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First Democrats on Delaware County Council in Four Decades Find Acceptance, a Few Disagreements
Since their historic election to Delaware County Council last November, Democrats Kevin Madden and Brian Zidek have found acceptance – and a few heated discussions – on the mostly-Republican, five-member legislative body, writes Vinny Vella in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Madden, a tech entrepreneur, and Zidek, a medical reinsurance executive, were the first Democrats elected to…
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Mayor of Western Pennsylvania Borough, Candidate for Lieutenant Governor Drops 148 Pounds
John Fetterman – a tall man at 6-foot-9 and the Mayor of Braddock, a borough in the Pittsburgh suburbs – was not happy with his weight, writes Ben Schmitt for the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review. The native of York weighed 418 pounds and his waist size was 56 inches. “I was fat,” Fetterman said. “It’s embarrassing to…
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DNB First House of the Week: Eye-Catching Colonial in Upper Chichester
An eye-catching colonial with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Upper Chichester. Set in a beautiful community off Naamans Creek Road, the home has an open floor plan that includes a spacious foyer, dining room, and a beautiful family room with fireplace. The large, eat-in kitchen will satisfy…
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DELCO Careers – Qlik
Headquartered in Radnor, Qlik delivers intuitive platform solutions for self-service data visualization, guided analytics applications, embedded analytics, and reporting to approximately 40,000 customers worldwide. Knowledge Manager This position defines and manages content lifecycles, including publication, editing, knowledge audits, and search results optimization; champions knowledge management across the organization; and creates standard operating procedures, service level agreements, and…
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Ridley Township Zoning Board Gives Green Light to New Wawa
Ridley Township’s zoning board has given the green light for Wawa to build a new store with gasoline services on the site of a former Gulf gas station, writes Barbara Ormsby for the Daily Times. The 4,700-square-foot store on the corner of Chester Pike at Acres Drive will be Wawa’s sixth store in the township.…
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St. James Alumni Mark 25 Years Since School Closed
Alumni of St. James High School in Chester marked 25 years since their alma mater closed with an event entitled “Keeping the Spirit Alive at 25,” writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delaware County News Network. The former Bulldogs held a mass at St. Rose of Lima in Eddystone, followed by lunch at the Doghouse alumni…
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Arnold Brothers from Sharon Hill to Be Inducted Into Sports Hall of Fame
Sharon Hill native Geoff Arnold and his older brother, the late Chris Arnold – both star athletes at Darby Township High School – will be inducted into the Delaware County Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, writes Donald Hunt for The Philadelphia Tribune. Geoff, now an assistant basketball coach at Saint Joseph’s University,…
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Family to Reunite for 70th Consecutive Year at Park Bearing Its Name in Garnet Valley
This Sunday, the descendants of Nelson and Harriet Clayton will continue their seven-decades-long tradition of gathering every summer in the Nelson D. Clayton Memorial Park in Garnet Valley, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. Cars full of family members, from the youngest at 10 months old to the oldest at age 96,…
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ALDI’s Opening Part of Ongoing Process to Boost Economic Development in Brookhaven
Dozens of people gathered last week for the official opening of the new ALDI supermarket in Brookhaven, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Mayor Mike Hess was present to cut the ribbon on the chain’s first store in the western part of Delaware County. “We’re excited about this and we welcome ALDI to Brookhaven,”…
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Geraldo Rivera Visits Media to Promote His Autobiography
Journalist Geraldo Rivera visited the Media Theatre recently to promote his new autobiography, The Geraldo Show: A Memoir, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Rivera, a Fox News correspondent, signed books and went on stage for a sit-down interview. The 48-year veteran of the news industry was asked about everything from his friendship with…
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DELCO Careers – My Alarm Center
Based in Newtown Square, My Alarm Center is a security alarm company that utilizes a unique business model for the acquisition, installation, and management of security alarm contracts. Ticket Processing Coordinator This position handles inbound calls from external and internal customers needing technical and sales support; tracks the progress of service requests for customers with…
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SeventySix Capital to Host Conference on Future of Sports Tech, Sports Betting on June 26
SeventySix Capital – the Conshohocken-based venture capital firm led by Wayne Kimmel, Jon Powell, and former Phillies All-Star Ryan Howard – has announced a half-day conference, “The Future of Sports Tech and Sports Betting Conference,” to be held on Tuesday, June 26 from 8:30-11:30 AM at The Prince Theater in Philadelphia. Speakers will discuss the…
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Concordville-Based Southco Launches Initiative to Refresh Its Brand
Southco, Inc. has launched a global brand refresh initiative designed to provide its customers and the markets it serves with a more unified and compelling experience when interacting with the company. With this initiative, the Concordville-based Southco is continuing to build on its strong foundation by making an investment in the company’s future growth and…
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Debate Rages Over Development of Drexeline Town Center
Officials and residents in Drexel Hill are fiercely debating a development proposal for the Drexeline Town Center to replace the Drexeline Shopping Center, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The proposed new center would include an expanded ShopRite, a new Wawa, an apartment building, medical complex, and a large self-storage building. “Maybe don’t call…
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Media Borough Bustles with Charm, Energy
Despite covering less than a square mile, Media Borough bustles with a charm and energy that make it a favorite spot for many in Delaware County, writes Ukee Washington for CBS Philly. The town still has a working trolley that rolls down State Street the same way as when it started in 1895. The old…
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Owner of Upper Darby’s R&B Records Recalls Roots of Doo-Wop Music
As Doo-Wop music remains popular, Val Shively, owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby, recalls the roots of the music genre, writes Kyrie Greenberg for WHYY. While Doo-Wop became extremely popular in the Philadelphia suburbs more than a half-century ago, its roots trace back to the black communities of several East Coast cities. “Back then,…
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Journey Across Delco: Students Invited to Visit All 26 Libraries This Summer
Delaware County Council Chairman John McBlain recently joined members of the Delaware County Library System, Norwood Public Library, and local children and their parents to announce “Journey Across Delco.” Children in Delaware County can pick up a free passport-style booklet at their local library and journey across Delco to all 26 member libraries this summer.…
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Concord Township’s Delightful Detail Honored with SCORE’s Small Business Achievement Award
Anton Dell’Orefice, the owner of Concord Township’s Delightful Detail, is one of the winners of SCORE’s 2018 Small Business Achievement Award, writes Rich Schwartzman for Chadds Ford Live. Dell’Orefice, a member of the Chadds Ford Business Association and Western Delaware County Business Professionals Association, approached SCORE, the nonprofit that provides mentoring services to new and…
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