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McGlone’s Stanley Kup Inn Celebrates 45th Anniversary This Weekend
A popular Delaware County watering hole celebrates its 45th anniversary this weekend, Jan. 24 to 26. The bar has a unique and poignant origin story, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Bill McGlone Sr.’s son Jack was an avid Philadelphia Flyers fan. He had purchased two season tickets and was trying to convince his…
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Tower Theater Makes it Into AMC Series ‘Dispatches From Elsewhere’ (Video Trailer)
The iconic Tower Theater in Upper Darby’s 69th Street District has caught the attention of the producers of AMC’s new series, “Dispatches From Elsewhere,” writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. It joins 15 other Philly region locations featured in the Segel-produced dark thriller, which appears to be set in Philadelphia. Other Philadelphia landmarks:: Scenes with…
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Purchase of Pennsylvania Trust Co. Aids New York Firm’s Quest for Boomer Wealth
A New York company looking for more wealthy baby boomers and their heirs has bought Pennsylvania Trust Company and its $4 billion in assets, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fiduciary Trust Co. is owned by publicly-traded Franklin Resources Corp., a national investment company that has sought to diversify away from the slowing…
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Natural Lands Trust in Media Contributes to Expansion of Berks County Forest
Nolde Forest state park will be getting bigger for the first time in 50 years, thanks to a partnership between Natural Lands Trust in Media and Berks Nature, reports wfmz.com. The partners have purchased two parcels of land in Cumru Township and transferred ownership to the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks as additions to the…
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Former Wawa Employees Claim in Two Lawsuits They Were Cheated Out of Company Stock
Two federal lawsuits claim that former Wawa employees were forced to sell shares of a company stock at a discount to help Wawa founders, the Wood family, regain majority control, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Up to 1,200 former workers shared a $25 million settlement of a 2018 lawsuit to settle accusations…
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DELCO Careers – Boeing
With a location in Ridley Park, Boeing is an American multinational corporation that designs, manufactures, and sells airplanes, rotorcraft, rockets, and satellites. Boeing has recently secured new contracts that will bring more jobs to Ridley Park. Tool & Equipment Engineer This position investigates and develops complex equipment and tooling concepts and specifications to satisfy aerospace product design…
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Facial recognition Scanners Being Tested at Philadelphia Airport
Some international travelers will have their face scanned before boarding at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Ellie Rushing for The Washington Post. A 45-day pilot program begins this week at Gates A15, A16, and A17 using facial recognition scanners that cross-check a live image of a person with their government photos. The scanners will help U.S.…
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Many More Students Could Get Debt Erased in Bankruptcy Court, Villanova Professor Says
A Villanova law professor said many student debt cases do show a hardship and can be erased by a bankruptcy court judge, writes Kathleen Struck for voanews.com. A judge recently ruled in favor of a law school graduate who asked to have $220,000 in student debt erased. Most students are under the impression, or get…
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She Liked the ‘Swarthmore’ Part of the Queen Anne Home; The Victorian Part, Not So Much
The 1888 five-bedroom home was one of the first built in Swarthmore, but Cindy MacLeod and her husband, Doug Harnsberger, both historic preservation experts, couldn’t agree about its Victorian style, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harnsberger, an architect, loved the lines and bones of the 1888 Queen Anne/Stick Style house. His wife was…
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Grant Expands Education/Business Partnership at Community College
A $100,000 state grant is funding efforts to bring county students to the healthcare and manufacturing industry, writes Kevin Tustin for Delco News Network. The Delaware County Workforce Development Board is receiving the $100,000 Business-Education grant, a portion of $2.4 million being allocated state-wide. The workforce board will partner with Educational Data Systems Inc. to…
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Harrah’s Donates $20,000 to Help With Neighborhood Security for Chester Riverfront Project
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack donated $20,000 to the Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County for a security initiative in uptown Chester, writes Colin Ainsworth for Delco News Network. The funding will pay for 24 exterior lights and cameras to create an electronic town watch for Chester homes. They will focus on the Nova Vista neighborhoods,…
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Bonnner & Prendergast Student Alexis Gleason Chosen as Nominee for 2020 McDonald’s All American Games
A basketball player from Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School has been nominated to take part in the 2020 McDonald’s All American Games, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. Alexis Gleason is among 36 players from Pennsylvania—12 boys and 24 girls—to earn the nomination. This year’s list of talent includes players from 48 states…
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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas, Inc. is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hard goods (welding, safety, and related products). Administrator This position manages a team of developers responsible for web and mobile applications development and design; assists with the development and execution of the IT strategic…
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Villanova University Boasts Three of Top 50 Highest Paying Graduate Degree Programs in Greater Philly
Three programs from Villanova University are ranked among the 50 top-paying graduate degree programs in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings were determined by comparing students’ median earnings one year after graduating. Students with finance, management, law, and medical degrees are among the highest paid during the first year…
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Crozer Keystone Now Part of Cigna’s Medicare Provider Network
Crozer-Keystone Health System in Delaware County will become part of Cigna’s Medicare Advantage provider network, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The two entered into an agreement last Thursday, providing health care professionals at Crozer-Keystone with greater resources and aligned-incentives to deliver quality patient care. “Crozer-Keystone has an excellent reputation for providing its community…
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Meet Kingery: He’s Delco’s Representative at This Year’s Puppy Bowl XVI on Animal Planet
Delco’s sending a furry representative to this year’s high-profile Puppy Bowl on Super Bowl Sunday Feb. 2, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Kingery, a 13-week old Boxer-American Staffordshire Terrier mix, will be on Team Fluff’s starting lineup. The puppy will represent the Providence Animal Center in Media . The non-profit animal shelter is also sending…
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New County Council Makes County Health Department a Priority, Takes First Steps
Delaware County Council is taking the next step in establishing a county health department by meeting next week with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “This is a priority. This is definitely a priority for all five of us,” said Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer. The hope is a…
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This Delco Native Cheesesteak Critic Has 500 Cheesesteaks Under His Belt
They call it a Philly cheesesteak but we all know it’s as much a Delco delicacy as it is a city thing. Ask Jim Pappas. Over 2o months, this Delaware County native has devoured 500 cheesesteaks, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He started visiting new cheesesteak joints with his childhood friend around May…
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