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Ridley’s Notre Dame Choir Wins B101 Christmas Choir Competition
The choir at Notre Dame de Lourdes School in the Swarthmorewood section of Ridley Township is this year’s winner of the B101 2025 K-8th Grade Christmas Choir competition, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The school’s music program will receive $5,000 from the win. The choir will also perform their winning song, “Like It’s…
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Jason Kelce Duets With Legendary Female Artist in Upcoming Christmas Album
For Jason Kelce, working with Stevie Nicks on his latest Christmas album was “unreal,” writes Escher Walcott for People Magazine. During an Oct. 30 New Heights podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce, the retired Eagles player and Haverford resident talked about recording a duet with Nicks, 76, for the Philadelphia-themed holiday album, A Philly Special…
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Delco Man’s Christmas Light App Started Local. Now it’s Nationwide with 55,000 users
Delaware County resident Mike Kane’s holiday app, ChristmasPrism, is based on the idea that Delco homeowners could share and search for holiday light displays. He was expecting maybe 50 users by Christmas. Try 55,000, and the app’s gone national, writes Victor Fiorillo for phillymag.com. “It’s been insane,” says Kane. “We are in 40 states. We’re…
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The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement
After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…
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Mathematician Teddy Einstein, Who Taught at Swarthmore College, Remembered
Eduard “Teddy” Einstein, a promising mathematician who had just finished a three-year teaching term at Swarthmore College, was killed Dec. 3 while riding his bike in Upper Darby. The 38-year-old West Philadelphia man was beloved by students, faculty, and the broader mathematics community, and was a devoted husband and father to his two young boys,…
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Past Art Comrades Meet Again After 25 Years, Co-Teach Media Class
Twenty-five years ago, Rose Tree Place resident Marsha McGlinchey taught an art class at a community arts center. That’s when she met Helen Smith, inspiring her to start her own art career. Now McGlinchey and Smith, who is an activities assistant at Rose Tree Place, are working together teaching a monthly art class at the…
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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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Judge Settles Crozer Health WARN Act Violations at $1.5M for Employees
Former Crozer Health employees who say they weren’t given enough notice over the closing of two hospitals and the loss of their jobs are entitled to claims of $1.5 million, far less than the $21 million they requested. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan of the Northern District of Texas was ruling on alleged WARN…
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Wonder Cuts Ribbon in Media, With Eyes Toward Drexel Hill in Rapid Expansion
A Wonder food hall opened Thursday in Media Borough in the Promenade at Granite Run, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media Wonder at 1127 W. Baltimore Pike officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Senior operations leader Eddie Jefferson, who oversees the Media location, emphasized the importance of local ties.…
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‘New Era’ for Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mill as Amy Ricci Comes on Board
When Amy Ricci saw an opportunity to work at an actual 1704 mill and nature preserve in Glen Mills, she grabbed it. Ricci starts as the new executive director at the Newlin Grist Mill in January. She’s leaving her current job as executive director of Historic Rittenhouse Town, an interpretive early industrial village in Fairmount…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning 6,200 sq ft Luxury Home on Nearly 2 Acres in Wallingford
This elegant home at 411 Marie Drive offers 7,000 square feet of living space on two acres with five full bedrooms and five full baths tucked away at the end of a private drive in Wallingford. This one-of-a-kind home blends timeless style with modern comfort, complete with stunning water views from multiple decks and patios.…
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Customers, Staff at Barnaby’s of Havertown Remember Owner Bill Daley
Bill Daley, the longtime owner of Barnaby’s Restaurants in Delaware and Chester Counties, was remembered by customers and staff at the Barnaby’s of Havertown as a strong leader and a kind man who quickly brought his Havertown restaurant and bar back to life after a devastating fire, reports Connor Barton for KYW Newsradio. William J.…
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Riddle Hospital Is Quieter These Days at Night, New Survey Shows
Riddle Hospital in Media once had the dubious honor of being the loudest acute-care hospital in the region at night, according to a federal survey. Not anymore, writes Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It has significantly reduced its night-time noise levels, according to newly released federal data. The most recent survey of Riddle Hospital…
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TLC: Nutrition and Mental Health, Eating for a Healthier Mind
Student life is full of unpredictable events and circumstances. Some are challenging, and others are delightful; many of both varieties are beyond our control. Students may experience unexpected criticism and plans that fall through, or surprising compliments and happy hangouts with special friends. These moments, both positive and negative, impact students’ mental well-being. Amidst all…
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Main Line Health CEO Ed Jimenez Talks About Healthcare Priorities
Employees, safety, and improved care delivery are the priorities for Main Line Health President and CEO Ed Jimenez six months into the job. He took over in June with 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Jimenez most recently served as president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark,…
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Valley Forge Charter School Proposal Gets First Hearing Before Radnor School Board
The first public hearing on Dec. 16 seeking approval on a proposed Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School on the campus of Valley Forge Military Academy & College in Wayne took place Dec. 16 at a special meeting of the Radnor School Board. The school would replace the Academy, slated to close at the…
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Here’s 2 Delaware County Area Boys’ Basketball Players to Watch in 2025-26
The boys’ basketball season in the Philadelphia area will see some elite talent, including Bonner-Prendergast’s Korey Francis and Haverford School’s Silas Graham, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Francis, a 6-foot-4 junior guard, is a strong downhill guard. He’s been able to score driving to the basket or with a mid-range jump shot. He…
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Laughter Is Medicine at Unique Yoga Classes in Media Borough
Alexa Fong Drubay leads a different kind of yoga class in Media Borough, utilizing the power of laughter, reports 6abc. The master trainer offers Laughter Yoga with Alexa classes. “It’s so wonderful, and yet so few people know about it,” she said. “People come up to me and say, ‘What is this stuff?’” The movement…
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