Drexel Hill
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Drexel Hill Gymnist Part of Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Corteo’
For Cirque du Soleil performer Jonathan Buese, an upcoming performance of “Corteo” at Temple University’s Liacouras Center will be a homecoming, writes Sabrina Boyd-Surka for KYW Newsradio. It should be familiar turf to aerialist Buese who was born in Drexel Hill and started gymnastics as a kid. “My dad used to work at Temple,” Buese…
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Drexel Hill Nail Salon Rye’tious Focuses on Medical Foot, Nail Care
Sarai Quinice had been giving pedicures to friends and family members since she was 8, but these days she’s using her Drexel Hill nail salon business, Rye’tious Nails, to focus on preventative podiatry. Her medical foot and nail care business offers everything from routine maintenance to prosthetic toenail restoration, writes Eric Nixon for WHYY. Quinice’s…
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This Delaware County Town Is Great for Singles, and It’s Not Where You’d Think
One Delaware County community is among the ten best Philadelphia suburbs for unmarried singles, according to a recently released report by Movoto. The ranking was determined using data from AreaVibes, WalkScore.com, the U.S. Census, and business listings. Singles-friendly criteria that were used include unmarried population, difference between male and a female population, and singles amenities…
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Delaware County Human Services, CHOP Newest Drexeline Center Tenants
Two new Drexeline tenants will be occupying an office building being built at the Drexeline Town Center in Drexel Hill, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The building, behind PNC Bank, will house Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia offices in March or April of next year. The Delaware County Department of Human Services will…
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Beyonce Sends Drexel Hill Girl Flowers for Her Performance
Zoe Erianna, a 7-year-old girl from Drexel Hill stole the show on America’s Got Talent and was rewarded with a bouquet of flowers from Beyonce, writes Kaleah Mcilwain for NBC Philadelphia. The artist saw Erianna’s rendition of “Texas Hold ‘Em,” Beyonce’s latest chart song, on the show. The special delivery arrived Tuesday afternoon with a…
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Drexel Hill Chief Kevin Cooper Opens Chicken Guy! After Food Network Win
Hundreds showed up Thursday to sample what chef Kevin Cooper had to offer at his new Chicken Guy! franchise restaurant in the King of Prussia Mall, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Cooper, a chef from Drexel Hill, won the Guy Fieri chain restaurant two years ago after conquering multiple challenges on the Food…
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Bonner-Prendergast’s Touari ‘Deuce’ Ketner Leads the Way for Friars
Bonner-Prendergast senior Touari “Deuce “ Ketner, at 6-foot-7 and in his final season, is leading the Friars in scoring (18.1 points) and rebounding (8.7 rebounds). Ketner is someone to be reckoned with in the Catholic League, writes Owen McCue for City of Basketball Love, appearing in The Philadelphia Inquirer. Not only did his older brother…
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Final Report: Cause Unknown in Church Helicopter Accident in Drexel Hill
We may never know why a medical helicopter went crazy, forcing the pilot to make a hard landing at Drexel Hill United Methodist Church nearly two years ago, a miraculous accident in which everyone survived. The National Transportation Safety Board issued its final report on Jan. 4 on the church helicopter accident and determined that…
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Drexel Hill’s Frank Ennis, National Darts Champion, Remembered
Frank Ennis was a national darts champion, traveling around the world for tournaments, but he always looked forward to returning home to his Drexel Hill family, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Frank Ennis died at age 90 on Nov. 17. In addition to darts, Mr. Ennis was the retired owner of Delco Graphics…
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Drexel Hill Author Nikki Rineholt Pens Children’s Book on Being Different
A Drexel Hill author wrote his first children’s book, a picture book for parents and children that celebrates being different, being accepted, and being loved, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. Nikki Rineholt, who is autistic, wrote “My Little Me” to show others who feel different and who may be autistic themselves that they are not…
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PIAA Rules Devon Nelson Ineligible to Play, so He and Mom Seek Other Options
Christine Clark and her son, Devon Nelson, are considering their options after a PIAA appeal hearing ruled the 16-year-old is ineligible to play basketball at Bonner-Prendergast this season, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The administration at Upper Merion challenged Nelson’s transfer in November, alleging it was motivated by athletic reasons that violate PIAA…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for “America’s Got Talent”, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe plays piano, writes and composes her own original music, and already has 11 copyrighted songs under her belt. Her debut single, “All We Need Is Love” was released this month.…
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Bonner’s Receiver Jalil Hall Noticed for His Catches With a Flair
The Bonner-Prendergast Friar’s wide receiver Jalil Hall is getting noticed by Duke, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Nebraska, and Syracuse Universities for his acrobatic catches, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The long-armed Bonner-Prendergast junior receiver made a noticeable leaping catch against rival Conwell-Egan last year. The 16-year-old continued to catch, dive, and score in games…
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Remembering Thomas Lane Anderson, Retired Lawyer, and Renaissance Man
The Duke of Ardmore, also known as Thomas Lane Anderson, was described as a man of “warmth, wit, and wisdom,” writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thomas Anderson, formerly of Ardmore, who grew up in Drexel Hill, died Oct. 19. He was 83. Mr. Anderson was a longtime maritime trial lawyer and had been…
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Bonner-Prendie’s Running Back Avery Hankey Patiently Waits to Get Noticed
Avery Hankey, Bonner-Prendergast High School’s running back, is short-in-stature but big on heart, and he’s learned patience on and off the field, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hankey led the Catholic League in rushing last season, but the 5-foot-8, 175-pound player still feels like people don’t see him as big enough, strong enough,…
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Basketball Marathon Is an Annual Legacy and ALS Fundraiser in Drexel Hill
Billy Lake, who loved to play basketball, eventually lost his life to ALS, but 31 years later, his legacy lives on in the Billy Lake ALS Basketball Marathon that generates funds for ALS research and creates a scholarship at Bonner-Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Lake began experiencing weakness in his left arm, and the…
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Drexel Hill’s Sean Carey Creates Phillies Lawn Art for Red October
Phillies fans are always finding new ways to express their support for the team. Drexel Hill artist Sean Carey paints lawns. In honor of Red October, Carey has been creating Phillies lawn art on his lawn, and on the lawns of others, complete with the Phillies logo, the Liberty Bell, baseballs, and more, reports Alicia…
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How a Summer Job at Rita’s Shaped the Future of Delco Business Leader Trish McFarland
Trish McFarland, the president of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has learned a lot from her humble beginnings at Rita’s Water Ice, writes Ana Welsh for Main Line Tonight. In 1994, the Philadelphia dessert chain opened in Drexel Hill, and 15-year-old Trish walked into the establishment to find a job opportunity. Her assertiveness…
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