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Wall Street Journal: We’re Flying Again But There’s No Place to Park
As the number of people willing to fly again grows, the number of cars in airport parking lots is also rising, adding stress to travelers, writes Allison Pohle for the Wall Street Journal. At Philadelphia International Airport the problem has been compounded by construction work limiting parking access there. More people reserve parking ahead these…
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Lansdowne Native Kurt Vile’s Bringing a Daddy Vibe to His Music
Dad-ness is on display in Lansdowne-raised rock star Kurt Vile’s ninth studio album, (Watch My Moves), writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cover shows Vile sitting on a footbridge, wearing a crocodile mask with daughter Delphine, 10, and her sister, Awilda, 12, nearby. Inside album photos feature the 42-year-old unmasked, again with his…
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Longtime Brandywine donor funds scholarship to address student financial need
A $50,000 estate commitment to Penn State Brandywine in Media will fund the Johnson Family Scholarship to support Delaware County and Philadelphia residents attending Brandywine that have a financial need. The scholarship was provided by longtime Penn State donor and development professional Lynn Marie Johnson. “We are so grateful to Lynn for this generous gift,”…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 2)
In a previous article, I shared about the benefits of animal-assisted therapy, but another question I sometimes hear is “What is the certification process like?” We need more therapy dogs and people who are willing to train them, but sometimes the process is daunting. Today, I wanted to share how my dog, Stella, became certified,…
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Beloved Southeast Delco Van Driver Jim Ruane Retires and Keeps a Promise
Beloved Southeast Delco school van driver Jim Ruane is retiring after driving students for eight years, and he’s fulfilling a promise he made to one particular student, reports Joe Holden for CBS 3. Ruane picked Wednesday, June 15, for a special reason. He had been driving student Carrington Campbell since her first day of kindergarten. …
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In-Person Info Sessions Are Back at P.I.T. With 2 Set for June 21, 24
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media is excited to once again host two upcoming information sessions in-person for those who want to find out more about the school’s Cannabis Studies and Nursing Studies programs. The school is located at 800 Manchester Ave. in Media. The free session on Cannabis Studies will take place Tuesday,…
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Immaculata University to Host Undergraduate Open House on June 25
Immaculata University’s College of Undergraduate Studies will hold an open house on Saturday, June 25, from 9 AM-12 PM for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Admissions counselors will discuss academic programs, financial aid, student clubs and organizations, athletics, and student services. RSVP here. For more information the Immaculata open house, contact [email protected]. Immaculata…
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State Bills Would Limit For-Profits’ Control of Healthcare Systems
A state bill announced Thursday at a press conference in Media by Delaware County elected officials would limit for-profit companies in their ownership and management of hospitals in Pennsylvania, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is a response to a decision by the for-profit firm Prospect Medical Holdings to close and reduce hospital and medical…
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Upper Darby barbershop Is Also a Welcoming Haven for Area Youth
Tyce Combs, owner of Generations Barber School at 6830 Market Street in Upper Darby, is fighting gun violence the best way he can, by being a welcoming presence in the community, especially for the youth, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. Open since 2006, his shop is the only barber academy in Delaware County. It…
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UD Native, Former St. Joe’s Coach Phil Martelli Makes Hall of Fame
Phil Martelli, who was head basketball coach at St. Joseph’s University for 24 years before heading over to Michigan, will be inducted into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame Nov. 3, writes Andrew Kahn for mlive.com. The Upper Darby native has served three seasons as the University of Michigan basketball assistant head coach. He stepped…
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General Recreation: Harmony Playground in Lititz Was a Community Effort
The “Harmony Playground” in Lititz, PA went from one local resident’s request for a wheelchair-accessible swing to a full-fledged playground thanks to the efforts of the entire community, assisted by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation is a provider of playground and recreational equipment throughout the region. Kathy Blankenbiller, a Lititz resident, wanted…
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Weekend Wanderer: The Relative Who Just Won’t Leave
Nothing drives home life’s futility like finding your dead uncle’s ashes in the trunk of your mom’s car. And he wasn’t alone in there. His wife’s ashes were in the trunk, too. It was disturbing. Like catching your parents in flagrante. I was curious as to why the ashes were in the trunk of the…
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WCU Earns Silver STARS Rating for Sustainability Achievements
In recognition of its sustainability achievements, West Chester University has earned a STARS Silver rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) measures and encourages sustainability in all educational and operational aspects of higher education. With more than 900 participants in 40 countries,…
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1 Delco Town Makes List of 30 Highest Home Price Rises in Philly Area
Over the last several years, the pandemic has been a driving force behind the real estate boom that has seen home prices skyrocket in Delaware County, reports Stacker. The dwindling inventory and continuously high demand has been promoting both buyers and investors alike to bid up the prices on affordable properties. This has been pushing…
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New York Firm Checks Out Chester Site for $6.4B LNG Export Terminal
New York firm Penn LNG is considering a $6.4 billion liquefied natural gas export terminal at a 60-acre warehouse property in Chester, writes Andrew Maykuth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But Michael Gerace, the owner of the GWSI warehouse at Front and Lloyd streets, site of a former Ford assembly plant, says the property is not…
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7 School Districts in Delaware County Make Top 50 in PA for Test Scores
Unionville-Chadds Ford lost its top spot on a list of top-scoring school districts on state standardized tests in Pennsylvania. It had the spot for seven years, according to the Pittsburgh Business Times’ 2022 top 50 statewide rankings. The school district ranked No. 4 on this year’s list and was replaced at the top by Upper…
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Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Has Big Plans for the Future
Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford has had some rough years recently, but owners Kathryn and Anthony Young are planning to bring the eatery back better than ever, writes Jen Samuel for the Daily Local News. After surviving the pandemic that forced many in their industry to close their doors for good, the Youngs suffered another major…
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Springfield Mall Owner PREIT Sees Bright Future Despite Debt Obstacles
There’s a sense of optimism from PREIT CEO Joe Coradino, as the company that owns the Springfield Mall and other malls in the region works toward reducing its debt, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. “There is a bright future for this company,” said Coradino. “The ship has been righted. If you study our…
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