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Free haircuts and Some Mentoring at Academy Park High School
Jamal Whitsett was upset to hear about fights, lockdowns, and police calls at his alma mater, Academy Park High School, writes Jaclyn Lee for 6abc. “I’ve never seen anything like that and I said to myself, ‘If there’s anything I can do, I have a skill, which is barbering, which is these clippers,” said Whitsett.…
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This Unassuming BBQ Stand in Devon Has Attracted Meat-Lovers From Around the Area
An unassuming BBQ stand at a Devon gas station has been serving the community for over two years, writes Maura Boughter-Dornfield for Main Line Tonight. Back in 2020, Chesterbrook resident Jason Wilder was struggling to support his children after COVID cost him his job. With nearly 25 years of professional financial experience, he brainstormed…
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Separated at Birth, Area Woman and Her Twin Sister Win Second Place at ‘Amazing Race’
After discovering that she has a long-lost twin, a Bucks County women connected with her new family in one of the most exciting ways possible. Samantha Bambino wrote about the reunion for the Lower Bucks Times. Early last year, Emily Bushnell, who grew up in Yardley, found out she had a twin sister, Molly Sinert,…
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Army Gives $497.1M Chinook Contract to Boeing Ridley
There’s a lot of public cash going to three Pennsylvania military contractors, including Boeing helicopter division based at the engineering and factory complex in Ridley Park, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan got $497.1 million to build 14 new CH-47F Chinook helicopters. Chinooks were introduced in the Vietnam War and were…
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Delco Yarn Collection Gets to Ukraine-Helping Grandma
The Delaware County community is keeping one grandmother, Galyna Grigoriyevna, in yarn and helping to deliver gloves and socks to orphans and soldiers in Ukraine, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia. Every Christmas, Paul Kostyukov from Springfield presents a gift of yarn to his grandmother, Galyna Grigoriyevna. This year, though, was extra special. “I’m moving…
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General Recreation: Fitness circuit playground a ‘win’ for El Primer Paso
The El Primer Paso School in Dover, NJ realized a “long-time dream” when it opened a new play area, said Susan O’Donnell, director of El Primer School. At the unveiling, El Primer Paso school family and supporters gathered, along with New York Jets players, to spread 20 tons of green and white loose-fill rubber mulch…
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Wall Street Journal: As Netflix Works to Ban Password Sharing, This Area Resident Is Indifferent
The Golden Age of Netflix is coming to an end. The streaming giant’s profits are taking a hit as it struggles for subscribers. As 2023 approaches, the company is going to make the unpopular route of confronting password sharing. Netflix is hinting at launching a higher-paid tier for people who want to continue to share, write Sarah…
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The Mummers and a Pottstown Distillery Step Out Together for Hard Iced Tea Brand
When Mummers’ Fancy Brigade Division members thought of launching a branded, seasonal hard iced tea, they chose to work with Pottstown’s Kiki Vodka to produce it. Ximena Conde reported on the collaboration in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mummers Row Philly Tea, which entered the market in November, was inspired by an empty beer can. Michael Orlando,…
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A Delaware County Home Made 2022 List of Attention-Grabbers
The housing market in 2022 came in like a lion and went out like a lamb but that didn’t stop people from checking out the wealthiest properties around, including one in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia region saw 261 million-dollar home sales through the first quarters of 2022, according…
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Zero Waste Options Coming to Delaware County in 2023 Report
Delaware County has set a goal in the new year of working toward zero solid waste, writes Kenny Cooper for WYYY. To get there, it’s hired Zero Waste Associates to come up with a way to keep trash out of landfills and incinerators. Its report is due out in early 2023. At the moment, Delaware…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is hiring for several key dedicated staff positions. It specializes in matching qualified candidates for local careers working with children and adults in their community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 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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Drexel Hill’s Rebecca Robbins Grants Wish in Walnut’s ‘Cinderella’
The Walnut Street Theatre’s production of “Cinderella” has proven so popular it’s been extended through Dec. 31, helped along, no doubt, by Drexel Hill native Rebecca Robbins’ portrayal of the fairy godmother, writes Ruth Rovner for the Daily Times. Robbins is a long-time Walnut Street player, taking on her first role 20 years ago. Her…
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Shake Shack Officially Opens Today, Dec. 27, in Springfield
Shake Shack Springfield opens at 11 AM today, Dec. 27, at 950 Baltimore Pike. It is the ninth Shake Shack location in Pennsylvania. To celebrate opening day, the first 100 guests visiting the popular New York-based burger chain will receive Shake Shack-branded beanies and ‘Delco’ Shake Shack-branded stickers. Shake Shack Springfield will also donate $1…
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Holiday Card-Making Party Brings Cheer to Local Seniors
A recent holiday card-making party organized by Sharell Wilson cheered up some senior citizens, built family bonds, strengthened the community and raised funds for a local nonprofit, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. The party is the inspiration of Wilson, a social worker, and her nonprofit Fruits of the Family Table. The event, now in its…
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Wall Street Journal: Students, Nuns Share Convent at Pennsylvania’s Neumann University
Campuses around the country have struggled to find enough affordable housing for students but Neumann University in Aston, PA has found a unique solution to the problem. It has invited the students to share space in the convent with the University’s nuns, the Catholic Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, writes Melissa Korn for The…
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For 47 Years, General Recreation has Helped Clients With Recreation Needs
General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square has been assisting clients for 47 years with their recreational needs thanks to its affiliation with national manufacturers to find the most innovative recreation products available. Through the years, General Recreation experts have guided and helped install thousands of local recreation projects in public and private parks, recreation areas,…
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Villanova Athletics Announces $500,000 Gift to Women’s Basketball Program
An anonymous donor recently made a $500,000 gift to support Villanova Women’s Basketball, reports villanova.com. The leadership gift will go toward the Villanova Women’s Basketball Davis Center Office Suite Renovation Project. It is the largest gift ever given by an individual to the women’s basketball program. The announcement was made by Villanova University Vice President…
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SCORE Webinars Help Small Business Owners Get Ahead in the New Year
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties are offering the following upcoming free SCORE small business webinars. Master Your Social Media with Time-Saving Tools & Techniques Is keeping up with your commitment to your social media calendar overwhelming? Then this Jan. 12 webinar is for you. From 10 to 11:30 AM, this workshop will show you how to…
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