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Former Haverford Professor With Unique Approach to Philosophy, Dead at 85
A retired Haverford College philosophy professor recognized for his contributions to the study of Plato as well as Aristotle’s ethics and metaphysics, has died, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Aryeh Kosman of Haverford was 85. “He was the most remarkable teacher,” said Jim Friedman, a 1967 Haverford graduate who spent the last 15…
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11 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Reported Over the Weekend
No new COVID-19-related death were reported Monday, June 28 since statistics were last reported Friday, June 25, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,459 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of total fatalities, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been…
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The Lincoln Center’s Choices Program Gives Challenged Students Alternatives
Some teenagers with emotional and behavioral challenges have trouble keeping up in a regular school classroom. The larger classroom in a traditional school setting may be overwhelming, keeping the student from doing their best work, or worse, avoiding school all together, falling behind on basic skills. They can succeed and excel academically, with some additional…
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Philadelphia Airport Travelers Feeling Impact of Staffing Shortages
Air travelers at Philadelphia International Airport are noticing longer lines as staffing shortages continue to plague airlines and TSA officials, reports Katie Katro for 6abc.com. The airport’s key airline, American Airlines, is cancelling an average of two flights a day in Philadelphia. Passenger Vincent Alibrando was in line two-and-a-half hours early at the Frontier counter…
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Distillery Drama: Bankruptcy Filing Yields Betrayals, Tantrums, Threats, and Sketchy Fund Transfers
A recent Bucks County bankruptcy has taken on all the intrigue of a prime-time soap opera. Quakertown’s Midnight Madness Distilling LLC, producer of the popular Faber liquor line, filed for Chapter 11. Laura Smythe describes the aftermath for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midnight Madness was founded in 2012 by two Carnegie Mellon students in an entrepreneurship class, Anthony Lorubbio and Casey Parzych. It produces its own liquor and provides co-op…
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SS. Cyril & Philomena School to Open at Former St. Philomena School in Lansdowne
St. Cyril of Alexandria Catholic School in East Lansdowne is moving into the former St.. Philomena Parish School building in Lansdowne, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The announcement was made last week by Independence Mission Schools, which took over St. Cyril School from the Archdiocese in 2012. The two school properties are less…
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Weekly Rates of COVID-19 Continued To Drop in Delaware County in June
The week of June 18 to June 24 showed the number of positive counts of new COVID-19 cases in Delaware County continues to decline, with numbers remaining very low, according to the Chester County Health Department. This past week showed only 47 cases, compared to 65 the week before. A month ago, the county was…
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University of Sciences President Retires as Merger Goes Forward With St. Joseph’s
Paul Katz, president of University of the Sciences since 2016, is retiring next month as the university completes its merger with St. Joseph’s University, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s been something I’ve been thinking about for a long time,” Katz, 73, said in an interview. “I think the time is right for…
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Despite the Pandemic, Around Nine Million Americans Moved Last Year
Despite the pandemic that has been wreaking havoc around the globe, around nine million Americans have decided to move to new homes since the outbreak of the virus, writes Molly Henderson for the Moving Company Reviews. However, a significant part of these moves last year were not specifically COVID-19 related. According to Marie Patino of…
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Phoenixville Woman Designs Mental Health App to Help Ease Panic Attacks
Phoenixville’s Alexandra Dodge, a graphic and interactive design student at Temple University, has designed a mental health app that guides users through panic attacks, writes Bethany Ao for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dodge is one of the millions of Americans who are dealing with an anxiety disorder. She knows from personal experience how debilitating the symptoms…
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Conservationist Andrew L. Johnson, Brandywine River Museum Founder, Has Died
The Chadds Ford man who helped give us the Brandywine River Museum, and who led both the Natural Lands Trust and the North American Land Trust, has died, reports Chadds Ford Live. Andrew L.“Andy” Johnson was a prominent conservationist. He died June 19 at 83. Johnson was executive director of the Brandywine Conservancy from 1970…
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For Those With Physical Challenges, This Theater Program Is a Place to Shine
All are welcome at Acting Without Boundaries, especially those with physical disabilities, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.com. “I’ve said this from day one. In AWB, it doesn’t matter how you look, how you sound, how great your voice is,” said Will Thomas. “You’re just automatically included.” Thomas, 25, from Wilmington, fell in love with the…
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7 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County for June 25
Two new COVID-19-related death were reported Friday, June 25 since statistics were last reported Wednesday, June 23, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,459 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Fatalities were reported from Upper Darby and Upper Chichester. Of total fatalities, 838 were in long-term care…
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Splash Club, Delco Steaks, Now Marple Public House—These Guys are Busy
If you like upscale swim clubs, quality steak sandwiches, and a good local tavern, you can thank Broomall natives John McKenzie and Nick Reynolds for making these Marple businesses available, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. This summer, Splash Club, opened in May 2019, adds an ice cream parlor to its island themed club. …
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Ridley’s Italian Delight Closes Until New Location Can Be Found
Italian Delight in Ridley, serving customers for almost half a century, is closing, at least for now, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The restaurant at 2600 MacDade Blvd. offered a final taste to customers this past weekend. “We will be back,” vowed Nick Guardavaccaro, who owns the restaurant with his father Gino. “We…
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An Old Delco Friend Makes Philadelphia Inquirer List of Best Philly Burgers
So The Philadelphia Inquirer’s restaurant staff writers got together and decided where the best burgers in Philly are. We’re talking Jillian Wilson, Craig LaBan and Michael Klein. Despite their best efforts to keep it in the city, one 80-plus-year Delaware County burger joint had to be on the list. Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom. The writers…
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This Lansdowne Home for Sale Highlights the Borough’s Love of Traditional and New
A modern-yet traditional Tudor Revival foursquare home at 63 W. Plumstead Road demonstrates a lot of Lansdowne Borough’s potential for greatness, writes Sandy Smith for phillymag.com. A variety of historic homes populate Lansdowne; Victorian, Tudor, Queen Anne, Dutch Colonial and Georgian Revival. These attractive properties are augmented by an equally attractive Main Street with a…
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Couple Loves Their Springfield Cape Cod But Needs a Little More Space
They’ve put a lot of work into their charming Cape Cod house in Springfield, but Edyta and Patrick Davitt after three years are looking for more acreage, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Not that they weren’t happy at their location, with safe runs through the neighborhood at night, walks to the library and…
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