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Wall Street Journal: As American as Apple Pie, Norristown-Based Apparel Manufacturer Makes World’s Best Hoodies
Camber USA has reached cult status among true fans of hoodies who believe that the Norristown apparel manufacturer makes some of the best sweatshirts in the world, writes Jacob Gallagher for The Wall Street Journal. And while its name may not be universally known, the company has been selling its thick – but tender on…
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Gov. Wolf’s PAsmart Initiative Adds $10.8M Grants for STEM, Computer Science
Governor Tom Wolf is continuing the rollout of his PAsmart initiative with the announcement of $10.8 million in PAsmart Advancing Grants to expand access to STEM and computer science in schools. Together with PAsmart Targeted Grants announced last year, the Wolf administration has now awarded close to $20 million to improve STEM and computer science…
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Cold Case: Widower’s Last-Ditch Effort Using Life’s Savings, Hopes to Solve His Wife’s Murder
April 19, 1991, was typical for Croydon wife and mother Joy Hibbs: She ran errands, returned home, and prepared for her evening work shift as a medical assistant. She never made it, reports Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to police reports, someone strangled and stabbed Joy Hibbs to death that afternoon. The perpetrator then covered his or her tracks…
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Wawa: Big Enough and Beloved Enough to Offer the Pope His Choice of Hoagie
The cult of Wawa represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer, writes Meghan McCarron for eater.com. When the pope visited Philadelphia in 2015, Wawa was heavily involved. The mayor promised the pontifex his choice of hoagie. Wawa had water during Mass, fed first responders and had a cardboard Bishop of Rome so people…
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A Second Season for ‘Mare of Easttown’? Only If It’s Great, Ingelsby Says
“Mare” creator Brad Ingelsby says he wouldn’t rule out a second season for “Mare of Easttown” but only if it can be done right, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kate Winslet, who played the fictional version of a police detective in Delaware County, said she’d be on board, telling TV Line, “I would…
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Apprentices With Delaware County Tie-Ins Brings Philly Ship Yard Prosperity
An apprenticeship program at the Philadelphia Ship Yard is bringing in a new generation of workers, helped along by Delaware County Community College, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Shipyard is seeing an uptick in employment, with 400 employees there now compared to 200 in January. Its goal is 1,400 by 20222. Bryan…
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Weekly COVID-19 Rates Continue to Drop in Delaware County
The week of May 28 to June 3 saw positive case counts of new COVID-19 cases in Delaware County drop lower but still remain above 100, according to the Chester County Health Department. This past week showed only 123 cases, compared to 214 the week before. A month ago, the county was experiencing weekly rates…
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American Airlines Executives Upbeat About Philadelphia Airport Recovery
Comfort levels for flying domestically and staying in hotels is good news for the Philadelphia International Airport and its largest air carrier, American Airlines, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “More than three out of four of our customers are now comfortable taking a domestic flight, as well as staying in a hotel,” said…
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SCORE Award Winner: Philadelphia Integrative Medicine
Each year, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of their local economy and small business community. On Thursday, June 10, at noon, SCORE presents a one-hour virtual event to honor its 2021 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Learn how they were able to navigate COVID-19…
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SCORE Webinars Focus on YouTube and Google Maps to Grow Your Business
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties continues to offer free webinars learn how to use Google tools to promote and organize their business. These tools can: Find customers Track data with Google Analytics Tap YouTube’s potential Get your business listed on Google searches and Google Maps. The Google tools webinars are presented by Randi Penfil, a…
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Donna Ashbee of Glen Mills, Widow of Former Flyer Barry Ashbee, dies at 82
The widow of former Flyers defenseman Barry Ashbee, actively involved in the Flyers annual charity fundraiser, died May 31. Donna Ashbee of Glen Mills, 82, was quiet and kind, and well-liked by the team, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was active with the Flyers Wives Carnival. Barry was an assistant coach with…
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‘Here Comes the Lips’: ‘Mare’ Actress Talks About Her Character’s Unique Makeup
Mare of Easttown actress Connie Giordano is giving high praise to her makeup artists for the look she brought to character Patty DelRasso, writes Liz Ritter for newbeauty.com. The stage actress and on-air HSN and QVC host is talking about a lip liner trick. “My character, she’s from the heart of Delaware County… “Let’s just…
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Delaware County’s Reported New Daily COVID-19 Cases Remain Above 100
Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported Friday, June 4, from Darby Borough and, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,449 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…
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Decade’s Best Test Scores in PA Came From 2 Delaware County School Districts
They may knock Delaware County’s accent, but it’s got some of the smartest public school district kids in the Commonwealth, according to a standardized test score analysis by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The Philadelphia Business Journal cited a report in the Pittsburgh Times listing the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District as the decade’s highest-scoring school district…
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Seeing the Trends, Bank Teller Pivots to Career as Middle School Teache
Ridley Township resident Jaclyn Mazuk was working as a bank teller when she noticed more emphasis on digital transactions, especially once COVID hit. With job security on the line, Mazuk decided to pivot to middle school teaching, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The pandemic made it scary,” said Mazuk, a 31-year-old…
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So in Mare of Easttown, Who Is Det. Colin Zabel, Really? Delaware County Rumors Fly
Did anyone else notice that Detective Colin Zabel in Mare of Easttown happens to have the same last name as Pa. Rep. Mike Zabel, who represents parts of Delaware County and comes from Havertown? There could be a connection. Or not, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rep. Zabel laughed at the question. The…
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Aldan Entrepreneur Keeps Growing Her French Toast Empire With Ale and Coffee
The 39-year-old Aldan woman who turned a French Toast snack into a business success continues to expand her brand, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Charisse McGill sold French Toast Bites at Lokal Artisan Foods stands at area festivals. She operates permanent stands at Cherry Street Pier and Spruce Street Harbor Park in Philadelphia.…
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Two Radnor Companies Jump in Rank on Fortune 500 List for 2021
Two Radnor companies ranked higher in 2021 on the Fortune 500, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 500, compiled annually by Fortune Magazine, uses annual revenue figures to rank publicly traded companies, listing the top 500 corporate revenue generators nationwide. Thirteen companies from the Philadelphia region made this year’s list. Lincoln National…
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