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Miracle Recipient from Ridley Park Pays Homage to Saint Who Saved Him
Betty and Paul Walsh of Ridley Park recently revisited the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, near Berks County, as they believe the saint miraculously lifted Paul out of his vegetative state after a car accident three decades ago, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. Paul was 17 and attending St.…
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Broomall Couple Takes Its Corvette for a Spin at Ocean City’s Annual Corvette Show
Ingrid and Frank Nestore from Broomall took their new 2017 black Corvette convertible for a spin at Ocean City’s Annual Corvette Show, writes Donald Wittkowski for the Ocean City (N.J.) Daily. The couple, who are fiercely loyalty to the brand, have owned seven Corvettes over the years, including the iconic 1965 model. Ingrid, 67, attributes…
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Professional Boxer from Upper Darby Signs Exclusive Promotional Contract
Upper Darby native Brandon Robinson, a 29-year-old super middleweight with a professional boxing record of 7-1 with six knockouts, has signed an exclusive promotional contract with Marshall Kauffman’s King’s Promotions. Robinson, who got a late start in the sport, has won seven consecutive fights after losing his pro debut to a former National Golden Gloves…
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Broomall-Based Pawn Plus Promotes CFO to President
Pawn Plus, a regional pawn broker and retail chain based in Broomall, continues to build out its plan to grow the chain by appointing key personnel to executive positions. Joe Martino has assumed the role of President for Pawn Plus, a Hunting Dog Capital venture company. Martino has operated as the CFO of Pawn Plus…
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ESPN Takes Notice of Patrice Banks and Her Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby
Patrice Banks of Upper Darby’s Girls Auto Clinic is making a career in car mechanics more attainable for women with her free monthly workshops at her all-female garage, writes Anya Alvarez for espnW.com. Girls Auto Clinic stands out from typical auto shops as it includes the Clutch Beauty Bar, a hair and nail salon. This…
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Barges with Relief Supplies Depart from Eddystone, Bound for Puerto Rico
Barges filled with shipping containers of food and water have set off from Eddystone, bound for hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, writes Linda Loyd for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Crews of dockworkers have been working around the clock to load the prepackaged supplies. Tractor-trailers containing bottled water and ready-to-eat meals started arriving to the privately owned Penn Terminals…
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Two Cheyney Students Receive Gundaker Foundation Scholarships
A recent Cheyney University graduate and a current junior have received scholarships from the Gundaker Foundation, a nonprofit that provides scholarships based on Rotary Club endorsements, according to a report in The Philadelphia Tribune. The foundation awarded graduate Samih Taylor, who will attend Penn’s prestigious veterinary school, a $3,000 scholarship. “It was a pleasure for…
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DELCO Careers – Airgas
Headquartered in Radnor, Airgas, Inc. is the largest American distributor of industrial, medical, and specialty gases (delivered in packaged or cylinder form), and hardgoods (welding, safety, and related products). Business Process Analyst This position audits and analyzes data produced by a variety of operation functions; and develops and uses various business reports and metrics to evaluate, interpret,…
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Folcroft’s FarmArt Sues Garces Restaurants of Iron Chef Fame for Alleged Unpaid Bills
FarmArt, the produce wholesaler from Folcroft, is suing a number of Philadelphia restaurants owned by Iron Chef Jose Garces for allegedly having more than $118,000 in unpaid grocery bills, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The suit names Tinto Restaurant, Distrito, The Olde Bar, Volver, Urbanfarms, the Garces Trading Company, and Garces Catering –…
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Widener Straightened Out Bill Stern’s Life, But Not His Tongue
The Pennsylvania Military College, now Widener University, straightened out aspiring sportscaster Bill Stern in 1925, but it didn’t straighten out his facts, according to a Philadelphia Inquirer report by Frank Fitzpatrick. “I came there a young punk,” Stern was quoted as saying, “and left a man.” Advertisement While there, Stern explored interests in basketball, football,…
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Penncrest Band Member Chosen to Perform at Halftime of Army’s All-American Bowl
Chris Jackson of Penncrest High School has been chosen as one of this year’s members of the Army All-American Marching Band that will perform at halftime of the 2018 U.S. Army All-American Bowl, according to a Daily Times report. Jackson was recently chosen as a member of the marching band during a celebratory selection event…
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Register for Sunday’s Run for Heroes, a Benefit for Delco’s Hero Scholarship Fund
The 17th Annual Run for Heroes, a 5K Run/Walk that benefits the Delaware County Hero Scholarship Fund, is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 8 at 9 AM at the Springfield Township Municipal Complex on 50 Powell Road. Since 2000, the Run for Heroes has admirably raised almost $500,000 for the Hero Scholarship Fund, which benefits the…
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DELCO Careers – Pentec Health
Headquartered in Glen Mills with an additional location in Boothwyn, Pentec Health is an industry leader in providing Specialty Infusion Services nationwide to patients who require access to complex pharmaceutical products and services outside of the hospital setting. Lead – Insurance Reimbursement This position resolves complicated questions and issues related to patient accounts, coordinates and distributes workloads…
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These Delaware County Train Stations Bring History, Charm to SEPTA Regional Rail
The Radnor and Wallingford train stations are among the historic stations that provide beauty and enjoyment for passengers of the SEPTA Regional Rail system, writes Melissa Romero for Curbed Philadelphia. The SEPTA Regional Rail system stops at more than 100 stations throughout the region, and serves around 132,000 people every day. “Regional Rail is my…
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William Penn School District’s Lawsuit Over School-Funding Disparities Clears Major Hurdle
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has broken decades of precedent by not dismissing a lawsuit by the William Penn School District and others that asks courts to remedy the wide funding disparities among school districts, writes Maddie Hanna for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The school-funding system, which relies heavily on property taxes, has long drawn the ire…
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New Documentary Uses Penn Wood High School to Illustrate America’s Digital Divide
Penn Wood and Lower Merion high schools are featured in a new documentary that recently aired on the National Geographic Channel about the digital divide across the nation, writes Nick Vadala for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The documentary, entitled Without a Net: The Digital Divide in America, highlights the struggles students face when trying to access the…
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County Council Recognizes Life-Saving Actions of First Responders in Clifton Heights Fire
We are sometimes faced with alarming and unusual medical emergency situations that require the assistance of our paramedics and trained first responders. These trained individuals include our paramedics, emergency services personnel, and members of the law enforcement community. Delaware County Council recently recognized three police officers and two emergency responders whose quick action, training, and…
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Malvern Bancorp Receives Exclusive National Recognition from Sandler O’Neill
The Malvern Bancorp has been named to the exclusive “2017 Bank & Thrift Sm-All Stars” list, from Sandler O’Neill + Partners, as a top-performing, publicly traded bank in America. Sandler O’Neill evaluated 404 publicly traded banks and thrifts with a market capitalization below $2.5 billion, and identified the nation’s 29 top-performing, small-cap banks and thrifts.…
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