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Philadelphia International Airport Could Be Submerged in Water by Century’s End
The Philadelphia International Airport is not looking at a bright future if sea levels continue to rise at their current pace, writes Melissa Romero for Curbed Philadelphia. The Google Map overlay – entitled “Surging Seas: Extreme Scenario 2100” – highlights the worst-case effects of rising sea levels across all parts of the nation. The interactive…
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Promenade at Granite Run Among Shopping Centers Ditching ‘Mall’ from Name
Formerly known as the Granite Run Mall, the Promenade at Granite Run in Media is joining the nationwide trend of shopping centers dropping the word “mall” from their name, write Esther Fung and Khadeeja Safdars for The Wall Street Journal. Owners of multipurpose, leisure-time consumer destinations say they are changing their names because of significant…
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Delco Women’s Commission Seeks Nominations to Honor Women Who Fight Discrimination
In honor of Women’s History Month (March), the Delaware County Women’s Commission will recognize women who have profoundly influenced women and girls in the county. Every year, the National Women’s History Project – the leading organization that successfully lobbied Congress for the creation of Women’s History Month – offers a premise upon which to base…
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Aston-Based Electrical Contractor One of Several Employers to Benefit from Mariner East
Those who work in construction will be the first ones to tell you how fleeting their employment can be. The industry is temporary in nature, and is best characterized by peaks and valleys. It can only put people to work when something needs built, and the investment is there to support it. Enter Sunoco Pipeline,…
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National Science Foundation Awards Delaware County Community College a $650,000 Grant
The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded Delaware County Community College a $650,000 grant from its Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program. The college will use the grant to provide scholarships and support to qualified, academically talented, financially underprivileged students interested in STEM professions. It’s the second NSF grant the college has received…
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Garnet Valley Resident Creates Improvmania to Benefit Families in Need
Improvmania, a day of improvisational performances to benefit a local charity for families in need, is coming to Wallingford, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. One of the movers and shakers behind the event is Garnet Valley resident Jason Langin, one of five fathers who founded the Five Fathers Charity five years…
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Bucks County Community College, Neumann University Sign Admissions Agreement
Officials from Bucks County Community College and Neumann University recently signed a dual-admissions agreement to make it easier for Bucks graduates to complete a bachelor’s degree at Neumann. The signing ceremony, which recently took place in historic Tyler Hall on BCCC’s Newtown campus, included Neumann Vice President for Academic Affairs Lawrence DiPaolo, Neumann President Chris…
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Ryan Howard Discusses Transition to Venture Capital with Radnor-Based Firm
Ryan Howard is renowned for his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, when he hit 382 home runs and made three All-Star teams, but today, his attention is focused on Radnor’s SeventySix Capital, writes Jeff Haden for Inc. magazine. Working with entrepreneurs is something Howard always wanted to do after baseball. He has partnered with Wayne…
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Villanova Receives $1 Million Commitment from Former Wildcat Kyle Lowry
Villanova has received a $1 million commitment from former Wildcat Kyle Lowry – who played two seasons on the Main Line before entering the NBA – and his wife, Ayahna, as part of the university’s comprehensive capital campaign, “For the Greater Great: The Villanova Campaign to Ignite Change.” In recognition of the gift, the largest…
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Crozer-Keystone to Offer Advanced Brain, Spine Care Through New Partnership
The Crozer-Keystone Health System has partnered with the Global Neurosciences Institute to provide clinically advanced brain and spine care services to local patients, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Global Neurosciences Institute is a group of Pennsylvania and New Jersey neurosurgeons, neurologists, and researchers led by Dr. Erol Veznedaroglu. Under the new…
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Narcan Nasal Spray from Radnor’s Adapt Pharma a Lifesaver for Families of Addicts
Narcan Nasal Spray from Radnor’s Adapt Pharma is now more easily available to anybody who might need it, making it a true lifesaver for families of opioid addicts, writes Alexandra Rockey Fleming for The Washington Post. When administered within the critical first minutes of a potentially deadly overdose, or even up to an hour later…
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Radnor High School Graduate Returns to Chicago to Coach the Bears’ Offensive Line
Malvern native and Radnor High School alum Harry Hiestand has returned to the Chicago Bears for a second tour of duty as the team’s offensive line coach, writes Larry Mayer for the Chicago Bears. The well-respected veteran is considered to be one of the best assistant coaches in football. Hiestand is the first hire made…
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Don Guanella, Divine Providence Communities Continue Long Tradition of Care
The Don Guanella and Divine Providence communities are continuing the tradition of care for children with disabilities provided by the Don Guanella Village institutional care facility in Springfield since 1960, writes Gina Christian for CatholicPhilly.com. Don Guanella Village started transitioning to the community-based, group-home model four years ago with cottages in both Delaware and Chester…
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Singer-Songwriter from Springfield Has Eventful Trip Home for the Holidays
Singer-songwriter Valerie Broussard, a Springfield High School graduate, flew in from Los Angeles for the holidays expecting to spend some time with her family and friends. Instead, she ended up in the emergency room, spending part of her time home at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, according to a report in Hellenic News of America. Broussard…
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DNB First House of the Week: Spacious Traditional Home in Radnor
A spacious traditional home with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Radnor. The 4,200-square-foot home is approached through a walkway to a large covered patio. The welcoming foyer leads into the living room with a huge deck for al fresco dining and grilling. To the right of the…
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Sun Valley Students Pen Stories Inspired by Ominous Door at Tyler Arboretum
Judging by the stories being created by a crop of new young writers, the next J.R.R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, or C.S. Lewis may not be from England, but rather from Aston … Pennsylvania. For the past eight years, Sun Valley High School students have been writing stories as part of an innovative community writing initiative…
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Malvern Federal to Host Week-Long Meet & Mingle
Malvern Federal’s financial centers will host a week-long Meet & Mingle – from Monday, Jan. 22 to Saturday, Jan. 27 – with refreshments provided to introduce the managers of each location. In a dynamic industry like financial services, staff turnover is not uncommon. However, Malvern Federal knows that means it has to work harder than…
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Lansdowne Receives $95,000 Grant for Economic Development
Lansdowne has received a $95,000 state grant to help expand the borough’s arts and business scene, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. The grant was awarded to the Lansdowne Economic Development Corp. as part of the Keystone Communities Program, which is run by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. The…
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