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Firefighter Crisis Makes it to the State House; 23 Bills Introduced to Address Shortages
Helping emergency responders cope with the stress of their work is one of the actions being considered by the state legislature as it addresses a growing shortage of volunteer and career firefighters and EMS providers, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. “How would you feel if you had a fire or an accident or a life-threatening…
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Think You’re So Smart? See Where the Best Educated People in Delaware County Live
Seven Delaware County places are among the ZIP codes with the highest percentage of adults that have advanced degrees in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Most of the areas with the highest percentages were found in Philadelphia’s wealthy neighborhoods. Haverford is Delaware County’s highest ranked ZIP Code in fifth place,…
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Architect Named to Develop Chester Waterfront
The Boston architect firm NBBJ has been hired to create a master plan to develop the area surrounding Talen Energy Stadium and the Wharf Building along the Chester waterfront. NBBJ is a nationally-recognized architecture and urban planning firm with expertise in waterfront planning. They will work with the Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County (RADC) in…
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See Which Delaware County ZIP Code Is Among Top 30 in Philadelphia Area with Highest Return on Investment
The ZIP Code that covers Media, Lima, and Elwyn is among the top 30 ZIP Codes in the Philadelphia area with the highest return on investment over the last decade, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The entire greater Philadelphia area is considered a very hot housing market with home prices climbing steadily…
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Mafia Associate Frank Sheeran Came From Delco; Now Martin Scorsese Tells His Story in New Film
The Netflix film, “The Irishman” by Martin Scorsese, tells the story of Delaware County native mob associate Frank Sheeran, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Included in the story is Sheerin’s claim that he murdered Teamsters head Jimmy Hoffa. The movie is based on the 2004 book by Charles Brandt, “I Heard You Paint…
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There’s a Reason Some Wawas Are Just Down the Street From Each Other
Patience appears to be part of Wawa’s strategy as it ramps up its expansion throughout the suburbs and certain areas for the last decade, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The retailer has sometimes waited years before breaking ground at some locations. It’s a keen student of demographics, traffic patterns and human behavior so…
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With This Halloween Wine in a Coffin, Guess You Don’t Have to Let It Breathe.
In keeping with the “spirit” of Halloween, the Sharon Hill founder of Nationwide Wine & Spirits is marketing a wine that is packaged in a coffin box, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Silvio Lelli, originally from Havertown, has a wine from Spain called Actum Sinister, a full-bodied dark red wine made from grapes…
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DELCO Careers – Villanova University
Villanova, founded in 1842, is the oldest Catholic university in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Villanova is a growing and leading national university focused on serving its students and the surrounding community. Director of Conference Services This position develops relationships with national and local associations and businesses specializing in conferencing, teaching, and professional development; develops and…
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Delco’s New Voting System Combines Paper Ballots and Electronic Scanning (see video)
A new scanner that uses paper ballots will be at the Delaware County polls in time for the Pennsylvania April 28, 2020 Primary. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Oct. 23 to purchase the Hart Verity 2.3.4 Voting System. According to an online demonstration video, voters fill out a paper ballot and insert it into the…
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Radnor Country Club Working With Non-Profit to Help Students Navigate Work and College
A nonprofit, HospitalityTogether, helps high school seniors get to college, even when they are working minimum wage jobs, writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. Radnor Country Club is one of the partners helping HospitalityTogether give these students a leg up. These students can’t pay for tuition, room and board and books. Plus, it’s difficult to…
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Local Universities Are Getting Into the Hotel Business in a Big Way
Schools like Swarthmore and Villanova have opened new hotels or renovated old ones to create a new hotel experience in line with their individual college brand, writes Andrew Sessa for bloomburg.com. “Everyone is looking to do hotels right now,” said Matthew Arrants, an executive vice president at hospitality consultancy Pinnacle Advisory Group. “You had properties…
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Delco Olympic Soccer Gold Medalist Heather Mitts Pushes for State Senate Bill Banning Puppy Mill Animals
Delaware County resident Heather Mitts is urging Pennsylvania legislators to support a bill that would prohibit pet stores from selling dogs, cats and rabbits unless they come from shelters or rescues, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. Mitts visited the Pennsylvania Capitol this week hoping her status as a three-time Olympic gold medalist in women’s soccer…
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Larimer Brewery Plans November Grand Opening, With a Promise to Hire Chester Residents
The Larimer Beer Company is looking at a grand opening sometime in November as it expands its taproom into a full brewhouse along the Chester waterfront, writes Kenneth Burns for WHYY. The taproom near Talen Energy Stadium has been open more than three months. Matt Lindenmuth, the company founder, said what is brewed in Chester…
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This Academy Park High School Athlete Is Proving That He Can Do It All
If there’s such a thing as a renaissance man in sports, then Barry Brown at Academy Park High School in Sharon Hill is him, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inqurier. “We call him ‘Bugs Bunny’ because he can do everything,” Academy Park football coach Jason Vosheski said. “He’s just a fantastic all-around player.” He’s…
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Neon Sign Artist Learned From a Delaware County Master
Artist Alissa Eberle desperately wanted to create neon signs for a living, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2012, she asked for help from one of the region’s most prominent sign-makers, Domenic Urbani, owner of Urban Neon in Delaware County. This month, Eberle is unveiling “Already Dreamed,” her first-ever neon art show, a…
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DELCO Careers – Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital
Located in Darby, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital is a 204-bed teaching hospital that offers advanced acute-care services in a broad range of specialties and is consistently recognized for clinical excellence. Office Manager – Cardiology This position oversees the day-to-day operations of the cardiology department; ensures that the scheduling, patient reception, clinical care, and discharge processes are completed in…
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Drexel Hill Man, Part of Band Duo Rubber, Excited Over Release of First EP
A band duo called Rubber, made up of Drexel Hill resident Andrew Loper and Philadelphia area resident John Della Franco, has released its first EP, “Rubber Baby,” writes Lawrence Ukenye for Temple News. ““I really hope it does well, this is honestly the most nervous I’ve ever been,” said Loper, a 2018 economics alumnus at…
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From a Humble Beginning in Philly, Havertown, Dock Street Brewery Has Led the Way With Innovation
Founded in 1985, the Dock Street Brewery has come a long way from its early days in Havertown, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. The new Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood boasts an Anthropologie-esque interior complete with velvet chairs, reclaimed wood tables, lots of plants, exposed brick walls and an abundance…
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