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Newtown Square Man Heads Commission Planning America’s 250th Birthday in 2026
Newtown Square-based developer Dan DiLella, head of Equus Capital Partners, is chairman of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission board, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The board is planning “America 250” events, set for 2026. Right now, the board is looking for party and project ideas. Philadelphians are prominent on the committee that is…
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Ex-Liberian Warload Formerly Living in East Lansdowne Seeks New Trial
Mohammed Jabateh, 53, of East Lansdowne is serving 30 years in prison for deceiving U.S. Immigration about his past as a brutal war lord. Now he wants a federal appeals court in Philadelphia to overturn his conviction and sentence, writes Jeremy Roebuck for The Philadelphia Inquirer. His lawyers argued their client may have committed murders,…
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Pound at Eastern Delaware County Y Has a Good Beat and You Can Get Fit to It
Pound Fitness, offered at the Eastern Delaware County YMCA in Lansdowne, continues to be a popular way to release stress and gain strength, reported Ali Gorman for 6abc.com. It’s a 45-minute mix of cardio, strength training – and drumming. The only equipment needed is a mat and ripstix. “They weigh about a half pound,” said…
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Former Lansdowne Man Stops at Lower Merion High to Remember Kobe Bryant on Day of Fatal Crash
Romiere Brown grew up in Lansdowne, but he passes by Kobe Bryant’s alma mater all the time, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Soon after he heard the news of Kobe Bryant’s death in a helicopter crash Sunday, he made a beeline for Lower Merion High School. Brown, 29, laid a bouquet of…
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Delaware County Will Now Post County Jobs on Website, New Hiring Procedures Created
Job seekers looking for some government work will now be able to find county job postings on the Delaware County website, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Those jobs can be viewed by clicking here. This change piggybacks with Delaware County Council’s decision to hire human resources specialist Stacy Heisey-Terrell at $75 an…
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Louis J. Vastardis, Greek Immigrant Known for Quality Restaurant Construction, Has Died
Greek builder Louis J. Vastardis of Newtown Square, whose Lansdowne company built more than 100 restaurants and diners in the Philadelphia area and New Jersey, died Jan. 12. He was 97, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Vastardis was a Greek immigrant born on the island of Andros. He learned carpentry and…
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DELCO Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener has developed a strong community of dedicated staff and faculty over its long history. Academic Secretary – Center for Education This position serves as support for the office by greeting and directing callers to appropriate…
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After Glen Mills Abuses, Governor Proposes $5 Million for Oversight Staff
A $5.1 million boost in funds will pay for more than 100 additional staff at the state’s Department of Human Services, which licenses and monitors residential juvenile programs, writes Lisa Gartner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The hope is to improve the state’s oversight of the programs, following investigations of child abuse at the state’s oldest…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Reaps Rewards From February Reuseable Bag Sales at Havertown Giant and Acme
During February, Child Guidance Resource Centers will be the recipient of give back programs at an Acme and Giant supermarket in our community. This will be the second time Child Guidance has been chosen for this honor at the Giant store, 116 W. Township Line Road in Havertown, joining the Giant Bags 4 My Cause…
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Tank & Libby’s in Drexel Hill Comes in Third in Top Six Diner Lst by 6abc Viewers
Tank & Libby’s in Pilgrim Gardens, Drexel Hill made 6ABC’s list of top six diners in the region as chosen by its viewers, reports Jessica Boyington for 6abc.com. The diner, which opened in November 2018, came in third. It is named after its two owners, Alex “Tank” Reed and Jo “Libby” Liberatore. Classic diner items…
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Yangming Restaurant in Radnor Township Set to Close Feb. 3 After 30 Years
Yangming, an award-winning Chinese fusion restaurant in Radnor, is closing Feb. 3 after 30 years, reports Trish Hartman for 6abc.com. Managing partner Michael Wei, at 77, said it’s time to retire from the long hours. The restaurant will close for a few months and reopen under new management, remaining a Chinese restaurant. Wei said he…
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Remains of Delco WWII Marine Killed on Small Island Finally Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery
A Gardendale soldier who was killed on a small island during World War II will finally be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery, reports CBS3 and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Michael Kocopy was 20 years old when he was killed on Nov. 20, 1943. He was a member of Company…
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Former Middletown Resident’s Film, ‘The Last Full Measure’ Opens This Week Nationwide
Former Middletown resident Todd Robinson has written, directed and produced “The Last Full Measure” a film opening Friday about Vietnam War hero William H. Pitsenbarger, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. His idea for “The Last Full Measure” came to him after meeting veterans who experienced unbelievable hardships. Pitsenbarger, a U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen,…
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Delco Tries to Get Former Pro WWE Wrestler “The Rock” Johnson’s Attention on Behalf of Media Girl’s Wish
Lily Chung of Media really wants to meet former pro WWE wrestler Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, writes Peg DeGrassa for Daily Times. Lilly, daughter of So and Ashleigh Chung, is a student at Rose Tree Elementary School. She was recently diagnosed with neuroblastoma. After getting her hair shaved for treatment, Lily told her mother her…
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Philadelphia Radio Giant Jerry Stevens, From Chadds Ford, Dead at 85
Philadelphia DJ legend Jerry Stevens, who brought us the sounds of WIBG, WMMR-FM, WCAU-FM and WPEN-AM, died Jan. 10, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He was described as a “stand-out in Philadelphia radio history” for his on-air personality and work as program director in the 1960s through 1990s. Stevens, originally Jerome Salvato,,…
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Trial Opens in Common Pleas Court Over Haverford Billboard Proposal
A trial began this week to see if Newtown Square-based Bartkowski Investment Group will be allowed to put up four billboards on West Chester Pike and Lancaster Avenue, writes Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bartkowski has submitted a proposal for slightly smaller billboards than one first proposed in 2009. Regardless, Haverford solicitor James Byrne …
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital, one of the founding hospitals of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, is a 168-bed facility that offers a broad range of groundbreaking acute and specialized services while receiving top grades for patient safety. Radiation Oncology Nurse This position provides medical care to patients undergoing radiation treatment for cancer; navigates patients from initial…
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Jewelry Finds Its Way Back to Delco Couple 33 Years After It Was Stolen
After a burglar made off with some family jewelry, no one expected to see it again, writes Alexandria Hoff for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. But On Jan. 17, Prospect Park police returned the jewelry to a local couple, 33 years after the crime. The jewelry had been left in an evidence folder at the police station. It was…
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