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Love Horses? State has a Horse Farm Ready to Rent at Ridley Creek State Park
Pennsylvania’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is inviting people to bid on a concession lease for Hidden Valley Farm, a horse farm located on the grounds of Ridley Creek State Park, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The farm is across from the park mansion off Sandy Flash Drive at the 2600-acre park.…
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Local McDonald’s Franchise Owner John Niggeman Remembered
John Niggeman, who owned multiple McDonald’s restaurants in Delaware and Chester Counties, and who was part of the group that founded the first Ronald McDonald House, died Oct. 19. John P. “Jack” Niggeman was 86. Born in Sylvan Lake, Michigan on May 15, 1936, John Niggeman graduated from Albion College in Michigan before entering the…
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Philadelphia Union Has Arrived as It Advances to MLS Cup
Four years ago, the Philadelphia Union didn’t look like they could not make the MLS championship. This season? The Union played 19 home games and didn’t lose any of them. In fact, they won 3-1 Sunday in the Eastern Conference final, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now they’re heading to the MLS championship…
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DELCO Careers–CCRES
Find your work-life balance at CCRES! They are looking for qualified candidates with entry-level and advanced experience to work with children and adults in their local schools and communities. 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…
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Neumann Nun Offers Some Prayerful Help to the Phils
The director of pastoral ministers at Neumann University is a huge Phillies fan so it’s no surprise that some of her prayers are going to them as they navigate the World Series, writes John McDevitt for KYW Radio. “I have a baseball signed by Mike Schmidt. I have a baseball signed by Tug McGraw. Here…
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Crozer Health’s CEO Responds to Concerns in Letter to Editor
Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito reached out to the community via a letter to the editor to the Daily Times over the closing of Delaware County Memorial Hospital. In the letter he said the decision to convert the hospital to a behavioral health facility, and to offer urgent care and outpatient services at Springfield Hospital…
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Ex-Phillies Employee From Delco Recalls 1993 World Series
Joe Dunn from Delaware County made it to the World Series in 1993, not just as a Phillies fan, but as an employee for the team, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS Philadelphia. He was the Phillies’ assistant equipment manager nearly 30 years ago when they won the National League Championship Series against the San Diego…
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Neumann Presents Award for Children’s Literature to Reem Faruqi
Neumann University presented its 2022 Bock Book Award for Children’s Literature to I Can Help, the tale of a young girl who rediscovers her innate kindness after peer pressure stifles her desire to help others. Author Reem Faruqi and illustrator Mikela Prevost accepted the prize online Oct. 26 from their homes in Georgia and Arizona.…
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World Series Good for Business at Local Bars and Restaurants
Bars and restaurants that felt the severe sting of the pandemic are grateful for the Phillies’ run in the World Series, and the overflowing crowds it’s bringing in, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Dan Brown, manager of the Grid Iron Pub in Upper Chichester, said the Phillies have boosted his business both in…
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Workers and Bosses Are in Conflict Over the Future of Work
Companies are clashing with workers over the future of work as employees re-evaluate their situation following the pandemic, worker shortages and ongoing inflation, writes Chip Cutter, Katherine Bindley and Kathryn Dill for The Wall Street Journal. Ken VanLuvanee discovered those shifting expectations when he recently searched to fill positions at his Wayne company, Facet Life…
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American Airlines Worst for Mishandled Luggage, Report Shows
In these days of pilot shortages and canceled or delayed flights, it’s not surprising that issues with mishandled luggage can also emerge. American Airlines, the largest carrier at Philadelphia International Airport, has the dubious honor of having the worst rate of mishandled luggage among airlines, according to an Air Travel Consumer Report compiled by the…
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Chester Could Have Been the Birthplace of Our Nation
Friday marked the day 340 years ago when William Penn stepped onto the New World for the first time, in a place that would one day be known as the city of Chester, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There’s a weather-beaten marker in a small park commemorating the spot near the intersection…
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These 3 Delaware County Restaurants Highlight Good Taste
Finding tasting menus doesn’t always mean a trip to the city. Tasting menus, a trend that started with the pandemic, can be found at three Delaware County restaurants, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These fixed-price meals may come with a higher price tag but offer an exciting dining experience. At The Table Chef…
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Bryce Harper’s Good Luck Charm Is a Baby Named After Him
Bryson Ferrier is making quite a splash in 2022, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. First, he was Delaware County’s 2022 New Year baby, arriving at 4:16 a.m. Jan. 1 at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Now the nearly 10-month-old from Linwood is good luck for the Philadelphia Phillies, thanks to his namesake. Bryson’s…
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Congress to Campus Brings US Reps to Valley Forge Military Schools
Shortly before a hotly contested election, two former US Congressional Representatives visited Valley Forge Military Academy & College for the annual Congress to Campus event. The Honorable Loretta Sanchez (D) who represented the 46th and 47th districts of California in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1997-2017, and the Honorable Robert William Goodlatte (R) who…
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General Recreation: New Inclusive Playground an Act of Friendship in Pittsburgh’s East End
With the help of General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square, a dream was fulfilled in the Friendship Neighborhood in Pittsburgh. The Children’s Home of Pittsburgh & Lemieux Family Center had dreamed of an inclusive playground in their backyard. The independent, non-profit organization helps children of all ages with services that strengthen families. There’s an adoption…
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This National List of Hardest Colleges to Get Into Includes 2 From Delco
Two of the most difficult colleges to get into in the United States are right here in Delaware County, writes Natasha Dado for CBS News. On a list of 50 hard-to-get-into colleges prepared by Niche, Swarthmore ranked at No. 16. Haverford College came in 40th as the most difficult. Niche runs a ranking and review…
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Wawa Extends SchwarberFest With the Phils at the World Series
Now that the Phillies are heading to the World Series, Wawa has decided to extend its Phillie-centric SchwarberFest promotion for the rest of the postseason, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The HoagieFest-like promotion is named for Phillies outfielder Kyle Schwarber. It features $5 Shortis and $6 Classic hoagies. SchwarberFest kicked off before playoff…
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