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Willow Grove Park Was Once Region’s Favorite Family Destination
After opening in the mid-1890s, Willow Grove Park quickly turned out to be a draw for residents from both the densely-populated Philadelphia neighborhoods and the city’s pastoral suburbs, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City Philadelphia. The amusement park was started by owners of local trolley companies who were looking to promote their lines. In 1986,…
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Wall Street Journal: Jay Wright Was Sans Suit at Final Four. Here’s Why Probably
For the first time, Villanova coach Jay Wright showed up at a Final Four without a suit, writes Laine Higgins for The Wall Street Journal. Over two decades, Wright had the nickname “GQ Jay” for his stylish custom suits. Even former President Barack Obama called Wright “the best-dressed man in college basketball.” This year it…
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Public Health Department Now Open in Delco. What That Means for You
On April 2, the Delaware County Public Health Department began operating as an officially licensed department, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “We did the biggest thing that any public health department could have done during National Public Health Week and that is starting to be a public health department and deliver our…
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LodeStar Works of Radnor Close to Bringing Smart Gun to Market
LodeStar Works, a Radnor company that has invented a safer smart gun hopes to bring it to market by spring 2023, writes Jordan Winters and Ken Dilanian for NBC News. LodeStar has a 9mm handgun prototype that can only be unlocked for use by a fingerprint, a pin pad code, or a smartphone app paired…
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American Airlines Adds Bus to Fleet, From Atlantic City, Lehigh to PHL
Starting June 3, you’ll be able to take an American Airlines shuttle bus to and from Philadelphia International Airport and Atlantic City and Allentown, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. American’s hope is to continue positioning PHL as a gateway for transatlantic travel. The airline is the dominant carrier for Philadelphia International Airport. Passengers…
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As Delaware County Coped With COVID, The Foundation Was There to Help
When the COVID-19 coronavirus was discovered circulating worldwide, triggering death in its wake back in March 2020, the initial COVID response was to close offices and businesses and keep everyone at home. The thought at the time was this would be a short inconvenience. No one realized how much of an impact the virus would…
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An Emotional Day as County Assumes Control of George W. Hill Correctional Facility
Warden Laura Williams was emotional the day Delaware County officially took over operations of the George W. Hill Correctional Facility, the last privately-run correctional facility of its type in Pennsylvania writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. The first roll call of the new county prison employees took place 12:01 a.m. March 6. “Delaware County made…
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Wall Street Journal: Bar Code Innovator David Collins, a Villanova Grad, Dead at 86
The idea behind bar codes has been around since the late 1940s, but it was in the 1960s when a Villanova University civil engineering graduate named David J. Collins figured out a practical use for it. Mr. Collins died March 12 at age 86, writes James R. Hagerty for The Wall Street Journal. Collins,…
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Safe2Sayapp for School Violence Has Become a Mental Health Tool
The Safe2Say app is helping schools fight some of their biggest mental health hurdles, getting kids the help they need every day, writes Dan Timmeney for Fox 29. “This is a big deal. It’s a life-saving tool and it’s helping kids out of some tough situations,” said Radnor Township Police Superintendent Chris Flanagan. The Safe2Say…
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PREIT, Owner of Springfield Mall, Plans Apartments on Some Mall Properties to Shore Up Debt
PREIT, the owner of the Springfield Mall and other mall properties in the region, is taking a new approach to pull itself out of $2 billion in debt from its underperforming malls. The Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust hopes to build 5,200 apartments on six mall properties, raising cash and bringing shoppers and diners onto…
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This Delco Community Gives You a Bit More Rental Space for Your Hard-Earned $1,500
The space in an apartment is one of the most important features when choosing a place to rent. Assuming the average monthly rent in Pennsylvania is $1,500, how much apartment space does that buy you? In Upper Darby, it’ll get you 954 square feet. That’s the largest apartment available for the price in the Philadelphia…
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DELCO Careers: Vice President of Development for American Community Journals
Where can you live the American dream of building financial security, work remotely, strengthen your community, and love every minute of it? Right here, as a part of our team that makes a positive impact on suburban Philadelphia residents every day. American Community Journals (ACJ) — the parent company of VISTA Today, DELCO Today, MONTCO Today,…
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3 Billionaires Reside in or Near Delaware County. According to Forbes List
Haverford resident Jeff Yass, co-founder and CEO of Susquehanna International Group, made the top of a list of 11 Philadelphia-area residents on Forbes’ list of billionaires, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Yass has a net worth of $12 billion. He ranks No. 156 on the 2022 World’s Billionaires list released Tuesday. Yass grew…
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Foundation Now Managing Upper Darby’s Summer Stage Program
A memorandum of understanding puts a nonprofit Foundation in charge of Upper Darby’s Summer Stage, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Upper Darby Arts and Education Foundation LLC is now the organization responsible for the management of Summer Stage, according to the agreement between the Foundation, Upper Darby Township and the Upper Darby…
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Neumann Alumna From Upper Darby Wins Award for Yankovic Interview
Amanda Cunningham, an Upper Darby native who graduated from Neumann University in December of 2021, has won the 2022 Intercollegiate Broadcasting Systems Award for Best Celebrity Interview. IBS announced the results of the national competition in March. Paired with a student from Montclair State University, Cunningham interviewed “Weird” Al Yankovic, a comedian best known for…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Bucolic Retreat in Wayne
A picturesque colonial home on a stunning 1.47 acres with five bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This bucolic retreat is located in the prestigious Radnor Township School District. It boasts stunning outdoor living spaces, including the built-in pool, poolside dining terrace, a flagstone terrace next to the Koi pond that…
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King of Prussia Restaurant Week Offers Delicious Dining for KoP’s CHOP
Many King of Prussia restaurants are happy to be a part of this great cause, where the King of Prussia Business District can donate money to CHOP, thanks to hungry and generous diners, says Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. “It allows you to try out different restaurants and perhaps some different dishes that you haven’t had…
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Get Out That Green Thumb. Delco’s Nurseries Are Ready to Get You Gardening
Gardening is ranked the second most meaningful activity among 15 enjoyable activities, according to research from the Princeton Environmental Institute, writes Steven White for The Philadelphia Inquirer and Grace Dickinson. There’s several top-notch Delaware County nurseries that will help you get that enjoyable activity going. Here’s a list. Terrain Besides the usual nursery inventory, Terrain…
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