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Shedding Its Virtual Past, the 2022 National Dog Show Embarks Unrestricted in Oaks
The National Dog Show sponsored by Purina is back for Nov. 19–20, 2022, at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks. For the first time in two years, the public is welcome onsite, free of pandemic-related restrictions or limitations. The Kennel Club of Philadelphia (KCP), event presenter since 1879, has stated that it eagerly anticipates…
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State orders Emergency Services Shutdown at DCMH
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has ordered emergency services be closed at Delaware County Memorial Hospital starting Monday because there aren’t enough people to staff it, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquire “The [Pa.] department continues to actively monitor the situation at Delaware County Memorial Hospital to ensure patient safety is prioritized,” reads a…
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Penn State Brandywine Earns 6th Straight PSUAC Championship
Top-seeded Penn State Brandywine finished off another perfect conference slate with the PSUAC title by besting No. 3 Penn State Lehigh Valley 2-0 in the championship game of the Penn State University Athletic Conference Men’s Soccer Tournament, winning its sixth consecutive league title Nov. 2 at Panzer Stadium. PSUAC Player of the Year and leading…
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Immaculata University Receives Grant for Delaware County Students from the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust
Immaculata University received a financial grant of $87,000 for the 2022-2023 academic year from the W. W. Smith Charitable Trust for Delaware County students. This year’s grant allowed Immaculata University to award scholarships to 22 worthy full-time undergraduate students. The trust requires that the students selected be permanent legal residents of the Delaware Valley Area…
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Robert De Niro Defends ‘The Irishman’ as Critics Challenge Former Delco Mobster’s Hoffa Claim
Robert De Niro is pushing back against criticism that Martin Scorsese’s “The Irishman,” is inaccurate. De Niro plays former Delaware County mobster Frank Sheeran, who has claimed he killed Jimmy Hoffa in a Detroit home. “We’re not saying we’re telling the actual story,” De Niro told IndieWire. “We’re telling our story.” The Steven Zaillian screenplay…
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Real Estate Slow-Down Triggers Layoffs at Wayne Firm
Radian Group Inc., a Wayne firm that sells mortgage insurance and other residential real estate services has laid off 66 employees at its Delaware County headquarters and 100 more at its Allegheny office, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The layoffs are a reaction to a slowdown in the housing market. The company employed…
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Cancer Survivor From Ridley Throws Out World Series Pitch
Luke Theodosiades of Ridley had a once-in-a-lifetime moment last week. He took the mound at Citizens Bank Park before the start of Game Four of the World Series and threw out the ceremonial first pitch, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. After the pitch, Bryce Harper walked over to him and had a…
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Here Are Some Local Spots to Fill Your Pumpkin Spice Cravings
We’re past Halloween but pumpkin spice is still with us to flavor our Fall and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday. Here are some places in and near Delaware County that can fulfill your pumpkin spice cravings, writes Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. The Bakery House At this Bryn Mawr bakery, you’ll find pumpkin chiffon pie…
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Thinking of Building a Playground? Here’s How to Get Started
If you’re thinking of building a playground in your community or school, you’ll need a vision and a systematic approach to get things started, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. You’re going to want a play environment that offers maximum play value to users and safety for visitors while minimizing the lifetime cost…
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Weekend Wanderer: More Than One Way to Bury a Cat
A few weeks ago, I made a comment about my dead pets’ ashes. In my bar. My pets’ ashes are in my bar. I thought nothing of the comment because I think nothing of my pets’ ashes being in my bar. That’s where they belong. But then my editor said he was going to need…
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Discussion with WWII Veterans, Rare WWII Exhibition to Be Held at West Chester University
As the nation prepares to celebrate its silent heroes, the grim realities of World War II will be explored in a conversation between West Chester University history professor Robert Kodosky and World War II veterans that will immediately be followed by the opening of a special exhibition featuring rare WWII memorabilia, including original WWII posters…
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How to Tap into the Hidden Market for Six-Figure Jobs
Among the thousands of job postings on LinkedIn or Indeed you’re unlikely to come across an abundance of six-figure jobs. Hiring managers and executives usually rely on their underground networks to fill those positions. In order to comply with internal regulations, some companies advertise positions that have already been filled. Some roles are already…
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Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square Enters Final Phase of Construction
Development has begun on the final phase of construction at the 218-acre Ellis Preserve at Routes 3 and 252 in Newtwon Square, reports the private equity fund manager Equus Capital Partners, Ltd. Ellis Preserve is a mixed-use campus blending office, retail, residential, and community. It includes historical architecture, outdoor trails, and corporate amenities. The…
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When Mexican Food’s Calling, Here’s 2 Places in Delaware County With an Answer
Delaware County’s ready to fix your craving for top Mexican food, with two restaurants that made the Main Line Today’s list of top 9 Mexican restaurants on the Main Line Hidalgo It’s traditional Mexican dishes for this BYOB at 30 W. State Street in Media, with outdoor seating and festive décor. Hidalgo’s flavorful flautas, is…
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Trattoria Giuseppe, a Newtown Square Favorite, Closes for Good as Pandemic Leads to Bankruptcy
A favorite family-run Italian restaurant in Newtown Square closed over Thanksgiving weekend after a 15-year run as it files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Trattoria Giuseppe at 4799 West Chester Pike was owned by Giuseppe Musso, a chef who worked in Sicily, Italy, and Switzerland. He, his wife, son,…
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There’s a Solid Chance Bryce Harper’s Clutch Two-Run NLCS Blast Was with a Bat Made in King of Prussia
Given sports figures’ highly superstitious natures, there’s an excellent chance that the bat Bryce Harper used in his bottom-of-the-eighth game winning Oct. 23 home run — the one sending the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series for the first time since 2009 — was made in King of Prussia. According to KYW Newsradio report from…
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Honeygrow Restaurant Expansion Includes Spot in Broomall
The fast-casual restaurant chain honeygrow, specializing in stir fry and salads, is hoping to lease a new space in Broomall in 2023, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is one of a dozen new locations the chain is opening in the Philadelphia region and Maryland. Founder Justin Rosenberg is confident that the…
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Judge Keeps DCMH Injunction but Crozer Health can Plan
An injunction still bars Crozer Health from closing Delaware County Memorial Hospital but it can proceed with planning for its conversion to a behavioral health hospital, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Court of Common Pleas Court Judge Robert J. Shenkin denied Crozer Health’s motion to lift an injunction keeping the hospital open, but…
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