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Justin Jennings Didn’t Let Cancer Stop His Penn State Brandywine Education
Justin’s Beach House in Bethany is named for a Penn State Brandywine student who battled cancer but was determined to pursue his college studies in the face of his obstacles, writes Mike Smith for Coastal Point. Named for the late Justin Jennings, the beach house offers a place where families can stay for a beach…
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Married in East Lansdowne, They Are PA’s Oldest Married Couple
Pennsylvania’s oldest married couple were married 80 years ago in East Lansdowne, writes Evan Brandt for the Daily Times. Chester and Martha Pish are both 99 and last week they celebrated their 80th wedding anniversary. According to state Rep. Joe Ciresi, (D-146), that makes them “the oldest married couple in Pennsylvania, maybe in the country.”…
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CDC Moves Delco Back Into a High COVID Transmission County
COVID-19 is on the rise again in Delaware County as the CDC places the county back into a high level of transmission category. “When a county is designated as High Community Level Transmission, that is the highest warning signal that residents need to take additional precautions to prevent the spread of COVID -19,” especially to…
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He Played Football at Strath Haven. Now John Harrar’s Got an Eagles Invite
John Harrar who played football at Strath Haven High, then basketball on a scholarship for the Penn State Lions, was invited recenty to work out as a tight end at the Philadelphia Eagles rookie minicamp, writes Mark Wogenrich for AllPennState. “Right now he is 100% committed to making an NFL team,” said Harrar’s agent, Blake…
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Regional Home Prices Outstripping Income Capacity but Change Is Coming
Right now, houses in the U.S. are overpriced and out of range for the average home buyer, according to a report from NBC 10, but that may change. The average price for a new home sold in April was more than $450,000, 20% higher than last year. In our area, the average income may no…
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Delco Solutions to Reduce Gun Violence Through Technology and Community
As politicians argue about gun legislation in light of the recent shooting in Uvalde, Texas, a Radnor-based gun manufacturer says the gun violence solution might be technological, not legislative, writes Steven Zeitchik for The Washington Post, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. A smart gun being rolled out at Radnor-based LodeStar Works checks for proof…
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No Merit to Delco Election Fraud Claim, Says DA; Ridley Park Man Pleads Guilty in Capitol Riot Case
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has closed the case on allegations of 2020 county election fraud, determining the claims made were “complete fiction,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “In short, the claim that there is a video depicting Delaware County election officials who ‘appear to be throwing return ballots into a…
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Avenue Two Travel’s 35-Year History Began With A Couple’s Wanderlust
Debbie and Craig Bush loved to travel when they were first married. When friends and family started asking for travel advice Debbie decided to embark on a career at Park Avenue Travel in Swarthmore, writes Jamie Biesiada for Travel Weekly. After three years working as an agent, she and Craig became the owners in 1987,…
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The Lincoln Center Participates at Town Hall for Mental Health
“Unity is strength…when there is teamwork and collaboration, wonderful things can be achieved.” – Mattie Stepanek The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) recently participated in a behavioral health town hall held at the Norristown Recreation Center on May 25, 2022. The Norristown Police Department, United Healthcare, and Delaware Valley Community Health hosted the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Traditional with Exceptional Features in Bryn Mawr
A luxurious traditional home with six bedrooms and seven and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This custom residence is set on 2.89 stunning acres providing highly coveted privacy and beautiful views. The home boasts exceptional features, including a mudroom elevator that services three levels and a Lutron lighting system. The…
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Delco Swim Clubs Doing Well Going Into the Summer of 2022
The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, the nation’s first African-American-owned swim club, survived foreclosure four years ago only to see membership dop during the pandemic, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Membership dipped before vaccines were available but the pool rebounded in the summer of 2021. Now, with COVID still lurking in Delaware County,…
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This Delco Town’s a Housing Market Favorite in the Northeast US
Suburban communities within 30 minutes of a city center continue to be the most popular housing markets in the U.S., writes Nicole Bachaud for Zillow. In the Northeast United States, Havertown turned out to be the most popular market, edging out four communities in the Boston suburbs. Because of the popularity of these communities, home…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Joins Officials to Shed Light on Period Poverty
The Foundation for Delaware County partnered with State Sens. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester), Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware), and state Rep. Gina H Curry (D-Delaware on a recent community discussion looking at the impact of Period Poverty. The virtual event, “Understanding the Impact of Period Poverty—and How You Can Help,” was an effort to raise awareness about this…
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2 Became 1 Wednesday as St. Joseph’s, USciences Merger Takes Effect
USciences is now part of St. Joseph’s University after a merger of the two universities became official Wednesday, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The merger of the health and sciences university into the Catholic university took about 18 months. The merger gives St. Joseph’s 26 new programs in pharmacy, physician assistant, physical therapy,…
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Neumann University to Host Graduate Information Session on June 8
Neumann University will host an in-person information session about its graduate and degree completion programs on Wednesday, June 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Rocco Abessinio Building. Two new master’s degrees, scheduled to begin this fall, are the MS in Cybersecurity and the MS in Forensic Psychology. The MS in Cybersecurity is offered online and…
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Renters Are Facing Bidding Wars With Regional Rental Inventory Also Low
When a licensed practical nurse had her rent raised by $400, she decided to go looking for a three-bedroom house in Delaware County or Philadelphia to rent for herself and her two children. But landlords repeatedly turned her down, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The nurse could pay up to $1,400 a month,…
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Radnor Ordinance Tackles Possible Roe V. Wade Overturn Pre-emptively
A controversial ordinance in Radnor Township has passed on first reading that would prevent police from arresting, charging or prosecuting a person “accused of facilitating, providing, or receiving abortion services.” The idea, according to the Radnor Township Board of Commissioners, is to protect abortion rights for Radnor residents even if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns…
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Lincoln Financial in Radnor Welcomes Ellen Cooper, Its 1st Woman CEO
Ellen Cooper is the new CEO of the Lincoln Financial Group based in Radnor and the first woman CEO for the company. She has become just one of 44 women leading a Fortune 500 company, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. She succeeds Dennis Glass, who was CEO for 15 years. Cooper also became…
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