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O’Hara Grad, Ice Carver Robert LoFurno Takes 5th Place in Vermont Contest
Professional ice carver/chef Robert LoFurno of Concord Township, assisted by daughter Nicole and her boyfriend Mike Blundetto, recently took fifth place out of eight in the 21st annual Stowe Winter Carnival ice carving competition, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Each carver worked with two 300-pound blocks of ice. They carved their entries in…
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Refurbished, Reconfigured Orchid House at Longwood Gardens Blossoms This Weekend
The newly renovated Orchid House at Longwood Gardens will reopen its doors to visitors on Saturday, Feb. 26, after a year of being closed for remodeling, writes Stephan Salisbury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Orchard House is a bit of Longwood that is “grounded in the legacy of our founder” Pierre S. du Pont, said…
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Open House Lets You Explore Possibilities at Valley Forge Military College
Valley Forge Military College at 1001 Eagle Road in Wayne, is hosting an open house on Saturday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, for those interested in finding out more about what the college has to offer. Valley Forge Military College is a private two-year college recognized as the Military College of Pennsylvania. At…
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Washington Post: Here’s Where Investors Bought Homes in Delaware County
Investors bought a record share of homes nationwide and in the Philadelphia metro area last year, with some areas in Delaware County proving to be more attractive than others, write Kevin Schaul and Jonathan O’Connell for The Washington Post. In Delaware County, Drexel Hill was one of the places that saw higher investor participation. Eleven…
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Remembering the Sun Oil Tankermen Who Lost Their Lives in World War II
There’s a monument at the former Sun Oil Co. refinery in Marcus Hook dedicated to Sun Oil tanker crewmen who lost their lives in World War II, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Sun fleet ships, many built at Sun Ship in Chester, transported 41,000,000 barrels of petroleum during the war. They were…
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Radnor May Join Philadelphia in Plastic Bag Ban for Shoppers
Radnor officials are considering an ordinance ending a practice of giving out plastic bags to shoppers, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for mainlinemedianews.com. Board of Commissioners President Moira Mulroney raised the issue at a recent meeting. A draft ordinance would impose a six-month “ask first” policy for businesses. That means businesses would not hand out plastic bags…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Students Get Scholarship Help
In recognition of February as Financial Aid Awareness Month, the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is highlighting the scholarships it has available for its students. The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a private non-profit college offering education for career development and advancement, college transfer opportunities, and personal growth. Students enrolled at P.I.T. have access to two-year…
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Students Look Inward and Explore Values at Penn State Brandywine Workshop
Student-workers from across Penn State Brandywine recently explored their identity and values at a professional development workshop, writes Ayako Ota for Penn State Brandywine. “It was eye-opening,” said Ankur Sinha, a first-year Brandywine student who works as a life office assistant. “It definitely brought in a different aspect of career development that I hadn’t thought…
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Absence of West Chester’s Bam Margera Acutely Felt in New Jackass Movie
While the new movie Jackass Forever has received good reviews and has been doing well at the box office, the absence of West Chester’s Bam Margera is acutely felt, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Margera, a former mainstay on the cast, was supposed to be part of the movie, but he was fired…
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Charisse McGill’s Collaboration with Doylestown Brewing Company Vaults Her to Becoming Pa.’s First Black Female Signature Beer Owner
Aldan native Charisse McGill — whose French Toast snack, when infused into beer from Doylestown Brewing Company, became a huge hit — continues to see her career bubble to new heights. Thanks to her business agility and vision, she is now recognized as the first black female signature beer owner in Pa. Emily Kovach fermented…
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Trash Talk: Delco’s Solid Waste Authority Needs an Overhaul
The Delaware County Solid Waste Authority needs to be resurrected as the county figures out how to handle trash over the next 10 years, writes Kathleen E. Cary for the Daily Times. “We’re going to create a new authority,” said Jim Warner, interim CEO of the Solid Waste Authority, speaking to Delaware County Council Feb.…
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Original Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Makes PA Eats Oyster Bucket List
Eating an oyster is an experience all its own. Take the Original Clam Tavern at 339 E. Broadway Ave. in Clifton Heights. This community favorite is packed with locals nightly and reminds you of the seafood joints of yesteryear, writes Emily Kovach for paeats.com. This old-school restaurant with an old fishing boat nautical décor serves…
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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 positions at the university are available: Neumann Coordinator for Student…
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SCORE Helps Small Businesses with Web, Social Media Content
Keys to a Successful Black Owned Business Startup On Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 1 p.m., join this live webinar to learn how to bring success to new businesses in the Black community. If you’re an entrepreneur with a good idea, learn how to plan your start-up business and succeed in your industry. Get SCORE tips…
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Main Line Today Restaurant Week Kicks Off TOMORROW with Dozens of Restaurants in Montgomery County
Main Line Today and Today Media is excited to announce the 2022 Main Line Today Restaurant Week running February 21st through March 6th, 2022. The 14-day culinary celebration will bring together and showcase the talents of top chefs, restaurants, and purveyors in Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties. Participating restaurants will offer special three-course prix fixe…
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Delaware County Community College President Announces 2023 Retirement
After six years heading up Delaware County Community College, DCCC President L. Joy Gates Black announced she will retire in June 2023, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Gates Black was the 55-year-old community college’s first Black and first female president. No successor has been announced. Delaware County Community College serves about 10,000 students…
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Honorees Named for April 8 Chamber Small Business Awards Luncheon
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will honor several local small businesses at its annual Small Business Awards luncheon scheduled for Friday, April 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Drexelbrook Catering and Corporate Event Center, Drexelbrook Drive and Valley Road in Drexel Hill. The Chamber has announced its 2022 Small Business Awards Honorees in…
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Suspect Charged This Week in 40-Year-Old Marcus Hook Murder Case
Police have charged Wayne Anthony Walker, 58, of Linwood with a Marcus Hook murder case from 40 years ago, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Denise Pierson, 18, was found beaten to death along an isolated railroad track. Walker faces murder, kidnapping, conspiracy, and related offenses. A search is underway for two other suspects.…
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