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See Which 7 Private Delco High Schools Made Top 50 in PA for 2023
Delaware County is home to seven of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new report published by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best Private High Schools in Pennsylvania, Niche analyzed key statistics along with reviews submitted by students and parents. The ranking factors included SAT/ACT scores, student-teacher ratio,…
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After 41 Years, Chester Man Leaves Prison on Overturned Murder Conviction
Leroy Evans of Chester walked out of Media’s Delaware County Courthouse Friday a free man. He served 41 years for a murder he says he didn’t commit, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first thing Evans did was hug his wife, Rosemary Simmons and thank God. “It’s a blessing, just a blessing to…
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3 Delaware County wineries are part of Pennsylvania’s pleasant scenery
Here are three Delaware County wineries that are part of Pennsylvania’s most pastoral vineyards, writes Noelle Allen for philly.eater.com. Chaddsford Winery, 632 Baltimore Pike, Chadds Ford delivers sparkling, sweet and dry wines from Gabriel Rubilar on a five-acre property. There’s a lawn for blankets, and a shaded picnic area is open seven days a week.…
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Radnor Woman a Finalist in Tech Awards for Banking Platform
Luveen Sidhu of Radnor has been recognized for her leadership in developing BM Technologies, a digital banking platform that became publicly traded, writes Holly Herman for patch.com. Sidhu, founder and chairwoman of BM Technologies, BTMX, was selected as a finalist in the director of the year category for the US Fintech Awards 2022. An independent…
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Former Newtown Square Swim Coach Honored by USA Swimming
Frank Keefe, the former coach at Suburban Swim Center in Newtown Square who spent more than 30 years as head coach at Yale University, has won the 2022 USA Swimming Award, writes Matthew DeGeorge for Swimming World Magazine. While at Suburban Swim Center, Keefe’s pupils included Olympic medalists Carl Robie and Tim McKee. At Yale,…
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Wayne-Based Developer Breaks Ground on $28 Million Project at the University of Maine
A groundbreaking ceremony took place this week at the University of Maine for a $28 million project to renovate two of the oldest buildings on campus, reports the University of Maine. The hotel project is a joint venture of Radnor Property Group LLC, a real estate development company, and Harrison Street, an investment management firm. …
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Delco Home to Six of Greater Philly’s 25 Wealthiest ZIP Codes
Despite the economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic, residents in Greater Philadelphia’s 10 richest neighborhoods saw incomes jump 7.4 percent in 2020, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. The top 10 wealthiest ZIP codes in the region had an average median household income of $190,967 in the first year of the pandemic, up from…
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Delaware County Has Free Fraud Monitoring Tool for Property Owners
There’s a free monitoring tool from the Delaware County Recorder of Deeds Office that lets property owners safeguard against fraud. FraudSleuth® provides automatic alerts to property owners when any document such as a mortgage, deed, or mortgage satisfaction for a specific parcel is recorded under that parcel’s ID. The software is similar to how credit…
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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, home and the community. CCRES is currently hiring qualified staff to work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES Downingtown specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated staff members to…
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Penn Medicine Radnor Connects with Nature
The architecture and landscape design of Penn Medicine Radnor embraces nature, with an eye toward environmental stewardship, reports Anne DiNardo, executive editor of Health Care Design Magazine. The ambulatory care center’s façade, designed by Ballinger (Philadelphia), offers patient views and brings in daylight to interior spaces. Jonathan Alderson Landscape Architects in Wayne incorporated a three-acre…
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‘Stuff Happens!’ Academy Park High Junior Sets Out to Help Struggling Students
An Academy Park High School junior wanted to help her classmates who may be struggling to afford day-to-day items in their lives, from school supplies to sweatshirts, to personal care items. A resource closet at the school was the result, writes Dawn Timmeney and the Fox 29 staff. Aicha Coulibaly came up with an idea…
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SCORE: Celebrating Women-Owned Business Success: October 21
Women are starting and running small businesses at a record rate not experienced before in the US. They are doing this with noteworthy skill, expertise, and determination that has made women’s entrepreneurship a driving force in our national economy. Facts and figures are proof of the latest significant progress:* *Women in Business Statistics. Fundera www.fundera.com/resources/women-owned-business-statistics#…
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Get Your Fill of Pumpkins and More Fall Fun at These 2 Delco Spots
It must be fall because everybody’s got pumpkins. Here in Delaware County, you can go right to the source at Arasapha Farms and Linvilla Orchards, writes Michelle Reese for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arasapha Farms at 1835 Middletown Road in Glen Mills is better known for its Haunted Hayride and Bates Motel experience, but there’s also…
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WebMD’s Top Doc to Speak at Neumann about Nursing Burnout
Dr. John Whyte, the chief medical officer of WebMD, will address “Mental Health and Nursing” at Neumann University on Saturday, October 15, at 10 a.m. According to Whyte, a recent survey by McKinsey, a global research firm, found that more than 30 percent of nurses are thinking of leaving direct patient care. He will discuss…
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Several Delaware County Women Featured at Power Women Summit
The Power Women Summit recognizing local women who have inspired others takes place Oct. 19 at Drexebrook Catering & Special Event Center in Drexel Hill. Featured from Delaware County will be: Marcie Bramucci, Executive Artistic Director of the Hedgerow Theatre in Media; Patti Brennan from Newtown Square, CEO of Key Financial; Denise Dillon, Head…
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Delco Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor Adds Voice to White House Event
Delaware County was represented at the White House recently when County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor attended a “Communities in Action: Building a Better Pennsylvania” event there Sept. 29. Dr. Taylor was one of 40 participants. She talked with White House staff about the impact that federal investments are making in Delaware County. Federal support…
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Outdoor Ice Rink Is Back in Delaware County This Winter
Flight on Ice, an outdoor ice rink, is returning to Newtown Square, writes Max Bennet for patch.com. The pop-up rink became a popular Delaware County winter attraction last year, voted Best of Delco 2022 Fun Day Family Outing. It’s set to open again in mid-November and remain open through February at the Energy Transfer Veterans…
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See Which Seven Delaware County School Districts Placed Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2023
Delaware County has seven of the top 50 school districts in Pennsylvania for 2023, according to a new ranking by Niche. To determine the 2023 Best School Districts in Pennsylvania, Niche performed an analysis of data provided by the U.S. Department of Education along with millions of reviews submitted by students and parents. Factors that…
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