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A Team in Yeadon Played in the First Negro League World Series 100 Years Ago
There’s a blue sign on MacDade Blvd. in Yeadon that marks the spot where The Hilldale Athletic Club, who played in the first Negro League World Series, once played, writes Lochlahn March for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s Hilldale Park, home from 1910 to 1932 of the African American-run Hilldale Athletic Club. one of the best…
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Glen Mills Man Thought His Wedding Ring Was Lost in the Ocean. A Stranger With a Metal Detector Proved Otherwise
Tim Martin of Glen Mills lost his wedding ring while playing with his son on the beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey, reports Gray Hall for Action News. He thought the custom-ordered, platinum diamond ring was gone for good. Martin searched the sand for hours and was about to give up until he saw…
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DELCO Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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D’Dummers Parade in Ridley Park Has a 14-Month-Old Grand Marshal
The annual D’Dummers Parade taking place today in Ridley Park will be led this year by toddler Callan Palladino, who was born with a rare heart defect, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. The D’Dummers Parade is an annual fundraiser organized by Philadelphia Eagles fans to support local families struggling with a serious medical issue. Callan…
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Brandywine, Incarcerated Students Learn Together in Public Speaking Course
Twenty students — 10 from Penn State Brandywine and 10 incarcerated in county jail — overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system, and studied public speaking during a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. The students met each Tuesday evening during the fall semester at Delaware County’s George…
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Philly’s Best Steak Co. in Yeadon Working With Restaurant Depot for National Distribution
Steak meat supplier Philly’s Best Steak Co., headquartered in Yeadon, is working with wholesale food service supplier Restaurant Depot to expand its product nationwide, reports Restaurant Depot LLC for Perishable News. A 300 percent distribution increase of its product will bring authentic Philly cheesesteaks to new markets, reaching over 100 stores across the U.S. Restaurant…
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One of Delco’s Own Golf Courses Makes British Magazine’s Top 10 List
A Delaware County golf course has made a top 10 list in a British golfing magazine for best U.S. golf courses. The list was chosen by contributors to nationalclubgolfer.com, a monthly golfing magazine published by Sports Publications. It is the highest-circulating golf title in the UK. The article states that the U.S. “boasts some of…
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East Lansdowne Police to Deploy 41 Public Safety AI-Driven Cameras
The East Lansdowne Police Department is turning to new technology to help it prevent crime, improve its emergency response, and strengthen its investigative abilities. The borough police department is deploying 41 AI-driven public safety cameras in East Lansdowne. The initiative is from a strategic partnership with DELCO Solutions and Verkada Inc. and is funded in…
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Media Painter Rinal Parikh Reimagines Indian Folk Art Through a Local Lens
Rinal Parikh works from her quiet Media Borough studio, blending traditional Indian folk art with contemporary landscapes of suburban Pennsylvania, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The walls of her home display her paintings, completed and in progress, while shelves are filled with art supplies and mementos. The trained biochemist from Gujarat, India, began…
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First Bank House of the Week: Elegant Colonial in Chadds Ford
An elegant colonial home at 101 Bellefair Lane on 2.31 attractive acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This exquisite residence exudes timeless sophistication and modern comfort. Refined details include crown molding and rich hardwood floors that flow seamlessly throughout. Among the highlights are a…
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Joseph McGettigan, Media Prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky, John du Pont Trials Remembered
Prosector Joseph E. McGettigan III of Media Borough, who obtained convictions against chemical company heir John du Pont and Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, died Dec. 31, reports CBS News Philadelphia. He was 76. McGettigan served as lead prosecutor at Sandusky’s 2012 trial as senior deputy attorney general. Sandusky was convicted on 45…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, 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 job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Stephen Sheetz’ Successful Expansion Helped Fuel Wawa Rivalry
A Pennsylvania food feud continues between Delaware County-based Wawa and Altoona-based Sheetz, even with the recent death of Sheetz CEO Stephen G. Sheetz, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 77-year-old Sheetz led the family-owned business from 1984 to 1995, then served as chairman of the board for nearly 20 years. Under his watch,…
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Springfield Family Finds Solace in End-of-Life Pet Photo Shoot
To capture their final moments together, a Springfield family turned to end-of-life pet photography for their beloved furry best friend, Momma Wiggles, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. Shelby Crowding has shared many meaningful moments with Momma Wiggles over the years, many of which came rushing back earlier this week as it became time…
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Delaware County’s Got Some Good Lottery Karma Right Now
It’s been a scratch-off lottery ticket bonanza lately in Delaware County. A $5 million ticket was sold at the Giant supermarket at 550 E. Lancaster Ave. in Radnor Township, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. The winning ticket was part of the $50 Monopoly Own It All scratch-off game.…
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Ohio Investment Firm Buys Quarry Center in Havertown for $80M
The Quarry Center at 116 Township Line Road in Havertown has been sold for more than $80 million to Ohio-based Mid-America Management, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The price paid is one of the highest in the Philadelphia region in recent years for a grocery-anchored shopping center. The 31-acre, 222,500-square-foot shopping center, anchored…
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Higher Car Prices Drive Delaware County Buyers to Longer Loans and Leases
Rising car prices are pushing many Delaware County drivers into having to make difficult financial choices, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Driven in part by tariffs, the average cost of a new car currently stands at $50,080, according to automotive research company Kelley Blue Book. As a result, the typical monthly car payment…
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At 30, Siddiq Kamara Is Delaware County’s Youngest Sheriff Ever
History was made when Siddiq Kamara, 30, was sworn in on Monday, Jan. 5, as Delaware County’s youngest sheriff ever, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Kamara is also the first African immigrant to become a sheriff in Pennsylvania. He grew up in Upper Darby and graduated from Upper Darby High School. The…
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