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Lansdowne Native Renowned as ‘Jelloman’ on Summer Music Festival Circuit
Paul Vile, a West Chester-based mason, was looking for a way to make extra money back in 2008 when he met a woman selling Jell-O shots at a concert in Camden, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The woman told Vile she made $400 in two hours. Suddenly, Vile knew the source of his…
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Fate of Darby Borough’s Woodburne Mansion a Topic of Conversation
Conversations concerning the fate of the Woodburne Mansion continue in Darby Borough, writes Kevin Tustin for The News of Delaware County. The 55-room mansion, built in 1906 as a private residence by noted Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer, sits on the Darby side of Springfield Road where the borough meets with Aldan, Collingdale, and Upper Darby.…
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Haverford Resident, Renowned Sculptor Dies at 91
Haverford resident Robert Engman, a renowned sculptor and professor of fine arts, has died at the age of 91, writes Bonnie Cook for the Philadelphia Inquirer. For four decades before he retired to his workshop in Haverford in 1992, Engman was very active in the art communities of first New Haven, Conn., and later Philadelphia.…
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Retired Lawyer Turns Patch of Grass in Haverford into Wondrous Garden That Feeds the Hungry
Randy Goldman, a retired criminal defense attorney in Philadelphia, has turned a patch of grass behind the Haverford YMCA into a bountiful vegetable garden that helps feed the hungry, writes Maria Panaritis for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Goldman devotes all of his time volunteering at the garden, which now produces close to 3,000 pounds of organic…
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Springfield Woman Recovers from Eating Disorder by Creating Unique Wellness Business
Jaclyn DiGregorio of Springfield has turned her experiences of recovering from an eating disorder into a unique wellness business that promotes healthy living along with a strong mind, body, and spirit, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Springfield Press. Although a healthy athlete in high school, DiGregorio developed a Binge Eating Disorder while attending Georgetown University.…
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County Council Recognizes East Lansdowne Mayor Who Published Book in Memory of His Son
During a recent meeting at East Lansdowne Borough Hall, Delaware County Council recognized East Lansdowne Mayor John Dukes for the publication of a book in memory of his son. Dukes’s son was diagnosed with autism at birth and sadly passed away two years ago at the age of 25. In May, Dukes published a book…
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Despite Recent Discovery Near Pittsburgh, Delco Still Home to State’s Largest Red Oak Tree
A massive red oak tree recently discovered in Bell Township outside of Pittsburgh will not dethrone the state’s largest-recorded red oak tree, which happens to be located in Delaware County, according to a report from The Associated Press. The new contender for inclusion in the Champion Trees of Pennsylvania, a registry of the state’s largest…
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Biologist on Brandywine Creek’s Health: ‘I Haven’t Seen It Better in the 30 Years I’ve Been Here’
A U.S. Geological Survey is closely monitoring the Brandywine Creek, collecting real-time data on the health of the local treasure, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The monitors are in a narrow, concrete-block building behind the Brandywine River Museum. They are checked once a month by USGS employees, one of whom is hydrologic technician…
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Professor at Delaware County Community College an In-Demand Painter of Pet Dogs
Jay McClellan, an adjunct professor at Delaware County Community College, is one of the region’s most in-demand painters of pet dogs, writes Len Lear for Chestnut Hill Local. McClellan is renowned for his virtually photographic painting style, and in the last year, he completed more than 30 commissioned works. His pieces hang on the walls…
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When Philadelphia Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Amelia Earhart
Following Amelia Earhart’s trans-Atlantic flight in May 1932 that made her the first woman and second person ever to complete the journey, Philadelphia honored the internationally renowned pilot with a massive celebration, writes Patrick Glennon for PhillyVoice. Earhart, who had already received awards from President Herbert Hoover and the French government, was presented with the…
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Delaware County’s Swim Clubs Become Community Centers During the Summer
Swim clubs throughout Delaware County open their doors to everyone during the summer, turning them into community centers, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. Beginning with Memorial Day weekend, swim clubs become safe havens that unite neighbors, friends, and newcomers to the community. Primos-Secane Swim Club President Patti McNally said that for…
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Chester Native, Owner of Aston-Based Insurance Brokerage Self-Publishes Novel
Anthony “Tony” Iacone – a Chester native and the owner of K&I Associates, an insurance brokerage based in Aston – has self-published a novel entitled Mario, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The book, recently released through Page Publishing, focuses on the title character, a second-generation Italian-American born and raised in an…
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Springfield Resident, Retired Philadelphia Firefighter Turns His Work Journal into a Book
Springfield resident Robert Marchisello has turned his work journal from almost four decades as a firefighter into a book entitled A Firefighter’s Journal, writes Stephanie Farr for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Marchisello, who recently retired from the Philadelphia Fire Department, took notes on events during his shifts as a firefighter, from cadet to deputy chief. “I…
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From CHESCO: Balloon Festival Amps Up Its 12th Year with Exciting New Activities
Experience Chester County from the ground up at the 12th annual Chester County Balloon Festival from Friday, June 22 to Sunday, June 24 at the New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon. The Chester County Balloon Festival is a nonprofit with portions of this year’s proceeds benefitting the Chester County Hero Fund and other local youth…
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Geraldo Rivera Visits Media to Promote His Autobiography
Journalist Geraldo Rivera visited the Media Theatre recently to promote his new autobiography, The Geraldo Show: A Memoir, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Rivera, a Fox News correspondent, signed books and went on stage for a sit-down interview. The 48-year veteran of the news industry was asked about everything from his friendship with…
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Owner of Upper Darby’s R&B Records Recalls Roots of Doo-Wop Music
As Doo-Wop music remains popular, Val Shively, owner of R&B Records in Upper Darby, recalls the roots of the music genre, writes Kyrie Greenberg for WHYY. While Doo-Wop became extremely popular in the Philadelphia suburbs more than a half-century ago, its roots trace back to the black communities of several East Coast cities. “Back then,…
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Haverford Resident, Author of Children’s Books Receives 2018 John Newbery Medal
Haverford resident Erin Entrada Kelly, an author of children’s books, has been honored with the 2018 John Newbery Medal by the Association for Library Service to Children for her book Hello, Universe, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. “It’s one of those things you daydream about, but you don’t actually think it’s ever going…
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Chester Artists Revitalizing a Once-Vacant Stretch of Avenue of the States on Their Own Terms
Chester artists are revitalizing a stretch of the Avenue of the States, a once-mostly-vacant corridor, on their own terms by carefully choosing investors, writes Oscar Perry Abello for Next City. The main goal of those involved in the process is to create a locally-owned arts corridor in the city. This follows the vision of civil…
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