Chichester
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Chichester’s Bill Roth Brings Sixers Mascot Hip Hop Out of Retirement
Bill Roth of Chichester is coming out of retirement to once again perform as the Philadelphia 76ers rabbit mascot, Hip Hop, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The mascot will return Nov. 8 as part of the Sixers’ 25th anniversary celebration of their 2001 NBA Finals run. “There’s always been that little piece that’s…
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Chichester’s Bill Roth Draws on His Time as a Sixers Mascot to Train Young Gymnasts
Bill Roth of Chichester was a gymnastics Olympic hopeful who now trains the next generation of local young gymnasts using lessons he learned from 1998 to 2011 as Hip Hop, the Sixers’ rabbit mascot. To succeed in his role as a rabbit, Roth drew on his experience as a five-time national champion gymnast. The then…
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Chris Jelepis, Former School Superintendent in Chichester, Dead at 89
Chris T. Jelepis, an 89-year-old educator and school administrator who for a time was a school superintendent in Chichester, died June 22, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Jelepis enjoyed people, whether playing music, sharing children’s stories he wrote, or just sharing conversation. His career in education included teaching students from middle school…
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2 Delaware County School Districts Entitled to $600,000 in Uncollected Revenue From Billboard Land Value
Two Delaware County school districts are owed retroactively $600,000 in tax revenue from the increased accessed value of property where 20 billboards stand along I-95 and Rt. 322, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently upheld a 2018 lower court decision that the Chester Upland and Chichester School Districts are…
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Arthur Levy, School Solicitor for Several Delco School Districts, dies at 89
Arthur Levy, 89, of Media, former solicitor for Ridley, Chichester and William Penn School Districts, died Friday, Dec. 27, of pneumonia, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Levy was a lawyer who practiced in Chester and Media, as well as a family man and participant in his synagogue, Congregation Ohev Shalom in…
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State Raises Some Delco School District Real Estate Tax Index Rates for Next Year
Eight school districts will be allowed to raise real estate taxes at a higher index rate for the 2020-21 school year, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The Pennsylvania Department of Education Act 1 index, used to determine the maximum tax increase percentage a district can levy before going to a ballot referendum, will…
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Chichester Meetinghouse Building Celebrates 250 Years With New Roadside Marker
The Chichester fieldstone Meetinghouse now has its own historical roadside marker, dedicated Sunday at a 250th anniversary celebration, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. “Today’s event was very well attended,” said Chichester Historical Society President Mary Griffin. “We are so happy to have the opportunity to share this gem with the community.” An example…
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A Record Number of Twins Started at Widener University This Fall
There are seven sets of twins starting the new college year at Widener University, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delaware County News Network. The number of twins for the incoming Widener University Class of 2023 in fall 2019 nearly doubles the next highest amount on record, four sets in fall 2015 and 2017. Five of…
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Historical Marker to Honor Upper Chichester Native, Pioneer in Women’s Medicine
Dr. Anna Broomall, a pioneer in the field of women’s medicine, made a huge impact on both obstetrics and the history of Delaware County, according to a report for the Delaware County News Network. While studying at the Women’s Medical College of Philadelphia, the Upper Chichester native was one of nine women attending lectures at…
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DNB First House of the Week: Colonial with Old-World Character, Unlimited Charm in Upper Chichester
A three-story colonial that boasts unlimited charm, along with its four bedrooms and two bathrooms, is available for sale in Upper Chichester. The house flawlessly combines old-world character with modern amenities. Among the interior highlights are the cherry-wood kitchen with an island and seating and top-of-the-line appliances. The first floor with original hardwood floors throughout…
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Appeals Court Agrees with Local School Districts, Allows Taxation of Land Where Billboards Stand
A Pennsylvania appeals court has given the green light to Delaware County school districts to start taxing land used for billboards, writes Harold Brubaker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The appeals court’s opinion upheld the tax exemption for both billboards and the structures that support them. But it said that the assessed value of the land…
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World Leader in Bowling Entertainment Arrives in Delaware County
Bowlero Boothwyn officially welcomed bowlers earlier this month with a day-long grand reopening party, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The newest family entertainment center opened at the former AMF Conchester Lanes on Conchester Highway. To celebrate, Bowlero Boothwyn treated visitors to a free game of bowling, $5 in arcade play vouchers, and special…
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DNB First House of the Week: Eye-Catching Colonial in Upper Chichester
An eye-catching colonial with four bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Upper Chichester. Set in a beautiful community off Naamans Creek Road, the home has an open floor plan that includes a spacious foyer, dining room, and a beautiful family room with fireplace. The large, eat-in kitchen will satisfy…
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Chichester School District Hires Upper Darby Superintendent for Same Position
The Chichester School District has appointed Dan Nerelli, superintendent of the Upper Darby School District, as its new superintendent, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. Nerelli will succeed Kathleen Sherman, who retired after four years as superintendent. “I’m looking to build a very long history here in this wonderful school district with…
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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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