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St. Joseph’s University Built Residence and Chapel With Unique Brick Designs
A new residence hall for Philadelphia’s Jesuit priests was completed, named Arrupe Hall, on St. Joseph’s University campus in the spring of 2021, writes Inga Saffron of The Philadelphia Inquirer. The residence will house 15 priests that work at the university, St. Joseph’s Prep School, and at other locations in the area. While many other…
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Trolley/Train Collision in Darby Calls Unique Intersection’s Safety Into Question
A collision between a CSX freight train and a SEPTA trolley in Darby Borough has refocused attention on the only intersection in the nation where an active freight line crosses an active rail transit line, writes Matt Petrillo for CBS 3 Philly. “It is a notoriously bad intersection,” said U.S. Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon. The…
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Professional Dealer Brings His Unique Brand of Texas Hold’Em to Delco Taverns
Butch Cordora has brought his bar poker dealership skills and style to Delaware County, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The openly gay professional dealer has run bar poker at clubs and restaurants for 15 years. Now you can find him running his “Bluffin’ w/Butch” Texas Hold’Em tournaments Sunday afternoons at Chaser’s Tavern in…
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Pizza Delivery With a Twist–Hot Pizza From the Oven on the Way to Your House
When it took two hours for a pizza to arrive one night, Adam Chain of Radnor knew he needed a new business model when it came to delivering pizzas, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What he came up with was Muncho.com, a company that offers a hot pizza within 10 minutes within their…
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These Delco ZIP Codes Have the Most Expensive Homes in Philly Metro Area
Two Delaware County ZIP Codes have ranked among the ten places with the most expensive homes in the Philadelphia metro area, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of ZIP Codes with the most expensive homes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area using data from Zillow. ZIP Codes are ranked based on…
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‘Casa Pacifica,’ a Slice of Mediterranean in Newtown Square, Heads to Auction
The Mediterranean-style villa, “Casa Pacifica”, at 100 Springhouse Lane has been on and off the market at least six times since July 2012, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home features design elements from Italy and Spain. It has six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and three half bathrooms. Its highest asking price came in…
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COVID Spiking in Delaware County as Virus Spreads This Holiday Season
There’s been a COVID spike, with cases and hospitalizations up in Delaware County, prompting officials to urge vaccinations, boosters, and masks, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID Task Force convened a “Healthy for the Holidays” Town Hall Wednesday evening to review the COVID spike. …
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Looking for Unity, GOP Governor Candidate Drops Out, Endorses Dave White
Former Delaware County Councilman and businessman Dave White, now a Republican candidate for Pennsylvania governor, picked up an endorsement from a fellow Republican who has dropped out of the race, writes Matthew Rink for the Erie Times-News. State Sen. Dan Laughlin of Erie said fundraising shortfalls ended his campaign for governor. He had raised…
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‘Mare of Eastown’s Back Again, at Least at The Critics Choice Awards
Mare of Easttown, and Delaware County, continue to live on in the national spotlight, this time thanks to the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, writes Michael Schneider for Variety. ‘Mare’ has been nominated for best limited series, though it will move out of that category if it returns for a second season. The HBO limited…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stylish Chadds Ford Contemporary
A stylish contemporary home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. Set on a gorgeous 2.81 acres, the residence offers highly coveted privacy and scenic views from every window. The tiled foyer with a spiral staircase leads to a spacious, sunlit gourmet kitchen with granite countertops…
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Wawa Debuts Beverage Vehicle at Riddle Hospital to Thank Healthcare Workers
Riddle Hospital healthcare workers will now have their “Gotta Have a Wawa” urges satisfied more quickly with a Wawa vehicle on site ready to serve up to 500 cups of hot beverages at a time. Wawa and The Wawa Foundation debuted the “Wawa in Your Community” vehicle this week. Wawa’s famed coffee, as well as…
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December is National ‘Write a Business Plan’ Month. Now Learn How to Write One
Now you can learn about the key components of business plans in this free on-demand course from SCORE and write your plan for success. The importance of planning should never be overlooked. For a business to be successful and profitable, the owners and the managing directors must have a clear understanding of the firm’s customers,…
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GPCD Partners of Media Now Stands on Bigger Shoulders of Wipfli Accounting
Wipfli, one of the nation’s 20 largest accounting and consulting firms, has acquired GPCD Partners in Media, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 10-person firm became part of Wipfli on Dec. 1. The acquisition gives Milwaukee-based Wipfli 90 Philadelphia-area employees, including 40 CPAs. GPCD’s one partner, John Papandon, has known one of the…
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Pandemic Rental Relief Still Needed Even as Federal Funds Dry Up
Tenant advocates hope more federal funds are coming soon to help low-income rental families stay in their homes and apartments, writes Charlotte Keith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Funds for the federal pandemic rental assistance program are running out, or have already run dry in some places. In others, the money sits unspent. In Delaware County,…
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Norwood Man’s Christmas Spirit Includes Holiday Display, Candy Canes and Charity
The tiny yard that borders St. Gabriel Parish in Norwood is lighting up the night on Chester Pike with 400 lit-up Christmas lawn decorations, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. You can see Colvin’s Winter Wonderland for free, but donations to the Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry in Prospect Park are gratefully accepted by…
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P.I.T. in Media Hosts Dec. 11 Virtual Open House for Those Curious About the School
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is hosting a virtual Open House Saturday, Dec. 11, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for anyone who would like to find out more about the school. Your education at P.I.T. is all about your success — with outstanding professional programs; small, personalized classes; a caring, mentoring faculty,…
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Airline’s Ready to ‘Spirit’ You Away on 7 New Nonstop Routes Out of Philly
Spirit Airlines has seven new nonstop routes across the US and the Caribbean flying out of Philadelphia International Airport writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Florida-based carrier brings daily service to New Orleans on Feb. 16. It will launch four flights per week to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico while increasing service to Cancun starting…
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Fourth-Generation Landscapers in Upland Keep Caramanico Name and 75-Year-Old Values
When Dan and Dom Caramanico were drafted in 1941 after the attack on Pearl Harbor, they jacked up their father’s truck and parked it behind a neighbor’s garage to make sure he wouldn’t sell it while they were away, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. When the war was over, they returned home and…
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