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Hun, Get to Know Aunt Mary Pat, Delco’s (and Montco’s) Favorite Relative
She’s sarcastic. She’s funny. She has to go to the Ack-a-me, and she’s been stuck inside the house with her family during the entire pandemic, and she needs to get out. She’s Aunt Mary Pat, Delco’s Favorite Aunt. Troy Hendrickson began the character of Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino, based on his mother, and with Facebook videos…
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Radnor Finance Exec Nominated by Biden to Serve on Investment Board
President Joe Biden has nominated Mike Gerber of Radnor to serve as a member of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Gerber is a former Pennsylvania Representative, and current executive at Philadelphia-based FS Investments. The independent federal agency was established to administer the Thrift Savings Plan by…
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Swarthmore College Students Hope to Reduce Gun Violence With Database
With a goal of reducing gun violence, Swarthmore College students and faculty have created Delaware County’s first interactive homicide database, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware County Homicide Database has been up since Oct. 27. The multi-sourced data researched over several years covers homicides by year, age, race, weapon type, and location. Students in Swarthmore…
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Grow Your Career, Write Your Success Story at P.I.T. in Media
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media has grown far past its original mission to provide technical training for potential engineers. Today, students can earn a professional certificate, bachelor’s, or associate degree covering 13 careers and fields of study, earning affordable, transferrable college credits in less time with P.I.T.’s term system schedule. The private non-profit…
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Swarthmore Actor’s Co-Op Shifted Film’s Location Shooting From Atlanta to Philly
The Actor’s Co-Op in Swarthmore helped move a filming location from Atlanta to the Philadelphia region, writes Joe DiProsperos for South Philly Review. The independent film about a Philadelphia Italian-American family’s relationships premiered Nov. 13 at the MJ Freed Theatre in Chester. “Game Day” was supposed to take place in Atlanta, but a connection between…
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Work at Home, More Power Outages Mean Generator Sales Are Way Up
Joseph Schwartz and his family see power outages all too frequently at their Upper Providence home and opted to buy a standby generator from All-Phase Electric Co., an Upper Darby dealer, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An emphasis to stay or work from home, combined with more frequent power outages from severe weather…
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Former Delaware County Councilman Dave White Enters PA Governor’s Race
Former Republican Delaware County Councilman Dave White has entered the race for Pennsylvania governor, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. White, a former member of Delaware County Council, declared his candidacy Saturday in Ridley Township. White is a former union steamfitter with ties to the building trades unions. He owns an HVAC company. White…
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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. (P.I.T). Director of Development The Director of Development is responsible…
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It Was a Beautiful Day at Dunwoody to Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Dunwoody residents and staff partnered to raise over $3,500 for this year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser. It was beautiful weather on the Oct. 8 walk through the Newtown Square campus. The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s®, is the nation’s largest event to raise awareness and funds to fight this disease, paying for 24/7…
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Villanova Students Underwhelmed by Online Dating Experience
Villanova professor Anna Bonta Moreland asked her students to share their dating experiences in an online discussion assignment. What emerged was how tired the students were of the hookup culture, writes Annie Holmquist for The Epoch Times. The search for perfection and a desire for instant gratification has made it harder for young people to…
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This Unique Tavern is One of Montgomery County’s Best Foodie Gems
Sometimes, you need to go on an adventure to find the best places in your state to dine, and Beth Price-Williams has found a unique Montco gem off the beaten path for Only In Pennsylvania. Ron’s Crooked Hill Tavern is a family-owned and operated bar and restaurant located in Sanatoga, and goes right for comfort…
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Wayne Man Tries — and Fails — to Auction Off His Maryland Golf Course
When Wayne resident Hugo Mazzalupi decided to auction off his Patriots Glen National Golf Club in Elkton, Md. His minimum reserve, $500,000, proved to be one of the difficulties in finding a buyer, writes Michael Bamberger for Golf.com. If Mazzalupi’s threshold was not met, he would not be selling, he decided. The auction included the…
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No Tax Increase in Delco’s 2022 Proposed Budget
Federal and state funding reimbursements are helping Delaware County create a 2022 proposed budget that has no tax increase, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council was recently presented with a $794 million budget proposal, but a lot of the expenses are reimbursed by the state and federal government for services…
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William Penn SD Lawsuit for Fair State Funding Goes to Trial Nov. 12
A trial for a lawsuit filed seven years ago by six school districts, including William Penn School District, is set to start Nov. 12, writes Maggie Mancini for Philly Voice. The lawsuit alleges the state has not provided enough funding for students to receive an adequate and equitable education guaranteed by the state constitution. Inadequate…
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Neumann University Takes the Gold for Its Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) Webpage
Neumann University took home the gold for its diversity, equity, and inclusion webpage (DEI)_in the 2021 Education Digital Marketing (EDM) awards competition. EDM announced the results of its national collegiate contest on Nov. 1. Neumann won the award in EDM’s Diversity Campaign category, one of only seven colleges in the country to receive top honors…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers: How to Overcome Burnout and Take Back Your Life
Burnout: a.k.a. overworked, overwhelmed, overcommitted, and overstimulated. As caregivers, we are often also spouses, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, friends, employees, and volunteers. We have a tendency to jam-pack our calendars, say “yes” to things we don’t actually want to do and neglect caring for ourselves in the process. If you find yourself irritable, lacking motivation,…
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Brandywine LaunchBox to celebrate Global Entrepreneurship Week With 2 Events
It’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Nov. 8 to 12 and The Brandywine LaunchBox ,powered by Penn State, is collaborating with local community partners on upcoming events. Brandywine LaunchBox at Penn State Brandywine offers advisory support to small- and medium-sized businesses and entrepreneurs in the region. For Global Entrepreneurship Week, The Brandywine LaunchBox is collaborating with Ben…
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Maternal Health Ranks Poorly in US But Delco’s Numbers Will Surprise You
While the United States ranked poorly for maternal health among developed countries, Delaware County is among the counties that rank in the “low” risk category, according to the maternal vulnerability index compiled by Surgo Ventures nonprofit, reports the Patch. “When it comes to a mother’s health and survival, the United States fares worst among high-income…
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