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Haverford High Grad, Former Reality Television Star Dies at 43
Havertown native Brian Lancaster, who competed on MTV’s Road Rules: Latin America in 1999, recently died in his Phoenixville home at the age of 43, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Family members said they suspect that heart failure was the cause due to his history of arrhythmia. Lancaster, a Haverford High graduate, participated…
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Inspired by Radnor High School, ‘Grease’ to Return to Big Screen for 40th Anniversary
Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson will once again fall in love on big screens across the country, as Grease, the world-famous musical that was inspired by Radnor High School, is returning to theaters for its 40th anniversary, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The movie was originally released four decades ago on June 16,…
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PECO Files for Electricity Rate Increase
Needing higher rates to cover its higher costs and to pay for enhancements to its distribution system, PECO – the utility that serves around 1.6 million customers in southeastern Pennsylvania – aims to increase electricity rates by 2.2 percent on Jan. 1, writes Andrew Maykuth for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The change would increase the monthly…
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DELCO Careers – The Episcopal Academy
Located in Newtown Square, The Episcopal Academy is an independent school dedicated to educating students’ minds, bodies, and spirits, and it’s routinely ranked among the best private schools in Pennsylvania. Middle School Librarian This position helps design and teach thoughtful, engaging learning experiences for students; performs strategic library promotion, including through the use of social…
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Villanova’s Championship Parade Sparks Debate About Its Status as a Philadelphia School
The parade honoring the Villanova basketball team as this year’s NCAA champion has sparked debate on social media about whether the Delaware County-based school is also a Philadelphia one, writes Brian Hickey for PhillyVoice. A number of people believed that the celebration should have paraded down Lancaster Avenue, instead of through Center City. Meanwhile, others…
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New Bill Could Potentially Shrink Pennsylvania’s Legislature
A new bill recently approved by Pennsylvania’s House of Representatives could potentially reduce the number of reps in the state legislature, writes Katie Meyer for WHYY. Currently, Pennsylvania has the largest full-time legislature with 203 members in the House and 50 in the Senate. The effort to downsize the number of the House by 52…
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Chester High Basketball Players Learn a Code for Success Off the Court
Chester High School is hoping to bring some of its renowned success on the basketball court to its new, one-of-a-kind coding club, writes Kathy Boccella for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Players from the boys and girls teams at Chester High are hoping to expand their career options by learning high-tech skills and convince their peers that…
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DELCO Careers – Williamson College of the Trades
Located in Middletown Township, Williamson College of the Trades is a men’s trade college, the only one in the country that gives all students full scholarships to cover tuition, textbooks, and room and board. Assistant Dean of Education This position develops and implements the college’s education technology strategy; participates in student advisement and counseling; and assists with…
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Villanova’s Capital Campaign Hits Another Milestone
Villanova University’s five-year capital campaign, which had aimed to raise $600 million, recently passed the $750 million mark, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change” started in the fall of 2013 and is set to wrap up May 31. One of the things that…
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Delaware County Women’s Commission Honors Four Women of Achievement
Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black and the college’s 2017 Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Cheryl Colleluori, each received a Woman of Achievement Award from the Delaware County Women’s Commission in celebration of Women’s History Month. “These honorees are role models for women in Delaware County, and their lives demonstrate…
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Haverford High Grad Is Peerless After Reaching Milestone as Women’s Lacrosse Coach at Navy
Haverford High School graduate Cindy Timchal became the first lacrosse coach at the Division I level to win 500 games after the Navy women beat Holy Cross, 19-7, last weekend, write Bill Wagner for The Capital Gazette and Adam Zielonka for The Washington Times. “Five hundred wins are the players; all the losses are the…
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Former Swarthmore College President, Vice Chancellor at NYU in Abu Dhabi to Retire … Again
When he decided to retire from his position as president at Swarthmore College a decade ago, Al Bloom did not expect his retirement to be so short, writes Roberta Pennington for The National. In 2008, two days after announcing that he was stepping down after 18 years at the helm of Swarthmore, Bloom received a…
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Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union Announces New CEO
Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union has named Michael Magnavita its new CEO. Magnavita has served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at FMFCU, which last year moved its headquarters from Broomall to Chadds Ford, since 1993. He started his FMFCU career in 1987 as assistant vice president and controller. “The board of directors…
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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. Technical Support Representative This position answers technical service, contractual, alarm, and data entry inquiries; works closely with technicians on troubleshooting signals and technical issues; and promotes customer awareness…
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DNB First House of the Week: Contemporary Mansion in Chadds Ford
A contemporary mansion with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This spacious home is set on a gorgeous wooded lot. The circular driveway leads to the two-story foyer that opens into the formal dining room and living room with two-sided fireplace. The large gourmet kitchen…
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Washington Post: Philadelphia Sports Fans Have Nothing Left to Boo
With the Eagles winning this year’s Super Bowl and Villanova capturing the NCAA men’s basketball title for the second time in three years, Philadelphia sports fans have nothing left to boo, writes Jerry Brewer for The Washington Post. The 76ers are also looking to return to the NBA playoffs with what looks to be the…
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CEO of Chester-Based Power Home Remodeling Discusses Bold Marketing Move
Asher Raphael, CEO of Chester’s Power Home Remodeling, recently captured the nation’s attention with three billboards in Cleveland that encouraged LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers, writes Fabiola Cineas for Philadelphia magazine. The man behind the marketing campaign saw its core message, #PhillyWantsLeBron, amass around 2.5 billion hits on social media. Raphael said the…
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DELCO Today Announces Winner of Its NCAA Tournament Challenge Presented by Five Star Senior Living
Boothwyn resident Jerry Dorn has won DELCO Today’s free NCAA Tournament Challenge presented by Five Star Senior Living. As such, he will receive four tickets (box seats) to a Phillies game of his choice. The winning package is courtesy of Five Star Senior Living, a national healthcare and senior living provider that proudly offers the…
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