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Lots of Summer Leisure Travel at Airport, but Business/International Travelers Down
Philadelphia International Airport is adding more nonstop destinations by the end of 2021, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan is to up nonstop domestic and international destinations from 95 to 128 by the close of 2021. Airport CEO Chellie Cameron said the airport is advocating for international travel protocols, like proof of…
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Harcum College’s Melting Pot of a Men’s Soccer Team Punches Its Ticket to National Championship
The Harcum College men’s soccer team is a testament that soccer truly is the world’s game. With a roster that features players from four different continents and a coach from across the pond, the Bears made program history last weekend with a 2-1 upset of Monroe College, the defending national champions and fourth-ranked team in…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Top 10 States that Make Millennials Happy
Pennsylvania is one of the states in which millennials thrive, according to a new report by WalletHub. The Keystone State is ranked tenth on the 2021’s Best & Worst States for Millennials list. To determine the most livable places for millennials, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia based on 34 key metrics divided into…
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West Chester-Based IT Company Recounting Presidential Election Ballots in Arizona’s Maricopa County
After auditing the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County in Pennsylvania, West Chester-based Wake Technology Services has set its analytical sights on Arizona, writes Jeremy Duda for the Arizona Mirror. The information technology company performed the Pennsylvania audit at the request of State Sens. Doug Mastriano and Judy Ward. Mastriano has been a prominent advocate…
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‘Secret Garden’ in Chadds Ford Beckons the COVID Weary With a Promise of Summer
“I can’t help but to think that, when people come to this garden, we’re selling them the biggest smile,” said Bruce Mowday. “Everybody here is so happy to be out of the house and they’re taking a minute to smell the flowers,” reports Matteo Iadonisis for 6abc.com. Mowday manages Styer’s Festival of the Peony at…
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Only 35 New, Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County for May 25
Five new COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County have been reported Tuesday, May 25, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,437 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. Three fatalities were reported in Upper Darby, 1 was…
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Pennsylvania Drivers Rank Among the Best in the Country
Pennsylvania might have some of the most congested roads in the country but not everything is bleak – the Keystone State also has some of the nation’s best drivers, writes Steve Trevelise for New Jersey 101.5. According to a new study by the law firm of Friend, Levinson, and Turner, Pennsylvania came third on the…
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Area Woman’s Dating Guide Helps Men Go from Cringeworthy to Right-Swipeworthy
An unexpected, married-to-single transition opened Noelle Benson’s eyes to how much dating had changed. Finding an available date meant hunting online, which often led to unexpected results at the ensuing in-person encounter. Benson wrote about these surprises — some good, some not so good — in a book highlighted by Richard Gaw for the Chester…
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Healthy Living in Delaware County: Simplicity, Balance, and Mindfulness
Delaware County resident Alia Sobel, creator of the local wellness brand Two Word Story, uses meditation, journaling, and Orange Theory to stay focused, writes Gina Tomaine for phillymag.com. She comes from Chicago but has lived in Delaware County for more than 10 years. She’s a mother, yoga instructor, entrepreneur, at mentor, creator of Two Word…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hold 2nd Roundtable Discussion in Coatesville
Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown is committed to building inclusion, encouraging anti-racism and safety, and improving mental health in our communities. It is launching a series of virtual community round tables across Delaware, Chester, Mongomery and Philadelphia counties. The first one took place March 5, 2021 in Upper Darby. These sessions bring together leaders,…
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Neumann’s Chiara House Wins Heritage Commission Award
The Heritage Commission of Delaware County has presented its 2021 Residential Rehabilitation Award to Neumann University for the restoration of the 1892 Rhodes mansion as Chiara House, a residence hall for honors students. The program at the May 15 awards ceremony described the renovation of 601A Convent Road as “an enormous gift to the community” and the home as “Delaware County’s heritage at its finest,…
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Nappen & Associates Nears Completion on Hatfield Construction Project
Nappen & Associates, a leading industrial/flex real estate developer based out of Montgomeryville, is nearing the completion of its latest construction project in Hatfield, PA. The property will be a state-of-the-art warehouse facility, located at 1900 Bethlehem Pike (Rt. 309). Nappen & Associates has been making diligent progress on the construction of this new facility.…
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Ridley Park Boeing Plant Reprieve as Britain Buys 14 Chinook Helicopters
Boeing has signed a nearly $2 billion contract with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for 14 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, writes Michael Tyrrell for Aerospace Manufacturing. The order is part of a commitment to invest 85 billion pounds over the next four years in the UK Armed Forces. Boeing has been looking for new customers…
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Shark Tank: Mark Cuban Makes Deal With Dino Don and Don Lessem out of Media
Dino Don founder Don Lessem convinced one celebrity investor to buy into his dinosaur exhibit business idea on the season finale of “Shark Tank”, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mark Cuban. The others opted out. Lessem’s Media company makes robotic dinosaurs. Lessem himself was a consultant on Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.” Lessem, his…
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Over Weekend, Delaware County Only Saw 175 New Cases of COVID-19
No new COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County have been reported since Friday, May 21, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,432 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of…
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As Field of Emergency Planning and Management Evolves, Immaculata Has This Grad Ready to Meet the Challenge
People who know Chris Noll, a recent graduate of Immaculata University, are likely not surprised that he earned a bachelor’s degree in Emergency Planning and Management. He is following in the footsteps of both of his parents, who have volunteered with disaster response organizations. Noll has served his community and his country throughout his lifetime.…
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DELCO Escape: 20 Must-See Sites and Scenes to Fully Experience Valley Forge National Historical Park
Living in Delaware County, one of the best gateways we have to the outdoors is Valley Forge National Historical Park. It’s practically in everyone’s backyards, and it’s full of history, monuments, trails, things to see and experience, even shop. If you are visiting Valley Forge from afar, welcome! We are so glad you are here…
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Apartments for 1 Historic Haverford School; Demolition for the Other
Two former Haverford School District elementary schools built shortly after World War I are meeting two separate fates, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The old Llanerch School, built in 1912 at Darby and Llandillo roads, exists today as an innovate apartment development. Brookline School, less than a mile away at Earlington and Kenmore…
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