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New Lidl Store Is Just Part of Clifton Height’s Revitalization
The Lidl Food Market that officially opened Wednesday morning in Clifton Heights is part of a bigger revitalization happening in the borough, according to borough Mayor Mark J. Campbell. The new store opened at the former Kmart property and sits next to the Big Lots at 713 East Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights, writes Pete…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Stone Manor on a Horse Farm in Berwyn
A stunning, 50-acre horse farm with a six-bedroom, six full and two half bathroom stone manor home is available for sale in Berwyn. Stoney Knoll Farm is ideal for those who love living the equestrian lifestyle. In addition to the classic manor, the horse farm is home to two stone cottages, several barns, indoor and…
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SCORE Award Winner: Beth Valitski in Chester Springs
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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Beer Shortage Could Hit Region 4th of July Holiday From Labor Dispute
This 4th of July, you may have to watch the fireworks without a brand-name beer companion if a beer distributors labor dispute isn’t resolved. That could keep some beer brands from reaching eight counties in the region, including Delaware County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. Teamster Local 830, representing the region’s three biggest beer…
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New Homes Are Expensive. We’re Home Anyway, Why Not Remodel?
Remodeling is all the rage right now, spurred by more people staying at home and skyrocketing home sale prices, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies like Power Home Remodeling in Chester are seeing record-breaking demand as people spend more than ever on renovations. Power Home’s growth exploded by 38% in the first quarter…
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Washington Post: Long Legal Battle Vindicates Black Teen and His Lawyer
A decision to exonerate a 16-year-old Alexander McClay Williams in the murder of a Glen Mills School matron came 91 years late, but brought justice for him and honored the efforts of his Black attorney and Williams’ descendants to clear him, writes James Bikales for The Washington Post. Williams was found guilty by a white…
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General Recreation: Water Park Fun in Your Local Community
Local towns can save energy, water and space, and still provide splash opportunities for kids with AquaSmart, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation provides playgrounds and recreational equipment throughout the region. AquaSmart Splash Pads are powered by HydroLogix, which cuts down on water and energy use, saving money. Choose up to…
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Progress, Jobs in Marcus Hook: Smokestack Gets Swapped Out for Warehouse
Ground is being cleared in Marcus Hook to make way for new development. That included imploding a 225-foot tall smokestack at the former FMC/American Viscose property on 10th Street, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The smokestack is part of an ongoing demolition of abandoned buildings covering 700,000 square feet of space on 30…
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Here’s What Boeing Is Doing in Ridley Park
So what actually is being built at the Boeing plant in Ridley Park? Over 4,000 people work at the nearly 3-million- square-foott complex producing and modernizing battle-ready and battle-tested helicopters, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Ridley Park plant is headquarters for Boeing’s Vertical Lift division for military helicopter production. It is currently…
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This Newtown Square Native Took Lingerie Down a Different Path
The underwear market ran either sexy or frumpy 22 years ago when Newtown Square native Araks Yeramyan started her lingerie company Araks. She wanted a third choice, writes Clarissa Sebag-Montefiore for Barron’s Penta. “So, I created what I wanted to wear: Colorful, bright, fun, 100% cotton lingerie that blurs the distinction between outerwear and underwear,”…
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DELCO Careers: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media, founded in 1953, is a two-year accredited, private non-profit college offering an education for those looking for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. The following positions are available at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology: P.I.T. Nursing Faculty The Practical Nursing Program is looking…
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Gymnastics Coach in Broomall Forms Special Bond With Autistic Child
When Megan and Chris Chamberlain were looking for an activity for their 5-year-old autistic son, Julian, they discovered JK Gymnastics in Broomall, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. It can be hard being a parent of an autistic child. “We can’t do birthday parties. We can’t go out to dinner with family. Everything has to be…
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Dunwoody at Home: Alzheimer’s Help for Family Caregivers
The full article by Lawrence Robinson, Melissa S. Wayne, M.A., and Jeanne Segal, Ph.D. appears in HelpGuide and can be found at the Dunwoody at Home website. Taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia can be overwhelming but you are not alone. There are more than 16 million people in the…
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This Middletown Car Dealership Has Been Around for 100 Years
The family-owned car dealership Weathers Motors Inc. at 1187 W. Baltimore Pike in Middletown celebrated its 100th anniversary June 15, marking the year it opened in 1922, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Larry Weathers III is a third-generation owner. His great-grandfather, James Weathers, came from Ireland to Middletown, working for Wawa Dairies in…
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Fulfilling Childhood Dream, Kennett Square Shop Owner Revives Victorian Farmhouse in Her Hometown
Bri Brant, the owner of the Kennett Square-based Arden + James, has revived the Victorian farmhouse she had admired from childhood as she traveled along Cossart Road in her hometown of Chadds Ford, writes Ashley Breeding for the Main Line Today. In winter 2020, Brant noticed survey markers in the yard of the 1867 residence.…
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SCORE Award Winner: J. Howell Maritime in Aston
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of the local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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Norwood Teacher Captures Students’ American Journeys in New Book
Norwood Elementary School teacher Andrea Bitner discovered so many worthwhile stories from her bilingual students, she decided to write a book, Take Me Home, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. About 10 years ago she was a reading specialist teaching English language skills to bilingual students that came from all walks of life. “Adopted kids, exchange…
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Women in STEM: Research Grants for 3 Neumann Math Majors
Two enlightening math projects dealing with the spread of COVID-19 and using artificial intelligence to predict the outcome of karate matches will be on the agenda this summer for three young women at Neumann University. The three math majors will receive Clare Boothe Luce undergraduate research scholar awards of $5,000 each for 150 hours of…
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