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Two Delaware County Shops Make Inquirer Top Water Ice List
Two water ice shops with locations in Havertown and Chester made The Philadelphia Inquirer’s list of best water ice in Philly, writes Jilian Wilson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pop’s Homemade Italian Ice Filippo “Pop” Italiano sold frozen treats from a pushcart in his South Philadelphia neighborhood back in 1932. It was only a matter of…
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Aronimink Swim Club’s Gaga Pit Owes Its Life to a Havertown Eagle Scout
There’s a gaga pit out at Aronimink Swim Club in Drexel, thanks to Max McGovern and his quest to earn Eagle Scout status, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. McGovern, 15, belongs to Boy Scout Troop 144 in Havertown. He’s been a Scout since he was 7. The gaga pit is his service project…
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Neumann University Doubles Size of Campus With Land Acquisition
Neumann University has purchased 63 acres of land, along and several buildings from the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia, the founders of the university. The purchase took place June 30. It includes the Our Lady of Angels Convent and three smaller buildings. The land is next to the existing university and nearly doubles its…
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Dead Songbirds in SE Pennsylvania Puzzling Scientists
Groups of songbirds have been turning up dead throughout the Delaware Valley recently but their cause of death remains a mystery to scientists and wildlife officials, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Similar deaths have been reported in other parts of Pennsylvania and across several more states, going back to April. The rash of…
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Fourth of July Boost in Philadelphia Region Shows Tourists Are Back
The local economy received a major boost from visitors during the Fourth of July weekend as tourism continues to make a comeback following the easing of the pandemic, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. Many tourists decided to spend Independence Day in America’s birthplace as the economy slowly rebuilds and recovers in the…
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Delaware County Council OKs Eminent Domain Filing in County Park Acquisition
Delaware County Council unanimously approved eminent domain actions July 7 to acquire the 213 acres of the Don Guanella property in Marple for a county park, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The move to acquire the 124 acres belonging to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and 89 acres owned by Marple Glen Development…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Garnet Valley
Filled with natural light and offering gorgeous wooded views, a stunning Colonial home with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Garnet Valley. The residence impresses right away with its open front-to-back foyer with grand central staircase. Among the many other highlights are the formal living room with…
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Chester County to Step Down as Public Health Lead for Delco’s COVID-19 Response
As public health needs relating to the control of COVID-19 decrease, the intergovernmental cooperation agreement between Chester County and Delaware County will come to an end on Aug. 1. After more than 16 months as the public health lead – and at the request of the Chester County Commissioners and Delaware County Council – Chester…
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At SAP in Newtown Square, Jessica Wescott Enjoys Tech and Philanthropy
Jessica Wescott from Bryn Mawr started as an intern at SAP America in Newtown Square. Today, she’s the service delivery manager, growing the professional development program for one of the region’s largest tech employees, writes Ayannah Kamryn for Campus Philly, appearing in technical.ly. Wescott provides comprehensive training, certifications and defined career paths. She leads a…
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Florida Condominium Disaster Hits Close to Home as Local Man Mourns the Loss of His Parents
An unanswered text on June 24 from Holland resident Jonathan Epstein to his mother was his first sign that something was amiss. The news then broke of the tragic structural fail of Epstein’s parents’ condominium in Surfside, Fla. He maintained hope for a few days, but when rescue workers recovered their bodies, his optimism turned…
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Spend a Day in One of the Most Beautiful Towns on the Main Line, With Many Options to Keep You Busy
Ardmore is one of the most beautiful towns on the Main Line and it has plenty to offer in shopping, dining, and entertainment options for both locals and visitors, writes Samantha Geiger for Main Line Today. If you are looking to spend the day in this charming town, start by grabbing breakfast at Ardmore Station…
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Hard Pill to Swallow: U.S. News Says Delaware County Not the Healthiest
Delaware County has failed to rank among the 500 healthiest communities in the nation, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World Report. While the neighboring Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks counties all made the list, Delaware County once again failed to place among the healthiest communities. Still, the county did have a…
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With Free Nile Swim Club Lessons, 600 Kids Can Now Keep Their Head Above Water
At the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, 120 children were taught how to swim over the last 10 days, says Anthony Patterson, Club board president. The kids are enrolled in a club program, “No Child Will Drown in Our Town,” writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc.com. The free program is now four years old, started because…
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Henderson Foundation Commits $1M at Penn State Brandywine for Vets, Families
Penn State Brandywine received the largest foundation philanthropic gift ever in its history when The Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation committed $1 million to its Wilbur C. and Betty Lea Henderson Foundation Scholarship. “This gift will be transformational in meeting the financial needs of our veteran students and their dependents,” said Marilyn J.…
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82-Year-Old duPont Estate in Dewey Beach Sets Delaware Record for Most Money Ever Fetched in a Residential Sale
The 82-year-old duPont estate in Dewey Beach, Del., has sold for a record $9.1 million. The trio of purchasers plan to raze the property and build anew, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The transaction represents the most expensive residential sale in neighboring Delaware. The property, known as Sandaway, was originally listed for…
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A Wawa Support Message Carved into the French Countryside Is Not What It Seems
It’s a case of mistaken identity at the international level but that didn’t keep rabid Wawa fans in the Philadelphia region from latching on, writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. A Finnish Twitter account shared the image of a message carved into a grass field in France, “Allez Wawa.” It translates as “Go, Wawa.” It’s actually…
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Holiday Flights at Philly Airport Nearly Double What They Were in 2020
U.S. airports did a lot better for the Fourth of July holiday in 2021 than a year ago, but travel numbers are still below pre-COVID levels, writes Ty West for Philadelphia Business Journal. Data from Cirium, which provides airport flight data, shows the number of flights scheduled between July 1-8, 2021 is 90 percent of…
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Delaware County Now Overseeing 1724 Chester Courthouse
Delaware County has entered into a 99-year no-cost lease to oversee the 1724 Chester Courthouse, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Council approved the contract 4-0 with the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. The PHMC said it no longer has the resources to care for the building. There were concerns. Some council…
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