Havertown
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Remembering Pat Gillespie, Delco State Rep, and Union Manager
Patrick Gillespie Sr. of Havertown, a former Pennsylvania state representative and retired business manager for the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council, died Aug. 29. He was 76, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Gillespie, known for his disarming sense of humor, worked with union members and business owners alike. He is credited…
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Havertown Dad Pens Book as an Inspiration for Girls
Dario Mescia, the Havertown father of two girls, has written his first children’s book whose central character is an inspirational role model for young girls, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Ruby Reindeer and the Magic Antlers” features a young female reindeer named Ruby who is told that only male reindeer have the magic…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Charming Dutch Colonial in Havertown
Teresa Hoffman sand her husband, John, liked the family-friendly atmosphere of the Havertown neighborhood where their Dutch Colonial home at 511 Valley Road was located, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Everybody walks everywhere,” she said, “there are block parties.” They became close friends with their neighbors, one of whom was a contractor who…
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Llanerch Country Club Golf Pro Marty Lyons Makes It to Hall of Fame
Fifty years after his death, Llanerch Country Club golf pro Marty Lyons is in the Hall of Fame, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. During his 33 year at Llanerch, Lyons started a junior golf program, trained champions and convinced the PGA to bring its championship to the club in 1958. He also helped…
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Havertown Homeowner Opens His House to Visit from Former Resident Who Grew Up There
Whoever buys into the notion that “You can’t go home again” has never experienced the power of Facebook. Dan Weckerly — a Limerick resident originally from Havertown — belonged to a Facebook group centered on the 19083 ZIP Code. Months back, he posted an online question: Has anyone ever revisited the Havertown home in which…
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Havertown Lemonade Stand Helps Raise $15,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
A lemonade stand in Havertown generated more than just a little pocket money for kids. It helped raise $15,000 for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The stand held personal meaning for the group of cousins who started it. In 2013, 2-year-old Jack Scanlon was diagnosed with leukemia.…
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This Delco Town’s a Housing Market Favorite in the Northeast US
Suburban communities within 30 minutes of a city center continue to be the most popular housing markets in the U.S., writes Nicole Bachaud for Zillow. In the Northeast United States, Havertown turned out to be the most popular market, edging out four communities in the Boston suburbs. Because of the popularity of these communities, home…
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2nd Annual Star Vocal Competition in Havertown Seeks Hidden Talent
On the same day America crowned the Season 20 American Idol winner, auditions were held for the second annual Star Vocal Competition in Haverford Township, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. Auditions took place Sunday at the Kelly Center for Music in Havertown in the hope that talent hiding among us will emerge. Locals ages 8…
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Havertown Veteran Wanted to Help. Now He’s With Military Forces in Ukraine
Havertown veteran Patrick Creed, a retired Army Ranger, has voluntarily joined the fight in Ukraine, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Creed, 54, a volunteer firefighter with Brookline Fire Co., was angered by the Russian invasion and motivated to help by “the awful sights of what the Russians are doing and the ferocious bravery…
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Havertown Filmmaker’s Kabul Love Story Nominated for an Oscar
“Three Songs for Benzair,” a film by Havertown native Elizabeth Mirzaei and her Afghan-born husband Gulistan, has been nominated for an Oscar in the “Documentary Short Subject” category. The film is a love story that takes place in a camp for displaced people in Kabul, writes Alicia Vitarelli for abc11. “This was something that really…
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Peace Rally With Music in Support of Ukraine Set This Evening in Haverford Township
Haverford Township and the Kelly Center for Music, Arts and Community in Havertown have organized “United With Ukraine,” a peaceful demonstration with music and words to show community support for the people of Ukraine. United With Ukraine takes place Thursday, March 10, 5 to 6:30 p.m., rain or shine, at the Paddock Park Pavilion, 214…
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Amazon Gives Us a Sign That It’s Opening a Grocery Store in Havertown
There’s another sign, literally, that a new Amazon grocery store is coming to the Llanerch Shopping Center, 403 West Chester Pike in Havertown, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Amazon Retail LLC has filed an appeal with the Haverford Township Zoning Hearing Board to get a variance for a wall sign at that location. The Haverford…
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World Champ Havertown Irish Dancer Comes Home to Philly Region to Perform
A world champion Irish dancer and Havertown native came home to the Philadelphia region to perform Friday night, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. Ali Doughty was on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, performing with the Trinity Irish Dance Company. The Chicago-based company performed traditional Irish dances with modern innovations. Sixteen company…
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Llanerch School Apartments Leaves Mementos of the School It Once Was
The Main Line region is filled with hidden architectural gems with a rich history that were successfully preserved by being repurposed for modern-day use, including the Llanerch School Apartments in Havertown, writes Paul Jablow for the Main Line Today. A former school building, this Havertown institution was converted into apartments once it had outlived its…
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Havertown Home’s Christmas Display Sets Neighborhood Aglow With Anticipation
The Jackson family’s mega light display on Lawrence Road in Havertown has become a holiday tradition to many in the past 26 years, reports Dave Edwards for 6abc. “It seems like as soon as we turn it on, within 15 or 20 minutes kids are over with their parents. Some of them walk by and…
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Santa Helper Keeps Christmas in His Heart After Special Visit at Havertown Studio
A Santa’s helper has put his heart into the role after a little girl came to visit him at Danielle Foster Creations, a private portrait studio in Havertown, writes Phil Gianficaro for the Burlington County Times. Kevin Chesney, 57, of Moorestown, has been a Santa helper for 40 years. A few years ago, then 5-year-old…
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Alzheimer’s Hit Her and Her Mother; Now This Havertown Woman’s an Activist
Nicole MacLean said her mother, Sally Horrocks, would sometimes forgot who her daughter was and would get angry, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But there were good days, too, like when Nicole and Sally did the Philadelphia Walk to End Alzheimer’s together. “I had her in a wheelchair and I pushed her through…
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Havertown Women’s Reaction at Eagles Game Goes Viral
Mary Kate Mink of Havertown was a victim of bad timing. Or maybe not. On Sunday, Fox’s cameras caught Mink using a few choice words to describe how she felt about a referee penalty call at the Eagles game with the New Orleans Saints, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I think she disagreed…
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