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In Springfield: This Dinner Guest Makes Sure Your Kid Is Eating Right
A Springfield family is trying a free program to improve the nutrition of their family meal, writes Mari A. Schaefer for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As a longtime member of Weight Watchers, Amy Edwards of Springfield knew the changes needed at home to combat her 6-year-old daughter Grace’s weight gain, but she needed support. She found…
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Tyler Arboretum in Media Partners With Aston Brewery at Friday Beer Gardens
After a successful inaugural run last year, Tyler Arboretum is again partnering with Aston-based 2SP Brewing Company to bring Tyler on Tap back to Media, writes Emily Adams for Main Line Today. Running every Friday through Aug. 23, visitors can enjoy the arboretum after hours, sipping brews, noshing on food and joining educational family-friendly activities.…
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Nature Preserve in Concord: Council OKs Buy of 17-acre Former Christmas Tree Farm
Concord Township Council recently approved plans to preserve a 17-acre site, formerly a Christmas tree farm owned by the Hall family, located at Featherbed Lane and Bethel Road, writes Peg DeGrassa for Daily Times. The new nature preserve is being planned by the township as passive open space and over 1.5 miles of meadow trails,…
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Epic Little League Jump By Broomall 9-Year-Old Makes SportsCenter Top 10
Nine-year-old Shaun Kemble of Broomall was on second. His teammate Brennan Gallagher was on first. Jack Bramhall was on third. Aidan Matthews was up to bat, writes Brock Killer for abc7news.com. It was a tie game and bases were loaded. Shaun kept his eyes on the play. Because this game was important. It was Marple…
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10 Years Later: Has Chester’s Soccer Stadium Made a Difference?
The MLS franchise, Philadelphia Union, is celebrating its 10th season at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester, bringing thousands of fans to Chester, but is it helping the city, asks Kenneth Burns for WHYY. The stadium, conceived 10 years ago, was billed as an economic kick start for Chester, a destination with residencies, shops and restaurants.…
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Nile Swim Club in Yeadon on a Mission to Give Kids Free Swim Lessons
Free swim and water safety clinics will be offered in Yeadon on Saturdays in July and August at the Nile Swim Club on the 500 block of South Union Avenue, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc.com Certified water safety instructor Terrence Satterfield said, “It’s not that they don’t want to learn the skills, it’s just that…
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Eddystone Company Brings Touch of Delco to U.S. Military Uniforms Everywhere
The “touch of Delco” can be found in film classics “Titanic” and “Taps”, and in just about every military officer’s uniform worldwide, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Anthony D’Alessandro of Ridley Park is owner of Accent Uniforms, Inc. in Eddystone. His company made the double-breasted custom uniform that Bernard Hill wore as ship…
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In Havertown, Mixed Reaction to News Police May Soon Use Radar to Enforce Speeding
The Pennsylvania Senate approved a bill June 25 to allow local police officers to use radar to enforce speeding, reports 6abc.com The Senate voted 49 to 1, to approve the legislation. The bill now goes to the state House, where it was knocked down last year. Haverford police said when they enforce speeding now it…
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Wall Street Journal: The Sport You Played in College Could Determine the Best Career Fit for You
As recent graduates hit the job market this summer, traits that made athletes successful on the field can point to promising career paths, writes Hilary Potkewitz for the Wall Street Journal. Water polo players may thrive in tech marketing because both environments prize fast-moving teamwork. Wrestlers—used to competing as individuals—may make great solo-focused salesmen. The…
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Brookhaven Couple Offer Parental Love to Displaced LGBTQ youth
Being a trans woman has changed Andrea Lamour-Harrington’s life and led her to help 87 children in the LGBTQ community along the way, writes Heather Khalifa for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Since the 1980s, she has opened her Brookhaven home to anyone struggling with coming of age that identifies as LGBTQ. She calls it the House…
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Founder of Radnor Investment Firm New Board Chairman of University City Science Center
The University City Science Center, which oversees three million square feet of offices, labs, stores and apartments for Penn, Drexel, CHOP and other big institutions, has tapped Mike DiPiano, co-founder of the 20-year-old, Radnor-based NewSpring investment group, as its new board chairman, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for the Philadelphia Inquirer. DiPiano swaps titles with Craig…
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Aston gets $300G Grant From Energy Transfer to Build Handicapped-accessible Playground
An Aston Commissioner and her daughter’s dream of having a handicapped-accessible playground is becoming reality, thanks in part to a $300,000 funding commitment by Energy Transfer Partners, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. “As a resident of Aston Township myself, I’m proud that Energy Transfer, which moves the energy products used to make playground…
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Here Are Three of the More Affordable Private Colleges for Low-Income Families
Research suggests the most selective colleges and universities are often the most affordable for low-income families, according to ladders.com The most selective schools are more affordable options for low-income families due to need-blind admissions and generous financial aid programs. Many low-income families only look only at seemingly less expensive and less competitive schools. Tuition discounting…
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Child Guidance Resource Therapist Kelly Peters Uses Group Therapy for Those With Autism
Kelly Peters, LPC, RPT, is a Group Therapist in the CREATE program at the Child Guidance Resource Centers. CREATE (Creating Relationships and Emotional Adaptability in a Therapeutic Environment) is an innovative, group outpatient service for children and young adults diagnosed with autism. Children participate in evidence-based, interactive therapies to improve social conversations, emotional regulation, adaptability,…
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Cheryl’s Southern Style Restaurant Finally Hit the Big Leagues
Cheryl Stevens has had a stand at Talen Energy Stadium for 10 years but was never allowed any signage. Then, in February, her name was up in lights, writes Kathleen E. Carey for Delaware County News Network. Thanks to the Philadelphia Union and Roe Fabricators, Stevens’ “Cheryl’s Southern Style Cuisine” can be seen in all…
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Retirees: See Why Media Was Named the Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania
Media is the best place in the state to retire, according to SmartAsset, a website that analyzed all the cities and towns in Pennsylvania, writes Linda Stein for the Daily Times. “I’m retiring here,” said Mayor Robert McMahon when he heard the news. “There are many reasons (Media was chosen). We are safe. It’s a…
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Radnor Commissioners OK 25-year Lease With Willows Park Preserve to Renovate Historic Mansion
The Radnor Board of Commissioners approved a new 25-year lease on June 24 with the Willows Park Preserve, a nonprofit group that plans to renovate the 100-year-old mansion in the park that’s fallen on hard times, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Under the new lease, the Willows Park Preserve will seek arboretum…
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New $15 an Hour Wage Hike Initiated July 1 at Elwyn
Elwyn launched its new Living Wage initiative July 1, guaranteeing direct support employees a base wage of at least $15 an hour by 2021. On July 1, 25 percent of Elwyn’s eligible workers were moved to the new wage, with all eligible employees—about 1,500 of them nationwide—achieving the new wage by 2021. The initiative is…
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