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Erin Dolan of Media Created a Niche at ESPN as a Sports Betting Analyst
Cardinal O’Hara High School graduate Erin Kate Dolan started off expecting to be a physical or occupational sports therapist. But she discovered a love for sports broadcast journalism and now has created her own niche as ESPN’s sports betting analyst, writes Devin Jackson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dolan, who grew up in Media, graduated in…
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SCORE: Start 2024 Strong With These Small Business Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has January webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business. Small Business Essential Series–Evening Edition (Fee) This 3-part series was developed to prepare you to make the decisions and plans needed to successfully launch and promote your business. This live event webinar series begins Jan.…
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Kids Bullied for Shoes or Clothes Now Have a Sneaker Ally
Growing up as an immigrant, Dr. Claudio V. Cerullo has seen his share of bullying. Now he’s doing something to help others who go through the same thing, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Cerullo founded “Sneakers for Smiles” in Aston to bring new sneakers to victims of bullying. He’s reached over 1,000 victims and those…
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Comcast Raises Web-Access, TV Prices By 3%
Comcast Corporation has announced that it is raising its prices for pay television service and internet access by 3%, writes Todd Shields for Bloomberg. Comcast is citing rising programming costs and investments in its broadband network for its decision to raise its costs. The increases will be part of January bills, adding to the monthly…
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This Delaware County Home Was 1 of the More Unique Homes for Sale in 2023
There were some pretty amazing homes that went up for sale in 2023 in Greater Philadelphia, including one unique Delaware County home. A list of the most viewed properties for sale compiled by the Philadelphia Business Journal includes Lakewood Drive in Media, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 12,000-square-foot mansion is off Providence…
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How Susan Noles Came to Officiate the Wedding of Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist
Susan Noles of Aston has become a household name to fans of The Golden Bachelor, with her own following despite not finding love with Gerry Turner, writes Katherine Schaffstall for Life&Style Magazine. That fame, combined with her friendship with Turner and her career experience, was enough to convince the show’s producers to have her officiate…
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Jason Kelce’s Got a ‘Dad’ Voice Borrowed From His Own Father
Jason Kelce’s ‘dad’ voice comes from his own father, concluded his brother Travis on a recent New Heights podcast. The Kelces discussed Jason being a dad during the podcast, and having to discipline his three daughters, Elliotte, 2, Wyatt, 4, and Bennett, ten months, writes Hannah Sacks for People Magazine. On the holiday episode, Kelce…
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Unlocking Children’s Happiness: The Impact of Supportive Relationships
The World Economic Forum published a summary of a 2020 UNICEF study that ranked children’s happiness by country based on mental well-being, physical health, and academic and social skills. Some surprises emerged from the results. European countries performed best overall, accounting for 18 of the top 20 spots. National wealth was not an indicator of…
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Weekend Wanderer: Tax Season Has Turned into Tax Year
Willie — oh, Willie. Willie hasn’t filed a tax return. In years. And I’m not going to lie. I started this whole thing with good intentions but now I’m kind of hoping Willie goes to jail. January 2023 morphed into April 2023 and still Willie hadn’t made an appointment with her accountant. So I made…
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See If Delaware County Still Ranks Among Wealthiest in Pennsylvania
Delaware County’s wealth is in a good place when compared to other counties around Pennsylvania. It joins three of its neighboring counties in being among the top five wealthiest in Pennsylvania, writes Kate Melynn Wood for AZ Animals. The county comes in fourth, below Chester at No. 1, Montgomery County at No. 2, and Bucks…
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First Bank House of the Week: Restored 1708 Farm in Newtown Square
A lovingly restored Echo Valley Farm offering over 11,000 feet of living space is available for sale in Newtown Square, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The historic property was acquired by Christy Eichinger and her husband not long before the pandemic hit. At the time, Eichinger believed she was done with being a…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back in December
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, dedicated the month of December to giving back to the local community. Through various initiatives, the residents and associates of Freedom Village demonstrated their commitment to helping those in need. Throughout the month, Freedom Village organized food and clothing drives to support the Chester County Food Bank…
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Sallie Abelson Developed Popular Trivia Game to Teach Jewish History
Sallie Kochin Abelson, known as the creator of the Jewish trivia game Aliyah, died Dec. 23 at age 78, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ms. Abelson, who grew up in Havertown and who graduated Haverford High School in 1963, created Aliyah in 1978 to make Jewish education more exciting and accessible. The idea…
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Montco Native John Oates Says He Has ‘Moved on’ From Hall & Oates Days
John Oates, one part of the iconic duo Hall & Oates, says that he is really proud of his work with bandmate Daryll Hall, but that he is ready to “move on” to something different, writes Ilana Kaplan for People. “I’m really proud of what Daryl and I created together,” Oates said on David Yontef’s…
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Johnston Gang’s Crimes in Chester County Detailed in New Podcast
Amanda Lamb, a Devon native, is sharing the chilling story of the Johnston Gang and their reign of terror over Chester County in a new podcast, The Killing Month August 1978, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Lamb, the daughter of Chester County district attorney William H. Lamb, was 14 when she sat in…
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How Rockette Taylor Shimko Balances Life in Yardley with the Dazzle of Radio City Music Hall
In 2010, at 18 years old, Yardley’s Taylor Shimko took a bold step skipping class at Ewing High School to audition for the iconic Rockettes, writes Bedatri D. Choudhury for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, she is a vital part of the company renowned for its breathtaking “Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes.” Raised…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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New Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker Has Bold, Transformative Plans For the Business Community
During her inauguration ceremony, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker outlined the important role the business community will play in her administration’s efforts to improve the city, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parker spelled out the need for business leaders to have a seat at the table. Her plans include creating an initiative to…
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