Archdiocese of Philadelphia
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This Family of Postmasters Keeps the Mail Flowing
The twin Keller brothers, who both serve as local postmasters with the U.S. Postal Service, followed the example of their father when looking to do…
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Archbishop Perez to Address Neumann’s Winter Graduates
Archbishop Nelson J Perez will address the graduates at Neumann University’s winter commencement on Dec. 21 and receive an honorary degree from the university. Neumann…
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Delaware County Leadership: Ben Fileccia, SVP of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association
Ben Fileccia, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Engagement at the Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association, spoke with DELCO Today about the hospitality “gene” he…
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Pre-Demolition Sale at Prendergast High Slated This Weekend
With the sale of the Archbishop Prendergast High School to Delaware County Community College, plans are to retain the front of the building but gut…
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Springfield Man’s Book Captures US Marine Experience in Iraq
There’s a new book by Lt. Col. David E. Kelly, USMC, Ret., of Springfield that tells the real stories of active-duty U.S. Marines not found…
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Grant Aids Planned Community College Campus at Prendergast Property
A $750,000 state grant has been earmarked for the transformation of the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School property in Drexel Hill into new facilities…
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Former Cardinal O’Hara Theater Director Edward Allen Has Died
Cardinal O’Hara High School teacher and administrator, Edward Allen, who actively built up the school’s theater and music program, has died. Edward (Eddie) Allen, Jr.…
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New Delco Park: Untouched Forest Stays; Your Ideas Sought for the Rest
The master plan for the 213-acre former Don Guanella School property in Marple creates a Delaware County park “second to none”, writes Kenny Cooper for…
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Statue of Mary Rescued From St. Cyril’s Now Inspires Others in Upstate PA
A beloved statue of Mary that once adorned the property at the former St. Cyril of Alexandria church and school in East Lansdowne now sits…
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County Park in Marple Receives Support in Informal WHYY Facebook Survey
A proposed county park at the former Don Guanella School in Marple Township could face delays if the $21 million eminent domain offer from Delaware County…
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County Ready to Pay $21 Million Eminent Domain Compensation for Park Land
Delaware County Council has set aside $21 million to pay eminent domain compensation for a new county park in Marple Township, writes Kathleen E. Carey…
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Touring a New College Campus at Prendie’s Old Stomping Grounds
The proposed Southeast Campus of Delaware County Community College, formerly known as Archbishop Prendergast High School, was open for tours to elected officials, business leaders,…
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Delaware County Council OKs Eminent Domain Filing in County Park Acquisition
Delaware County Council unanimously approved eminent domain actions July 7 to acquire the 213 acres of the Don Guanella property in Marple for a county…
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County Park in Marple Invests in No One But Us
It may seem like a strange time to preserve a huge track of open land when new home construction could aid Delaware County’s housing shortage.…
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Philadelphia-area Catholic Elementary Schools Could Provide COVID-Era Educational Roadmap for Public Schools
Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person education since the start of…
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Marple Commissioners Reject Preliminary Plan for Don Guanella Development
Marple Township Commissioners have unanimously rejected a preliminary plan for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia-owned former Don Guanella site, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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St. Cyril’s Church in East Lansdowne Is Closing Permanently as a Roman Catholic Church
Saint Cyril of Alexandria Church in East Lansdowne will no longer be a place of worship for the St. Philomena Parish in Lansdowne and will…
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Philadelphia-Area Catholic High School Teachers OK New 2-Year Contract
COVID-19 featured in this year’s contract negotiations between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Catholic high school teachers, but didn’t prevent a new contract, writes Kristen…
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