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Granite Run Sears Expected to close in August
The Sears department store at the Promenade at Granite Run has been a steady presence at the former Granite Run Mall site since 1974. Now it’s expected to close in August, reportedly on Aug 22, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “My understanding is that they’re going to close in August,” Michael Markman,…
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Wayne Train Station in Radnor Now Has a Coffee Cafe, Thanks to 3 Local Veterans
Three veterans who served multiple tours in Iraq are now business partners, running a coffee café out of the historic Wayne train station in Radnor, reports Jessica Kartalija for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The Mad Anthony Wayne Café has been open nearly a month. Sgt. First Class Melinda DiStefano had the idea to create a café at the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming Victorian in Haverford
A charming Victorian home with six bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. Known as the Blakely Cottage, the home has conflicting records when it comes to its development. But whether it was built in the late 1800s or early 1920s, it is clear that the era’s premier…
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Widener University President Stepping Down Next Summer to Work at Penn
The president of Widener University in Chester is retiring next June after six years with the university, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Julie E. Wollman, 61, of Philadelphia will join the University of Pennsylvania where she will help prepare future college leaders. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as…
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After 60 Years, Middletown Library Closes Pennell Site to Move to Roosevelt Center
Ed Hunter was the final patron to check out a book from Middletown Free Library’s N. Pennell Road location. He borrowed his first book from the Library more than 30 years ago. The Library closed its N. Pennell Road location a week ago on Friday, June 18, at 6 p.m. Board members Betsy Podrebarac, Dave…
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State COVID-19 Cases Up Slightly for June 24, But Overall Still in Decline
No COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and deaths were available for Thursday, June 24 from the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,457 related deaths in Delaware County as of June 23. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care…
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Hop Aboard! Montgomery County Has One of the Best Scenic Train Rides in the Nation
While the nation is filled with gorgeous vistas that can be best enjoyed while traveling by train, some routes stand out in the stunning landscapes they offer. One of them has the best scenic train rides right here in Montgomery County, according to a new ranking by USA Today. The railroads featured on the list…
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If Willy Wonka Dealt in Toys, Not Candy, His Shop Would Resemble This Doylestown Kid-Centric Business
Fabby-Do Boutique in Doylestown can best be described as a creative café. Its business model is to inspire imaginativeness in children ages two to teens, reports Jenn Frederick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The boutique is stocked nearly floor to ceiling with colorful crafts. Presorted kits enable kids to build or fashion something tangible and playable, rather than more paper fodder to tape to the refrigerator door. Parents…
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100 Workers at 2 Crozer Hospitals in Drexel Hill, Ridley Vote to Join Union
Health professionals from Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill and Taylor Hospital in Ridley are now unionized, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. About 100 medical technologists and other health care professionals from the two hospitals voted unanimously to join the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals (PASNAP). They join 1,400…
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Run Any Good 5Ks Lately? Delaware County Libraries Join to Build Communities
Libraries are still filled with books, but they’ve also become places Swarthmore for the community to gather. Now, Delaware County libraries are getting together to build communities, writes Sara Grochowski for publishersweekly.com. The Swarthmore Public Library and the Helen Kate Furness Free Library in Wallingford are five-year partners in a family friendly 5k race. It…
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American Airline Update: Flight Schedule Impact at Philadelphia Airport
An average of two flights a day are being canceled by American Airlines out of Philadelphia International Airport, reports Howard Monroe for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The cancellations, due to weather and staffing shortages, come just as everyone’s ready again to hop on an airplane. American is the largest carriers in the U.S. with a major hub here…
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Eight New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County for June 23
One new COVID-19-related death was reported from Chester Wednesday, June 23, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,457 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of the county’s 49…
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Delaware County Girl’s Camp Experience: Swimming, Crafts, and Empathy
One 12-year-old from Delaware County is having a different summer camp experience than many this year, writes Elizabeth Worthington for wnep.com. She’s participating in Peace Camp in Wilkes-Barre. Peace Camp is hosted by the Peace and Justice Center of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Its goal is to teach conflict resolution, teamwork, and empathy. “I love it because…
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Liberian Refugee, Now in Levittown, Tells a ‘Story You Won’t Often Read in the Media’
Media reports of xenophobia in our country have been rampant. But is America generally that unwelcoming? A U.S. citizen in Levittown (originally from West Africa) offers a unique view for Go Erie. Joseph Sackor came to Bucks County 20 years ago as a refugee, fleeing conflict in Liberia. “There’s a quiet story about refugees,” he says. “It’s about the welcome extended to people like me. It’s a story…
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Devoted ‘Mare’ Fans Bring a Darker Side of the Hit Series to Wallingford
Police are warning fans of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” that trespassing in Wallingford will not be tolerated, writes Dann Cuellar for 6abc.com. The HBO hit series brought a lot of national attention, most of it good, to Delaware County. But some fans have been showing up to check out where scenes were filmed, including the…
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Pennsylvania COVID-19 Case Numbers Still in Decline, 177 New Cases for June 22
No COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and deaths, were available for Tuesday, June 22 from the Chester County Health Department. Total cases in Delaware County for June 21 were 49,847. The health department reported a total of 1,456 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County as of June 21. For information and…
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Abington Scientist Who Pioneered COVID-19 Vaccine Research Believes mRNA Technology is Capable of Fighting Many Diseases
While even the majority of scientists working on mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 were shocked by its effectiveness, Katalin Karikó, an Abington biochemist and one of the pioneers of mRNA technology research, did not expect anything less, writes Stephen Buranyi for the WIRED. “There was no nail biting,” she said. “I expected the vaccines to be…
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Villanova University Athletes, Alumni Well Represented at U.S. Olympic Trials
Four track & field student-athletes from Villanova University and two alumni are competing this week at U.S. Olympic Trials June 18-27, reports Villanova University. For the woman’s team, athletes are McKenna Keegan, Sanaa Barnes and Lydia Olivere. Sean Dolan is from the men’s team. Villanova graduates Angel Piccirillo and Sam Ellison make their Olympic Trials…
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