Havertown
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Cakes Made in Havertown Man’s Modest Kitchen Wow Food Network Viewers
The cake masterpieces created by Dan Langan in the modest kitchen of his Havertown home have been admired by hundreds of thousands of Food Network viewers, writes Allison Steele for the Philadelphia Inquirer. While in high school, Langan, a self-taught baker, decorated cakes at the now-closed La Dolce Bakery in Havertown. Several years and jobs…
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Professional Soccer Welcomes Back Havertown’s Sinead Farrelly
Sinead Farrelly’s been away from professional soccer for eight years and two years ago, this Havertown woman helped launch an abuse investigation inside the National Women’s Soccer League. Now Farrelly is returning to the game, joining Gotham FC in Los Angeles, writes Jonathan Tennwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Farrelly has signed a contract for this…
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Jason Kelce’s Work Is Never Done, Even With a New Daughter at Home
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce is expressing some humorous remorse at having to leave his wife, Kylie, and new daughter Bennett just four days after Kylie delivered, as well as miss his daughter Elliotte’s birthday, writes Angela Andalor for People Magazine. The 35-year-old had to go to the NFL Combine to conduct interviews for his…
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With Energy Costs Up, Some Homeowners Are Rethinking Solar
John Y.K. Lee of Havertown saw his electric bill double this past fall and that was enough to get him investing in solar energy, writes Erin McCarty for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “All of a sudden there is all this perturbance in the energy market,” said the 50-year-old Penn neurosurgeon. “I really started getting interested in…
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Remembering Havertown’s William Eisenhuth, Homeless Advocate
An advocate for the homeless and the mentally ill, William Eisenhuth of Havertown died Tuesday, Jan. 17 from complications of COVID-19, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He spent many nights offering people experiencing homelessness food, coffee, or blankets bought with his own money. “Bill was one of the pioneers,” said Sister Mary Scullion,…
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These Divas in Havertown Dance Their Way to Fitness
A group of senior citizens are part of a special fitness class “Dancing Divas” at the Haverford Township Community Recreational Environmental Center that’s teaching them some new dance steps, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. The class is geared toward older women who like to move, said Elizabeth Luff, an adult fitness instructor at the Center.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Laurie Ryan, President, Exton Region Chamber of Commerce
Laurie Ryan, President of the Exton Region Chamber of Commerce, grew up in Drexel Hill and Havertown as the oldest of five siblings. Inspired by the women’s lib movement in the ’70s and ’80s, she was driven to get a scholarship to college and find success in a career. Despite being naturally shy, Ryan went…
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Girl Scout Cookbook Makes a Meal of Food Pantry Items
Fourteen-year-old Emma Carroll of Havertown found a project for her Girl Scout Silver Award that includes her love of cooking while it helps others at the same time, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc. “My grandma thought it would be a good idea to write a cookbook since I cook so much,” said Emma. But not…
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Former Havertown Design Store Owner Wants Women in Construction
Monica Miraglilo, owner of the former Havertown design shop Fill A Pillow is now taking on the male-dominated construction industry with a new online platform, writes Eric Moody for Metro Philadelphia. She’s created ‘GirlBuild Lab,’ an online platform that offers users the basics of home renovation and how to finance projects. The site provides the…
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Testa’s in Havertown, a ‘Delco Institution’ Closes After 40 Years
After 40 years, a Havertown icon, Testa’s Bakery, closed its doors Dec. 31, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Testa’s has been a part of our family celebrations for as long as I can remember,” Adele Ilisco of Springfield said, dabbing tears from her eyes as she embraced Janis Testa in a farewell hug.…
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This Mouth-Watering List Includes 7 Spots in Delco
Fifteen of the best hoagie places in the Philadelphia suburbs include seven from Delaware County, writes Danielle Fusaro for Main Line Today. A Cut Above at 3523 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square is the perfect place to find an authentic Italian hoagie. Order the namesake hoagie. Hoagie names at Bria & Latella’s, 37 S.…
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Havertown’s Town Tap Closes Its Doors
Town Tap by Conshohocken Brewing Co. has closed its doors, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. The 13 W. Benedict Ave. spot served its last customers yesterday. Now, Conshohocken Brewing Co. will be “handing over the keys to one of our good friends and industry partners” A Nov. 11 Town Tap Havertown Facebook post gave a…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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Havertown Mom Weighs in on Modern Playdates
These days, every aspect of a child’s playdate seems to be orchestrated, then captured by smartphones and shared, writes columnist Julie Jargon for The Wall Street Journal. Monica Davis McDonald in Havertown has noticed a lot more playdate photos floating around in the last two years These days, McDonald receives playdate photos when they involve…
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Take a Tour of Delaware County’s Neighborhood Delis
A Delco tour of neighborhood delis lets you experience an Americana that is slowly dying, writes Maria Panaritis for Philadelphia Inquirer. Delis often die when their founders do. With fast-growing Wawa and supermarkets corporatizing our cold-cut options, mom-and-pops are harder to keep around. A recent Dietz and Watson delivery tour included Westbrook Market on Springfield…
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Carl’s Cards in Haverford Reaps Phillies World Series Benefit
The owner of Carl’s Cards and Collectibles Inc. in Haverford couldn’t be happier with the Phillie’s entry into the World Series, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “We’re a true mom-and-pop store and it’s a good spot to be in right now,” said owner Carl Henderson. The playoff run has been a boon for…
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Havertown Music Therapy Serves People With Special Needs for 20 Years
A lifelong musician is making his dream come true through music therapy. MusicWorks in Havertown came to Jerry O’Leary in a dream, writes Tom Kretschmer for 6 ABC. Once the vision came to O’Leary he got to work. “I got a master’s degree in a local college, started my own business, and gave myself a…
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Haverford Middle School Teacher Teams Up With Shark Tank Winner to Create Distracted Driving App
A technology teacher at Haverford Middle School has partnered with a former “Shark Tank” winner to create an app that will help prevent distracted driving, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nate Wagner and Ryan Frankel designed This App Saves Lives (TASL). It launches Nov. 12. Using the distracted driving app, you accrue one…
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