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American, Delta, Look to Rebuild Philly Hub After Pandemic Losses
Post-pandemic passenger traffic has been moving more slowly back to Philadelphia Airport hubs for Delta and American than other places, writes Ted Reed for Forbes. Fitch Ratings reports average airport recovery traffic at 92 percent at the end of 2022, but noted: “it was not an across-the-board success story.” “A slower return in hubbing activity…
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Sean Dolan, Villanova Men’s Track Team, Ready for Penn Relays
The Penn Relays, one of the largest track and field competitions in the United States, is coming up April 27, and Sean Dolan is counting the days with his Villanova University teammates, reports Aunyea Lachelle for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Dolan is a four-time all-American on the Villanova men’s track and field team. He’s also a…
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Washington Post: Jalen Hurts Secures Latest Megadeal for NFL Quarterback with Eagles
Thanks to his new five-year, $255 million contract extension with Philadelphia Eagles, Jalen Hurts has become the league’s highest-paid player, wrote Nicki Jhabvala and Mark Maske for The Washington Post. He also became the first quarterback in the 2020 NFL draft class to lock down an extension deal. The big payout is the result of…
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Arc of Chester County Hosts 20th Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day
On Sunday, May 21, The Arc of Chester County will hold its fun and popular Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day to raise money for children and adults with disabilities in Chester County. Last year’s event raised nearly $120,000 and attracted over 320 families, participants, sponsors, and friends. This year’s event is being sponsored by…
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CEO of Chester Springs-Based Creative Capital Wealth Management Group Now a Contributor to Forbes.com
Fred Hubler — the founder and CEO of Creative Capital Wealth Management Group, an independent wealth management firm based in Chester Springs — is now a regular online contributor to Forbes.com. Hubler will provide the platform’s readers with exclusive insights and commentary on emerging trends in alternative investments and other timely finance and investment topics.…
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3 Delaware County Coalitions Now Fighting for Decent Housing
A movement to provide decent housing in Delaware County is growing. Three coalitions, 83 people, are now fighting barriers that prevent housing access. One is working on for-sale housing issues. One is looking at rental housing, and one is working for people who have no home, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. They’re meeting meet monthly…
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Minority-Owned Candy Snack Distributor Expands Aston Space
Thayer Distribution, a minority-owned and family-operated candy and convenience food distributor is leasing 88,665 feet of space at the Springbrooke Trade Center in Aston, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The wholesale distributor is expanding its footprint in Delaware County. Taking on more space at the Center allows Thayer to continue growing while keeping…
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Widener University’s Newest President Inaugurated Thursday
Dr. Stacey Robertson was inaugurated Thursday as Widener University’s 11th president, offering a message that combined elements of humility, belonging, exceptional care, and agility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Like most of us I had some wild dreams along the way but the one common theme in all my dreams was to…
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Life Has Been Good to This Comfortable Couple of 50 Years
Kathy and Jim met when Kathy’s friend abandoned her at a 1970 engagement party in Broomall full of strangers. Jim offered her a ride home. That led to a first date and, eventually, marriage, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Both came from large Catholic families. In fact, they married at the chapel…
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Delaware County Leadership: Greg Matusky, CEO and Founder, Gregory FCA Public Relations
Greg Matusky, CEO and founder of Gregory FCA Public Relations, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Lansdale, the youngest son of the high school assistant principal. He recalled his victories on the track team in the 300-meter hurdles and his summer job on the maintenance crew of an apartment complex, where he learned…
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USA Today: Tour Philadelphia’s Most Famous Historical Attractions on Two Wheels
Philadelphia offers visitors a way to enjoy its most famous historical attractions while also getting some physical activity on their bicycles, writes Sharon Nolan for the USA TODAY 10Best. A great place to start a bicycle excursion is Valley Forge National Historic Park. The park is 24 miles from Philadelphia’s Center City District in nearby…
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C&N Wealth Management Joins Institution Services Platform of LPL Financial
C&N Wealth Management has joined LPL Financial’s Institution Services platform. C&N’s leaders reported having served approximately $475 million in brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan assets. They were previously affiliated with Cetera Financial Group. C&N opened its first location in Wellsboro, Pa., during the height of the American Civil War. Since 1864, the company has expanded…
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World Cocoa Producer Leases Eddystone Warehouse Next to Factory
Global cocoa producer Barry Callebaut is leasing 350,000 square feet of Eddystone’s Delco Logistics Center, writes Paul Schwedison for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Zurich-based Barry Callebaut will use the warehouse at 1500 E. 2nd Street to streamline its supply chain, storing cocoa products and beans that will be used at its manufacturing facility next door…
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April SCORE Programs Help Your Business Get Ready for Spring
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free April SCORE programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Targeting Your Customers and Competition Wondering how to get the data needed to drive your business decisions toward success? On April 17, 6:30 to 7:30 PM, join this webinar to learn more about…
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Haverford Grad Mike McDermott Played in the Masters but Didn’t
Mike McDermott, a Haverford High graduate with a talent for golf, kind of made it to the Masters, writes Marcus Hayes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McDermott was a “marker” April 7 for Masters player Mike Weir. Weir lost his partner, Kevin Na, after nine holes April 6 due to illness. The two-time Philadelphia Amateur champion…
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Phoenixville’s Former Water World Site Up for Sale
The property formerly known as Water World in Phoenixville is on the market for $2.85 million. The park closed in 2012, and a Wayne couple purchased the fixer-upper for the 22-acre property in 2018, writes Paul Schwedelson for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Kim Peltier, one of the property owners, grew up going to Water…
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Harry Kalas’ Son Vocally Hits It Out of the Park with Album Recorded in East Norriton
Perhaps when Bryn Mawr’s Kane Kalas left the East Norriton recording session for his “High Hopes” album, he declared that he was “Outta here!” The phrase would have been a heartfelt nod to his departed dad, Phillies announcer Harry Kalas. As reported by Michael Tanenbaum in PhillyVoice, Kane clearly inherited some of pop’s vocal distinctiveness.…
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Introducing ‘Shadow Her’: Empowering Women Entrepreneurs to Achieve Business Success
The O’Connor Group, a dynamic King of Prussia organization led by CEO and founder Marcia Zaruba O’Connor, has announced the launch of Shadow Her, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and supporting women entrepreneurs. Its six-month program is designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the skills and resources they need to achieve success in today’s…
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