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Ivy League Star, Episcopal Academy Grad Shines on U-21 National Field Hockey Team
Field hockey star Maddie Bacskai, a graduate of The Episcopal Academy, is making an impact on the U-21 national team after a breakthrough sophomore season last year at Princeton University, writes Bill Alden for Town Topics, a weekly newspaper in Princeton, N.J. Following a solid debut with the Tigers two years ago, Bacskai quickly emerged…
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Here’s Why SEPTA’s Social Media Team May Have Your Commute Memorized
SEPTA’s social media team has expanded its role on Twitter from responding to customers’ questions and complaints to reaching out to see what is happening, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. The social media team has existed for years. Members run the company’s Twitter account and respond to at least 150 comments per day. Also,…
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Swarthmore College Student Was First U.S. Casualty of Spanish Civil War
Joseph Selligman, the Swarthmore College student who disappeared from campus to fight the fascist forces in Europe in 1936, was the first U.S. casualty of the Spanish Civil War, writes Mark Dixon for Main Line Today. Selligman enrolled at Swarthmore, where he majored in psychology and was the editor of the literary magazine The Manuscript.…
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Radnor Producer to Bring Story of Father Judge Graduates Killed in Vietnam to Film
Radnor-based producer John Ricciutti of Thistle Dew Productions is bringing the story of the 27 Father Judge High School graduates killed in the Vietnam War to big and small screens nationwide, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Ricciutti joined forces with film director and producer Shawn Swords of Irish American Films and the Delaware…
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Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester Wins Online Gaming License
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester is one of three casinos statewide awarded an online gaming license by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Interactive Gaming Certificate was awarded to Harrah’s operator, Chester Downs and Marina. “Once it’s up and running, anyone can establish an account online,”…
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Check Out Where Philadelphia Ranks Among 2018’s Best, Worst Places to Retire
Philadelphia rates in the top third of more than 180 cities to retire to nationwide, according to a recently published analysis by WalletHub. To determine its 2018’s Best & Worst Places to Retire, WalletHub compared 182 cities, including the 150 most populated places in the country. It used four key measures: Affordability, Activities, Quality of…
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Neumann University Bucks National Trend with 22 Percent Increase in Freshmen
Maintaining student enrollment has been difficult for colleges in many parts of America during the last several years. Overall college enrollment in the U.S. declined for the sixth straight year in 2017 with institutions in the Midwest and Northeast being hit the hardest. Private colleges and universities are feeling the most pressure with more than…
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Delaware County Sees Surge of Voters Registered as Democrats
Delaware County is among the Top 10 counties in Pennsylvania for voter gains by one party, as there has been a surge in voters here registered as Democrats, writes Nick Field for City & State Pennsylvania. Delaware County is not the only county turning bluer. Unlike the previous two years when Republicans recorded significant gains…
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Health Mats: Preventing Slips and Falls from an Insurance Standpoint
By Vince Del Rossi Mats Help Defend Against Slips and Falls Workplace falls can result in serious injuries and time lost on the job. The National Floor Safety Institute (NFSI) notes that “Falls account for over 8 million hospital emergency room visits, representing the leading cause of visits (21.3%). Slips and falls account for over…
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Jay Sigel Invitational Celebrates 26th Year of Raising Funds to Fight Cancer
The 26th edition of The Jay Sigel Invitational – the premier charity golf tournament in the Delaware Valley – will be held at the prestigious Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square on Monday, Oct. 8. The fundraiser will continue to support prostate cancer research, and now includes breast cancer research, at the Abramson Family Cancer…
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Five Star Senior Living Hosts Networking Event to Showcase Its Lifestyle360 Program
Five Star Senior Living in Exton recently hosted Party on the Porch, a networking event at which business leaders, healthcare professionals, financial advisors, and local realtors learned about the community’s Lifestyle360 program. With Lifestyle360, Five Star Senior Living sets a new standard for life enrichment, as it incorporates the five dimensions of wellness – intellectual,…
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When People Visit These Three Delaware County Towns, They Never Want to Leave
Anyone growing tired of the hustle and bustle of the city can head west to Delaware County to enjoy the many charms of its small towns, according to a report from Curbed Philadelphia. Chadds Ford is a beautiful town that offers a mix of rolling hills, wineries, and historic sites like the Brandywine Battlefield. There’s…
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Apartment Complex in Upper Darby on Sale After Half-Century of Same Ownership
Drexeline, an apartment complex in Upper Darby constructed in 1967, is on the market for the first time since it was built, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 214-unit property was developed along with the adjacent Drexeline Shopping Center by Peter S. Mozino. The retail center was sold for $30 million last…
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Report: Philadelphia Region Leads U.S. in Wage Growth
Glassdoor, the company-rating platform, says the Philadelphia metropolitan area leads the country in wage growth over the last year, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The new economic analysis, which encompassed Philadelphia and parts of surrounding suburban counties, says median base pay rose 2.8 percent to $55,723 over the last year. The report tracked 84 jobs…
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Average Student Debt in Pennsylvania the Highest in the Nation
The average student debt in Pennsylvania is the highest in the nation, checking in at more than $35,000 per student for the second consecutive year, write Alison Burdo and Craig Ey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Even more troubling is the debt carried by those who earn a bachelor’s degree from the state’s public universities.…
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Unifying Group of Media Reaches Out to Help Children, Prepares for Next Unity Day
The Unifying Group of Media, founded by Eric Townes, works together with the community to provide guidance for local children, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. “Our mission is to provide a coalition of people to provide events and activities to the community as a whole,” said Townes. Currently, the group is…
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DNB First House of the Week: Serenity in Haverford
A picturesque home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The foyer entry to this home, built in 1900, leads into the large formal living room with wood-burning fireplace, and a spacious formal dining room. The kitchen offers plenty of cabinet space, state-of-the-art appliances, a large island,…
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Marple Residents Show Up in Force to Hear Developers’ Plans for Don Guanella Village
Hundreds of Marple Township residents recently gathered at Marple Newtown High School to listen to developers’ plans for the former Don Guanella Village, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. Sproul Road Developers presented mixed-use plans for the proposed Town Center at Marple Preserve. It would build commercial space on 38 acres of…
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