Haverford
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Remembering Chris Hupfeldt of Haverford, a Lacrosse Legend
Chris Hupfeldt, an icon of the Philadelphia area lacrosse community, is being remembered for his contributions to the sport. Hupfeldt, a Haverford resident, died Saturday, June 3, writes Brian Logue for USA Lacrosse. He was assistant general manager for the 1998 U.S. Men’s National Team and general manager for the 2002 and 2006 teams. He…
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Eagles’ Jason Kelce Talks Kids During Filming of Campbell’s Soup Ad
In between filming a Campbell’s Chunky soup commercial with his brother Travis, and mom Donna Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce talked about his life after his third daughter, Bennett, was born. “I need to knock on wood, but we really lucked out,” said the 35-year-old father to Bennett, 11 weeks; Elliotte, 2; and Wyatt,…
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Haverford High Robotics Team Makes It to World Championship
Haverford High School’s FIRST robotics club 484 Robo Force has made it to the robotics world championships in Houston, reports Howard Monroe for CBS 3 Philadelphia. “I’m so proud,” said senior Devon Mattox. “It’s not just ‘yeah, I get to go on a vacation.’ It’s an achievement.” The Haveford High robotics team is already known…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Haverford
A stunning contemporary home with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. This sophisticated and sun-filled residence is majestically set on gorgeous 1.71 acres. It impresses from the start with breathtaking architectural designs, custom craftsmanship, and a wonderful open floor plan. Highlights include the dramatic 2-story foyer…
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Haverford Creators of Bleni Blends Score With Shark Tank Investors
Two Shark Tank investors are putting money up for a Haverford-based smoothie vending machine startup, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Bleni Blends founders Peter and Stuart Shapiro appeared on Shark Tank Friday, hoping for a $250,000 investment with an offer to the investors of 6 percent of their self-funded company. The Shapiro brothers…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Classic Colonial in Haverford
A classic colonial home on 1.64 gorgeous acres with six bedrooms and six full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The residence is elegant and graceful while also being fully functional for ease of living. It features a classic floor plan ideal both for comfortable family gatherings and fabulous entertaining. Highlights…
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Jason Kelce Talks About His Return to the Eagles Next Season
Eagles Center Jason Kelce returns to the Eagles for a 13th season, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I didn’t retire again. That’s pretty much the news. I’m still playing football,” Kelce said on the New Heights podcast he co-hosts with his brother Travis. “I wish it wasn’t news.” Kelce wanted to let the…
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Photography Exhibition by Haverford College Professor Exposes Obscured, Unacknowledged History of Slave Trade
A solo photography exhibition by Haverford College professor William Earle Williams exposes the silenced and unacknowledged history of the slave trade, according to a story in Hyperallergic. A Wicked Commerce: The U.S. and the Atlantic Slave Trade through the Lens of William Earle Williams is currently being hosted by Colgate University in Hamilton, New York.…
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Eagles’ Jason Kelce Joins Brother Travis on Saturday Night Live
Winning the Super Bowl has its privileges beyond sports, as Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce recently discovered when he hosted Saturday Night Live. Of course, being the second-best team in the NFL and being Travis’ brother workeds out pretty well for Jason Kelce, too. The Eagles center appeared with Travis in a sketch…
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Haverford Library Gets $20M Upgrade With a Community Focus
Haverford Township Free Library at 1601 Darby Road will be undergoing a $20 million renovation and modernization, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The focus will be on continuing the library’s place as a “dynamic community hub,” in Haverford Township, said Phil Goldsmith, president of the library. Building changes would increase public space by…
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Aqua Invests $1.5 Million in Main Replacement Project in Haverford Township
Aqua Pennsylvania announced that a $1.5 million main replacement project is underway in Haverford Township. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to improve service and reliability for customers on the Main Line. Crews recently began working to replace 4,808 feet of aging 6-inch water mains with new 8-inch ductile iron water…
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Haverford Deal Could Save Trees at Villanova Property
A tentative agreement between Haverford Township and Lower Merion School District could reduce the number of trees razed at the historic Oakwell Estate property in Villanova for new athletic fields, writes Oona Goodin-Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lower Merion wants to build the fields for the new Black Rock Middle School. The new agreement would…
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Par Funding Owners Threatened With Eviction From Haverford Home
The owners of the cash-advance company Par Funding have 10 days to file an objection to an order by a federal judge to leave their Haverford home by April so it can be sold, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They can stay in their home until it is sold if they pay…
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Haverford Professor Talia Young Revives Tradition of Fresh Fish for the Underserved
Talia Young, a Haverford College visiting assistant professor in environmental studies, is recreating a time in the 1970s when many Philadelphians used to buy fresh fish from a truck, writes Ann Finkbeiner for the Hakai Magazine. Young recalled when the truck would drive around the neighborhoods. When it stopped coming, fresh fish became a rarity…
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Plastic Bags Now Banned From Media, Haverford
The new year brought with it a plastic bag ban in Haverford Township and Media Borough, reports 6abc staff. That means shopping in both communities will require bringing your own reusable bags or paying extra for a paper bag at checkout. “I remembered to bring my bag today, I didn’t think I would. It’s going…
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See Who’s Got the Wealthiest Zip Codes in Delaware County, and Why
Villanova had the wealthiest zip code among Delaware County communities in the Philadelphia region, according to a report by Sharon Oliver for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Journal reviewed 2017 income and population statistics to come up with its list of the 50 wealthiest zip codes in the Philadelphia region. Villanova ranked third on the list…
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Strong Relationships, Profound Experiences the Hallmark of Mentorship at The Haverford School
“Mentorship” doesn’t show up in The Haverford School’s core documents. It isn’t etched in stone on our Walk of Virtues, nor does it make an appearance in our mission, vision, or Essential Qualities of a Haverford School Graduate. And yet, The Haverford School mentorship is certainly part of the fabric of the school. It is…
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Even Beyond Houston’s World Series Win, Dusty Baker Is Admired
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker is only the third Black manager to ever win a World Series, writes Clinton Yates for ANDSCAPE. Baker’s perseverance to come out on top and his positive influence on young men and their families brought a lot of supporters to the games. Ben Somorjai grew up playing baseball with Baker’s…
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