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Wayne’s Namesake, General ‘Mad’ Anthony, Formed Nation’s First Professional Fighting Force
Wayne’s namesake, General “Mad” Anthony Wayne, formed the nation’s first professionally trained fighting force, writes Jeffrey Snedden for The Beaver County Times. His military career began when he walked into a Chester County tavern in 1775 to raise a militia. He soon joined the new Continental Army, receiving the rank of colonel in the 4th…
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DNB First House of the Week: Suburban Oasis in Broomall
A beautifully maintained colonial with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Broomall. One of the home’s many highlights is the bright and airy living room with large windows and gorgeous stone fireplace. The spacious eat-in kitchen features custom cabinetry and granite countertops, stone backsplash, a large granite…
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DELCO Careers – Swiss Farms
Based in Broomall, Swiss Farms is a popular chain of convenience stores, mostly located in Delaware County, that has been providing high-quality food and beverages for customers over the last 50 years. Assistant Manager This position supports managers in the daily operations of their store; ensures that store personnel provide exceptional customer service by answering questions and…
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Senior Manager Enrolls in PSGV’s Master of Finance Program to Bring New Perspective to His Company
Ivan Concepcion, a corporate assistant controller, enrolled in Penn State Great Valley’s Master of Finance program to think ahead and bring a new perspective to his company, according to a report from Penn State News. Concepcion, who has a bachelor’s degree in accounting, already has an impressive resume. He got a job right out of…
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Crozer-Keystone, Largest Healthcare Provider in Delco, Appoints New CEO
Crozer-Keystone Health System, the largest healthcare provider in Delaware County, has appointed Sharif Omar as its new CEO, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Omar is replacing Patrick Gavin, who resigned after occupying the position for more than two years. Gavin became CEO after the retirement of Joan Richards, who held the position…
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Neumann University Works with Tyler Arboretum to Save the American Chestnut Tree
This fall, Neumann University biology professor Mac Given and 11 students helped harvest American chestnuts at Tyler Arboretum. However, these nuts will not find their way to the roasting pit. The harvest is done in an attempt to save the American chestnut trees from disease and extinction. Since 1997, the arboretum has been supporting The…
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Foundation of the Delco Chamber of Commerce to Host Career Awareness Fair Today
The Foundation of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce invites both public and private high school students to its annual Career Awareness Fair today, Nov. 15, from 9 AM-2 PM at Delaware County Community College. This event provides an opportunity for local businesses to share information with students on the education, training requirements, salary range,…
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Produce Junction Refines Its Specialty Selection for Region’s Diverse Population
Produce Junction – the local chain that focuses on fruits, vegetables, and flowers – has been honing its specialty selection for years to serve the region’s diverse population, writes Cassie Owens for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The chain is stocking items that cannot be consistently found in area supermarkets. These include Thai eggplants, cactus pears, dragon…
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Need a Beer? Make One Yourself or Learn About Others Who Do in WilmU’s New ‘Crafty’ Course
By Janice Colvin Throughout time, cities were built and destroyed, kingdoms rose and fell, but one thing is certain: They had plenty of beer along the way. Some scholars say beer has been around for 7,000 years, a concoction that arrived soon after barley was sown into the ground. Wilmington University adjunct Matt Barth, who teaches…
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Check Out These Unusual College Scholarships Available to Students
Among the scholarships available to students who are looking for help with their college tuition, there are a number of unusual options, writes Jessica Dickler for CNBC. One of them is the Stuck at Prom Scholarship Contest, which awards $10,000 to students who create the best prom dress or tux from Duck Brand tape and/or…
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Hollywood Arrives in Ridley Park
Last week, Hollywood returned to Ridley Park for a day as production trucks arrived on Henderson Avenue to film scenes for the new movie 17 Bridges, according to a report from the Daily Times. The movie stars Chadwick Boseman of Black Panther fame and Oscar winner J.K. Simmons and tells the story of a disgraced…
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Comedienne Wanda Sykes Spotted at the Polls in Media
Comedienne Wanda Sykes was spotted at the polls in Media on Election Day taking a photo with Kristin Seale, who challenged incumbent Chris Quinn for his seat in the state’s House of Representatives, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Sykes, a part-time Media resident, posed for the photo with Seale, who then posted it…
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Newtown Square’s General Recreation Oversees Equipment Installation at Berks County Playground
Newtown Square-based General Recreation recently oversaw the installation of playground equipment at the new Carsonia Park Playground in Lower Alsace Township in Berks County, writes Ron Devlin for the Reading Eagle. Around 30 volunteers worked tirelessly to install the equipment, which was manufactured by Landscape Structures and purchased through General Recreation, a distributor of park,…
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Two Delaware County Educators Recruited by State’s Superintendent Academy
Southeast Delco School District superintendent Stephen Butz and Delaware County Intermediate Unit executive director Maria Edelberg have been recruited by the Superintendent Academy, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The academy was created by the Pennsylvania Department of Education to bring together superintendents and charter school leaders from across the state. They…
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Penn State Brandywine Promotes Alumna, Former Three-Sport Star to Athletic Director
Penn State Brandywine has found its new athletic director in alumna Bobbi Caprice, a four-year student-athlete during her time on campus, writes Bill Tyson for Penn State News. Caprice earned a master’s degree in school counseling from West Chester University three years ago and was then promoted to assistant athletic director at Brandywine. She served…
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WWII Veteran, Newtown Square Resident Celebrates 103rd Birthday on Veterans Day
Newtown Square resident Eugene Vickers, a World War II veteran, celebrated his 103rd birthday on Veterans Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Vickers rode with three other veterans from World War II in special cars during the Delaware County Veterans Day Parade in Media. This is not Vickers’s first appearance in the Delaware…
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Restaurant Week One of Several Villanova Initiatives Aimed at Bridging Gap Between Students, Residents
Villanova University aims to expand on its success on campus by becoming a better neighbor to its surrounding communities, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The university has begun several new initiatives, including the recent Villanova Dines Out! Restaurant Week. The event saw Villanova students dressed in Wildcats gear join residents for discounted meals…
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Having Served Delco for More Than 20 Years, Community Foundation Changes Name
TCF, formerly Taylor Community Foundation, is now The Community’s Foundation. The name change represents the culmination of a series of organizational changes over the past year, including a merger with the Delaware County Community Foundation (DCCF) in August 2017 and the sale of Taylor Hospice in February 2018. “One corporate-level transaction of this nature is…
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