Havertown
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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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Donations to Child Guidance Resource Centers Encouraged on Giving Tuesday Dec. 3
Child Guidance Resource Centers will hold its 6th Annual Giving Tuesday event Tuesday, Dec. 3. This year’s initiative, #iGivehope, encourages donations that will bring hope to children and families by enabling Child Guidance to continue helping those most in need. “Going there every week and talking, it has made me the best ‘me’ I could…
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Moved in at Springfield, Spiezle Architectural Group Inc. Acquires Camden Architectural Firm
Spiezle Architectural Group Inc., which recently moved from Media to larger offices in Springfield, is looking to diversify and has acquired a Camden firm to meet that goal, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Spiezle has acquired City Invincible Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design. City Invincible brings urban planning, multifamily and mixed-use development…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Encourages a Time for Giving Through Its Holiday Wish List
As the holidays quickly approach, thoughts turn to gifts for family and friends. At Child Guidance Resource Centers, annual gift giving goes beyond the individual circle. It’s about reaching out to help children in need receive something special for the holidays. The goal is make sure that none of the children who use Child Guidance…
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Havertown Family Was Inspired by Delco Holidays Past. Now Their Decorations Inspire Others
Halloween and Christmas are a big deal to the Jackson family in Havertown, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Decorations adorn their Lawrence Road lawn and home, first in celebration of Halloween, then the Christmas season. Their treasure trove of decorations is built on warm memories of past Delco and Philadelphia holidays. Trish Jackson…
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Special Hockey Stick Connects Flyers Goalie Carter Hart With Havertown Family
Flyers goalie Carter Hart really liked the special gold stick with the ladybug designed by Havertown 3-year-old cancer patient Lucy McCabe and her 6-year-old sister Molly, writes Adam Kimelman for nhl.com. Hart picked the special stick before a preseason game against the Boston Bruins Sept. 19 and had hoped to give the stick back to…
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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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Tastykake Promised Her a Doll for Posing in an Ad. She didn’t get it.
Tastykake gave her a moment of fame, but Phyllis Blumenthal, formerly of Havertown, never did get the doll she was promised, writes Ralph Vigoda in a Dec. 16, 1990 article in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The image of Phyllis, 3, was in Gimbel’s picture studio in 1931. The portrait was a Father’s Day gift. Someone from…
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This Year’s 7th Annual Super Hero 5K Run for Prevention Was Bigger Than Ever
In early October, Child Guidance Resource Centers held its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Run for Prevention and Wellness Festival. This year’s event took place at it its new Ridley Creek State Park location, adding to the fun for everyone who joined in. There was a super hero participation of 21 exhibitors, 250 participants, 151…
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Havertown Man Scores $20,000 Punt for Charity on an Innocent Twitter Challenge
It was a $20,000 punt for Scott Hayward of Havertown, who had never punted before competitively, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He kicked a 34-yarder on his first try, earning $10,000 for the Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Philadelphia and $10,000 for the Boys’ & Girls’ Club of Camden. Hayward, a student manager…
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With This Halloween Wine in a Coffin, Guess You Don’t Have to Let It Breathe.
In keeping with the “spirit” of Halloween, the Sharon Hill founder of Nationwide Wine & Spirits is marketing a wine that is packaged in a coffin box, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Silvio Lelli, originally from Havertown, has a wine from Spain called Actum Sinister, a full-bodied dark red wine made from grapes…
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From a Humble Beginning in Philly, Havertown, Dock Street Brewery Has Led the Way With Innovation
Founded in 1985, the Dock Street Brewery has come a long way from its early days in Havertown, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. The new Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia’s Point Breeze neighborhood boasts an Anthropologie-esque interior complete with velvet chairs, reclaimed wood tables, lots of plants, exposed brick walls and an abundance…
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Your Vote Can Land This Havertown Native on the Cover of Maxim Magazine
West Chester resident and part-time model Jessi Nash is a contestant in the annual Maxim Cover Girl competition and has already survived several cuts to become a quarterfinalist. The contest began with more than 30,000 women vying for the magazine’s cover and the worldwide recognition that comes with it, as well as a $25,000 prize.…
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Share a Meal and Your Ideas Thursday to Make Your Community Better at On the Table
On the Table events are happening Thursday, Oct. 17, around Delaware County to bring residents together to share food and talk about ways to strengthen communities and make them better places to live, work and play. This year, the Foundation for Delaware County is underwriting several On the Table gatherings. The following events are scheduled:…
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Havertown Teen Joins PGA Tour at Pebble Beach
Havertown resident Joe Morganti has played golf at the Pebble Beach Golf Links before, but this time it held an entirely new meaning for him, writes Joe Julilano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Morganti was one of 78 selected to play in the PURE Insurance Championship, a PGA Tour Champions event that paired the youths with…
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Painter Louise Fishman Has Roots in Havertown and Philadelphia. Now Her Work Is Back in Town for A Visit
Louise Fishman grew up in Havertown and West Oak Lane, and lived in Center City as a young person, but now she’s associated more with producing abstract canvases in Manhatten, writes Edith Newhall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The work of the 80-year-old artist has had only rare appearances in the Philadelphia region since her first…
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Havertown’s Winning Them Over With Small Town Charm, New Restaurants and Lots of Recreation
Havertown’s old-fashioned small town charm is combining with new restaurants and bars, upgraded parks and a younger demographic to make it an attractive place to own a business, visit and live, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Thirty years ago, restaurants were noticeably absent. Now you can find restaurants and bars nestled in Havertown…
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5 Delaware County Schools Earn National Blue Ribbon Designation for Excellence
Five schools in Delaware County were among 12 local schools that won the U.S. Department of Education’s top honor Thursday, designated by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos as National Blue Ribbon Schools, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Less than one percent of schools nationwide receive the award, given for overall academic excellence…
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