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The Lincoln Center: Getting back to your passions after burnout
Let’s talk about burnout. Burnout is when our emotional, physical, and mental state is exhausted due to prolonged stress Some signs of burnout are frequent illness, feeling drained, a sense of failure, lack of motivation, and withdrawal from activities and responsibilities. You might think “oh just take a rest day and you’ll be fine.” However,…
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Feeling Generous? You Should, If You Live in Delaware County
Delaware County ranks among the most generous places in Pennsylvania, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. This is SmartAsset’s fourth annual study of the most generous places in the United States. Delaware County placed third for Pennsylvania in generosity. The study looked at how much money people donate as a percentage of their net…
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New Protests Formed Monday and This Thursday Over Crozer Health Closings
The planned closing of hospital and healthcare services at Crozer Health is now generating resident protests, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Protesters rallied near Crozer-Chester Medical Center Monday The demonstration was organized by the Southeast Pennsylvania Healthcare Rights Committee of Put People First! PA. A second protest is set Thursday at Delaware County…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts Middle, High School Students to Explore STEM Careers
Penn State Brandywine recently hosted nearly 200 local middle- and high-school students for STEM Pathways, a one-day career exploration program. The May 10 event gave students from the Greater Philadelphia region an opportunity to explore STEM fields through activities and interactions with Brandywine faculty and other professionals. The program began with exhibition tables featuring make…
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Iconic Chatterbox Restaurant in Ocean City Bought by Philly Investors
A Philadelphia group behind the Green Eggs Café has purchased the iconic Chatterbox restaurant in Ocean City, New Jersey, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the Philly Voice. The pink building has been a Jersey Shore landmark for decades at the corner of East Ninth Street and Central Avenue, just a few blocks from the bridge. The…
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This Hindu/Catholic Wedding Started With a Chocolate Chip Cookie Claim
Shreyas met Colleen over a dating app, intrigued by Colleen’s claim she makes the world’s best chocolate chip cookies, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Colleen, who grew up in Glen Mills and Shreyas, a native of Reston, Va., ended up moving into a Jersey City apartment together in June 2019. Colleen, now…
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2 Radnor Firms Make Fortune 500 List Again for 2022 But Drop in Rank
Thirteen publicly traded companies from the Philadelphia region, including two from Radnor, once again made the Fortune 500 list in 2022, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 500 ranks the companies by annual revenue. Radnor-based Lincoln National Corp. came in on the list at No. 187, down 15 spots from No. 172…
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Philly Airport CEO Chellie Cameron Takes on New Role as City Chamber President
Chellie Cameron, the CEO of Philadelphia International Airport and Northeast Philadelphia Airport is stepping down June 24 to become the new president and chief executive of the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia, writes Erin Arvedlund and Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rochelle “Chellie” Cameron, 53, is the first woman to head the 221-year-old…
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Delaware County Announces Its First Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Delaware County is having its first county Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19, 1 to 5 p.m., at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road in Media. The event will feature live music, artistic performances from local schools, vendors, food and more. The celebration is hosted by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association…
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DELCO Careers: Neumann University
Neumann University is a private, Catholic university in Aston modeled in the Franciscan tradition. It was founded in 1965 and offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree programs, and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. The following career positions at the university are available: Admissions Counselor Neumann…
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Swarthmore, University of Pennsylvania Neck and Neck in Acceptance Rates
Two of the 25 most selective colleges and universities, with the lowest acceptance rates in the United States, are in Greater Philadelphia—Swarthmore College and the University of Pennsylvania, writes Hilary Burns and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Both had acceptance rates of 9% and ranked No. 14 and No. 13 out of 25 in…
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Topgolf Ready to Start Construction on King of Prussia Location Next Month
As it readies to open its Northeast Philadelphia location, Topgolf is preparing to start its next project in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The construction of this 48.5-acre development located at 588 N. Gulph Road (the site of the former American Baptist Churches USA headquarters) is scheduled to begin…
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Crozer Health Delays Closing of Mental Health Services Amid a Lawsuit, Talks
Crozer Health has temporarily reversed its decision to close the mental health services and behavioral health units at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital in June, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. That decision came after Delaware County filed a preliminary injunction Wednesday against Crozer Health and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, asking…
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2nd Annual Star Vocal Competition in Havertown Seeks Hidden Talent
On the same day America crowned the Season 20 American Idol winner, auditions were held for the second annual Star Vocal Competition in Haverford Township, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Auditions took place Sunday at the Kelly Center for Music in Havertown in the hope that talent hiding among us will emerge. Locals ages 8…
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Guests Turn Out to Celebrate 5th Anniversary of The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County celebrated its 5th anniversary on May 19. More than 300 guests turned out to join the foundation at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square to celebrate the milestone. They were charged with ensuring that the foundation would benefit this community in perpetuity. Joan Richards, former President/CEO of the…
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On-Site Creamery and Underground Aging Facility the Key to Chester Springs Dairy Farm’s Award-Winning Cheeses
Tucked away in Chester Springs is Birchrun Hills Farm, a family-owned farm that has been producing award-winning cheese and other goods since 2006, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Owned and operated by Ken and Sue Miller, and their two sons Randy and Jesse, the property boasts an underground aging facility and on-site creamery.…
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Independent Audit Finds No Misuse of Rescue Plan Funds in Upper Darby
No American Rescue Plan (ARPA) money went missing in Upper Darby, concluded two Marcum LLP CPAs after three separate reviews of township accounts. The accounting firm was hired by Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer to complete a forensic investigation of Upper Darby Township’s finances. The independent accounting firm was hired when accusations were made after…
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Jay Wright Was Well Suited When It Came to Style
Former Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was described in 2016 by the Los Angeles Times as “cooler” than James Bond and Batman, writes Josh Planos for FiveThirtyEight. Some of it was his high-end wardrobe. “It’s a constant battle to not embarrass him, in terms of looking like slobs,” said former Villanova assistant coach Baker Dunleavy.…
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