• Chester High Head Coach LaDontay named Philadelphia Eagles Coach of the Week

    Chester High Head Coach LaDontay named Philadelphia Eagles Coach of the Week

    A 7-0 start for the Chester Clippers was probably the clincher that got Chester High School head coach LaDontay Bell named as a Week 5 Philadelphia Eagles High School Coach of the Week, writes Jeff Fisher for highschoolfootballamerica.com. Bell started his coaching career as the running backs and special teams coach for Chester High. The…

  • ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Reimagined in New George H. Rothacker Novel

    ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Reimagined in New George H. Rothacker Novel

    A futuristic novel born out of the holiday classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” is the creation of a Delaware County artist and writer, George H. Rothacker, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “It’s a Wonderful Life—2060,” is being released just as Frank Capra’s film celebrates its 75th anniversary.  The novel blends robotic technology with…

  • Team Effort at Springfield’s Brinker Simpson Gets Food to Delco Families

    Team Effort at Springfield’s Brinker Simpson Gets Food to Delco Families

    For 10 years, the certified public accounting firm of Brinker Simpson in Springfield has been devoting time at the holiday season to make sure Delaware County families have food on the table. Happily, the Brinker Simpson Annual Frank Baldino Food Drive will be distributed to seven different local food banks, this year, encompassing all of…

  • Learn About The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) at Virtual Open House

    Learn About The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) at Virtual Open House

    The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology (P.I.T.) in Media wants to get to know you and give you an opportunity to learn about the school. On Monday, Nov. 8, a virtual open house will take place on Zoom from 5 to 6 p.m. This is a chance for you to learn about P.I.T’s admissions process, take…

  • Dunwoody at Home: 5 Signs It’s Time to Hire Home Caregiver Services

    Dunwoody at Home: 5 Signs It’s Time to Hire Home Caregiver Services

    Dunwoody at Home, a subsidiary of Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, supports independent living for seniors, providing personalized plans so you can live at home securely and with dignity. Living at home is the desired outcome for many seniors but there are times when it is no longer safe or desirable to live alone. That’s…

  • 2 Towns Plan to Challenge Delaware County Appeal of Tax Exempt Properties

    2 Towns Plan to Challenge Delaware County Appeal of Tax Exempt Properties

    The Delaware County Board of Assessment heard the tax appeal of Delaware County Council Tuesday challenging tax exemptions for four properties it believes are for-profit.  A decision is expected in mid-November, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The four parcels are owned by the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority, Ridley Township, and Springfield Township. …

  • Wawa, Looking Ahead, Plans for as Much Convenience as It Can

    Wawa, Looking Ahead, Plans for as Much Convenience as It Can

    Wawa is doubling down on its status as a convenience store, allowing customers to avoid the store completely, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers can order on their phone, have coffee brought to their cars, use a drive thru, get hoagie home delivery and if you have to go inside, use a self-checkout…

  • Democrats Hold On to Delaware County Council in Unofficial Tally

    Democrats Hold On to Delaware County Council in Unofficial Tally

    Democrats maintained the status quo on Delaware County Council following Tuesday’s election, with incumbent Democrat Kevin Madden and newcomer Democrat Richard Womack winning council seats, according to unofficial election results, writes Rodrigo Torrejon for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Republicans Frank Agovino and Joseph Lombardo Jr. ended up falling behind their Democratic opponents by more than 1%…

  • Bishop Dedicates New School, SS. Cyril and Philomena Catholic School in Lansdowne

    Bishop Dedicates New School, SS. Cyril and Philomena Catholic School in Lansdowne

    SS. Cyril and Philomena Catholic School in Lansdowne was dedicated Oct. 5 during a ceremony led by Bishop Michael Fitzgerald, along with students, school administrators, and civic officials, writes the staff of CatholicPhilly.com. The newly renovated SS Cyril and Philomena school, located in the former St. Philomena School, is comprised of new students, and students…

  • Vanguard Group Leases Building in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve

    Vanguard Group Leases Building in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve

    Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square has another new tenant.  Vanguard Group has leased a 240,000-square-foot building at the development, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Vanguard is moving into the building at 3801 West Chester Pike. The Malvern-based mutual fund company is also looking at other suburban space as it expands. “Vanguard routinely evaluates…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Custom Home in Glen Mills

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Custom Home in Glen Mills

    A stunning custom traditional green home with five bedrooms and five bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Situated on three gorgeous acres with a pond and highly-coveted privacy, the home was originally designed using green materials, including six-inch-thick insulated walls and high-efficiency Pella windows. The home immediately impresses with the center hall entrance…

  • DELCO Careers—Dunwoody Village

    DELCO Careers—Dunwoody Village

    Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody Village is always looking for people who want a “decidedly different career,” who share a commitment to excellence who want to join their team.  Qualified applicants…

  • Penn State Brandywine Men’s Soccer Team Takes PSUAC Conference Championship

    Penn State Brandywine Men’s Soccer Team Takes PSUAC Conference Championship

    Penn State Brandywine’s men’s soccer team captured its fifth-straight Penn State University Athletic Conference (PSUAC) championship Wednesday evening, reports psubrandywineathletics.com. It was a scoreless game 90 minutes in, sending the teams into extra time.   A free kick for Brandywine was blocked but Freshman Alexis Cordova Bernal got the rebound, scoring the game-winning goal five…

  • Multifamily Harrison Community Is Last Phase of Ellis Preserve Development

    Multifamily Harrison Community Is Last Phase of Ellis Preserve Development

    Equus Capital Partners Ltd. is developing a $140 million multifamily project at the Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Natalie Kostelnni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The hope is to find renters willing to pay for a variety of amenities and high-end finishes normally found in a five-star hotel. Cost per unit is expected to cost…

  • DELCO Careers: Neumann University

    DELCO Careers: Neumann University

    Neumann University is a private, Catholic university in Aston that follows the Franciscan tradition. It was founded in 1965, and offers undergraduate degrees in a variety of subjects, three doctoral programs, six master’s degree program and an accelerated bachelor’s degree program for adults. The following positions at the university are available: Assistant Director – Degree…

  • Havertown Jeweler Marlyn Schiff Named an Accessories Hero

    Havertown Jeweler Marlyn Schiff Named an Accessories Hero

    Marlyn Schiff of Havertown is being honored by the New York-based Accessories Council as an Accessories Industry Hero at the 2021 ACE Awards, writes Elizabeth Wellington for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Haverford-based jewelry designer is one of 13 honorees. Schiff has donated more than 50,000 surgical masks to hospitals and jewelry to essential workers through…

  • SCORE: Ease Holiday Stress With These Year-End Business Compliance Tips

    SCORE: Ease Holiday Stress With These Year-End Business Compliance Tips

    Waiting until the mayhem of the holidays arrives to tackle mandatory business compliance tasks makes an already stressful season even more trying, writes Nellie Akalp, CEO and founder of CorpNet.com. And delaying filings, or failing to submit reports and forms on time can result in fines, penalties and even suspension or dissolution of a business.…

  • Strath Haven Cross Country Team Makes History With District Championship

    Strath Haven Cross Country Team Makes History With District Championship

    It was a historic day Oct. 29 when coach Bill Coren informed the girls on the Strath Haven Cross Country team where they finished in the District 1 girls Class 3A championship at Lehigh University, writes Terry Toohey for papreplive.com. That’s because the cross country runners were the first team in Strath Haven program history…