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Delco GOP Salutes Retirement of Member Who Helped President Bush Get Elected in 1988
More than 350 people gathered last week for the Delaware County Republican Party Salute to Thomas Judge Sr. on his retirement from the courthouse, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The appreciation for Judge ranged from letters sent by former presidents to words from former governors and the state’s Speaker of the House. Judge,…
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Local Startup Gives Dentists Alternative to Worst Insurance Plans They’re Forced to Accept
A Wayne-based startup is finally giving dentists an alternative to some of the worst dental insurance plans they are forced to accept, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Kleer has a technology platform that gives dentists the option to offer their uninsured patients “membership” plans. The annual fee of around $300 covers two cleanings…
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TIME Magazine Discovers Upper Darby’s ‘Genius Auto Shop Only a Woman Could Have Created’
The Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby swerves from the norm of auto repair shops by tailoring everything around the needs of women, writes Lucy Feldman for TIME magazine. Located just off West Chester Pike, the shop is run by Patrice Banks, and her staff is almost entirely comprised of women. After the customers go…
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Dispute over Few Acres Endangers One of Delco’s Last Remaining Open Spaces
A dispute over acres of Archdiocese land in Marple Township between the developer and residents is endangering one of the few open spaces in Delaware County, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Originally, the land was going to be sold to developer Bruce Goodman, but after his plans were deemed too expansive by the…
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Wallingford Veteran Shares His Memories of John McCain When Both Were POWs
Wallingford resident Ralph Galati shared his memories of Senator John McCain from the time they were both prisoners of war in Vietnam’s infamous “Hanoi Hilton,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Local News. Galati decided to sign up for the Air Force ROTC after graduating from Saint Joseph’s University. He received his Wings in 1971,…
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Foundation for Delaware County to Co-Host Discussion of Options, Trends in Charitable Giving
Suzanne Friday, Senior Counsel and Vice President of Legal Affairs at the Council on Foundations, will discuss options and trends in charitable giving at a reception co-hosted by the Delaware County Bar Association and The Foundation for Delaware County. The program – entitled “So Your Client Wants to Start a Foundation: Options and Trends for…
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DELCO Careers – Axalta Coating Systems
With its North American headquarters located in Glen Mills, Axalta Coating Systems is a rapidly expanding global company focused solely on coatings and providing customers with innovative, colorful, and sustainable solutions. IT Operations Project & Portfolio Manager This position manages and maintains the global IT operations project portfolio; works with regional technical leads to drive project execution…
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An Inside Look at Delaware County’s Long-Overdue Process of Reassessing Its 200,000 Properties
Each of the more than 200,000 properties in Delaware County will soon receive a new estimated value for the first time in two decades as part of its reassessment project, writes Laura McCrystal for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The assessments are used to calculate tax bills and capture the current market value of properties, or the…
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Local Family Heeds the Call to Reinvent the Chadds Ford Barn Shops
Thanks to Bri Brant and her father, John Anderson, the Chadds Ford Barn Shops are finally getting a new lease on life, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. The two took over in February 2017, with the iconic shops re-launching last September, and they have been reinventing the shared spaces ever since. The location,…
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DNB First House of the Week: Custom-Built Home in Folsom
A custom-built home with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms that is only 11 years old is available for sale in Folsom. The exterior is made of stone and stucco, while the foyer leads into the formal living room. Meanwhile, the formal dining room opens into a spectacular kitchen with plenty of counter…
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DELCO Careers – Swarthmore College
Swarthmore College is a highly selective liberal arts college with a mission that combines academic rigor with social responsibility. Swarthmore draws students from around the nation and world and prepares them for bright futures. Assistant Registrar This position gathers and evaluates transfer credit documentation and evaluates transfer credit; utilizes various office computer software and equipment to…
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Who’s Not in Love with Wawa? Apparently More Than a Few Suburban Residents
Despite Wawa’s sweeping popularity in Greater Philadelphia, not every new super-sized store is welcomed by residents in the suburbs, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. As the homegrown chain of convenience stores continues to expand, opposition to some of its stores is growing. This includes the latest one planned for Wayne. Neighbors near the…
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PGA Tour Event Brings Tiger Woods – and a Massive Economic Boon – to Region
The first BMW Championship in Pennsylvania in nearly six decades will bring the biggest names in golf to Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, providing a boost for the local economy, according to a report from the Daily Local News. According to Barbara Lehman, the director of communications for Destination Delco, professional golf events like…
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As Eagles Kick Off New Season, Former Player ‘Bears His Cross,’ Wants Brain Tested for CTE
Irv Cross, the former Eagle and first African-American to do sports reports on television in Philadelphia, recalls his playing and reporting days in Bearing the Cross, a new book he co-wrote with Clifton Brown, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, Cross, 79, suffers the consequences from his years of playing football. The two-time…
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Spotted Lanternfly Went from a Few Municipalities to 13 Counties, Posing Multibillion-Dollar Threat
The spotted lanternfly, a species native to Asia, was first discovered in Berks County in 2014. In that first year, scientific models predicted that the lanternfly wouldn’t survive the state’s cold, snowy winter, according to the Altoona Mirror. They couldn’t have been more wrong. The spotted lanternfly has adapted quite well to living here, and…
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Help Ease the Burden of Breast Cancer Patients with Health Mats
By Vince Del Rossi With fall rapidly approaching, we are once again asking for your support in the fight against breast cancer. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and we at Health Mats would like to announce the return of our annual “Pink Ribbon Courage” fundraiser to raise awareness for the disease and to show…
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American Airlines Announces Flights from Philadelphia Airport to Four New Cities in Europe
Thanks to American Airlines, Philadelphia-area travelers can begin booking flights to four new European cities, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The airline is adding flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Edinburgh, Scotland, beginning in April, and to Berlin; Bologna, Italy; and Dubrovnik, Croatia, starting in June. American is looking to build on the…
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Sign, Lighting Company in Folsom Capitalizes on Nostalgic Return of Neon
Mark Holland, one of the few remaining glass benders in the region, is helping Folsom-based Urban Neon capitalize on the nostalgic return of neon, writes Anna Orso for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Holland has been bending glass tubes to create neon signs for quarter-century. This historic part of our nation’s culture has been pushed out for…
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