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M. Night Shyamalan to Sell 90 Acres of ‘Spectacular Landscape’ at Kirkwood Farm
Famous director M. Night Shyamalan, whose work includes The Sixth Sense and Split, is selling 90 acres of the 210-acre Kirkwood Farm to the Willistown Conservation Trust for $9 million, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shyamalan purchased the farm in March for $24 million. Shyamalan’s Willistown estate is close to Kirkwood Farm. The…
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Eagleville Pastry Chef Takes Home First Prize in Philadelphia Dessert Wars
Eagleville pastry chef Colleen Kriebel has another award to add to her collection of accolades. The Plymouth Meeting native and owner of Kriebel’s Custom Bakery in Eagleville, writes M. English for Main Line Media News. She and her team of Central Montco Technical High School alums won first place in Philadelphia Dessert Wars for…
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Eagleville Pastry Chef Takes Home First Prize in Philadelphia Dessert Wars
Eagleville pastry chef Colleen Kriebel has another award to add to her collection of accolades. The Plymouth Meeting native and owner of Kriebel’s Custom Bakery in Eagleville, writes M. English for Main Line Media News. She and her team of Central Montco Technical High School alums won first place in Philadelphia Dessert Wars for…
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Eagleville Pastry Chef Takes Home First Prize in Philadelphia Dessert Wars
Eagleville pastry chef Colleen Kriebel has another award to add to her collection of accolades. The Plymouth Meeting native and owner of Kriebel’s Custom Bakery in Eagleville, writes M. English for Main Line Media News. She and her team of Central Montco Technical High School alums won first place in Philadelphia Dessert Wars for…
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See Which Delaware County Companies Made It to the Fortune 500
There are 13 companies in the Philadelphia area appearing on the Fortune 500 for the third straight year, though some saw their positions change significantly, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 500 ranks publicly traded companies by their annual revenue each year. This latest list came out Monday. Five companies from the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Allan Domb, President of Allan Domb Real Estate, Former At-Large Member of Philadelphia City Council and Candidate for Mayor
A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to DELCO Today about his modest upbringing in Fort Lee, New Jersey, how he was always working, starting with shining shoes at age 5, and continued working full-time while attending American University. After building…
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Paramedic Says Prospect Medical Falling Behind on Ambulance Repairs
Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, has been unable to pay for repairs to its aging fleet of ambulances, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. With Crozer ambulances covering about 70 percent of Delaware County, paramedics, and EMTs say patient care could be affected. Kate Denney, a Crozer EMS paramedic, said the local vendor who…
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It Was a Querken Moment for Garnet Valley Eighth-Grader at the Scripps Spelling Bee Finals
A Garnet Valley eighth grader from Glen Mills made it to the finals in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this year, ranking in 10th place out of 231 students, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I’m definitely happy — I never would have thought I’d have been a finalist,” said the 14-year-old. Pranav Anandh…
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Widener University Honors 2 Employees with Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
Widener University recently presented the William David Eckard, Jr. Award for Distinguished Service to Courtney Kelly of Wallingford, executive director of undergraduate admissions, and Jeanne Nolan, of Glenolden, lead coordinating support specialist for the Institute for Physical Therapy Education. The award, presented May 1 by President Stacey Robertson at the final university Town Hall meeting…
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From Tree Logs, This Ridley Native Finds the Beauty in the Wood
Ridley native Tommy Knotts is always on the lookout for unique wooden logs that one day may become crown molding, a custom-built bar top, or a beautiful-sounding guitar, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Knotts, also known as Tommy Worrilow III, runs Tommy Knotts Custom Woodworking and Sawmill in Aston. “I’m looking for that…
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Philadelphia’s Dining Scene Has Strong Showing at 2023 James Beard Awards; Two Chefs, One Restaurant Secure Prestigious Wins
The Philadelphia dining scene impressed the judges for the 2023 James Beard Awards, with two chefs and one restaurant securing wins on Monday night in one of the highest forms of recognition in the industry, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon was recognized with the Best Chef: Mid-Atlantic award…
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Lincoln Professor’s Installation Project Shows Brandywine Valley Artists in Another Dimension
A Lincoln University professor is showing Chester County artists in a new light. The Projected in Place exhibit is the brainchild of Michael Lynch and collaborator Matt Nelson. The works from artists such as Brandywine Valley legend Andrew Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and Karl J. Kuerner are projected onto their sites of inspiration, writes J.F. Pirro…
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Tiny Lung Implants Breathed New Life into Collegeville Woman
Sherrie Nichols, of Collegeville, has had lung problems her whole life, according to a staff report from 6ABC. “I was born premature,” she said. “And then I had pneumonia almost every winter as a child.” Despite those issues, she grew up to be very active and to successfully juggle her work, family, and a love…
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Famous Theater in Bucks County Kicking Off Summer with Cult-Classic Movie Series
A well-known theater in Bucks County will be showing several classic films to kick off their summer festivities. The Newtown Theatre, located at 120 North State Street in Newtown, will debut “The Cult Vault” this summer, a series of 10 cult-classic films that will all be shown for free.to series sponsor Attleboro Wealth Management in…
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Philadelphia Area Visitors React to New Ocean City Rules for Teens
Following a Memorial Day weekend of chaos, Ocean City officials have decided to implement new rules aimed at reining in rowdy teens, and some Philadelphia area visitors think they are being too strict, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Ocean City leaders described a wild and raucous weekend where close to 1,000 calls were…
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List Names Best Small Companies to Work at in Delaware County
Delaware County’s smaller businesses were well-represented on a list showing the best places to work in the region for companies with 10 to 24 employees. Six companies in Delaware County made it to a list of 30 top places in 2023 compiled by Philadelphia Business Journal/Quantum Workplace. Making the list were: Worker satisfaction has been…
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Can Media Borough Neighbors Out Fox the Foxes? Hopes Are High
Shoes, sports equipment, and newspapers are once again disappearing from the porches and yards of neighbors in Media Borough, but this time, they know who is behind the thefts, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The foxes have returned. “Back again,” said Tom Acquarola, whose yard has been a favorite fox dumping ground for two years…
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Neumann University Wins NBA 2K23 ECAC Esports Title
Neumann University won the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Esports NBA 2K23 championship, sweeping Cumberland University 3-0 in a best-of-five series on April 25. Sophomore Darius Bryant notched straight victories of 49-42, 67-61, and 48-36 to claim the title. He was cheered on by his esports teammates and some student spectators, who watched the competition…
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