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Radnor Police Chaplains Offer Comfort When Police Respond
When there’s tragedy on a scene where law enforcement respond, Radnor Police chaplains are there to provide comfort, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line today. The Radnor Police Chaplain Program has been around since 2017. Rev. Manuel Howard leads the five multi-denominational chaplains on the team. “To be a Class A township, we need…
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13 Small Company Workplaces Are Tops in Delaware County
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized 13 Delaware County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in its Small Companies category based on an Energage survey. The list comes from a 24-question survey completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment, execution,…
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It’s a Parking Meter Bonanza in Upper Darby
In Upper Darby, drivers stopping at parking meters have a chance to be penny-wise and quarter-foolish. Apparently, sometime in the middle of 2021, people discovered that some Upper Darby parking meters would take pennies instead of quarters, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The secret was spread informally, told at backyard barbecues and local taverns,…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
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, and physical disabilities. A person with a CCRES career works in collaboration with school districts, intermediate units, and the behavioral health system. There are numerous advantages to…
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At Neumann: Historian Highlights William Penn Successes
Delaware County native and historian Jim Murphy will present a program, “The Amazing Success of William Penn” Thursday, Sept. 8, 1:30 p.m., at the Meagher Theatre at Neumann University. The presentation will explain how William Penn turned a “howling wilderness” into America’s fastest-growing city while living in Philadelphia for less than four years. Murphy will…
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Mon Dieu! Was Wawa Really Looking for a Sommelier for its King of Prussia Store?
Wawa careers have been predictable for decades: manager, register help, food preparer, clean-up crew. But a recent job posting to Seasoned, a hospitality-industry job app, looked like the area’s go-to quick-stop brand was taking its menus in a different direction. Hanna Albertine served the story for Philadelphia Magazine. A recent tweet indicated that Wawa was…
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Fraud Ring Theft of $10.3M from Chester Upland SD Thwarted
County and state officials worked together to recapture $10.3 million in state aid intended for the Chester Upland School District stolen by an international fraud ring, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The elaborate scheme utilized hacked email accounts, a romance scam, and cryptocurrency, according to Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer and Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy…
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Delco Proud Again: Phil & Jim’s in Parkside Have ‘Best Hoagie on Earth’
In June, 2021, Phil & Jim’s Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside triumphed over Philadelphia competitors by being voted “Best Cheesesteak” in the Delaware Valley Region. That honor came from the Cheesesteak Madness Tournament, which ranked cheesesteaks in 64 shops in the tri-state area. Now the national publication Food Network Magazine has declared the Delco shop…
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Leasing Option Makes Solar Energy Affordable for Delco Homeowners
It’s easier than ever in Delaware County for homeowners to convert to solar energy. New incentives for low- and moderate-income households offer affordable ways to install rooftop solar panels, save on utility bills and promote clean energy. Solarize Delco is a nonprofit volunteer organization that teaches homeowners about solarizing their homes—from making the process…
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Valley Forge Academy Qatar Open and Accepting Students
Valley Forge Academy in Qatar started accepting male students this month from Pre-K to Grade 7, with plans to expand to students through 12th grade in the next phase of the opening in the coming year, writes Fareeha Imtiaz for iloveqatar.net. The new school is located in Aspire Zone, in the heart of Qatar’s sports…
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First It was Teachers, Now Upper Darby Needs Bus Drivers
Jeannette Tierney is Upper Darby School District’s bus driver recruiter and she’s concerned. The district is short on drivers and needs dozens, writes Corey Davis for 6abc. Tierney recruits and trains the drivers. She’s been at this job she loves for 20 years. Another happy employee? Bus driver Terry Johnson. “This is the most fulfilling…
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Management Fees Added to the Mix as Crozer Looks to Go Nonprofit
Two state elected officials said Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the parent company of Crozer Health, is considering taking in management fees as Crozer transitions to nonprofit, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “Unfortunately, they’re very often used by private equity companies, as a sort of a wealth extraction tool … It would be kind of shameful…
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American Airlines Website Upgrade to Bring Flexibility to Bookings
Customers using American Airlines can expect to see some new options for booking flights over the next few years as the airline upgrades its website, writes Holden Wilen for Philadelphia Business Journal. The changes have come about from lessons learned in the pandemic. One trend from the pandemic is the blending of leisure and business…
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See How Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Commuting
Anyone who drives around Delaware County will not be surprised to learn that the county placed in the upper half among Pennsylvania counties for worst commutes, according to a new report recently released by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked based on the longest average commute…
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Radnor Considers Public Parking to Help Garrett Hill Businesses
Radnor officials are thinking of buying a small property at 26 Wentworth Ave. in Garrett Hill to create a public parking lot, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times. If approved, the parking lot could alleviate parking issues for a nearby business district along Conestoga Road. Right now, most of the parking in that area…
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Neumann University Students Move into historic Delco Convent
Since the first section of Our Lady of Angels Convent was built in 1873, it had been home only to the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia. That 149-year tradition changed on August 25, 2022, when the first group of Neumann University students moved into one wing of the historic building, which is now part…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Cape Cod Home Glen Mills
A fabulous Cape Cod-style home on 6.22 gorgeous acres at Hog’s Breath, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms, is available for sale in Glen Mills. Nestled in a bucolic country setting, this property – known as Hog’s Breath – also boasts luscious gardens, a springhouse, spring-fed pond, and a four-stall barn with a 100-bale hayloft.…
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Calif. Research Firm Calculates Delco ‘Stressflation’ Rate, Measuring COVID Angst Over Time
My Biosource, a San Diego research firm, set out to measure stressflation–how Americans have fared over the past 19 months dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak and its resulting downsides. Using county-by-county data on physical and mental stress, the study resulted in a “stressflation” rating to illustrate the effects of a prolonged period of pandemic life.…
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