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Poll: McCormick, Oz, Fetterman Lead PA Primary Senate Race
The latest Pennsylvania Senate poll shows the Republican primary race a jumble, while Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has a big lead in the Democratic primary race, writes Charles Thompson for The Bradford Era. The new poll shows a near-tie between GOP candidates David McCormick and Dr. Mehmet Oz. On the Democratic side, Lt. Gov. John…
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Grants Are Available to Help You Fund Your Next Playground Project
Thinking of constructing or renovating a playground for your organization, or do you just need some support maintaining an existing playground? There are a number of private and public funding organizations that can provide grants that will get you on your way, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. Playgrounds can be an expensive…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Lily Busch Gatehouse Colonial for Sale in Bryn Mawr
A private cul-de-sac takes you past graceful trees on this 2-acre property with views of an orderly garden at this 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath former gatehouse Tutor-style Colonial for sale in Bryn Mawr. The home was once the gatehouse to the mansion of Lily Busch of Anheuser-Busch fame. As you walk into this gatehouse home,…
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Former NFL Quarterback from Downingtown Taking His Talents to New Pro Football League That Debuts Saturday
Former NFL quarterback Kyle Lauletta, a graduate of Downingtown East High School, is taking his talents to the newly formed United States Football League, which kicks off this weekend, writes R.J. Young for FOX Sports. Lauletta, a fourth-round pick in the 2018 NFL Draft who played collegiately at the University of Richmond, spent time with…
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Florida Mall in Development Would be Double the Size of King of Prussia
The King of Prussia Mall may soon have new competition in the country for being one of the biggest malls, writes Cukia M for the Construction Review Online. Developer Triple Five Group is planning to construct American Dream Mall near Everglades National Park in Florida. The $4 billion retail and entertainment complex would be about…
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Federal Donuts to See Massive Expansion Thanks to Radnor Investment Firm
Federal Donuts, popular for its donuts and fried chicken, is expanding across the Mid-Atlantic, thanks to Radnor-based equity investment firm NewSpring, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. Federal has 11 locations now in Philadelphia and at the Wynnewood Whole Foods store. That would expand to up to 150 locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Federal Donuts…
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Haverford Leads Way in Delco With Plastic Bags Ban
The Haverford Township Board of Commissioners has passed an ordinance 8 to 1 restricting distribution and use of plastic bags, beverage stirrers, and straws starting January 2023, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Businesses in town in the new year will no longer be able to offer customers single-use plastic carry-out bags and stirrers. Plastic straws…
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Learn How to Start a Business, and Have Google Help People Find It at These 2 SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting 2 free webinars on Tuesday, April 19, that will show you how to start your own business and how to use Google Maps and Searches so people can find you. “Grow With Google: Get Your Local Business on Google Search and Maps” takes place 2 to 3 p.m.…
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Lansdowne Expands Access to Parks, Trails With Gateway Slope Opening
The Gateway Slope walkway officially opened in Lansdowne Borough this week, part of a continuing effort to provide park and nature trail access to the Delaware County and Lansdowne community, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Lansdowne Borough Council and Mayor Magda Byrne celebrated the opening of the walkway this week, with a dedication…
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Safety Project Set for Darby, the Only Place in America Where a Trolley and Freight Train Meet
The U.S. Congress has allocated $1 million for safety upgrades at a unique crossing in Darby that accommodates freight trains, trolleys, motor vehicles and pedestrian traffic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Sixth and Main streets safety project was announced Monday by U.S. Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa). The intersection was the scene of…
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Wawa Day Thursday Celebrates 58th Anniversary With Free Coffee, Charitable Donations
Wawa is celebrating the 58th anniversary of opening its first store opening April 16, 1964 in Folsom with several Wawa Day events and actions, starting with free coffee on April 14. On Thursday, customers can get a free coffee, any size, at any Wawa store. April 14 also marks the anniversary of the 2014 launch…
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SAP America in Newtown Square Cracks Top 100 Fortune 2022 Best Places to Work List
SAP America, headquartered in Newtown Square, still made it into the top 100 on a Fortune Magazine 2022 list of Best Places to Work in the US, but it dropped from last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It ranked No. 54 this year after placing 29th in 2021. Comcast ranked highest in…
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Felicia Blue Credits P.I.T. With Igniting Her Nursing Career Passion
Felicia Blue, a wife and mother of two, credits her time at the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T) in Media studying nursing as a chance to form the “essential foundation for my personal and work-related goals.” “P.I.T ignited the passion that is my career in nursing. It rooted my life with purpose and direction,” she…
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Cargo Expansion Gets Going at Philadelphia Airport With First Building Project
Philadelphia International Airport is ready to start tripling its air cargo footprint, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. PHL is set to break ground in the coming months on a $15 million nine-acre, 70,000-square-foot air-support facility on the grounds of the former economy parking. It will house maintenance and cleaning crews for passenger planes…
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Plan in Delaware County Would Treat Children’s Declining Mental Health
There’s a new strategic plan being created in Delaware County to help school-age children receive mental health services, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer this week announced the Delco Healthy Kids, Healthy Schools initiative. The initiative was developed after talking with county officials and educators about how to use funds…
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DELCO Careers: Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology 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: Compliance Coordinator The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology’s, Practical Nursing program…
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New Software Lets Regular Folks Do Some Local Urban Planning
Villanova University associate professor Sarah Cooney has created a software system that uses AI and Human-Computer Interaction so the average citizen can urban design their surroundings and make them more sustainable, writes Melisa Cabello for viterbischool.usc.edu. That could mean trees on every street, roads safe for cyclists, pedestrian-friendly paths, clean air, and helpful neighbors. Cooney,…
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Climate Change Expert to Offer Solutions at Neumann University
“Human-caused climate change is a global emergency, which disproportionately affects the people who are least responsible for the problem,” writes David Blockstein, Ph.D., the co-director of Solve Climate by 2030. Blockstein will present evidence of climate change and offer solutions that he believes can make a difference in a program titled “Teaching the World about Climate Solutions and…
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