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Haverford Middle School Teacher Teams Up With Shark Tank Winner to Create Distracted Driving App
A technology teacher at Haverford Middle School has partnered with a former “Shark Tank” winner to create an app that will help prevent distracted driving, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nate Wagner and Ryan Frankel designed This App Saves Lives (TASL). It launches Nov. 12. Using the distracted driving app, you accrue one…
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His Facebook Post Revived a Ridley Pizza Shop. Now 2 Local Business Owners Have Awarded Him $3,000
(This post first ran on June 20, 2020). A recent Ridley High School graduate who helped revive a struggling Ridley pizza shop has been rewarded by two local businessmen for his efforts, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Nick Mniecznikowski was presented a $3,000 check before his graduation Tuesday. The money will help fund…
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7 of Delaware County’s Towns Are in the Top 50 for Best Places to Live in PA
Delaware County is home to seven of the 50 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to rankings published by Niche.com. Niche.com ranked places based on several key factors, including the cost of living, quality of local schools, employment rates, crime statistics, and housing trends, among many others. Swarthmore, with a population of 6,304 and…
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It Was Malware That Took Down Delaware County Computers. Security Gets an Upgrade.
Delaware County reports that malware was the culprit that disabled parts of its computer network last week. It has restored critical systems and has strengthened its security. With the help of forensic experts, staff worked through the Thanksgiving holiday to restore the network. An investigation into the disruption is continuing. The malware, which was placed…
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Owner of Hollywood Landscaping Commended in Rose Valley for Pew Park Volunteer Work
John Kelley, owner of Hollywood Landscaping, has been volunteering his time and skill keeping Rose valley’s Pew Park looking good. Recently, the borough named a day after him, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily Times. Mayor Tim Plummer proclaimed Oct. 21, 2020 as John Kelley Day. Kelley received a commendation at a short ceremony in…
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A Hike and a Brew: Philly Magazine Pairs Up Ridley Creek State Park and La Cabra Brewing in Berwyn
You can spend your weekends on some great hikes in the Greater Philadelphia area that also happen to be near local craft breweries, writes Gina Tomaine and Caroline Cunningham for Philadelphia Magazine Ridley Creek State Park in Media , with 13 miles of trails, continues to be one of Delaware County’s more popular hiking spots,…
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(Video) Hundreds Turn Out in Drive-By Parade to Celebrate Newtown Square Vet’s 105th Birthday
A World War II vet in Newtown Square can always look forward to a unique birthday, since it falls each year on Nov. 11, Veteran’s Day. For this year’s 105th celebration, Eugene Vickers received special honors, as hundreds of first responders turned out for a drive-by parade past his home, reports fox29.com. Vickers was a…
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Msgr. Joseph Corley, Welcoming All at Darby BVM, Remembered at Building Dedication
Msgr. Joseph Corley, former pastor at Darby BVM, is still being remembered and honored a year and half after his death as the parish recently dedicated a building in his name, writes Gina Christian for catholicphilly.com. Msgr. Corley served as pastor from 1998 until his death in June 2019. About 200 gathered Oct. 25 for…
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Veteran’s Day Parade in Media Will Be Virtual Today for Spectators With Live Performances, Speeches
Delaware County will hold its 61st annual Veterans Day Parade virtually today, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. Traditionally, residents and students line the streets of Media to celebrate Delaware County’s heroes in a parade down State Street, followed by a ceremony in front of the Delaware County Courthouse. This year’s tribute will take place virtually…
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Big Jump in New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, With 164 Reported Friday, and 3 More Deaths
Delaware County saw a major jump in new CPVID-19 cases Friday, with 164 new cases reported. Total cases reported increased from 14,440 Thursday to 14,604 Friday, according to the Chester County Health Department. Three more residents from Middletown lost their lives to complications of COVID-19, with the county’s death toll increasing to 823. Of those…
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Haverford College Students Strike in Response to Suggestion They Avoid Protests for Walter Wallace Jr.
For more than six days, some Haverford College students have refused to attend class, do course work or perform college jobs. Organizers say the strike now involves hundreds of students, and some faculty who have cancelled classes in solidarity, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They are protesting the college administration’s response to protests…
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Fall’s Still Got Plenty of Great Walks Left in Delaware County’s Picturesque Parks and Trails
There are still plenty of beautiful walks to be taken in the days and weeks ahead. Delaware County has several picturesque spots for fall scenery, reports phillymag.com. Check ahead, though, for COVID-19 restrictions or closures. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum This park just off I-95 near the airport has 10 miles of tree-lined…
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Former Upper Darby High Physical Education Teacher and Olympian Dianne R. Fischer Dies at 77
A former 32-year physical education teacher at Upper Darby High School who played for the U.S. Olympic Field Hockey team has died, reports capegazette.com. Dianne R. Fischer died Oct. 25 at her Lewes, Del. home. She was 77. Born Aug. 19, 1943 in Darby, she attended Upper Darby High School and was an excellent athlete,…
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At Home, Resist the Urge to Fight Over Politics!
By Wendi Rank Some people load dishwashers haphazardly. You know the kind. These riffraff give no thought to the economy of space or direction of water spray. Glasses placed erratically. Silverware cuddling in the utensil rack. We all know such miscreants. I called them people, which is generous. They’re really monsters, traipsing through the world…
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Amidst Villanova Campus Life This Time of Year, There are Ghost Stories
Villanova University, founded in 1842, has a lot of history on its campus. Where there’s history and historic buildings, there’s ghost stories, writes Elena Rouse for The Villanovan. Several students say they’ve experienced paranormal activity. St. Mary’s Hall is one of the oldest and most notoriously eerie buildings on campus. In a 2009 Villanovan article,…
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You Can Still Sign Up for the Superhero 5K Run From Child Guidance Resource Centers
Child Guidance Resource Centers is heading toward the finish line with its 8th Annual “One Stride at a Time: Superhero 5K Run & Wellness Festival for Prevention”. Even though this year’s event is virtual, 135 participants so far have stepped up to the challenge and shared their unique experiences running and walking along outdoor trails…
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Historical Print Shop in Wayne Opens Many Avenues to the Past
If you’re looking to buy some history, you might find it at The Philadelphia Print Shop, recently opened in Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for mainlinemedianews.com. The store is a treasure trove of maps, prints, views, sea charts, rare books, landscapes and more. While new to Wayne, the store originally opened 38 years ago in the…
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Upper Providence Home Owned by Founder of South Korean Independence Is Renovated and Open
An Upper Providence house occupied by the champion of the Korean independence movement, has been renovated and opened to the public, writes Susan L. Serbin for wfmz.com. Dr. Philip Jaisohn bought the home on Lincoln Street in 1925. He was a Korean-American political activist and physician recognized as the founder of South Korean independence. The…
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