Drexel Hill
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Screen-Used Furniture and Clothing from ‘Task’ Donated to Drexel Hill’s Thrift & Thrive
A big box truck pulled up to a Drexel Hill thrift store this week, and what came out of it recently appeared on TV, reports Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thrift & Thrive, a nonprofit shop formerly known as Nana’s Attic, just received a major donation of screen-used furniture and clothing from HBO’s Delco-set drama Task, giving fans a…
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Drexel Hill’s Jim Croce Was Musically Inspired by His Time in the National Guard
Jim Croce was always interested in music, even as a student at Upper Darby High and Villanova University, but some of his biggest hits came during Army basic training at Fort Jackson in 1966, writes Thomas Novelly for postandcourier.com. “We were told that his experience at Fort Jackson during basic training inspired the songs ‘Operator’…
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Consumer Affairs Names This Delco Town One of Pennsylvania’s Top Five Places to Move
The website Consumer Affairs has chosen a Delaware County community as one of the five best place to move to in Pennsylvania, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Drexel Hill placed at No. 2 among the top five destinations in the state for affordability, safety, economic strength, health care, education, and the quality of life. “Drexel…
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Summer Camps at Delaware County Community College Cover Diverse Interests, with Scholarships Available
From Artificial Intelligence Designing and Developing to Art Workshops, from Babysitter Training with CPR to Cooking and Baking, to Model United Nations and Python Programming, there is something to appeal to almost any child or young teen’s interest at Summer Kids Camps at Delaware County Community College. The camps are for kids ages six through 14 and will…
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Remembering Longtime Auctioneer Stephen E. Comly Sr. of Drexel Hill
The Drexel Hill man who auctioned off Veterans Stadium souvenirs is being remembered this week. Born in Upper Darby and raised in Drexel Hill and Havertown, Stephen E. Comly Sr. directed more than 35,000 auctions and 123,000 appraisals. He died March 6 at 70, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Comly was the…
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Drexel Hill Little League Celebrates Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
Drexel Hill Little League honored the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues with a special ceremony at the Dermond Recreation Area Park last week, writes Kerri Corrado for CBS News. “These kids are out here learning not just about Jackie, but the Philadelphia Stars, the Hilldale Club, Birmingham Black Barrons, Indianapolis Clowns,” said…
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Bonner-Prendie’s Kevin McGonigle OKs $150M Tigers Contract
Former Bonner-Prendergast infielder Kevin McGonigle has agreed to an 8-year, $150M contract with the Detroit Tigers, reports the Associated Press, as published in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 21-year-old had four hits during his major league debut with the Tigers on March 26. He has gone on to hit .311 with one home run, eight RBIs,…
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Drexel Hill Native Derek Frey Passion for Film Drives His Career
Drexel Hill native Derek Frey recalls as a kid sitting next to his grandparents at the Lansdowne Theater watching the films of Tim Burton, George Lucas, and Steven Spielberg. It started his journey as a filmmaker, writes Dara McBride for Main Line Today. That journey really took off when he got to be Tim Burton’s…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House Right Here in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso for AZ Animals. Swedish immigrants built the Lower Swedish Cabin near the Darby River, close to the Great Minquas Trail, a trade route and a way for farmers to get…
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DCCC and YMCA Partner on New Early Learning Center in Drexel Hill
At a time when parents are struggling to find affordable childcare, Delaware County Community College and the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County have officially signed an agreement to partner in the YMCA Early Learning Center at DCCC’s Southeast Center, located at 409 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, at the site of the former Archbishop…
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Walkability and Commuter Access Make Drexel Hill Ideal for Families
With its outdoor amenities, highly regarded schools, and family-oriented community culture, Drexel Hill ranks among the top places in Delaware County to raise a family, writes Emily Patterson for The Ritz Herald. A key advantage of the suburban community is its walkable, neighborhood-focused design, with about 94 percent of residents able to access a park…
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DCCC Cuts Ribbon on New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
On Friday, Mar. 27, Delaware County Community College officially unveiled its new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, completing the transformation of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School into a multi-use facility that provides affordable, quality education, training, and programs to the local community. “Today, we celebrate more than just a new building. We celebrate opportunity,” said Dr.…
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DCCC Opens Southeast Center at Former Prendergast High in Drexel Hill
Delaware County Community College opened its Southeast Center campus at the site of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School on Friday with a ribbon-cutting, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. About 150 people attended Friday’s ribbon-cutting, including U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer. The state-of-the-art facility in Drexel Hill is expected to offer training…
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Bonner-Prendie Named PIAA Champs for First Time in School History
Bonner-Prendie earned its first state basketball championship in school history in boys’ basketball when it beat District 3 Champ West York, 62-35, on Friday for the PIAA Class 5A title at Hershey’s Giant Center. The last time Bonner won a basketball championship was 38 years ago, in 1988, when the Friars won the Catholic League…
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Bill Atkinson: The Life and Impact of the Catholic Church’s First Quadriplegic Priest
Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., was inspired to become an Augustinian priest because of Father Bill Atkinson’s own incredible relationship with God. Rev. Hagan, a Drexel Hill native, serves as the Prior Provincial at The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He spoke about the life and canonization of Father Atkinson back in June…
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There’s a Drexel Hill Mardi Gras House Where the Party Keeps Growing
Once a year at the start of Mardi Gras, a house in Drexel Hill is transported to New Orleans, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. Homeowner Paula has been throwing a massive Mardi Gras celebration for about five years, With decorations inside and out, Paula has become known in the Drexel Hill neighborhood as the…
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Augustinians Elect Drexel Hill Native Joseph Lawrence Farrell as New Prior General
Villanova graduate and Drexel Hill native Augustine Father Joseph Lawrence Farrell is the new prior general of the Order of St. Augustine in Rome. Father Farrell was elected Sept. 9 in Rome during the order’s 188th general chapter, with 73 brothers participating, writes Jina Christian for OSV News, as printed in the Catholic Review. Father…
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First Bank House of the Week: Mid-Century Modern in Drexel Hill
A lovely mid-century modern home at 68 Pilgrim Lane, featuring four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, has recently hit the market in Drexel Hill, writesPaul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A slate walkway with arts and crafts style light fixtures leads to the 3,314-square-foot split-level house. The stone and mahogany exterior opens into…
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