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Shape the Future of Local News; Join American Community Journals as a Social Media Director
Are you a digital-savvy, creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and social media? Do you want to play a key role in bringing upbeat, positive news to hundreds of thousands of engaged readers across the Delaware Valley? American Community Journals (ACJ) is searching for a Social Media Director to lead our social media efforts…
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Waverly Heights in Gladwyne Donates More Than 1,000 Books to Treehouse Books Nonprofit
Residents at Waverly Heights in Gladwyne, a nationally accredited, nonprofit Life Plan Community, has collected and donated over 1,000 books to the Treehouse Books nonprofit. The drive, which is currently in its third year, was organized by the Waverly Heights Diversity Committee. “We are energized by the continued participation by residents and staff in our…
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Local Celebrities Want You to Vote So Bad They Got Naked for It
Several local celebrities shed all of their clothing in an attempt to get you to vote, writes Aliya Schneider for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Robin Robinson, a Bucks County internet celebrity with over two million followers on social media, recently posed in front of the camera in nothing but her spanx for the Vote Naked Bucks…
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Unlocking Innovation: LionCage Pitch Competition Launches to Empower Delaware County Entrepreneurs
Invent Penn State LaunchBoxesTM at Brandywine and Great Valley and the Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), are partnering to deliver a new pitch competition to support entrepreneurs and innovators across all of southeastern Pennsylvania. The LionCage is a new event that features pitch presentations across four…
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Delaware County and Philadelphia Saw Greatest Increase in Income Required to Buy House
According to a new Redfin analysis, the income needed to purchase a typical home in Philadelphia and Delaware counties went up by nearly six percent, the highest increase recorded among the 50 most populous metro areas in the United States, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To be able to afford the $300,000 cost…
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Delaware County Leadership: Javonna Wylie, President and CEO, Chester County OIC
Javonna Wylie, President and CEO of Chester County OIC, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in West Chester and how living in a college town influenced her. She recalled the middle school teacher who inspired her to get involved in leadership and community service, which continued in college when she majored in Social Work…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based education trade group, writes Stephen Williams for the WHYY. The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania survey found – based on reporting from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Owners of Popular Riegelsville Catering Company Opening New Restaurant & Bar
Brandee and Jason Hagan, owners of Hagan Catering & Hospitality, have a new restaurant and an event venue in Riegelsville, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The husband-and-wife duo will hold a soft opening for Hagan’s Restaurant & Bar on October 7, and their event venue, Hagan’s Lodge, will open next spring. The…
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Delaware County Leadership: Gary Golden, CEO, Propell Credit Union
Gary Golden, CEO of Propell Credit Union, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Michigan and West Chester. He recalled idyllic memories of playing outside all day long in the summer and playing football, baseball, and basketball until an injury cut his college football career short. Golden described juggling work, college, and starting a…
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SEPTA Plans to Increase Fares Through Discount Eliminations, Other Adjustments
Amid a financial crisis that has created a $240 million operating deficit, SEPTA is planning to increase fares by removing some customer discounts and implementing other adjustments to raise money, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. SEPTA is also currently waiting on uncertain fiscal help from the state government. These changes would generate new…
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New Hope Preserve Among Best Places to Enjoy Wildflowers in Pennsylvania This Fall
New Hope is home to one of the six places in Pennsylvania where you can enjoy both vivid fall foliage and gorgeous autumn wildflowers, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve boasts 4.5 miles of trails that lead you through forests, past streams, and across many meadows. You will be able to…
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Designer Couple Transforms ‘90s Ottsville House Into Their Dream Home
The designer couple Aleksandra Jakubowski and Tomasz Kiosewski have transformed an early 1990s Ottsville house into their dream home, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple fell in love with the two-story home as soon as they saw it, but they knew it would need updating – and that was exactly what they…
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Washington Crossing State Park to Get New Visitors Center Thanks to National Park Service Grant
A $7,533,460.50 grant by the National Park Service will finance the replacement of the aging Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Center in Hopewell Township, New Jersey with a new state-of-the-art facility, according to a staff report from Insider NJ. The new visitors center will be erected close to the site of General George Washington’s famous…
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Delaware County Leadership: Kevin Gallagher, SVP and Chief Lending Officer, Ambler Savings Bank
Kevin J. Gallagher, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer at Ambler Savings Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in West Oak Lane and Wyncote as one of five children. He recalled trying out for the school musical on a whim his senior year, which led to a starring role and a lifelong…
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Popular New Hope Alternative-rock Duo Cancels Tour to Focus on Mental Health
The popular New Hope alternative-rock duo Ween decided to cancel their tour for the ”foreseeable future,” including next month’s sold-out show at the Mann, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair announced their decision on Instagram earlier this week, citing the mental health issues of guitarist and founding member Michael “Dean Ween” Melchiondo…
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Delaware County Leadership: Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management, Harcum College
Rachel Bowen, Vice President of Enrollment Management at Harcum College, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeast Philadelphia, where her parents and a high school job at a nursing home for nuns helped her develop a strong work ethic. She also became interested in video production as a teenager, which shaped her decision…
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Despite Financial Woes, SEPTA Plans to Expand Its Regional Rail Service Next Month
Despite a mounting budget crisis, SEPTA plans on increasing its Regional Rail service next month, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The agency will add 123 trains to the Regional Rail schedule from September 8, including 24 trains added to the weekday schedule and 99 trains on the weekends. After the increase, the…
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River House at Odette’s Among 15 Best Weekend Getaways in Pennsylvania
The River House at Odette’s in New Hope has made the list of 15 best getaways in Pennsylvania, writes Lauren Dana Ellman for Travel + Leisure. Perfectly nestled along the Delaware River, the luxury hotel offers cozy vibes throughout the entire year. The majority of guest rooms and suites have private balconies. They are outfitted…
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