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Jason Kelce Has Sentimental Reasons for Being on a Weight Loss Journey
Health reasons aside, Jason Kelce has a good explanation for why he’s recently lost weight. Jason Kelce’s weight loss is for his daughters Wyatt, four; Elliotte, three, and Bennett, born in February 2023, writes Beatriz Colon for Hello! Magazine. The 36-year-old retired Philadelphia Eagles center who resides in Haverford has dropped about 20 pounds in…
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Crozer Health Loses Appeal and Its Surgical Residency Program
Crozer Health got the final word this week that it will not be able to keep its general surgical residency program, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The training program for doctors had 15 participants when the accreditation was first withdrawn in January “under special circumstances” by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education,…
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Weekend Wanderer: Sometimes, I’m a Bad Parent
I chose La Salle University for grad school because, well, the school has some good-looking dudes. That’s it. That’s the only reason. I didn’t care that I’m not Catholic. I didn’t care about the distance. I didn’t even care about the tuition. I was paying it myself anyway. I was just that boy crazy. A…
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West Chester University Students Who Are Parents Will Benefit from PA Department of Education Grant
West Chester University (WCU) is one of only 12 universities in Pennsylvania to receive grant funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to help fund scholarships and programming for undergraduate students with children. The Parent Pathways Grant Program provides funding to institutions to directly support the persistence of parenting students in the form of tuition assistance,…
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Fort Washington-Based Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Most of His Fortune
Robert Toll, who co-founded Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, has promised to give most of his vast fortune away, reported Ash Jurberg for NewsBreak. The son of a Ukrainian immigrant founded the luxury home builder in 1967 with his brother, Bruce. Together, they grew the company to become the nation’s fifth-biggest home builder with revenues of…
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TD Bank’s Bensalem Location Among 20 Branches Closing in 2024
TD Bank plans to close 20 more branches, including one in Bucks County, as part of a broader strategy to build the “bank of the future,” writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The closures, filed with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, bring TD’s total closures this year to 53, following…
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Large Self Storage Facility Planned for Northeast Philadelphia
Asset Realty and Construction, a Brooklyn-based developer, is planning to construct a new four-story self storage facility in Northeast Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The proposed facility would be located at the corner of State Road and Cottman Avenue. The 152,720-square-foot facility would feature 77 parking spaces, catering to both commercial…
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Think You Know Everything About Haverford’s Jason Kelce? Here’s Some Facts That Might Surprise You
June 2 has come and gone but fans of Jason Kelce are well aware that the date 6/2 happens to coincide with Kelce’s number on the field when he was an active player with the Philadelphia Eagles. The football reference aside, here are 10 non-football Jason Kelce facts from a list of 62 things you…
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Here’s the Best Delaware County Small Town to Raise a Family
For those who prefer the slower pace of suburban living as a comfy place to start a family, consider this list of towns from Stacker.com. Several Pennsylvania places made the list of the 100 best small towns to raise a family in the nation, and Swarthmore is among them, according to a ranking published by…
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Chester Must Embrace Itself as a College Town, Mayor Says
Chester can emerge from bankruptcy and experience an economic resurrection if it leverages its position as a college town to Widener University. That was a key part of the message from Chester Mayor Stefan Roots as he gave his State of the City address Tuesday morning to the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce from the…
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EQT in Radnor Completes $450M Twin City Industrial Acquisition
EQT Exeter, based locally in Radnor, has finished the largest Twin Cities industrial acquisition portfolio deal Minnesota has seen in years, writes Caitlin Anderson for Philadelphia Business Journal. EQT Exeter acquired 24 buildings covering 5 million square feet in cities across the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area, including Shakopee, Eagan, Brooklyn Park, Otsego and more. The…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Chadds Ford
An exceptional Chadds Ford colonial home on 2.76 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale. This beautiful residence is postioned off the road with a large yard, mature trees and beautiful landscaping. You are welcomed by the lovely boxwood garden, slate stone patio, and side porch.…
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American’s Most Exclusive Lounge Is Coming to Philadelphia International Airport
There are two new American Airlines lounges opening next year at Philadelphia International Airport. One of those will be American’s Flagship Lounge, the most exclusive offering available, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. PHL’s largest carrier is opening a premium Flagship Lounge and another Admirals Club in Terminal A-West. The Flagship Lounge will be…
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CCRES Offers a Day of Service at Timothy School in Berwyn
The Timothy School expressed its gratitude to the CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services Dream Team after it recently spent a day cleaning and painting the school’s Occupational Therapy Room. The OT Department provides therapeutic services for all Timothy School students, so it was in need of a lot of care. “Thank you CCRES Educational…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes 2 New Board Members
The Foundation for Delaware County has elected two new board members, Kevin Dow and Donna Crilley Farrell, to the Foundation’s board of directors. Several officers were also reappointed to the board of directors. They are: Chairman Cyrise L. Dixon, Vice Chair Michael B. Magnavita, CPA; Secretary Ted Peters, and Treasurer Kelly Thornton. “We are thrilled…
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Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization. Elizabeth, along with 150 other girls and women, will be competing in this national event. She has participated in the local Miss…
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Large Increase in Applications Prompts Jump in Deposits for Gwynedd Mercy University
Gwynedd Mercy University is looking ahead to a strong future as its 75th anniversary year comes to a close. The University has seen applications increase by more than 10 percent for fall 2024, resulting in a double-digit percentage increase in deposits. The University achieved a number of historic milestones this year. It received its highest-ever…
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All Aboard the Chief Uncas: Experience Historical Boat Tours on the Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna National Heritage Area welcomes the summer season with its enchanting Chief Uncas boat tours. From June through October, these tours offer a unique and historic way to explore the scenic beauty and rich history of the Susquehanna River. Unveiling the Chief Uncas Experience The Chief Uncas, a stunning 55-foot antique wooden boat built…
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