Media
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51 Days in the Deadly Shadow of COVID-19, Delaware County Man Recovers and Reunites With His Family
After 51 days on a ventilator, John Della Guardia beat back COVID-19 and came home from Riddle Hospital in Media, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. As is now customary, hospital staff lined the halls clapping and cheering as Guardia, 74, was recently released from the hospital and reunited with his family. John and his wife…
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Media Woman and Her Daughter Graduate Virtually Together From University of Pennsylvania
She worked over 15 years, semester by semester. Last week, Stephanie Pierson, 48, a native of Media, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What made it all the sweeter was receiving her degree from Penn the same time as her daughter Arielle, 28, even if…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: One-of-a-Kind Charming Farmhouse in Media
A one-of-a-kind, historic farmhouse with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The home is set on a 1-acre parcel that was originally granted by William Penn and perfectly blends historic character with modern amenities. Highlights include the living room and family room, both of which have hardwood…
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Delaware County Observes National Day of Prayer Virtually and at a Distance
Like the rest of the nation last Thursday, Delaware County observed a National Day of Prayer, but this year’s pandemic meant virtual observances and a parade of vehicles at Rose Tree Park, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mission of the participants was the same—to spread the good news of God’s presence, particularly…
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Giovanni’s Media Barbershop Opts to Reopen, With COVID-19 Precautions, to Help Its Workers
Giovanni’s barbershop in Media has been struggling to accommodate the state business closures to contain the coronavirus with the need to keep its workers employed, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Now, the owner says she has little choice but to reopen her business on May 9. Owner Nichole Missino says her workers are worried about…
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Student at Williamson College of the Trades in Media Finds Ways to Help While in Quarantine
Students and faculty at Williamson College of the Trades in Media are adjusting to the pandemic as their school lives move on line, separated from the shops and tools on campus. For Aaron Tallman, 2W2, a machine shop student, it’s meant replacing his shop time at Williamson with work as a CNC operator at Valley…
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Villanova Freshman Uses Pandemic Down Time to Make Lunches for Senior Citizens
Normally, Caeli Beatty would be focusing on her high school graduation as she prepared for her upcoming freshman year at Villanova University, reports the staff of mainlinemedianews.com. But the pandemic put the graduation ceremony on hold, so Beatty is using her time to prepar grab and go lunches for senior citizens. The lunches are organized…
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Media’s Jonah Jackson Could be Number 28 on List of Delaware County Players That Made the NFL Draft
Jonah Jackson, offensive lineman from Media and a Penncrest graduate, could become the latest Delaware County athlete to make the NFL draft, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. If picked next week, he would join others like Tom Savage, a Cardinal O’Hara quarterback who was selected in the fourth round of the 2014 lottery by…
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Pregnant Women Fleeing New York City Seeking Safety From Coronavirus, But Can’t Find Pre-Natal Care Here
Hope Halliday’s pregnant daughter had hoped to find safety in her mom’s Media home, but she can’t find pre-natal care, writes Wendy Ruderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her daughter arrived from Brooklyn with her husband and 4-year-old son to escape the coronavirus that’s overrunning New York City hospitals. So far every OB-GYN in the Philadelphia…
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In Delaware County, Locals Reach Out to Help Those Who Can’t Get Out Themselves During Pandemic
An 18-year-old Media teen from Penncrest High School is cutting through the pandemic isolation with a grocery delivery service for older people, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jasleen Gill, a high school senior, feels a sense of responsibility and wanted to help those who are older or have underlying health problems who may…
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Media Veterinary Hospital Offers Curbside Service for Pets as It Adapts to Social Distancing
Is social distancing making it hard for you to handle routine appointments? The staff at Media Veterinary Hospital have come up with a creative approach to keep your pets healthy while maintaining a safe distance, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. It’s a carside service for animals. Clients arrive outside the hospital with their…
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Make Your Company’s Talent, Experience, and Passion the Center of Delaware County’s Conversation
With so much uncertainty about life beyond COVID 19, there’s never been a better time to place your organization at the center of the conversation about Delaware County’s future with a thought leadership post on DELCO Today. In the past several weeks, we’ve had two thought leadership posts draw more than 5,000 readers. One post…
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Restaurants Get Creative, Turn to Take-Out to Survive Pandemic
St. Patrick’s Day, a busy holiday for bars and restaurants, was the first test on adjusting to a pandemic alert that has closed those establishments, except for take-out and drive-thru, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The hope is to capitalize on take-out. Tom Thornton, CEO of JD McGillicuddy’s Pub in Haverford, said his…
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Granite Run, Ellis Preserve Make Philadelphia Business Journal’s List of Winning Deals This Year
Michael Markman, president of BET Investments Inc., has been named “Dealmaker of the Year” by Philadelphia Business Journal for The Promenade at Granite Run, and for a new Media apartment complex, writes writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. Markman formed BET Investments with Bruce E. Toll in 1998. The company owns 4,000 apartments and…
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Modell’s Sporting Goods to Close in Upper Darby, Clifton Heights, Media
Modell’s Sporting Goods announced this week it has filed for bankruptcy and is closing its remaining 115 stores nationwide. That includes Modell’s in 69th Street, Upper Darby; on Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights, and at the Promenade at Granite Run in Media, writes Anne D’Innocenzio writing for the Associated Press as reported in The Philadelphia…
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The Only Thing Standing Between You and a Memorable Event Video Are Excuses
By Mitchell Phillips The excuses for not using video to capture the energy and magic of your next ribbon cutting, ground breaking, award ceremony or golf outing are getting old, according to Rachel Grate, a writer for EventBrite, the San Francisco- -based event management and ticketing website. Videos are a smart, quick, creative, and cost-effective…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial on Prime Waterfront Lot in Media
A beautiful colonial home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The home is situated on a prime, waterfront lot of two-plus acres within the Springton Chase neighborhood. A two-story entrance foyer, formal living room, nicely-sized dining room, study with built-ins, and a great room with a…
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Delaware County Animal Shelter Teams Up with Meadery to Promote Adoptable Dogs and Cats on Mead Cans
A Delaware County animal shelter has teamed up with a Lehigh Valley mead producer to add “pug” shots and other dog and cat images on the craft beverage cans, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The Providence Animal Center in Media, the Colony Meadery and the Brandywine Valley SPCA will feature adoptable dogs and cats on…
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