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To Mask or Not to Mask? That Is the Question for Delco School Districts
Delaware County’s school districts are wrestling with whether or not to lift a mask mandate in their schools, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling ended state mask mandate requirements in schools, pushing it back on local districts. Response to masking varies from district to district. Some immediately allowed students…
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You Can Have a Career in the Growing Cannabis Industry. Start at P.I.T. in Media
The cannabis industry is growing in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana market has reached $3.4 billion in total sales since 2018, according to the state’s Medical Marijuana Advisory Board. Dispensaries have generated $2 billion of those sales, according to an Aug. 23, 2021 article in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Since marijuana was legalized in Pennsylvania for treatment…
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Delaware County’s 911 Gets $4.6M Upgrade to Improve Emergency Response
Delaware County’s 911 system is getting more than $4.5 million to help boost its emergency responses, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. State Rep. David Delloso (D-162 District) announced the 911 system got a $4,561,000 grant for continued improvements. A formal announcement will be made by county and state officials on Dec. 17 at the Delaware…
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Bryn Mawr Native, Fanatics CEO, and Co-owner of 76ers Named Sports Business’ Most Influential Person
Bryn Mawr’s Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO and co-owner of Philadelphia 76ers, has been named the most influential person in the sports business at Sports Business Journal, a sister publication to the Philadelphia Business Journal, writes Terry Lefton. Rubin has been a disrupter in the sports industry for the last decade. He transformed the merchandising model…
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Plans for Condos in Swarthmore Stirs Debate Over Downtown’s Future
A proposed condominium project in Swarthmore’s downtown has led to discussions over what the borough’s downtown should be, writes Owen Mortner for the Swarthmore Phoenix. Local developers Bill Cumby and Don Delson present plans tonight to the Swarthmore Planning Commission to demolish the Cella Building and a second building at 110-112 Park Avenue and put…
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Bonnie’s Wondergardens in Lansdowne: Where Green Thumbs Abound
For 45 years, Bonnie’s Wondergardens has made sure you have what you need to deck your halls with boughs of holly, and any other greenery, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The nursey on Scottdale Road has carried fresh wreaths, floral arrangements, centerpieces, mixed greenery, and poinsettias, “Many of the people who come here…
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Upper Providence Police Take to Social Media to Reunite Ring With Owner
A wedding ring from the 1940s has unexpectedly found its way into an Upper Providence Wawa store and police are trying to reunite it with its owner, writes Ximena Conde forThe Philadelphia Inquirer. The Upper Providence Township Police Department posted on social media Friday asking for the public’s help to locate the owner, dubbing this…
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Healthy for the Holidays: It’s Time to Get a COVID Vaccination or Booster
With everyone traveling, gathering, and celebrating the holiday season, Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force are urging residents to protect themselves and each other. Immunity from COVID-19 has been shown to fade over time and the CDC is recommending that all eligible individuals get a booster vaccine to maintain optimal immunity…
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Delco’s New Deputy Exec Director Picked Us Over Charlottesville’s ‘Craziness’
Marc Woolley is Delaware County’s new deputy executive director, coming to the position after deciding not to become the interim city manager in Charlottesville, VA, reports Brian Baxter for bloomberglaw.com. The former Big Law lawyer rejected the Charlottesville job less than a month after accepting the role, citing the city’s struggle with affordable housing, government…
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Kate Winslet Credits Local Police in Helping Her Create Mare From Mare of Easttown
Kate Winslet analyzed the behavior of policewomen, sergeants, and detectives in Delaware County and elsewhere before latching on to her character of Mare in Mare of Easttown, reports codelist.biz. Winslet recently spoke about her approach to the award-winning HBO series that captured the feel and flavor of Delaware County as it spun its murder mystery…
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Neumann University Hosts Free Technology Classes for Seniors
Neumann University is hosting free technology training classes being offered by Senior Lift, a nonprofit organization that has been teaching technology skills to seniors for 12 years. It has recently opened its programs to the unemployed and underemployed. Classes include Smartphone Basics, Computer Basics, and introductory sessions on Microsoft Word, Excel, Windows 10, PowerPoint, Google…
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Cheesecake Factory Permanently Closing Its Grand Lux Café in King of Prussia Mall
Grand Lux Café, a King of Prussia Mall restaurant owned by The Cheesecake Factory, will close its doors permanently next year after more than six years in operation, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The upscale, casual eatery known for serving internationally inspired cuisine will close its location at 160 N. Gulph Road…
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No Balloons, But Delaware County’s Health Department Will Open in January
Delaware County’s new health department is getting ready for a soft launch in January, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A final presentation to Pennsylvania officials went well, said Delaware County Council member Dr. Monica Taylor and incoming health director Melissa Lyon. Getting state approval is essential so the local department can be reimbursed through Act…
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Oliver Heating & Cooling: Hard Work and the Golden Rule Guide This Family Business
Joseph Oliver was doing OK as an engineer for helicopter companies, reports 6abc. But when the Vietnam War wound down, production slowed and he was laid off. “It was disastrous,” Oliver said. “I had a family, a wife, and six kids.” So he took a leap of faith and went to church. That’s where someone suggested…
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U.S. Rep Scanlon Brings a Delco/Philly Christmas to the Halls of the US Capitol
It’s a Philly/Delco Christmas in the halls of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., at least outside of U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon’s (D-PA) office. There are lights in the shape of Boathouse Row, Wawa gift wrapping paper, and a life-sized inflatable Gritty with a Santa hat and Christmas scarf. An informal decorating competition,…
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Golf Course Artist Robert A. Knight, formerly of Haverford, Died Nov. 22
Landscape artist Robert A. Knight, formerly of Haverford, whose work included lush golf courses and program covers for the Phillies, has died. He was 90, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Knight died Nov. 22 at Hershey’s retirement community in West Chester. Services were Dec. 4. He trained and graduated from the Philadelphia Museum…
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Toll Brothers Delivers Almost 10,000 Homes in 2021 Due to New House Demand
Fort Washington-based homebuilders Toll Brothers is reportedly looking at 20% revenue growth for the 2022 fiscal year, writes Ken Martin of Fox Business. For the luxury construction company, quarterly earnings have gone up—while the initial expectation per share was $2.49, the adjusted earnings are now going at $3.02 per share. Their shares have gained 63%…
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Seasonal Cocktails: Area Mixologists Skillfully Offer a Spirited Holiday
Bar and restaurant menus this time of year reflect a decided December slant when it comes to food. But the drink menus, too, are particularly merry right now. Alexandra Lashner, for the Visit Bucks County blog, assembled a list of some of the best seasonal cocktails in the county. 1675 Spirits, Bensalem Recommended seasonal sippables…
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