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New Study: Pennsylvania the Least Baby Friendly State in America
Pennsylvania ranks 26th among the best states to have a baby, despite being the least baby friendly state in the nation, according to an analysis recently published by WalletHub. To determine the rankings for its 2018’s Best & Worst States to Have a Baby, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across…
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Bonner-Prendie High School Unveils Upper Darby’s First Community Garden
Monsignor Bonner and Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School introduced Upper Darby’s first community garden at an official ribbon-cutting last week, writes Kevin Tustin for the News of Delaware County. The garden is at the back of the school campus by the corner of Huey and Lansdowne avenues. The ceremony was attended by local dignitaries and…
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Caddie Academy Arrives at Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club
The Western Golf Association Caddie Academy started a new chapter this summer in the Philadelphia area called Eastern Caddie Academy, writes Donald Hunt for The Philadelphia Tribune. This is the first time that local students have a chance to learn caddying at local country clubs like Newtown Square’s Aronimink Golf Club, the site of the…
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Marple Newtown Grad’s Upbringing Inspires Memorial for United Flight 93’s Heroes
Paul Murdoch, an architect and graduate of Marple Newtown High School, found inspiration for the Tower of Voices memorial in his local upbringing, writes Tommy Rowan for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “Before I was interested in architecture, I had an appreciation for the landscapes in Pennsylvania,” he said. This translated “directly to the memorial of Flight…
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Student Flourishes at Delaware County Community College to Become Family’s First Grad
When Yesenia Diaz Lopez graduated in May, she wore two hats: her commencement cap and, atop that, a small sombrero. The sombrero was emblazoned with the name of her home country of Mexico. Her graduation cap was decorated with the words “My Family’s 1st Grad.” The tradition of cap decorating allows graduates to share a…
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Philadelphia Union’s New Sporting Director Has Strong Reputation for Youth Development
Ernst Tanner, the academy director at FC Red Bull Salzburg in Austria, will replace Earnie Stewart as the new sporting director of the Philadelphia Union, writes Ryan Rose for The Philly Soccer Page. Tanner has an extensive managerial background in German and Austrian leagues. He was academy director for TSV 1860 Munich for six years…
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New Study Ranks Local Colleges by Value
Niche.com has published its rankings of the Best Value Colleges in Greater Philadelphia, a list that focus on what a degree from each school can do for a student’s future career and earning potential, writes Clara Lefton for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Some of the factors taken into account were average earnings two and six…
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Residents Hope New Darby Creek Trail Will Change Perception of Drexel Hill
Residents are hoping Drexel Hill’s new Darby Creek Trail will change the perception of this often-congested pocket of Upper Darby Township, writes Erin McCarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new one-mile stretch of Darby Creek Trail provides much-needed greenspace. The section of the trail that opened in June has given residents and visitors a place…
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Haverford Teen Wins One-Year Contract to Become a Professional E-Sports Athlete
Haverford resident David Long, 16, won a one-year contract at a recent Overwatch tournament hosted by a Philadelphia e-sports firm to exclusively compete for Fusion University, writes Courtney Becker for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal of the “Hometown Heroes” Overwatch tournament that took place earlier this year was to sign a player to Fusion University,…
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Norwood Artist Carves Eight-Foot Shark for Adventure Aquarium in Camden
Norwood artist Jim McKay has carved an eight-foot sand tiger shark for the Adventure Aquarium’s highly popular Shark Summer, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. McKay was commissioned by the aquarium in Camden, N.J., to create a piece that would be as realistic as possible. He delivered. The shark is made of…
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Airport Unveils Short Story Dispenser for People Wanting to ‘Sit, Be Quiet, Have Something to Read’
Philadelphia International Airport has unveiled its new Short Story Dispenser, which was installed in collaboration with the Free Library of Philadelphia, writes Zoe Bean for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The new kiosk between Terminals D and E has three buttons that offer one-, three-, or five-minute stories for free. After users select a story, it’s printed…
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These Tips Will Help Bring Your Enjoyment of Tastykakes to a Whole New Level
Tastykakes are already legendary for their deliciousness, but these simple “hacks” will help improve your snacking experience and bring it to a whole new level, writes Bethany Ao for the Philadelphia Inquirer. For example, one of the best ways to get the most out of a frosted cupcake is to ensure that the icing does…
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Apology from Ben Franklin a Precursor to Today’s Fight over Lies, Hate on Social Media
Benjamin Franklin’s apology printed on June 10, 1731 in his Pennsylvania Gazette was a precursor to today’s fight over lies and hate on social media, writes Isaac Stanley-Becker for The Washington Post. On the front page, Franklin responded to criticism over him publishing an offending advertisement. Franklin upheld the right of the printed word to…
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On-Demand Car-Sharing Platform Arrives in Greater Philadelphia
Getaround, the peer-to-peer car-sharing platform that offers a convenient and sustainable alternative to renting a car, launched in Greater Philadelphia earlier this month. Every car listed on the platform can be booked hourly or daily. It includes Getaround Connect technology so users can remotely locate and unlock the vehicles with the company’s iPhone or Android…
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Delaware County Home to Five of State’s Top 50 Public High Schools
Five high schools in Delaware County are among the Top 50 public high schools in Pennsylvania for 2019, according to a list recently published by Niche.com. The rankings are based on rigorous analysis of data on academic and student life, as well as test scores, college data, and ratings from millions of users. Radnor checked…
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Glenolden Woman on Helping Addicts, Homeless: ‘We’re All in This Together’
Glenolden resident Maureen Kelly Kilmartin-Carreño recently organized her friends and neighbors to prepare bags of food for addicts and the homeless as part of “Operation in My Back Yard,” writes Kathleen Carey for Daily Times. “Operation in My Back Yard” was founded in December by Nicole Bixler as a harm-reduction advocacy group to provide addicts…
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Newtown Square’s GMH Capital Purchases Several Properties Along Main Line
Newtown Square’s GMH Capital Partners has purchased several properties along the Main Line for a proposed mixed-use development, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The company paid $3.2 million for the properties along Route 30 in Frazer in two separate transactions. The real estate company is looking to use the combined parcels to…
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Healing Power of Art Helps Grieving Families in Chester Cope with Loss of Loved Ones
The healing power of art is providing grieving families in Chester with another way to cope with losing loved ones to gun violence, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. The Celebration of Life Portrait Program is a newly launched initiative through Heeding God’s Call that gives families an opportunity to create art while dealing…
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