRES, Downingtown specializes in matching qualified candidates with local career opportunities working to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues,…
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