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In the Hall of Fame or Not, Todd Rundgren Continues to Chart His Own Course
Upper Darby’s Todd Rundgren has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but it’s not something he really wanted, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While Rundgren’s talent and accomplishments earned him a Hall of Fame spot, he’s actually avoided the steady, career-building model of other inductees. His career, instead, has…
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Havertown Parents Group Meet In-Person After a Year of Virtual Work and School
As vaccines increase and COVID cases go down, one Havertown moms club is changing how they operate. The group supported each other during shutdowns. They worked from home and set up virtual learning as they faced uncertainty, reports the staff at 6abc.com. Now, the Parents of Havertown is meeting outdoors, in masks, but also in…
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See Which Local Bike Trails Are Among 19 Must Try in Philadelphia Area
Two Delaware County bike trails are among the 19 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to cover all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia Magazine. Families who are looking to cycle together should head out to Ridley Creek State Park Trail. The five-mile trail is designated for bicyclists, joggers, and…
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Delaware County Businessman Offers Safe Haven for Much-Needed School Supplies
Delaware County businessman Joe Teodoro has been a Godsend to volunteers from Teachers’ Teammates. Teammates collects vital school supplies for students in districts like Upper Darby, William Penn, Penn-Delco, and Chester Upland School Districts, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For Teodora , It’s good karma. “If you do things right, if you help…
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Delco Beads in Drexel Hill Born of Sisters’ Love of Bracelet Making, Helping Others
Two Drexel Hill sisters, 9 and 12, won’t let their age stop them from running a successful business, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. “It doesn’t matter what age you are,” said 9-year-old Sophia De Guio. She and her sister, Ava, 12, have turned out hundreds of hand-made bracelets since August for their company, Delco Beads.…
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378 Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over 3 Days in Delaware County
One new COVID-19-related death from Upper Darby was reported for Friday, May 21, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,432 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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Employers Grade Hospitals on Safety; 1 in Delaware County, 1 Nearby, Earn an ‘A’
Leapfrog, an employer-driven hospital rating system on safety and best practices, has awarded top marks to one Delaware County hospital and a Montgomery County hospital nearby, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The latest rating awarded an A grade to Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, Lower Merion; and Riddle Hospital in Media. Meanwhile,…
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Delaware County Park Police Superintendent Succumbs to COVID-19
Delaware County Park Police Superintendent Scott Mahoney has lost his life to complications of COVID-19, the county announced today. “He bravely served the residents of Delaware County with dedication and valor for almost 30 years,” states a county release. Mahoney started as a patrolman for the Delaware County Park Police in 1992. He rose through…
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Callahan’s Soldier Is Back on Duty in Upper Darby After A Few Mishaps
The soldier was on guard for 20 years, standing watch above the awning of Callahan’s Tavern on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby. Then, one day, he was gone, writes Victor Fiorillo for phillymag.com. The iconic statue belongs to the same Irish bar that inspired the Upper Darby-based comedy, “Last Call.” Sadly, he didn’t survive…
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BBQ Revolution: A Great Order of Ribs as Close as Upper Darby or Aston
The Philadelphia region, including Delaware County, is benefitting from the recent appearance of several BBQ pit-masters to our area, writes Maddy Sweiter-Lamme for phillymag.com. That’s meant more delicious options for eating brisket, pulled pork and burnt ends without making a deep trek south. With more BBQ places opening, that means more smoked meat options than…
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Wawa Founding Family Gives $25 Million Gift to CHOP for Fetal Medicine Program
The founding family of Wawa, Inc. has given a $25 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s fetal medicine program, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 25-year-old Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment was opened to treat children with birth defects before they are born. The Center is being renamed The Richard D.…
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New COVID-19 Cases in Pennsylvania Also Showing a Trend Downward
No COVID-19 Delaware County or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths for Thursday, May 20, were available from the Chester County Health Department. On Wednesday, May 19, the department reported 1,431 COVID-19-realted deaths in the county. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. There were…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Victorian Farmhouse in Newtown Square
A charming Victorian farmhouse with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Nestled in a serene setting encircled by Ridley Creek State Park, the farmhouse perfectly blends old-world charm with modern amenities. The residence was built in 1862 and is historically known as Cedar Rock Farm…
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Students Will Need Support Beyond Academics in the Fall to Counter Pandemic
This has been a school year like no other. My name is April Thomas and I am the Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth. That means I am in charge of leading the Leadership Academy and Choices Program at TLC. After the building shutdown in spring 2020, my teachers and…
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Delaware County’s ‘Wyeth Country’ Donated to National Park
Painter Andrew Wyeth captured the beauty of hills, meadows, and wetlands along Brandywine Creek in Delaware County near the Pennsylvania-Delaware border. Now, 254 acres of that land, known as Beaver Valley, has been donated by the Conservation Fund to the First State National Historical Park, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia inquirer. “The addition of…
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Only 50 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Reported May 19
Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Wednesday, May 19, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,431 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One fatality was reported from Prospect Park, 1 from Chester Township, 1…
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When COVID Ended Basketball, Swarthmore Player Turned to Dolphins
When the pandemic took away Swarthmore College basketball for the season, player Julian Levin decided to go swimming, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With dolphins, actually. With his newfound free time, Levin, a bio major, decided to apply for an internship at the National Aquarium in Baltimore or the National Zoo. Next thing…
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Cold Case in Media Now an Active Homicide As New Evidence Turns Up
A case of a teenage girl from Media reported missing in 1975 has turned into a homicide investigation, reports Rosemary Connors and David Chang for nbcphiladelphia.com. Latching on to a new lead, police are digging for evidence in a wooded area where they believe the girl disappeared 46 years ago. “Horrible, horrific,” Pennsylvania State Police…
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