Delaware County
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Neon Sign Artist Learned From a Delaware County Master
Artist Alissa Eberle desperately wanted to create neon signs for a living, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2012, she asked for help from one of the region’s most prominent sign-makers, Domenic Urbani, owner of Urban Neon in Delaware County. This month, Eberle is unveiling “Already Dreamed,” her first-ever neon art show, a…
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Drexel Hill Screenwriter Scripts Film on Tim Donaghy NBA Scandal
Drexel Hill’s Andy Callahan has written the script for the new movie about the sordid Tim Donaghy gambling scandal that shook the NBA a little over a decade ago, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Donaghy, who was refereeing NBA matches at the time, hatched a plan with two of his friends to enrich…
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Two Former Delco Women Hope Their Podcast Will Warn Younger Women About Breast Cancer and Save Lives
Two former Delaware County women knew their podcast, “Making the Breast of It”, was a much-needed platform for women in their 30s to warn them about breast cancer and provide support, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In 2017, Andy Sealy, 39, and Krysten Gentile, 37, were diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer. Breast…
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Share a Meal and Your Ideas Thursday to Make Your Community Better at On the Table
On the Table events are happening Thursday, Oct. 17, around Delaware County to bring residents together to share food and talk about ways to strengthen communities and make them better places to live, work and play. This year, the Foundation for Delaware County is underwriting several On the Table gatherings. The following events are scheduled:…
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The Secret’s Out: Wawa Has Halloween-Themed Items Hidden on the Menu
Wawa has concocted three Halloween-themed smoothies for the holiday season, but it’s only available on a secret menu, writes Dan Stamm for NBCphiladelphia.com. The three smoothies are Blueberry Pom Reader, Mystical Mango and Spellbinding Strawberry. The Philly-area convenience store chain has opened the book, literally, on its #WawaSecretMenu, asking people who click on the purple…
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Delco Couple Restores Historic Home in Old City, Moves on to Society Hill
Restoring a four-bedroom rowhouse in Old City Philadelphia was so much fun for this Delaware County couple, they want to do it again in Society Hill, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nancy and Bill Britton’s rowhouse was a block away from the Betsy Ross House. “We loved it for the history and the…
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State Officials: Fire Volunteers, EMS Workers Needed to Keep Communities Protected
Tax credits, a rewards program and free state or community college were some incentives considered recently to attract more volunteer firefighters and EMS workers, writes Josh Popichak for sauconsource.com. Finding volunteer firefighters and EMS workers was the topic of a hearing called by State Sen. Tim Kearney (D-26) and the Pennsylvania State Senate Democratic Policy…
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Former Congressman Pat Meehan Takes Up New Calling As a Lobbyist
Pat Meehan, Delaware County’s former U.S. Congressman for the Seventh District , has registered as a lobbyist, writes Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Meehan, a former federal prosecutor who sat on the ethics committee, resigned in April 2018 before completing his term after settling a sexual harassment claim brought by an aide. He denied…
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21st Annual Girls’ Night Out Fashion Show Benefit set Oct. 14 in Springfield
Girls’ Night Out is a night of celebration with friends, fashion and food to raise money to benefit women with cancer in Delaware County. More than 600 women are planning to attend the event on Monday evening, Oct. 14, at the Springfield Country Club. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres while bidding on raffle baskets and…
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A Democratic Majority on Delaware County Council? The Numbers Say It’s Possible
Delaware County elections have moved from ho-hum predictability to nail-biters, as Democrats see an historical opportunity to hold a majority of seats on Delaware County Council, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “The government here has been run by a single political party that’s been unchallenged since the Civil War,” said one of the…
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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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Delco Native to Head Buchanan Ingersoll Law Firm White Collar Defense
Delaware County native Michael J. Engle is the new chairman at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney’s white collar defense, compliance and investigations practice group, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The move was sparked by the pending retirement of James Becker, who has led the white collar practice group for several years. Engle is a…
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Wawa Now Expanding Into Virginia With 40-Store Plan
Wawa has broken ground on a new store in Vienna, Virginia as it embarks on a 40-store expansion plan in Northern Virginia over the next 15 years, at a cost of $240 million, writes Katishi Maake for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Vienna store, scheduled to open in April scheduled to open in April at…
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Overhaul of Delco Prison Board Should Give Citizens More Input into Prison Decisions
Oversight at Delaware County’s prison is changing so that elected officials and county residents will have more input over what goes on there, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County Council voted unanimously to remake the board that oversees the county prison, from a Board of Prison Inspectors to a new Jail Oversight…
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Delco Studying Solutions for 911 Police Radio Interference Problem
Atmospheric interference known as “ducting” created four or five instances Saturday where emergency responders could not reach Delaware County’s 911 center on portable radios, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. There’s no fix except to buy a new system, according to Chris Eiserman, second vice president of the Fraternal Order of Police of Delaware…
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Register Now for the 19th Annual Hero 5K Run and Walk Benefitting Families of Fallen First Responders
Runners and walkers are encouraged to register for this year’s Run for Heroes 5k Run and Walk, scheduled Sunday, Oct. 13. This will be the 19th year for the Heroes Run, which benefits children of fallen Delaware County first responders—police officers, firefighters and emergency medical personnel. Last year the run raised $42,000. “Sadly, Delaware County…
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Senior Community Services: Nov. 7 Gala Pays Tribute to Those Who Serve the Aging
Senior Community Services, Delaware County’s largest nonprofit senior services agency, will pay tribute Nov. 7 to three crucial figures in the aging services community. The honorees are: The late Edward E. Baum, longtime SCS board member and volunteer; Denise V. Stewart, director of the County Office of Services for the Aging; SAP North America, a…
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State Grant Means Upgrades to Smedley Park’s Springfield Trail
The Springfield Trail at Delaware County’s Smedley Park will be getting new signs and safety features, thanks to a $250,000 state grant, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. Friends of Smedley Park Corp., with the help and support of Springfield Township, secured the grant to rehabilitate and realign Springfield Trail. The grant comes from the Commonwealth…
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