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Widener Day March 26 Gives Interested Students a Look at Campus Life
Widener University will host a Widener Day open house Sunday, March 26, from 10 AM to 2 PM on the university’s campus in Chester. This event is for admitted, incoming and prospective students who are looking to learn more about the campus and the Widener experience. Students will get the opportunity to engage with faculty staff and current students during information sessions, campus tours, one-on-one meetings, and academic panels. There will also…
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Beloved Waiter Gets Massive Tip Thanks to Local Businesses, Residents
The Phoenixville community came together to surprise a beloved Bistro on Bridge waiter Zeyad Said with an $800 tip, writes Bob Brooks for 6ABC. Last Thursday, Said was serving a table like any other. However, the customer sitting at the table was Chris Lerch, who operates the Hello 422 group. “It’s a small business initiative…
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Fed’s ‘No’ Stops King of Prussia Rail Line in Its Tracks
All work on the proposed King of Prussia Rail — the four-mile transit extension to the Norristown High Speed Line — has halted. Thomas Fitzgerald reported the cessation in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The SEPTA plug-pull resulted from an assessment that a recent Federal Transit Administration (FTA) denial of a new-transit capital grant will propel costs…
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Chinook Production Lucrative for Boeing Ridley Park as Contracts Roll in
The Boeing helicopter plant in Ridley Park, with 4,000 employees, reached the last stage of production for its first CH-47F Block II Chinook, the newest model of the heavy-lift Chinook helicopters, writes Ryan Mullgan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The latest model Chinook is part of a $136 million contract Boeing received from the U.S. Army…
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With a Healthy Motive and $100, Tanika Casimir Created a Delco Skincare Line
It doesn’t seem possible to start a skincare and home goods brand with just $100, but that’s what Tanika Casimir did with Elizabeth Peyton Creations operating out of Springfield, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Casimir started creating products to give her mom some clean alternatives after she was diagnosed with breast cancer, eliminating…
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TLC: Waving Back–3 Wholehearted Ways to Building Connection
Building a connection, a genuine connection is one of the things human beings crave the most – yet the fear of rejection often keeps us from taking the risks necessary to find the connection we long for. Brad Platt’s song “Waving Through the Window” vividly describes this internal conflict: “I’ve learned to slam on the…
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Main Line BYOB At the Table on the Move to a Bigger Space in Wayne
An upscale Main Line BYOB, At the Table, is leaving its former hot dog shop location at Louella Court and moving to 118 W. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move happens in September. The Louella Court location will remain open until August, according to chefs Alex Hardy and…
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Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philly Closes, but Springfield Spot Stays
The Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef in Northeast Philadelphia closed its doors for good on March 19 after 53 years, but its sister stores in Springfield and West Chester will continue to operate as usual, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The building where the sports bar is located was sold in January and…
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Stolen Delaware County Historical Artifacts Find Their Way Home
Historical artifacts stolen decades ago have been returned to the Delaware County and Haverford historical societies, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Crime Team and law enforcement partners returned 50 stolen historical artifacts during a recent repatriation ceremony, many of them weapons taken from museums in multiple states/…
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Federal Judge Weighs in on State Decision to Declare Chester Bankrupt
The state’s decision to take over the financially-distressed city of Chester was a proper course of action, ruled a federal judge this week over the objections of city government and a major bondholder, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The ruling by U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Ashely Chan is a victory for state…
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This Home in Chadds Ford Is Colonial, but With a Twist
A Chadds Ford Colonial doesn’t seem to fit in with the contemporary and modern houses that blend in with the woodsy Brandywine River watershed in the heart of Andrew Wyeth country. But sometimes you’ll find a Colonial home in Chadds Ford, like this non-traditional “post-modern” home for sale at 116 Ashford Drive, writes Sandy Smith…
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Widener University Partners with National Leader on Young Adult Mental Health
Widener University is partnering with The Jed Foundation (JED) to become a JED Campus institution supporting student well-being and mental health. The JED program is a nationwide initiative to help schools evaluate and strengthen their mental health, substance misuse, and suicide prevention programs and systems to ensure that they have the strongest possible mental health…
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These Days, It’s Hard to Keep Up With Maddy Siegriest
Villanova Center Maddy Siegrist is breaking so many records and winning so many awards, it’s hard to keep up. The senior guard was named on March 15 as an Associated Press first-team All-America recipient. Three hours after that announcement, she was named to the U.S. Basketball Writers Association All-American first team and listed as one…
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SCORE Events in March Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE events in March, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Bookkeeping Basics for Small Business Owners On Tuesday, March 21, starting at 1 PM, get familiar with the essential bookkeeping tasks for your small business so you can manage your money effectively. For…
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N.C. Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford Among Eight Mythic Artist Studios to Visit Across America
N C Wyeth Studio in Chadds Ford is one of the eight mythic artist studios throughout the country that every art lover and history buff should visit, writes Annikka Olsen for the Artnet. N.C. Wyeth, who died in 1945, was recognized during his lifetime primarily for his work as an illustrator. He drew illustrations for…
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Upper Darby Featured in Business Magazine for Diversity, Forward Thinking
Upper Darby was featured in a January article in Business View Magazine. The township of 85,000 represents more than 100 cultures worldwide with a vibrant mix of residents and lifestyles, reports Business View Magazine. A trip to 69th Street offers a range of food establishments from an Irish pub, to Vietnamese, Thai, Japanese, Liberian, Indian,…
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Iron Chef Jose Garces Opens Amada Radnor This Weekend
Iron Chef Jose Garces unveils Amada Radnor this weekend, with 7,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor dining for up to 250 guests, writes Chloe Rabinowitz for Broadway World. The James Beard Award Winning chef offers a modern take on Spanish tapas at his newest place at 555 E. Lancaster Ave. in Wayne. It joins…
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Jason Kelce Talks About His Return to the Eagles Next Season
Eagles Center Jason Kelce returns to the Eagles for a 13th season, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I didn’t retire again. That’s pretty much the news. I’m still playing football,” Kelce said on the New Heights podcast he co-hosts with his brother Travis. “I wish it wasn’t news.” Kelce wanted to let the…
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