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Naming Rights to ‘The Linc’ Paying Off Big for Lincoln Financial
Lincoln Financial Group’s purchase of the naming rights to the Philadelphia Eagles’ new stadium in 2003 has really been beneficial for the Radnor-based life insurance/retirement investment firm. It didn’t seem so certain back in the day when executives didn’t like the fans and the media referring to the stadium as “The Linc”, writes Jeff Blumenthal…
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These Divas in Havertown Dance Their Way to Fitness
A group of senior citizens are part of a special fitness class “Dancing Divas” at the Haverford Township Community Recreational Environmental Center that’s teaching them some new dance steps, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. The class is geared toward older women who like to move, said Elizabeth Luff, an adult fitness instructor at the Center.…
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Ex-NY Jets Lineman Joe Klecko Has Done It All, but It Started in Chester
For Joe Klecko it all starts in the west end of Chester, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Chester made you tough. Chester was no walk in the park. A working-class town,” he said in a recent interview. Klecko is a former defensive lineman for the New York Jets, part of the famous New…
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Former Chiefs From Delco Weigh in on Super Bowl
Three Eagles fans from Delco happen to be former players for the Kansas City Chiefs so they’re coming into Sunday’s Super Bowl with mixed emotions, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Bill Maas, Joe Valerio and Matt Blundin grew up rooting for the Eagles. But they’re also grateful for the time they spent with…
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These Eagles Fans Went to Arizona for a Second Chance
They were three friends in Philadelphia and hard-core Eagles fans who needed to get sober, so they headed out to Arizona to see Jimmy Wallin. Wallin, a Cardinal O’Hara High School graduate, had gone out to Arizona 30 years earlier to go to a recovery house there, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He…
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Child Advocate Nonprofit Protesting Glen Mills School Reopening
A child-advocacy nonprofit is opposed to the state allowing the former Glen Mills School to reopen, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Glen Mills school was closed and its license revoked following a 2019 child abuse and cover-up scandal. “Glen Mills was a dangerous facility that closed for a reason, and now has…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Split-Level Home in Thornton
A charming split-level home set on 1.32 gorgeous acres with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Thornton. The former owner of this 1960 residence was an avid gardener and surrounded the home with around 50 different species of plants and trees. The property is also home to a…
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DELCO Careers–Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square 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 Village is always looking for people who want a “decidedly different career,” who share a commitment to excellence who want…
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New Upper Darby Mom Benefits From Nurse-Family Partnership
In 2020, Lauren Brown of Upper Darby had a high-risk pregnancy and needed an emergency C-section to deliver her daughter, Bella, writes Laura Benshoff for NPR. Brown, who is Black and a first-time mom, got help from a national Nurse-Family Partnership administered locally through The Foundation for Delaware County. “It was a little scary. But,…
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After Years of Dreaming, a Sports Complex Comes to William Penn
A sports complex for the William Penn School District, years in the planning, finally saw reality Tuesday when ground was broken at Kerr Field in Yeadon, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “I’m crying a little bit because you guys are going to spoil us,” said Penn Wood High School track coach Lenny Jordan.…
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2 Delco ZIP Codes Make List of Fastest Selling Homes in Region
Even with the housing market cooling in the Philadelphia region there are still two ZIP codes in Delaware County where home sales were quick and demand high as of January, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Journal listed 12 ZIP codes with higher housing turnover. Marcus Hook, at ZIP Code 19061, tied for…
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College Enrollment Increases Looking Promising After Pandemic
There are promising signs that a college enrollment rise is happening, particularly for freshmen, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The COVID-19 pandemic and its accompanying isolation put a chill on college attendance but these post-pandemic times are seeing signs of a college enrollment rise on campus. The number of freshmen grew by 4.3…
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Leading Humanely Through Change: 3 Keys to Transition and Thrive
Processing change can be difficult in the best of times, but the last few years have presented enormous challenges and substantial change in many aspects of our personal and professional lives. With so much change happening outside of people’s control, what can leaders do to help their teams, organizations, and communities to feel supported and…
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Sports Agent from Chester County Brokered Contract of Chiefs QB, the Richest in American Sports
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes signed the richest contract for an athlete in the history of American sports. And a Coatesville native helped broker the deal. Mahomes, the 2018 NFL MVP who led the Chiefs to their first championship in 50 years with a victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LIV…
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Judge Rules PA’s School Funding System Is Unconstitutional
In a landmark school funding case that involved the William Penn School District in Delaware County, Commonwealth Court Judge Renee Cohn Jubilerer ruled today that petitioners demonstrated “manifest deficiencies” between low- and high-wealth districts, declaring Pennsylvania’s school funding system unconstitutional. Judge Jubilerer presided over a three-month trial that ended a year ago in a lawsuit…
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Drexel Hill Couple Offers Eagles Attire in Hopes of Uniting Us
A Drexel Hill couple is hoping our mutual support of the Philadelphia Eagles will bring us together, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. John and Doreen Leister, owners of the custom-designed attire store Divided Equals Zero have designed a Philadelphia Eagles-themed line of hats and shirts as part of a mission to find…
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DELCO Careers–CCRES
Make a difference in the life of a child or adult with behavioral health challenges! CCRES is currently hiring qualified staff to work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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Lansdowne woman honored by CDC as a Public Health Trailblazer
Betsy Walls of Lansdowne who served as the director of personal health at the Chester County Health Department for 18 years was honored this week by the CDC, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Betsy Walls was honored by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a Public Health Emergency Preparedness Trailblazer,…
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