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Sports Media Legend Ray Didinger, From Delco, Announces Retirement
Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend who was born and raised in Delaware County, announced his retirement Sunday morning on his SportsRadio94WIP radio show with Glen Macnow, writes Andrew Porter for audacy.com. “Sunday, May 29th will be my final show,” Didinger announced. “I am ready to transition from Ray Didi to grandpop.” Didinger, 75,…
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SAP America: Like Working at Home or in the Office? Why Not Try Both?
After two years of predominantly working from home due to the pandemic, many of the region’s largest employers have begun bringing workers back to the office. That includes Newtown Square-based SAP America, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. However, with a tight job market, the high popularity of remote work among workers, and…
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Ridley Creek’s Colonial Plantation: For the Shear Fun of It
Ridley Creek State Park is known for its hiking trails and picnic areas, but it’s also host to a lesser-known historical treasure, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, reports the 6abc digital staff and Dan Sheridan. The living history farm in Newtown Square shows visitors what life was like on a 1700s farm. “We’re a historic site…
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This Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Program Lets Some Seniors Audit Courses for Free
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media offers those age 65 and older a chance to audit some of its courses for free. P.I.T.’s 65+ Tuition Waiver Program invites P.I.T. alumni, spouses or partners of alumni, and friends age 65 or older to join P.I.T.’s passionate educational community by auditing select courses. To qualify, you…
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Here’s the Delco Garden to Visit This Spring Among 14 Spots in the Philly Area
Spring is the ideal time to enjoy gorgeous blooms at the Philadelphia region’s many gardens and arboretums, and luckily for us, one of the most stunning among them is right here in Delaware County, write Sandy Hingston, Laura Swartz, Emily Leaman, and Ashley Primis for the Philadelphia Magazine. Tyler Arboretum in Media offers something for everybody. This…
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14 Restaurants All in for Ardmore Restaurant Week May 12
Ardmore’s two-week love affair with good food returns May 12 to May 22 with 14 restaurants participating in Ardmore Restaurant Week. The restaurants are offering a prix fixe, 3-course dinner menu at $20, $30 or $40. In-person dining returns this year with a range of cuisines from award-winning Ardmore chefs. Sophie’s BBQ will serve up…
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Bear Captured in Clifton Heights After Day-Long Adventure
It took an entire day, but officials Tuesday captured a bear on the loose in Delaware County, visiting a park, a shopping center and a yard, reports Dan Staumm for NBC 10. The black bear finally succumbed to the effects of a tranquilizer dart seen in its backside as it fought to hang onto a…
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Rooftop Dining Favorites Includes This Media Borough Restaurant
It’s taking its time but the weather is gradually warming up and thoughts are turning to rooftop dining and drinks, writes Jilian Wilson, Bethany Ao, and Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are more outdoor dining and drinking options now than ever in the Philadelphia region. That’s one of the upsides of the pandemic’s…
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$5.2 Billion Chinook Deal From Germany Nearly at Doorstep of Ridley Boeing Plant
The Ridley Boeing plant has come into a potentially lucrative $5.27 billion deal to produce 60 new Chinook CH-47F military helicopters for Germany in its efforts to rearm against potential Russian threats to NATO nations sending weapons to Ukraine, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. No formal announcement has been made. Information on…
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Health Workers Protest Cuts at Crozer Hospitals at 2 Staged Rallies
Crozer Health’s recent decisions to close services and operations at two of its hospitals are triggering information protest rallies Wednesday and May 11. The first was outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland. The May 11 rally is 11 a.m. at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The rallies were organized…
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Crozer Health Cuts Trigger Delaware County Response to Find Another Way
In light of new shutdowns coming on critical behavioral healthcare services in the county provided by Crozer Health, Delaware County officials are taking steps to find alternative help, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Crozer, thorough its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, plans to end an outpatient substance abuse clinic at Delaware County…
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Worker Benefits a Top Priority for Small Business Owners Since Pandemic
Small businesses are re-evaluating the benefits packages they offer employees in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new Small Business Owner Survey from Lincoln Financial Group out of Radnor. For 80% of the small business owners, employee benefits are a top strategic priority, playing a critical role in the culture and morale of…
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Captured Black Bear Safely Released to State Game Lands in Dauphin County
A black bear captured in a Clifton Heights yard has been safely transported to State Game Lands in a less populated area in Dauphin County, reports the CBS 3 staff. The drowsy bear that had been hit with a tranquilizer dart was hanging from a tree in the yard of Adriana Fernande and slowly made…
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Penn State Brandywine Hosts 2022 Commencement Exercise Saturday
Penn State Brandywine will celebrate the achievements of its spring 2022 graduates — as well as recognize 2020 graduates — at its commencement ceremony at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, on the campus lawn. In the case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be held in the campus’ Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium at 10:30 a.m. “Commencement…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Custom-Built Colonial in Media
A stunning custom-built colonial home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The residence is nestled on 1.47 gorgeous acres perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac street that is surrounded by more than 14 acres of open space. The quarried stone front and stucco home is sun-filled…
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Delaware County Looks to Raise Hotel Tax to 5% to Fund Tourism Promotion
A proposed 2 percent increase in the hotel tax in Delaware County to 5 percent could help promote tourism in the county, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council had a first reading May 4 on the proposed ordinance to raise the hotel tax to 5 percent. The tax would be…
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NewSpring Capital in Radnor: Time to Invest in Doughnuts
Radnor-based NewSpring Capital has lately had a hankering for doughnuts, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The private-investment group manages $2.5 billion for investors. It’s put that money into growth companies like medical devices, business software, specialty manufacturers and retailers. Last month, though, it bought a big stake in Philadelphia-based Federal Donuts and…
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West Chester University Celebrates New Research Status by Honoring Faculty
West Chester University, with more than 17,600 students, honored 34 of its professors for their research work at a Friday, April 29 event. The Spotlight on Faculty Research ceremony celebrated the university’s new Research 2 (R2) status. The 2-hour event took place in the university’s new Sciences and Engineering Center & The Commons. The research…
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