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Chester Gun Violence Model Highlighted at Philly Festival
Chester is once again leading the way for others by sharing its successful 60 percent drop in gun violence at the 5th annual “Ideas We Should Steal” Festival Dec. 15, writes Roxanne Patel Shepelavy for The Philadelphia Citizen. Gun violence, both homicides, and non-fatal shootings have gone way down in Chester since 2020 because of…
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Radnor Firm Emergent Fast Tracking a Narcan Nasal Spray
Emergent BioSolutions Inc., based in Radnor, has come up with an over-the-counter version of Narcan Nasal Spray, writes Julie Wernau for The Wall Street Journal. The company hopes to fast-track its FDA application for the spray, with expected approval on March 29, 2023, first in line ahead of its competitors. The company has been working…
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Yeadon Man Has Unique Experience on Netflix Reality Dating Show
Nigel Jones of Yeadon appeared yesterday on Season 4 of Netflix’s reality dating show, “Too Hot to Handle,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. A Netflix teaser describes Season 4. “Ten super hot singles will enter a lavish villa in the Caribbean thinking they’re on a new dating show called ‘Wild Love,’ hosted by…
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Learn About P.I.T’s LPN Nursing Program at Dec. 13 Virtual Session
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media has scheduled a virtual information session for prospective students eager to find out about a Licensed Practical Nursing program offered at the school. On Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6 to 7 PM, you can participate in the Virtual LPN Information Session. Gather the necessary details you need…
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Archbishop Carroll Students Create Mosaic for Turnpike Plaza
The Valley Forge Service Plaza on the Pennsylvania Turnpike will have a new mosaic scene on display starting in early 2023 designed by students from Archbishop Carroll High School in Radnor participating in the Art Sparks program, reports Catholic Philly. The students were invited by the Philadelphia Arts in Education Partnership to participate. The program…
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Old Farmer’s Almanac Looks Ahead: Does Delaware County Have a Chance of a 2022 White Christmas?
The Old Farmer’s Almanac has issued its weather forecast for the next year. Its short-term predictions address the question on many Delaware County minds: Will 2022 bring a white Christmas to local landscapes? The last local snowy Yuletide, as measured by the National Centers for Environmental Information (Asheville, N.C.), was in 2009. Snow from two…
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Wawa Remains PA’s Largest Private Company but Sheetz Is Nearby
Wawa saw a 36 percent jump in revenue last year as it continues to rank 24th among the 25 largest private companies in the US, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The ranking comes from Forbes, which also placed Wawa as Pennsylvania’s largest private company. Revenue increased by $11 billion to $14.93 billion in…
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Rechargeable Trains Could Link West Chester to Philly Via Wawa Station
SEPTA and Chester County are studying the use of battery-driven rechargeable West Chester Metro trains as a cheaper way to connect West Chester Borough and the city of Philadelphia via the new Wawa station, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News, as appearing in Mass Transit Magazine. The $16 million West Chester Metro would…
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Delco SportsWriter Terry Toohey Talks About Covering Local Sports
Terry Toohey has a unique perspective on the Delco attitude and Delco sports, having worked as a sports writer and editor for the Delaware County Daily Times since 1981, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. Toohey is the assistant sports editor for the Daily Times. “Delco kind of has its own vibe,” Toohey said. “I…
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Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill Receives 2022 Liberty Bell Award
Valley Forge Military College Cadet Dilia Reyes-Hill has received the 2022 Liberty Bell Special Achievement award. The award was presented along with Liberty Bell Scholarships by the Valley Forge Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America at a ceremony Saturday at the Desmond Hotel in Chesterbrook. “Each December we honor those exceptional individuals entering…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
Numerous advantages can be found in these CCRES job postings, including paid training by subject matter experts; high hourly wages; 403(b) plan with employer match; and the gratifying opportunity to help individuals with special needs. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to meet the needs of children and adults challenged…
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WWII Vet’s Upper Darby High Diploma Finds Its Way Back to His Family
The long-lost high school diploma of World War II veteran Francis DiGiovanni was returned to his son six years after it disappeared, reports Christy Turner for fox30actionnewsjax. The diploma belongs to Francis DiGiovanni, who graduated from Upper Darby High School on June 12, 1930. Claudio Alvarado found the diploma in the parking lot of the…
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Business, Borough Partner for Frost Fest in Clifton Heights
Clifton Heights hosted its first-ever Frost Fest this past weekend as part of a collaboration with the business community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The two-day nostalgic, family-friendly event showcased different vendors and foods and included a Chili Cook-off, a Pie Palooza Bakeoff, a dog costume contest, and a toilet paper snowman…
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Ukrainian Soldier Learns to Walk Again at Ridley Park Hospital
Ukrainian soldier Roman Stashkiv, who lost his legs last April in battle, is learning to walk again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, writes Jennifer Joyce for Fox 29 News. Roman Stashkiv, 23, was fighting to protect the Luhansk region in eastern Ukraine. He’s determined to regain his mobility and return to Ukraine. “Just the…
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Trolley Modernization in Darby, Yeadon gets Boost From Federal Grant
SEPTA is using a federal $300,000 grant to see how it can improve conditions and service of trolleys along Route 11 and 13 in Darby and Yeadon Boroughs, part of a trolley modernization project, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The study will look at the nearly 3-mile corridor made up of the Darby Transportation Center,…
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Brandywine Advisory Board grants emeritus status to 3 longtime board members
The Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board has granted emeritus status to three long-serving board members who have contributed significantly to the campus’ growth and success in recent years. The three outgoing members were honored at the Advisory Board’s quarterly meeting on Nov. 15. Emeritus status was granted to Michael Bradley, president, and CEO of M.J.…
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Sharon Hill Youth Football Team Beats Odds, Heads to Nationals
The undefeated Sharon Hill Ramblers are making Delaware County history with three regional championship wins in the last month, writes Oona Goodin-Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An upcoming national tournament trip didn’t look possible last summer when the 13-and-under team couldn’t find a full lineup. They only had eight players at practice. “[The coaches] were…
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Wayne Man Takes Down Paoli Woman Who Defeated Jeopardy! Champ James Holzhauer
Paoli native Emma Boettcher, dubbed “the giant killer” by Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek after taking down James Holzhauer, was herself defeated Thursday night by Brendan Roach from the Main Line, writes Rob Tornoe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Boettcher entered Final Jeopardy in second place, just $200 behind Brendan Roach, a policy researcher from Wayne. The…
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