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Come Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of The Foundation for Delaware County May 19
The Foundation for Delaware County has served more than 10,000 people a year in the past five years with its public health programs and has distributed more than $8 million in grants, scholarships, and charitable care, help that was particularly crucial during the COVID-19 crisis. Now the Foundation is celebrating its 5th anniversary with a…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Norman Estate in Villanova
A stunning Norman mansion with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. The Norman Estate residence was built in 1925 and expanded in 1990. A full renovation followed in 2003, creating a residence with plenty of room to both relax and entertain on a large scale. The…
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something … from Ukraine? Coatesville Woman’s Wedding Dress Has a Story to Tell
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria Kolomoiets to continue working on it after having to flee her war-ravaged home in Ukraine, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. Searching for the perfect gown for her perfect day, Teti was delighted…
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Margaret Hollinger, Singer, Episcopal Academy Fund-raiser, Dead at 79
Margaret Hollinger, a popular director of development at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square and who was known in the 1940s and 50s in Drexel Hill, Villanova and Philadelphia as the “little girl with the big voice” died April 15. She was 79, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The singer, actress, model, and writer…
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See How Healthy Delaware County Is Compared to Its Neighbors
Delaware County holds its own in health rankings for its residents when compared to nearby counties, but it could do better, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A study released Wednesday by the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute looked at health outcomes and health factors. There were 90 “health influencing” factors studied over…
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Villanova Linebacker Forrest Rhyne Is Waiting for the NFL Call
Villanova linebacker, Forrest Rhyne, has led all of college football in tackles. Now he’s hoping he will one of those chosen for the NFL draft, reports Rosemary Connor for NBC 10. It’s the love of football and his family that motivates Rhyne to succeed at the game. “It’s something I’ve been playing since I was…
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Delaware County Has to Update Its Trash Disposal Plan. It’s Aiming for a Loftier Goal
Delaware County figures it has to update its 10-year Municipal Waste Management Plan anyway so it might as well kick it up a notch, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Its minimum obligation under state law (Act 101) is to identify long-term trash disposal methods. But Delco’s decided to aim for getting its trash waste to…
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2 Delco Shops Make List of Best Water Ice in the Philly Region
The Philadelphia region’s summer tradition is here again—Italian Delco water ice. The dessert traces its roots back to Italian families who brought the recipe to our area when they moved here from Italy, writes Jillian Wilson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Italian water ice is creamier than shaved ice, icier than Italian ice. And you only…
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How Deep Will Crozer Hospital Cuts Go? Delco Lawmakers Weigh-in
Crozer Health is raising some local eyebrows as it continues to cut hospital services at its four Delaware County hospitals, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The cuts are part of an effort by parent company Prospect Medical Holdings to shore up its finances. Prospect has taken over $654 million in profits from the Crozer system,…
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Volunteer Artists Bring Painted Flowers to Havertown Business Windows
Haverford Township businesses received some window flowers this past weekend thanks to a community project, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Discover Haverford Mayflower Project was set in motion by volunteers who brightened up windows and painted flower designs. Jeanne Angell, executive director of Discover Haverford, said board member Gina Ranieri, owner of…
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Wawa Still Has Eye on City of Philadelphia in Expansion Plans
There have been some high-profile Wawa store closings in the city of Philadelphia but that doesn’t mean Wawa still doesn’t have a presence there, says CEO Chris Gheysens. Wawa’s landmark location at Broad and Walnut streets closed, along with an outpost at 9th and South Streets, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We have…
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Check Out Where Delaware County Sits Among PA Counties in Investment Income
Delaware County ranks near the top in Pennsylvania among counties where residents earn the most investment income, according to a recently released report by SmartAsset. Overall, Delaware County came in fifth place in Pennsylvania with an investment index of 4.92. This put it at No. 80 in the nation. To identify the places with the…
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Xanitos in Newtown Square Expands Hospital Cleaning Service With South Jersey Buy
Dave Crothall, CEO of a Newtown Square company that focuses on hospital services, announces the company has acquired a South Jersey company providing similar services, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Xanitos, which offers housekeeping, patient transport, and linen and laundry services, has acquired Legion Building Services of Cherry Hill as a way to…
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Penn State Brandywine student leaders honored at ceremony
Penn State Brandywine students who offered leadership and service this year on campus were honored at a ceremony April 18. The annual leadership awards program highlights the achievements of students involved with clubs, student government and campus programs. Dana Hallahan, a junior biology major, received the Eric A. and Josephine S. Walker Award. This award…
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New York Post: Jay Wright Reveals Why He Retired
Jay Wright know it was time to retire as Villanova University’s head basketball coach when he found himself at mass texting his players during the homily, reports the Associated Press as printed in the New York Post. “I look forward not to live that way.” Wright choked back tears Friday explaining his sudden retirement at…
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Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to 4 Delco Towns From PennDOT
Four Delaware County communities are going to get some infrastructure upgrades to their walkways, roads, and bicycle paths, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. PennDOT is funding 64 projects statewide. Forty-three are funded through the national infrastructure law. Chadds Ford will get $1 million for pedestrian crossings and intersection improvements along Route 1. A…
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Upper Darby High Trainer Brian Smart Remembered at Organ Donor Walk
Family and friends of beloved Upper Darby athletic trainer Brian Smart walked the track at Upper Darby High School Sunday to remember Brian on his birthday and donate to a good cause now part of Brian’s legacy, reports Deanne Durante for NBC 10. The annual Gift of Life Donor Dash involves thousands of individuals and…
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Al Fresco: Montco and the Main Line is Filled with Some of the Best Outdoor Dining Spots
Summer is the best time to enjoy an al fresco meal around the Main Line at one of the top-tier outdoor dining eateries in the region, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. With the weather as nice as it is in our area, everyone is looking to get outside and enjoy the weather,…
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