Awards & Recognition
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Lotto Luck: Honey Brook Man Is America’s First Millionaire of the New Year
Honey Brook resident Brian Mineweaser rung in 2022 as the “Powerball First Millionaire of the Year” after he became the lucky winner of $1 million, writes Carly O’Neill for FOX 43. He was randomly selected in a drawing among the five finalists. He was then delivered the good news during ABC’s live broadcast of Dick…
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U.S. News and World Report: Dunwoody Village Makes ‘Best Nursing Home’ List
Dunwoody Village has been recognized by U.S. News and World Report as a Best Nursing Home for 2021-22. According to the US News Ratings, the William Hood Dunwoody Care Center has a rating of “High Performing” – the highest possible rating – for both its short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The U.S. News badge is…
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Volunteer Springfield Ambulance Corps Earns State EMS Agency of the Year Award
The all-volunteer Springfield Ambulance Corps has been named the “Pennsylvania EMS Agency of the Year,” writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The honor comes from the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Emergency Health Service Council. “We donate our time and talents to provide exceptional pre-hospital care whenever we are called upon,” explained…
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9/11 Hero, Valley Forge Military Academy Graduate, Honored With Order of Anthony Wayne
On January 18, 1929, several cadets of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College ran into the burning building that housed the school. At great risk, they assured all their brothers escaped the inferno. On September 11, 2001, VFMAC graduate, Durrell V. Pearsall Jr., VFMA class of ’86, ran into the burning World Trade Centers…
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Chestnut Hill College Receives PSMLA Award For Excellence in World Languages
In celebration of a fervent commitment to the study of world languages, Chestnut Hill Chestnut is proud to be the recipient of the 2021 Pennsylvania State Modern Language Association (PSMLA) Merit Award. Given annually, the PSMLA Merit Award recognizes the dedication of individuals and institutions who have provided exceptional service in promoting and supporting the…
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Nurse and Lifeguard Honored in Marple for Saving Toddler From Near Drowning
A nurse and a lifeguard received special honors at a recent Marple Township Commissioners meeting for saving the life of a 21-month-old toddler over the summer. On Aug. 19 lifeguard Mike McCloskey heard a scream at the Drexel Swim Club, writes Dann Ceullar for 6abc.com. “It was my second to last day at the pool.…
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Nominations Being Accepted for Main Line 2021 Women in Leadership Award
Nominations are being sought for the 2021 Women in Leadership Award. The Main Line Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Society of Professional Women will be presenting the award at the hybrid Gold Leaf Celebration at the Philadelphia Country Club in October 2021. The deadline to submit nominations is Sept. 8, 2021. Find out…
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Region’s Fastest Growing Companies Include 6 From Delaware County
Six companies from Delaware County have been declared Soaring 76 winners by Philadelphia Business Journal for achieving sustained financial growth over a three year period, as researched by Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. Seventy six companies in the region, including Delaware County’s six, “accelerated at a fast pace over the past three years and…
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Forbes: Abington Scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó Featured Among 50 Over 50
Abington Scientist Dr. Katalin Karikó, whose research proved crucial in the development of the first two COVID-19 vaccines, is featured among Forbes’ 50 Over 50, write Elana Lyn Gross and Lisette Voytko for Forbes. Karikó immigrated from Hungary to Philadelphia in 1985 with her husband and daughter. The family stashed its entire savings that came…
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Lancaster County Auctioneer with ‘a Beat Like Shakespeare’ Wins Statewide Bid-Calling Competition
Brian Oberholtzer, rapid-patter bid generator for H&R Auctions in New Holland, Lancaster County, is Pennsylvania’s auctioneer of the year. Jason Nark covered the distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After finishing in the Top 10 for several years, Oberholtzer won the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) bid-calling competition. It was held in Harrisburg in May. The nearly…
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Chester Man Named 2020 Shore Sailor of the Year for Submarine Support Work
A Chester man is the 2020 Shore Sailor of the Year, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The commander of Submarine Force Atlantic declared Torpedoman’s Mate 1st class Raymond Gates the winner. Gates is assigned to the Naval Submarine Support Facility, Regional Support Group in Groton, Conn. He is the top choice among three…
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Pay Attention, Golf Caddies, There’s a Scholarship Out There Just for You
Young caddies looking to make some extra money can get more than they ever expected, thanks to the J. Wood Platt Caddie Scholarship Trust, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. At 14, Michael Ryan did some caddying at Rolling Green Country Club in Springfield. He walked away with $40,000 for tuition at La Salle…
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Employers Grade Hospitals on Safety; 1 in Delaware County, 1 Nearby, Earn an ‘A’
Leapfrog, an employer-driven hospital rating system on safety and best practices, has awarded top marks to one Delaware County hospital and a Montgomery County hospital nearby, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The latest rating awarded an A grade to Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, Lower Merion; and Riddle Hospital in Media. Meanwhile,…
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GMA surprises Philadelphia high school senior with $50K college scholarship
High school senior Lyric Wise had no idea Good Morning America was at her Folcroft home when they interviewed her via computer about a scholarship she had won, reports Corey Davis for 6abc.com. Lyric thought she was being interviewed by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts for being a finalist for a $10,000 scholarship. Turns out…
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Divine Providence nurse in Springfield honored as Frontline Hero on Phillies Opening Day
The Phillies opening day Thursday included Springfield resident Angela Babcock, director of nursing at Divine Providence Village in Marple. She was one of 41 front line heroes honored at the game. In addition to being honored during Opening Day ceremonies at Citizens Park, their image will appear on “Frontline Hero” banners for the season around…
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Navy Veteran From Chester Receives Birthday Drive By and a Flag on His 100th
A Navy veteran from Chester who saw action in both World II and the Korean War recently celebrated his 100th birthday with the community, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Otis Evans waved to family, friends and admirers from the Sterling Nursing Home as supporters and First Responders drove past with sirens running. “It’s so exciting.…
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Springfield Teacher Earns Hero Award for Bringing Hispanic Culture to School
Jennifer Morris, a Springfield resident who teaches English as a Second Language at Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School in Kensington, has received the National Liberty Museum’s Teacher as Hero Award, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Morris was among 10 educators from four different states honored with the award. Concerned that the Hispanic students…
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Delco Hi-Q Starts 73rd Season, With Some Virtual Changes
Delco Hi-Q is heading into its 73rd season this year with a slightly altered pandemic-friendly format. The oldest continuous academic quiz competition in the United States is moving its students on line. There are 21 high schools competing for the championship this year. “We knew we could find a solution to keep this tradition going…
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