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Despite COVID Delays, Villanova Took Wins, But There’s Work Needed to Catch Up
COVID-19’s making it a tough season for men’s basketball at Villanova University even as they squeaked out a win Jan. 19 against Seton Hall, 76-74, at their first game in 27 days and continued with a 71-56 win against Providence Jan. 23, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Basketball activities, including practices, were suspended…
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Commercial Real Estate Poised to Take Off in 2021, Says Brandywine Realty CEO
Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Jerry Sweeney is enthusiastically upbeat about commercial real estate in 2021, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Brandywine Trust is the largest landlord of Class A office space in the Philadelphia region, including the Radnor Financial Center in Radnor. “The greatest economy in the history of the world was on…
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Couple’s Penn State Brandywine Scholarship Aids Student Veterans
A veteran’s scholarship in the amount of $300,000 has been created by Brandywine Penn State alumnus Jack Wixted and his wife, Carol, to help veteran and military students and their families, reports news.psu.edu. “This gift will provide financial support not only to veteran and military students, but also to their spouses and children, who share…
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For Ardmore Man, Trump’s Pardon Felt Like He ‘Hit the Lottery’
Gary Hendler, of Ardmore, woke up on Wednesday to discover he was one of 73 people former President Donald Trump pardoned on his final day in office, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. Hendler applied for the pardon for a drug-related crime he committed in the 1980s. “I did a double-take,” he said.…
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Celebrate Veganuary with the Best Vegan Takeout in Delaware County
When you are from the land of the cheesesteak, where exactly does vegan fit in? Not surprisingly, more and more people are reaching for vegan alternatives to meat, and these Delaware County cafes know how to make veggies otherworldly. Grace Dickinson of the Philadelphia Inquirer has sussed out the best meat-free spots to get your…
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Pennsylvania Ranks as One of the Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its several popular outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled a list of the best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the…
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Schools Ready for Normalcy But Vaccine Shortage Slowing Things Down
It seemed like teachers would finally be able to safely teach in the classrooms as Delaware County started circulating the COVID-19 vaccine, writes Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garnet Valley School District Superintendent Marc Bertrando was excited to learn that teachers would get the first vaccination shot in February at clinics…
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Pennsylvania Department of Health Reports More Than 35,000 COVID-19 Cases for Delaware County
No COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available from the Chester County Health Department for Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 23 and 24. Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that as of 10 p.m., Sunday, Jan 24, there were 35,602 total cases of COVID-19 reported for Delaware County.…
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From Jim Crow to Cheyney Professor, Julus B. Flynn, Jr. Beat Bigotry to Help Others
A Glen Mills man who grew up under Jim Crow laws in Memphis and went on to become a professor, department chairman and football coach at Cheyney University, has died from COVID-19, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Julius B. Flynn Jr., 78, died Friday, Jan. 8, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He grew up…
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Police Radios Latest Addition to State-of-the-Art Emergency Communications
Every police officer in Delaware County is receiving a new police radio, part of a $50 to $70 million overhaul to fix the county’s aging emergency communications system, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. That means 2,500 new Kenwood radios, with 1,200 going to police officers, said Timothy Boyce, director of Emergency Services. Fire…
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Webinars Look at the Latest Economic Aid for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
The Small Business Administration is rolling out its new Disaster Relief Program. Find out how it can impact your business through this free webinar, offered Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4 to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 28, noon to 1 p.m. Join the Eastern PA Small Business Administration (SBA) staff to learn about the latest Economic…
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Rates of New COVID-19 Cases Reported Continue to Drop for County and State From Earlier in the Week
The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 33,306 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Friday, Jan. 22, an increase of 165 cases. Four more COVID-19 death were reported from Darby Borough, for a new total of 1,076. Fatalities were reported from Marple, Haverford, Yeadon and Chester. Of total deaths…
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The School District With the Highest Home Values in the State Happens to be in Delaware County
Delaware County has the school districts with the highest and lowest median home value in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott and Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor Township School District ranked No. 1 in the state with a median home value of $651,600. Radnor was also ranked among the top 10 school districts nationwide by…
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When College Coaches Go Low (Fashion), Newtown Square Tailor Loses Money
Gabriele D’Annunzio, owner of D&B Tailors in Newtown Square, isn’t keen on the latest fashion trends for college basketball coaches, writes Eric Olson for AP, as reported at Bloomberg.com. As Jay Wright’s tailor, switching to more casual dress has meant less tailoring money. He’s made about 40 to 50 suits for Wright, averaging three to…
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Two Well-Known Funeral Homes Serving Delaware County Join Forces
The Frank C. Videon Funeral Home in Broomall and the Logan Funeral Homes in Exton, Havertown and South Philadelphia have become one, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “The two firms have announced their decision to merge to better serve families with convenience and affordability,” the Logan-Videon Funeral & Cremation Services announced in a…
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Garnet Valley Graduate Finds His Voice During TikTok Sea Shanty Craze
Recent Garnet Valley High School graduate Luke Taylor missed singing in the choir and performing in musicals. When the Sea Shanty craze took off on TikTok, he jumped on board with his own performances. Now he and his Basso profundo voice have 350,000 followers and 6 million views on just one video, writes Dayna Evans…
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Wawa: So Which Sandwich Is No. 1 at Delaware County’s Favorite Convenience Store?
When it comes to Wawa, everyone’s got their favorite sandwich, entrée, snack food, whatever. But which sandwich ranks as the best in the group” Here’s a list of the top five, from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan at Philadelphia Magazine. 1. The Gobbler, Wawa’s answer to Thanksgiving, ranked as the Delaware County convenience…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Remote Worker Decision a Sign of Things to Come?
Lincoln Financial Group has decided to keep hundreds of its employees working remotely even after COVID-19 fears are gone, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The life insurance and retirement investment company is selling 210,000 square feet of office space in Concord, New Hampshire it will no longer need. It’s too early to tell…
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