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Eagle-Turned-Entrepreneur Brent Celek on Meridian Bank: ‘The Business Culture Is Amazing’
As a tight end for the Philadelphia Eagles, Brent Celek’s on-field role shifted constantly: blocker, runner receiver. That skill — quick decisions/quick executions — served his sports career well. It didn’t hurt his business career, either. Celek spoke of his post-football real estate business at an Entrepreneurs’ Forum of Greater Philadelphia event. Meridian Bank sponsored.…
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Yeadon’s Nile Swim Club Earns Place in History as 1st Black-Owned U.S. Swim Club
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon was designated a historical site by Pennsylvania Saturday, receiving its own historic marker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Nathaniel Lee for the Philadelphia Tribune. The club, at 513 S. Union Ave., was the first Black-owned swim club in the nation, established in “They wanted us to join a swim club…
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Weekly COVID-19 Rates Continue to Drop Dramatically in Delaware County
The week of May 14 to May 20 saw large decreases in the rates of new positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County. This past week showed only 260 cases, compared to 384 the week before. A month ago, the county was experiencing weekly rates of 756 positive cases of COVID-19. The information comes from…
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In the Hall of Fame or Not, Todd Rundgren Continues to Chart His Own Course
Upper Darby’s Todd Rundgren has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but it’s not something he really wanted, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While Rundgren’s talent and accomplishments earned him a Hall of Fame spot, he’s actually avoided the steady, career-building model of other inductees. His career, instead, has…
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Havertown Parents Group Meet In-Person After a Year of Virtual Work and School
As vaccines increase and COVID cases go down, one Havertown moms club is changing how they operate. The group supported each other during shutdowns. They worked from home and set up virtual learning as they faced uncertainty, reports the staff at 6abc.com. Now, the Parents of Havertown is meeting outdoors, in masks, but also in…
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For Many in the Philadelphia Suburbs, Broadband Isn’t as Broad as It Should Be
Despite nearly full coverage of the region with broadband internet, the digital divide still represents a major problem. Nearly a quarter of the local population of Philadelphia’s “collar counties” are in a digital desert, according the Philadelphia Patch. The digital divide highlights how differences in access to computers and broadband internet create barriers to opportunities…
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See Which Local Bike Trails Are Among 19 Must Try in Philadelphia Area
Two Delaware County bike trails are among the 19 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to cover all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia Magazine. Families who are looking to cycle together should head out to Ridley Creek State Park Trail. The five-mile trail is designated for bicyclists, joggers, and…
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Delaware County Businessman Offers Safe Haven for Much-Needed School Supplies
Delaware County businessman Joe Teodoro has been a Godsend to volunteers from Teachers’ Teammates. Teammates collects vital school supplies for students in districts like Upper Darby, William Penn, Penn-Delco, and Chester Upland School Districts, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For Teodora , It’s good karma. “If you do things right, if you help…
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Delco Beads in Drexel Hill Born of Sisters’ Love of Bracelet Making, Helping Others
Two Drexel Hill sisters, 9 and 12, won’t let their age stop them from running a successful business, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. “It doesn’t matter what age you are,” said 9-year-old Sophia De Guio. She and her sister, Ava, 12, have turned out hundreds of hand-made bracelets since August for their company, Delco Beads.…
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Weekend Wanderer: Are We Doing Too Much This Summer?
If I’ve made the mistake I think I’ve made, I’m in deep trouble. My mistake was not in telling the tale of my movie buddy’s ill-timed cough. She’s still talking to me. No harm done. Thankfully. Nor was my mistake in telling my husband he loads the dishwasher like a maniac. He lays the coffee…
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SEPTA Lifting Capacity Limits on All Vehicles Next Month
Starting on June 1, SEPTA will eliminate all COVID-19 related capacity limits on trains, buses, and trolleys, writes Dan Stamm for NBC10. The decision was made due to the growing number of vaccinated people and the decreasing number of new COVID-19 cases. However, the transit agency will follow the recommendation of the Centers for Disease…
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378 Positive Cases of COVID-19 Reported Over 3 Days in Delaware County
One new COVID-19-related death from Upper Darby was reported for 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 the…
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Freshman and Upperclassmen Ushered off Penn State Campus
In a bid to improve its inclusivity, Penn State has approved a proposition to remove gendered and binary terms from the university’s course and program descriptions, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. These include references to “freshmen” and “upperclassmen.” Proposition AD84 Preferred Name and Gender Identity Policy was approved by Penn State’s Faculty…
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Employers Grade Hospitals on Safety; 1 in Delaware County, 1 Nearby, Earn an ‘A’
Leapfrog, an employer-driven hospital rating system on safety and best practices, has awarded top marks to one Delaware County hospital and a Montgomery County hospital nearby, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The latest rating awarded an A grade to Bryn Mawr Hospital in Bryn Mawr, Lower Merion; and Riddle Hospital in Media. Meanwhile,…
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Delaware County Park Police Superintendent Succumbs to COVID-19
Delaware County Park Police Superintendent Scott Mahoney has lost his life to complications of COVID-19, the county announced today. “He bravely served the residents of Delaware County with dedication and valor for almost 30 years,” states a county release. Mahoney started as a patrolman for the Delaware County Park Police in 1992. He rose through…
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Callahan’s Soldier Is Back on Duty in Upper Darby After A Few Mishaps
The soldier was on guard for 20 years, standing watch above the awning of Callahan’s Tavern on West Chester Pike in Upper Darby. Then, one day, he was gone, writes Victor Fiorillo for phillymag.com. The iconic statue belongs to the same Irish bar that inspired the Upper Darby-based comedy, “Last Call.” Sadly, he didn’t survive…
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BBQ Revolution: A Great Order of Ribs as Close as Upper Darby or Aston
The Philadelphia region, including Delaware County, is benefitting from the recent appearance of several BBQ pit-masters to our area, writes Maddy Sweiter-Lamme for phillymag.com. That’s meant more delicious options for eating brisket, pulled pork and burnt ends without making a deep trek south. With more BBQ places opening, that means more smoked meat options than…
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New Guide Provides Roadmap to Delaware County’s Brewpubs and Wineries
Now that restrictions are lifting in the area you are probably thinking about getting out more often. But it might be a little hard to get ideas when word of mouth probably isn’t too helpful right now. So maybe you’re unaware that Delaware County actually has over 20 pubs and wineries in and around the…
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