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Wayne-based Eastern Airlines Launching Flights at Philadelphia International Airport
Wayne-based Eastern Airlines will begin flying out of Philadelphia International Airport Dec. 14 as the airport’s newest carrier, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will have twice per week nonstop flights to Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and Sata Domingo, Dominican Republic. Its Boeing 767 aircraft can also carry cargo. “Having Eastern as one of our…
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Delaware County COVID Cases Now Above 24,000, With 895 Deaths Reported
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 780 additional cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County between Friday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 13. The Chester County Health Department reported 23,446 total positive cases for Delaware County on Friday, Dec. 11. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 24,126 total cases for Sunday, Dec. 13. County and…
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PREIT Emerges Re-energized From Bankruptcy Protection With Fresh Capital
PREIT (Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust), the owner of the Springfield Mall, came out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with a deal that gives access to up to $130 million in capital, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. It also provides flexibility in paying off the company’s $1 billion in debt. PREIT stock shares…
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London Firm Buys Radnor Supply Management Company for $145 Million
A Radnor supply chain management services company is being bought up by a London firm for $145 million, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. Synovos, rebranded from Storeroom Solutions in 2016, will be sold to Electrocomponents plc next quarter. The company employs about 125 people at its Radnor headquarters and accounting office in Montrose.…
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Instead of Closing for Good, Long-Running Wynnewood Barbershop Relocates to Devon
Instead of closing its doors for good, the long-running John Troncelliti Barbershop in Wynnewood has found its new home in Devon, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. The new location is expected to open sometime this month, about eight miles away from its current location in the Wynnewood Shopping Center. Owner John Troncelliti said the…
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Local Artist, Photographer Continues His Walk Around Philadelphia Project For Fifth Year
Artist and photographer J.J. Tiziou is continuing his mission to walk the perimeter of Philadelphia – his adopted city – for the fifth year in a row, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Swim Pony Performing Arts project, funded by the Knight Foundation, originally included Tiziou walking with three other Philadelphia-based artists. Since…
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Update: Cases of COVID-19 Impacting Some Delaware County Zip Codes More Than Others
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and the state, with some areas in Delaware County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health show that the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP code statewide…
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Delaware County Continues to See New Positive COVID Cases in the 300s
There were 362 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County on Friday, Dec. 11. Total positive cases reported Thursday by the Chester County Health Department was 23,084. Total positive cases for Friday was 23,446. Seven COVID deaths were reported, with fatalities now at 895. Deaths were reported in Middletown, Upper Darby, Darby Borough, Prospect…
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Delaware County Caterer Among Philadelphia Area’s Best for Micro-Weddings
With many couples opting for smaller, more intimate weddings due to COVID-19, some local businesses have started offering catering options for micro-weddings, with one of them making the best 12 list for the Philadelphia area, write Matt Phillips and Kaliyah Dorsey for the Philadelphia Magazine. Peachtree Catering & Events in Radnor has been providing catering…
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Dr. Lisa Cummins, model and restoration dentist, dies at age 57
A Springfield model who later pursued a career in restoration dentistry died Nov. 30, at age 57 of complications from cardiac arrest, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lisa Krstine Cummins was discovered at age 15 while shopping with her parents in New York by fashion and celebrity photographer Francesco Scavullo. She appeared…
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Reading’s VF Outlet Center, Located in Newtown Square Developer’s Business Park, to Close
The VF Outlet Center in West Reading, once part of an outlet shopping experience for millions of bargain hunters, will close Dec. 24 after 50 years, writes Andrew Scott for mcall.com. The outlet center is located in The Knitting Mills, a business park owned by Delaware County developer Equus Capital Partners. At one time, it…
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Why Philadelphia Was Named One of the Most Sinful Cities in America
Philadelphia once again ranks among the most sinful cities in America, according to a list recently published by WalletHub. To compile the rankings for 2020’s Most Sinful Cities in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across seven key categories, including Anger & Hatred, Jealousy, Excesses & Vices, Greed, Lust, Vanity, and Laziness. These were…
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Interactive Map Shows Where Delaware County’s Best Holiday Decorations Can Be Found
Real estate agent Suzi King has created a “treasure map” of Delaware County’s best holiday light displays, writes Matt Bennett for patch.com. She started putting a list together last year and wanted to continue the tradition in 2020, particularly in a year where everyone’s facing a pandemic Christmas. “I think it’s what we all needed…
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State Imposes New Restrictions for 3 Weeks, Starting Saturday, to Curb COVID Spikes
No indoor dining. Gyms and casinos are closed. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people or less. There’s a moratorium on extracurricular school activities, including winter sports. It’s Deja Vu all over again as Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced at a press conference Thursday new mitigation efforts to contain COVID-19 . “The work we do…
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Positive COVID Cases Up by 390 in Delaware County, But No Deaths Reported
Delaware County saw an increase of 390 reported positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 10. Total positive cases reported Wednesday was 22,694. The Chester County Health Department reported 23,084 positive cases Thursday. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total remaining at 888. Of those, 645 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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Under Equus Capital Partner Guidance, Reading Outlet Gives Way to Thriving Corporate Campus
Even as the VF Outlet Center in West Reading prepares to close, the property where it sits, the Knitting Mills business park, is being reborn. Equus Capital Partners in Newtown Square is turning the early 20th century manufacturing hub into a modern, mixed use community. VF Outlet owner Kontour Brands, Inc. announced it was closing…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: ‘Great Gatsby’ 8-Bedroom Home in Haverford Township
This home at 110 Quaker Lane is available for sale in Haverford. Welcome back to the roaring Gatsby era. This estate is reminiscent of the Gold coast estates that dotted the North shore of Long Island and was the inspiration for the Hollywood production of the movie, “The Great Gatsby”. This compound sits on 4.8…
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PA Farm Show Cancels This Year’s Annual Butter Sculpture Created By Two Local Artists
Another cherished tradition is being put on hold this year due to the pandemic as the Pennsylvania Farm Show has decided not to feature its annual butter sculpture created by two Conshohocken sculptors, Jim Victor and Marie Pelton, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has said that due to…
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