Delaware County
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Former Delaware County Community College Student Behind Fashion Brand Popular Among Celebrities
Milan Harris, who attended Upper Darby High School and Delaware County Community College, now runs Milano Di Rouge, a fashion brand worn by Philadelphia trendsetters and celebrities, including Meek Mill and Lil’ Kim, writes Elizabeth Wellington for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Harris designs clothes that are athletic but sexy, with her name in capital letters. Her…
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Industry Leaders Launch New Process Operator Academy at Delaware County Community College
Joining Braskem America, Eastern Controls, and other industry leaders, Delaware County Community College officials announced a new Process Operator Academy that will help train workers to be process operators in petroleum, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and other industries. In just eight weeks, students taking non-credit, hands-on courses at the Process Operator Academy will learn the skills…
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County Council Releases Funds to Help Municipalities Fill Potholes
This winter, residents all across the county endured a harsh winter that lasted well into the spring. Now, motorists are dodging the potholes left behind. Recognizing that municipalities are working hard to fix the large number of damaging and dangerous potholes on their roads, Delaware County Council is offering assistance through the county’s Liquid Fuels…
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University of the Sciences, Delaware County Community College Sign Admission Agreement
The University of the Sciences in Philadelphia and Delaware County Community College have signed a program-to-program and guaranteed admission agreement today enabling the college’s associate-degree graduates to earn a Bachelor of Science degree at the university. The agreement allows qualified students with a specified Associate in Arts degree, or a specified Associate in Science degree,…
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Comedienne from Delaware County Discusses Her Success in New York City
Comedienne Peggy O’Leary, a Delaware County native, has made a name for herself as the host of a Manhattan-based podcast, writes A.D. Amorosi for Glamorosi Magazine. O’Leary made her way to the New York City comedy scene through Philadelphia, where she performed in a sketch comedy group with friends from college. “I started performing in…
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In Rome with University Officials, Villanova’s Jay Wright Gifts Autographed Basketball to Pope
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright met with Pope Francis during his visit to Italy where he presented the Holy Father with a basketball autographed by members of his national championship team, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright was visiting Rome this weekend with Villanova’s president, Rev. Peter Donohue, and university trustees for the…
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Foundation for Delaware County Awarded Grant to Fight Breast Cancer
Susan G. Komen Philadelphia recently announced the awarding of $425,000 in grants to 17 organizations, including The Foundation for Delaware County, to advance critical and life-saving breast cancer initiatives specifically targeting medically underserved, uninsured, and/or low-income populations. While early detection and free mammograms for women in need lie at the heart of the community grants…
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Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series to Host Renowned Trombonist
Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series ends its spring season with a performance by trombonist William Lang on Sunday, April 22. The performance begins at 3 PM in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the Marple Campus. An adventurous solo trombonist, Lang presents a unique and fun program of all solo…
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Comedian’s Delco-Based Character a Social Media Sensation
Comedian Troy David Hendrickson became Delaware County’s newest social media sensation when he donned a wig and some fake eyelashes to turn into Eagles superfan Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino after the Super Bowl, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The video was based on his own mother, an avid Eagles fan, whom…
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Luxury Homes to Be Built on Grounds of Renowned Estate in Radnor
Malvern’s Pohlig Homes is planning to build 15 luxury homes on close to 10 acres of the fabled Ardrossan estate in Radnor, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Todd Pohlig, principal of Pohlig Homes, the company will build homes on 3/4-acre lots near the property’s stone water tower on Newtown Road in…
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Democratic Candidates for Newly Formed Fifth District’s Congressional Seat Look Promising
Scores of Democrats in Delaware County recently gathered in Upper Darby High School’s auditorium to watch a debate among 13 of the 14 candidates on the primary ballot for the congressional seat of the newly formed Fifth District, writes Dave Davies for WHYY. The debate was organized for the 800-plus members of the Delaware County…
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WCU, Delaware County Community College Sign New Agreement to Benefit Students
West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have signed an on-site degree completion agreement that will enable associate degree graduates of the college to earn a WCU Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management with a minor in Business Law without ever having to leave the college’s Marple Campus. The agreement offers students convenience…
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Here’s What It Costs to Live in Delaware County
The cost of living in Delaware County exceeds that of Philadelphia but is less than the cost in neighboring Chester and Montgomery counties. That is according to the Economic Policy Institute’s Family Budget Calculator, which shows what’s required for families to attain an adequate – but modest – standard of living in communities throughout the…
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After-School Child Care in Haverford Township Becoming a Divisive Issue
Despite some detractors who say that parents in Haverford Township who struggle to find after-school child care are entitled, some progress has been made to rectify the situation, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The problem is that approximately 100 kids have been denied child-care slots at elementary schools in Haverford Township. This has…
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Cheyney University Drops NCAA Division II Status, Restructures Athletic Department
Cheyney University has withdrawn from the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference and dropped its NCAA Division II status as it restructures its athletic department, writes Wesley Robinson for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Aaron Walton, president of the nation’s oldest historically black university, said that the changes are essential if the school is to accomplish financial sustainability. They…
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Washington Post: The Unflappable, Imperturbable Jay Wright Has Villanova on Cusp of Another Final Four
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright prefers to look at the season from start to finish, instead of focusing just on the NCAA Tournament, writes John Feinstein for The Washington Post. “The way I’ve come to look at it is the NCAA Tournament is just that, a tournament,” said Wright. “But we all know that things…
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Donor’s Challenge Grant Results in $100,000 of Support for Delaware County Community College
As outlined in the Spring 2018 edition of yourConnection, a newsletter for alumni and friends of Delaware County Community College, the college is fortunate to have donors who make major commitments to its Educational Foundation that result in a doubling of their gifts. Like any challenge grant, time is of the essence because they are…
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Blindness Doesn’t Prevent Monsignor Bonner Grad from Broadcasting Hockey Games
Blindness hasn’t prevented Matt Wallace from covering the University of Pennsylvania women’s hockey team with his broadcasting partner, Sam Fryman, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Fryman does a play-by-play of the games, painting a picture for Wallace, who adds relevant information and stats from his mind. He also provides a high level of…
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