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American Airlines Pilots Authorize Strike as Contract Talk Continue
There were American Airlines pilots protesting at Philadelphia International Airport and other airports Monday after the pilots voted to authorize a strike, reports 6abc. Philadelphia International Airport is a hub for American Airlines. There’s not much chance the authorization will generate an immediate walkout by the pilots, however. Federal law prohibits airline unions from striking…
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Radnor High Grad Doug Baldasare Expands on Phone Charger Invention
Back in 2011, before the pandemic hit, Doug Baldasare, a Radnor High School graduate and Villanova native, came up with a way to charge people’s phones and keep them in stores longer, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He came up with ChargeItSpot. “We would build, deploy and manage — free and secure…
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Titanic Survivor was Namesake of Widener College (Now University)
The sinking of the RMS Titanic 111 years ago on April 15, 1912, left its mark on the ultra-wealthy Widener family here in Philadelphia that still resonates today, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for Billy Penn. Among the 1,500-plus Titanic dead were George Widener and his son Harry. His wife, Eleanor Elkins Widener, survived. George and Eleanor…
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Delaware County Leadership: Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs, Manor College
Allison Mootz, Vice President of Student Affairs at Manor College in Jenkintown, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up near the beach in New Jersey, playing piano, xylophone and bassoon in her high school band and her first job bussing dishes at weddings. She also recalled playing catcher for her softball team as a teenager,…
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Italian Cuisine From Luca’s Cucina Comes to Morton
Authentic Italian cooking arrives in the neighborhoods of Morton Borough today when a new Italian restaurant, Luca’s Cucina, opens for takeout and catering at 29 S. Morton Ave., writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The family business restaurant is owned by Luca and Stefania Capoti of Ridley Park. Its menu features dishes like Ravioli…
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Southwest Philadelphia ‘CEO Big Duke’ Creates Opportunity, Gives Back to His Community
Saul Landers, better known as “CEO Big Duke”, creates opportunities in his native Philadelphia to give back to the community that raised him, reports Mike Jerrick for FOX 29 Philadelphia. He buys properties in Southwest Philadelphia to build up the area. He also often hosts community events that provide various resources to those in need.…
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High School Entrepreneurs Toss Business Ideas to Expert Panel in Firstrust Bank Competition
Seven teams of students from five high schools in the Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey regions competed in a business pitch challenge hosted by Firstrust Bank and the Philadelphia Eagles. Drafting Candidates, Assigning Coaches Thirty-five business pitches were initially submitted for consideration, That field was winnowed to seven, whose budding businessmen and -women were…
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WCU Named a 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon School
West Chester University has earned a national honor for sustainability from the U.S. Department of Education. WCU is among the 2023 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. West Chester University was nominated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. WCU excelled in the three focus areas promoted by the ED-GRS initiative:…
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PA’s New House Speaker Thought About Life as a Preacher, Actress, and Hairdresser
Joanna McClinton is the first woman to hold the House speaker seat in Pennsylvania so a lot of people want to talk to her, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. As a bonus, McClinton also happens to represent parts of Yeadon and Darby Boroughs. “When I was a kid, I wanted to grow up to…
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Villanova Student Helps in Suspect Arrest by Giving Police a Lift
Villanova University student Phil Sandor recently gave a Radnor police officer a ride in the middle of a foot pursuit, reports Fox 29. Sandor was driving to class April 17 when he saw Radnor Police Officer Kyle Hand chasing someone who ran from a traffic stop on Lancaster Avenue. The suspect seemed to escape after…
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Give Your Business a Boost in May With These SCORE Programs
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free May SCORE programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. National Small Business Week Virtual Summit Registration for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit is open! This event, hosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE, will run May 2-3, 2023.…
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Iron Chef Jose Graces Brings Personal Touch to Radnor’s Amada
The Main Line has seen its share of great chefs opening restaurants here, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. “Top Chef” winner Nick Elmi opened Lark in Bala Cynwyd. Philly chef Mar Vei brought Fiore Rosso, an Italian steakhouse to Bryn Mawr. Now Iron Chef Jose Garces has hit the ground running with Amada…
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Philadelphia’s John Wilkes Booth Poster Auctioned for Over $160K
A rare John Wilkes Booth “wanted” poster that was displayed on a tree in the Philadelphia area after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln has been auctioned online by Los Angeles-based Nate D. Sanders Auctions for $166,375, writes Franki Rudnesky for the Philly Voice. The item that was auctioned off on April 27 is believed…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: The Koussevitsky Connection
The Delaware County Symphony presents the final symphony concert of its season–The Koussevitzky Connection. The concert program on May 7, 3 PM, features varied and inspiring music of the 20th Century. The concert takes place in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Serge Koussevitzky was the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924 to 1949…
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Immaculata University Opens Registration for Flexible Summer Sessions
Registration for Immaculata University’s summer sessions is open for current undergraduates and visiting students who are looking to complete major requirements, get ahead in their studies, or just take an elective. Take advantage of summer courses to fulfill general education requirements in biology, business, chemistry, English composition, Spanish, psychology, or music. The summer schedule includes three options:…
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For World Champion Sisters, Baton Twirling Is Family Legacy
Downingtown sisters Sterling and Shay Busza, baton twirling world champions, followed in the footsteps of their mother, Alysha Busza, writes Melissa Kiebort for BVM Sports. Alysha was four-years-old when she started twirling. She took to the sport with a passion and over the years started performing first individually and then with the highest nationally ranked…
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North Carolina’s First Wawa Store Will be in the Outer Banks
North Carolina is preparing for its first Wawa when the convenience store giant breaks ground next month on an Outer Banks store, right across U.S. 158 from a new Target, writes Kari Pugh for The Virginian-Pilot, as reported in the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Wawa submitted a site plan to the town of Kill Devil Hills for…
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Neighborhood Nurseries Beckon for Your Spring Gardening
Spring is peeking around the corner and it’s time to get planting. Here are six recommended neighborhood nurseries that have what you need, writes Steven White and Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Terrain Terrain at 914 Baltimore Pike in Glen Mills has plenty of on-site plants and gardening hardware. You can even eat at…
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