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American Helicopter Museum Offers Public Helicopter Rides Aug. 15
The American Helicopter Museum and Education Center (AHMEC) will celebrate this year’s annual World Helicopter Day on Sunday, Aug. 15 from 12-4:30 PM. Two main events will make the day extra special: AHMEC’s first public helicopter rides since 2019 and the rollout of the newly restored McCulloch J-2 Gyroplane. “We are excited to present helicopter…
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Massive Bee Colonies Removed From Skippack Home
When Sara and Jason Weaver decided to buy their Skippack home in December without an inspection, they knew there were bees in the walls of the house, writes María Paula Mijares Torres for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What they did not know or expect is just how many there were – close to 450,000 of them.…
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Now Pennsylvania Deer Are Testing Positive for Coronavirus
In a recent federal study, nearly half, or 44 percent, of Pennsylvania deer tested positive for coronavirus, writes Justin Heinze for patch.com. Researchers are puzzled how the deer showed up with the coronavirus antibodies. The deer came from central and southeastern Pennsylvania. The risk of deer spreading it to humans is low, according to the…
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Moe’s Tavern Pop Up Comes To Springfield Mall Sept. 10-26
“The Simpson’s” Moe’s Tavern is making its way to the upper level of the Springfield Mall in September, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. Moe’s Tavern, or rather, a replica of it, will show up as a pop-up bar at the Mall from Sept. 10 to 26. Fans of the three-decades-long, 32-season animated series…
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Firefighter’s Inventive Spark Leads Him to Reinvent Home Smoke Detectors
In an idea born of equal parts ingenuity and fire-fighting experience, Ed Pfeiffer of Hartsville has improved traditional home smoke detectors. He and his grandsons are now marketing the revised product via a new business, Firefighters Preventing Fires. The Bucks County Herald profiled it. “We are taking the guesswork out of selecting detectors to upgrade…
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Delaware County: Masks Are Back, Vaccinated or Not
Delaware County officials, now taking their cues from the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health, say the latest recommendation regarding COVID and the Delta variant is for everyone to wear masks when in a public, indoor space, whether or not you’ve been vaccinated. That’s for people living in an area with substantial or high…
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Philly Violence Explodes. Chester Homicides are Way Down. Here’s Why
Gun violence is skyrocketing in Philadelphia, but in Chester, homicides are down 63 percent compared to 2020, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thank the Chester Partnership for Safe Neighborhoods, started last November. It fosters better communication between prosecutors, police and the residents. “It’s showing and putting more money where our mouth is that…
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Wawa Settlement Moves Ahead With Judge’s Initial Blessing
A Wawa settlement of a data breach exposing customer information has received preliminary approval from a federal judge. The settlement would require Wawa to pay customers up to $9 million in gift cards and cash, writes Christian Hetric for The Philadelphia Inquirer. U.S. District Judge Gene E.K. Pratter gave initial approval Friday and provisionally determined…
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Head Over to Rocko’s Pizza in Woodlyn and Grab a ‘Slice of Delco’
It’s been a year since they’ve opened, and Rocko’s Pizza in Woodlyn is a Delco success story, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The pizza shop quietly opened as a new business a year ago July, in a pandemic. Four business partners, all with Delco roots, came together to bring made-from-scratch boardwalk style pizza…
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See How Delaware County Ranks in the Market for Buying a Single-Family Rental
Delaware County ranked in the upper half among best markets for buying single family rental properties in 2021, according to a new report by ATTOM. The Q1 2021 Single Family Rental Market report ranked 495 counties with a population of at least 100,000 using rental data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development…
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Jay Wright Recalls Near Fatal Flight That Gave Him a New Perspective
A harrowing airplane flight influenced Jay Wright and his coaching approach, reports Keith Jones for nbcphiladelphia.com. Wright is currently the assistant coach for the U.S. Men’s Basketball team at the Tokyo Olympics. Back in 2005, Jay Wright was on a Rhode Island flight with Jones and the Villanova men’s basketball team. The plane flew through…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Traditional Home in Garnet Valley
A breathtaking traditional home set on 2.04 private acres with six bedrooms and seven bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The property charms visitors from the start with the European water fountain in the center of a circular driveway. Inside, this traditional home has a magnificent two-story foyer with turned staircase and room…
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Mobilion in Chadds Ford’s Raises Funds for Biomarker to Detect Disease
The Delaware County life sciences company Mobilion, that recently launched its first product, has raised $60 million through a private stock sale, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mobilion Systems Inc.’s, which employs 60 people, previously raised $50.4 million from two investment rounds in 2019 and 2020. Founded in 2015, Chadds Ford-based Mobilion is…
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Delco Careers: Lincoln Center Hiring for 3 Special Education Positions
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is looking for the right candidates to help meet the special education needs of students and their families in the Greater Philadelphia Area for the coming school year. TLC has been providing educational and human services to students in need for more than 50 years. To accomplish its…
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Penn State Brandywine Invites Prospective Entrepreneurs to Give Idea TestLab a Try
Have a great idea for a business but aren’t sure how to get started? Try the Idea TestLab through the Brandywine LaunchBox, powered by Penn State, to answer your questions and develop your entrepreneurial ideas. The Idea TestLab is a seven-week business accelerator program at Penn State Brandywine for early-stage entrepreneurs who want to explore…
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Commissioners Cut Ribbon on Norristown’s Tallest Building
The Montgomery County Commissioners have cut the ribbon on One Montgomery Plaza in Norristown to mark the completion of the exterior reskin project. Norristown’s tallest building now boasts a modern façade, updated safety, and accessibility features, and new outdoor seating. “Montgomery County is committed to modernizing our campus for the next century. The completion of the One…
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As Sister Company to Exton’s All-Fill, Auger Fabrication Turns Dated Manufacturing Building in Downingtown into State-of-the-Art Facility
Until recently, All-Fill, the Exton-based manufacturer of packaging machinery with a global presence, and its sister company, Auger Fabrication, had been working together under the same roof since 1984. As a company, All-Fill was built on its line of vertical auger fillers, which have been used around the world since 1969. Auger Fabrication, meanwhile, supplies…
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Dennis Rochford, a former Delaware County Political Figure, has Died
Dennis Rochford, a former Delaware County Councilman who ran against incumbent Seventh District Congressman Bob Edgar, died July 31, writes Katie Tabeling for the delawarebusinesstimes.com. He was 73. Mr. Rochford was president of the Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay, a trade association for ports in Delaware, Pennsylvania and New Jersey. “Dennis’ passing…
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