Haverford
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Haverford Police Changing Way They Respond to Calls as a Pandemic Precaution
Haverford Police will take new precautions when handling incidents, in keeping with social distancing guidelines, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. For non-emergency calls, residents may receive a phone call rather than a response from a police officer. When police do respond in person, they may ask the resident to step outside to speak…
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Restaurants Get Creative, Turn to Take-Out to Survive Pandemic
St. Patrick’s Day, a busy holiday for bars and restaurants, was the first test on adjusting to a pandemic alert that has closed those establishments, except for take-out and drive-thru, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The hope is to capitalize on take-out. Tom Thornton, CEO of JD McGillicuddy’s Pub in Haverford, said his…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stately Stone Colonial in Haverford Township
A stately stone colonial with four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wynnewood, in Haverford Township. The residence sits on a large double lot with exquisitely landscaped grounds that include a huge level backyard and gorgeous views. Inside, the spacious living room features a gas fireplace, sunny sitting area,…
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It’s a Runner’s Reunion at Haverford College Honoring Coach Tom Donnelly
Last weekend, a reunion of hundreds of runners honoring Haverford College track coach Tom Donnelly gathered at the college , writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The reunion honored Donnelly’s 45th year at Haverford, and celebrated a 1980 Middle Atlantic Conference indoor title. Donnelly has coached 172 All-Americans, including Marcus O’Sullivan and Sydney Maree,…
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Haverford Community Rallies Around Local Teens in Cancer Fight With Green Lights of Support
Haverford Township has a distinctive green glow these days, writes Alexandria Hoff for for CBS3.com. The community-wide project was started by a Facebook group called “Light Up Green”. The green lights are an organized effort to support three local teens and their families struggling with cancer. “The diagnosis was awful. It was so scary,” Haverford…
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DELCO Careers – The Haverford School
A private school for boys since 1884, The Haverford School uses a rigorous liberal arts curriculum to help its students master knowledge in a variety of disciplines and has produced many remarkable alumni that have made impacts in government, sports, technology, business, the arts, and more. Director Tuition Assistance / Associate Director of Admissions This…
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Trial Opens in Common Pleas Court Over Haverford Billboard Proposal
A trial began this week to see if Newtown Square-based Bartkowski Investment Group will be allowed to put up four billboards on West Chester Pike and Lancaster Avenue, writes Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bartkowski has submitted a proposal for slightly smaller billboards than one first proposed in 2009. Regardless, Haverford solicitor James Byrne …
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Haverford 12-Year-Old Competes in Food Network’s ‘Kids Baking Championship’
A 12-year-old Haverford boy is demonstrating his baking skills as a contestant on the Food Network’s “Kids Baking Championship,” writes Linda Stein for Main Line Media News. Avner Schwartz said he started helping his mom cook when he was around 4 years old. By 6, he became interested in baking and watched YouTube videos to…
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Haverford High’s Radio Station Has Been Operating Since 1949 and Is the Oldest of Its Kind in the Nation
Haverford High School has the oldest operating high school radio station (WHHS, 99.9 FM) in the country, writes Mari A. Schaefer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The little 10-watt student-run radio station first broadcast Dec. 6, 1949. It has moved three times during school renovations and three times on the dial. In 2002, Radio One took…
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DNB First House of the Week: New Construction in Haverford
A newly constructed home with eight bedrooms and nine and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. It’s situated in a sought-after neighborhood on a breathtaking one-acre lot. The exquisitely designed and flawlessly executed residence features a sun-filled and open floor plan ideal for any lifestyle. Many stunning features inside include the chef’s…
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New White Dog Cafe Opening in Glen Mills Will Feature Portraits of Local Dogs, All for a Good Cause
The soon-to-open White Dog Café in Glen Mills is offering a unique art opportunity to dog owners—a chance for a portrait of their favorite canine to adorn the walls of the new restaurant, reports Fox29 News. White Dog Cafes, located now in Haverford, Wayne and University City, feature a dog-themed décor, including paintings of dogs…
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Philly Indie-Rock Star (Sandy) Alex G’s First Fan Base Was His Fellow Haverford High Classmates
Ten years ago, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Alex Giannascoli was a Haverford High School student handing out home-recorded CDs of his music in the halls, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now known as (Sandy) Alex G., Giannascoli, 26, released his third album, House of Sugar in September. His audience has steadily grown. He’s among…
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Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Top 500 STEM High Schools in Nation
Four Delaware County schools are among the Top 500 STEM High Schools in the nation for 2020, writes Nancy Cooper for Newsweek. Radnor Senior High School ranked highest among Delaware County schools at No. 319. The Haverford School is next at No. 428, followed by The Agnes Irwin School in Rosemont at No. 447. The…
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See Which Eight Delco Schools Scored in the Top 50 in the 2019 Keystone Exams
Eight Delaware County high schools placed in the top 50 for 2019 Keystone Exam scores in the Philadelphia region, reports the Philadelphia Business Journal. Students were scored in Algebra I, literature and biology. Delco schools on the list are (lowest rank to highest rank): Marple Newtown High School, 48th. Scores: 83.8% in literature; 79.9% in…
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Haverford High’s Trey Blair Puts It All Out on the Field for His Team and School
Haverford High School senior Trey Blair has it all when it comes to football, writes Matt Smith for the Daily Times. He can defend, run, pass, punt and block field goals. Blair proved just that last Friday when he led Haverford High’s Fords to their first playoff victory in program history, 49-14, against Spring-Ford in…
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DNB First House of the Week: Modern Luxury in Haverford
A luxurious home with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. Situated in the desirable Merion Golf Manor neighborhood, the home offers beautiful custom millwork, hardwood floors throughout, and well-sized formal and informal spaces. Among its many highlights are the chef’s kitchen with its huge island, copious…
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Chestnutwald Elementary Named a ‘National School Of Character’
Chestnutwald Elementary School in the Haverford School District has been named a “National School of Character” by Character.org, reported Jenn Fred for Fox 29 News. Character.org certifies schools that focus on character development. The school was honored at a national forum in Washington, D.C. Chestnutwald’s principal, counselors and teachers have been teaching students to be…
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John Tintera’s Working to Give Every Millersville University Student a Voice to be Heard
John Tintera of Haverford thought the student government at Millersville University could use some improvement, so he decided to change it from within, writes Carly O’Neill for thesnapper.millersville.edu. “I wasn’t happy with the system so I decided that I’m going to try and run and be in this organization, and try to change it and…
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