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DNB First House of the Week: Serenity in Haverford
A picturesque home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The foyer entry to this home, built in 1900, leads into the large formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious formal dining room. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, state-of-the-art appliances, a large island,…
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DELCO Careers – Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital, one of the founding hospitals of the Crozer-Keystone Health System, is a 168-bed facility that offers a broad range of groundbreaking acute and specialized services, while receiving top grades for patient safety. ER Technician This position performs nursing tasks and prescribed procedures related to the emergency care of patients; ensures proper…
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Marple Residents Show Up in Force to Hear Developers’ Plans for Don Guanella Village
Hundreds of Marple Township residents recently gathered at Marple Newtown High School to listen to developers’ plans for the former Don Guanella Village, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. Sproul Road Developers presented mixed-use plans for the proposed Town Center at Marple Preserve. It would build commercial space on 38 acres of…
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New Study: Pennsylvania the Least Baby Friendly State in America
Pennsylvania ranks 26th among the best states to have a baby, despite being the least baby friendly state in the nation, according to an analysis recently published by WalletHub. To determine the rankings for its 2018’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across…
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Bonner-Prendie High School Unveils Upper Darby’s First Community Garden
Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School introduced Upper Darby’s first community garden at an official ribbon-cutting last week, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. The garden is at the back of the school campus by the corner of Huey and Lansdowne avenues. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries and…
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Caddie Academy Arrives at Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club
The Western Golf Association Caddie Academy started a new chapter this summer in the Philadelphia area called Eastern Caddie Academy, writes Donald Hunt for The Philadelphia Tribune. This is the first time that local students have a chance to learn caddying at local country clubs like Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club, the site of the…
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DELCO Careers – Widener University
Located in Chester, Widener University is a private university focused on dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention, leadership development, and experiential learning. Widener was recently named the Pennsylvania university with the most altruistic, civically minded students. Assistant Director, Technology and Media – School of Engineering This position develops and provides training to faculty, staff, and students on the…
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Marple Newtown Grad’s Upbringing Inspires Memorial for United Flight 93’s Heroes
Paul Murdoch, an architect and graduate of Marple Newtown High School, found inspiration for the Tower of Voices memorial in his local upbringing, writes Tommy Rowan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Before I was interested in architecture, I had an appreciation for the landscapes in Pennsylvania,” he said. This translated “directly to the memorial of Flight…
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Student Flourishes at Delaware County Community College to Become Family’s First Grad
When Yesenia Diaz Lopez graduated in May, she wore two hats: her commencement cap and, atop that, a small sombrero. The sombrero was emblazoned with the name of her home country of Mexico. Her graduation cap was decorated with the words “My Family’s 1st Grad.” The tradition of cap decorating allows graduates to share a…
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Philadelphia Union’s New Sporting Director Has Strong Reputation for Youth Development
Ernst Tanner, the academy director at FC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, will replace Earnie Stewart as the new sporting director of the Philadelphia Union, writes Ryan Rose for The Philly Soccer Page. Tanner has an extensive managerial background in German and Austrian leagues. He was academy director for TSV 1860 Munich for six years…
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New Study Ranks Local Colleges by Value
Niche.com has published its rankings of the Best Value Colleges in Greater Philadelphia, a list that focus on what a degree from each school can do for a student’s future career and earning potential, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Some of the factors taken into account were average earnings two and six…
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Residents Hope New Darby Creek Trail Will Change Perception of Drexel Hill
Residents are hoping Drexel Hill’s new Darby Creek Trail will change the perception of this often-congested pocket of Upper Darby Township, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new one-mile stretch of Darby Creek Trail provides much-needed greenspace. The section of the trail that opened in June has given residents and visitors a place…
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Haverford Teen Wins One-Year Contract to Become a Professional E-Sports Athlete
Haverford resident David Long, 16, won a one-year contract at a recent Overwatch tournament hosted by a Philadelphia e-sports firm to exclusively compete for Fusion University, writes Courtney Becker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal of the “Hometown Heroes” Overwatch tournament that took place earlier this year was to sign a player to Fusion University,…
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Norwood Artist Carves Eight-Foot Shark for Adventure Aquarium in Camden
Norwood artist Jim McKay has carved an eight-foot sand tiger shark for the Adventure Aquarium’s highly popular Shark Summer, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. McKay was commissioned by the aquarium in Camden, N.J., to create a piece that would be as realistic as possible. He delivered. The shark is made of…
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Airport Unveils Short Story Dispenser for People Wanting to ‘Sit, Be Quiet, Have Something to Read’
Philadelphia International Airport has unveiled its new Short Story Dispenser, which was installed in collaboration with the Free Library of Philadelphia, writes Zoe Bean for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new kiosk between Terminals D and E has three buttons that offer one-, three-, or five-minute stories for free. After users select a story, it’s printed…
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These Tips Will Help Bring Your Enjoyment of Tastykakes to a Whole New Level
Tastykakes are already legendary for their deliciousness, but these simple “hacks” will help improve your snacking experience and bring it to a whole new level, writes Bethany Ao for the Philadelphia Inquirer. For example, one of the best ways to get the most out of a frosted cupcake is to ensure that the icing does…
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Apology from Ben Franklin a Precursor to Today’s Fight over Lies, Hate on Social Media
Benjamin Franklin’s apology printed on June 10, 1731 in his Pennsylvania Gazette was a precursor to today’s fight over lies and hate on social media, writes Isaac Stanley-Becker for The Washington Post. On the front page, Franklin responded to criticism over him publishing an offending advertisement. Franklin upheld the right of the printed word to…
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DELCO Careers – Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack
Harrah’s Casino & Racetrack is a racino on the Chester waterfront with 2,900 slot machines, 100,000 square feet of gaming space, a 14,000-square-foot event center, harness racing, and a variety of entertainment. Count Room Representative This position sorts, counts, straps, and records the contents of slot machine drops according to casino procedure; anticipates the needs…
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