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Neumann University Student Wins Second Place in National Art Contest
Lauren Skurla, a Nursing major at Neumann University, has won second place in a national art contest sponsored by the Franciscan Action Network. She will receive a $250 prize and her art will be displayed at the Franciscan Monastery of the Holy Land in Washington, D.C., from Jan. 11-27. Submissions had to reflect a theme…
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Delco’s Theaters Welcome You with Open Arms This Holiday Season
As Destination Delco, the county’s tourism bureau, noted with its list of the Top 10 Places to Visit and Things to Do in the area this holiday season, the county is renowned for its outstanding theater scene, particularly during this time of year. Today, Dec. 8, at 2 PM, the Upper Darby Summer Stage Shooting…
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Delco Home to Seven of State’s 100 Highest-Scoring High Schools on 2018 Keystone Exams
Delaware County is home to seven of the state’s 100 highest-scoring high schools on the 2018 Keystone Exams, writes Ethan Lott for The Pittsburgh Business Times. The results of the standardized tests were released earlier this year by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for 675 schools statewide. The Pittsburgh Business Times analyzed the data to…
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Five Local Field Hockey Players Earn Roster Spots for Team USA’s Upcoming Competitions
The U.S. Women’s National Indoor Field Hockey Team has announced the rosters that will travel to Croatia to compete in the Croatia Cup from Dec. 30 to Jan. 7. Team USA will be sending both a senior and a junior team to the indoor competition. Unionville High School graduate Samantha Carlino, who played collegiately at…
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Neglected African-American Cemetery in Marple Township May Finally Get Historical Recognition
Some forgotten African-American cemeteries in the region are about to get historical recognition, thanks to a pair of new statewide programs, writes Kristin Holmes for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania African-American Documentation Project is building a digital database to include every African-American cemetery in the state. The database will have GPS coordinates for each site,…
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Merion Receives Platinum Status, Officially Placing It Among World’s Most Exclusive Golf Clubs
With its new platinum status, Merion Golf Club in Haverford Township ranks among the most exclusive golf and country clubs worldwide, writes Jim Dobson for Forbes. The 2018-2019 Platinum Clubs of the World represent the highest standard of excellence among private golf and country clubs around the globe. Platinum status, the ultimate achievement in the…
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DNB First House of the Week: Tudor Home in Media
A Tudor home built in 2014 with five bedrooms and three full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. Set in the idyllic neighborhood of Bowling Green, it is just a short distance away from the borough. The two-story entryway leads to a family room featuring a fireplace with a reclaimed beam…
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Wawa Partners with Aston’s 2SP Brewing to Create Coffee Beer
Wawa has partnered with its Delaware County neighbor, 2SP Brewing in Aston, to create Winter Reserve Coffee Stout, a limited-edition beer, writes Michael Klein for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The coffee beer was created by Bob Barrar, head brewer of the award-winning brewery. It combines Wawa’s limited-edition Winter Blend coffee with 2SP’s oatmeal stout. According to…
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Delaware County’s Pop-Culture Past Featured on ‘The Goldbergs’
Delaware County has entered the national spotlight once again, with a piece of its pop culture history featured on the latest episode of The Goldbergs, the popular ABC sitcom set in Jenkintown, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The “Bachelor Party” episode that aired on Dec. 5 showed Uncle Marvin Goldberg, played…
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George Bush Foundation Hires West Chester’s 20/10 Solutions to Play Key Role in American History
With the news of the death of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, many Americans have taken the time to recall his four years in office and reflect upon his legacy. The ceremonial final goodbyes to Bush the Elder are a complex matrix of funerals and other gatherings in both Texas…
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DELCO Careers – Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union is a professional soccer team based in Chester that has competed in Major League Soccer as a member of the Eastern Conference since 2010. The Union recently unveiled its first mascot: Phang. Accounting Director This position manages all aspects of day-to-day accounting for the team, including overseeing accounting policies, systems, processes, and financial reporting; monitors…
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GQ Names Philadelphia Its City of the Year
GQ, the popular men’s magazine, heaped praise upon Philadelphia in its latest issue, and named the City of Brotherly Love its City of the Year, writes Claire Sasko for Philadelphia magazine. Writer Zach Baron from Germantown penned the two-page article entitled “Philly (Is) Special.” In it, he labeled Philly a model city with a Super…
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Student from Norwood Stars in Live Nativity at Neumann University
Glen Mills residents Dr. Chris and Mary Domes, Neumann University’s president and first lady, recently narrated the Christmas story at the university’s outdoor Live Nativity. Nearly 200 people attended the annual campus tradition. Dan LaJudice of Norwood took center stage as St. Francis, while Lena Farrell of Kennett Square starred as Mary. The performance was…
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Report Finds Mariner East 2 Does Not Pose the Risk Claimed by Opposition Groups
A new report commissioned by Delaware County Council has found that Sunoco Pipeline’s Mariner East 2 poses no great risk to area residents, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. According to the risk assessment conducted by G-2 Integrated Services, people are more likely to die from traffic accidents or falling down the stairs than accidents…
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Delaware County Luminaries Pay Tribute to George H.W. Bush
A few Delaware County luminaries recently paid tribute to the nation’s 41st president, the late George H.W. Bush, who had close ties with local Republican leaders, writes Kathleen Carey for the Delaware County News Network. Members of Delaware County GOP recalled Bush as one of the best men they ever met. “Bush 41 was the…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Convenes Inaugural Grant Recipients
The Foundation for Delaware County recently welcomed its inaugural community grant recipients to a convening at The Inn at Swarthmore. Guests heard from three collaborative grant recipients – CASA Youth Advocates, Chester Community Coalition, and Child Guidance Resource Centers – about how their individual grants will address critical issues for residents of Delaware County. Awardees,…
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How Small Business Marketing Benefits from Repurposed Content
By Gina F. Rubel, Esq. You’ve spent countless hours researching and writing an article that has been published in an influential media outlet. After you’re done celebrating this achievement, do you wait to see what happens and hope that everyone reads it? Absolutely not. After the article is published, it is time to repurpose your…
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Army’s Potential Change of Plans Could Have Devastating Effect on Boeing’s Workforce in Ridley
The long delay being considered by the U.S. Army on production of an upgraded Chinook helicopter could have devastating consequences for Boeing’s workforce in Ridley Township, writes Loren Thompson for Forbes. The Chinook, or CH-47F, is the signature airframe built at the Delaware County complex. If the Army decides to go ahead with delaying the…
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