Veterans Stadium
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P.J. Rose, Grandson of Legendary Former Phillies Slugger Pete Rose, Wants to Follow in Grandfather’s Footsteps
P.J. Rose, the grandson of all-time MLB hits leader Pete Rose, is following in his grandfather’s footsteps, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After…
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Remembering Longtime Auctioneer Stephen E. Comly Sr. of Drexel Hill
The Drexel Hill man who auctioned off Veterans Stadium souvenirs is being remembered this week. Born in Upper Darby and raised in Drexel Hill and…
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Tom Garvey of Ridley Park Had a Sweet Apartment at the Vet, and the Rent Was Great
Tom Garvey is a former Ridley Park native now living in Ambler, but for a time, he and the Philadelphia Phillies had the same address.…
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Delaware County Leadership: Maria Santangelo, CEO, Barclay Friends
Maria Santangelo, CEO of Barclay Friends, spoke with Delco Today about her journey from growing up in Norristown to leading one of the most respected…
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Delaware County Leadership: Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder, Partners in Outreach
Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder of Partners in Outreach, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Ridley Park, where she participated in community events,…
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Oreland’s John Sullivan and a Lifelong Friendship Born in Phillies Mascot Days
John Sullivan, who grew up in Oreland, played Phil, one half of Phillies’ first mascot duo in the 1970s, and still keeps friendship with Nancy…
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Norwood’s Greg Grillone Managed Vet Stadium, and Took Some of it Home
Greg Grillone of Norwood managed Veterans Stadium for 20 years. Now he’s got some of the best parts of it in his house and garage,…
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Eagles Dismissing Pep Band Started by Upper Darby Native Bobby Mansure
After 28 seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles are letting their pep band go, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s been glorious … We walk…
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Philly Sports Fan in Glen Mills Gives Tour of His Eagles Memorabilia
Glen Mills resident Bill Messick is one of many Philly sports fans with a basement decorated to the nines in memorabilia, writes Zoe Rosenberg for…
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Springfield’s Joe O’Loughlin’s a Long-Time Gem of a Philly Sports Fan
Joe O’Loughlin, a 70-year-old with West Philadelphia roots who now lives in Springfield, describes himself as a “four by four” fan, writes Dave Uram for…
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Phillies Name Independence Blue Cross as Team’s First Official Jersey Patch Partner
Independence Blue Cross, Philadelphia’s hometown health insurer for more than 85 years, has been named the Philadelphia Phillies’ Official Jersey Patch Partner. The news was…
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The Guy Who Blew Up Vet’s Stadium Grew Up in Broomall
Twenty years ago on March 21, 2004, Broomall native Nick Peetros, working for the L.F. Driscoll Co., imploded Veteran’s Stadium to clear the way so…
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Ridley Park Man Lived at Vet Stadium in Secret, Tells All in Book
Walt Disney had his secret apartment located in the Disneyland firehouse. Tom Garvey had his secret spot at Veteran’s Stadium, writes Stephanie Farr for The…
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Philadelphia Phillies To Replace ‘Dollar Dog Nights’ At Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies have announced that it is ending its “Dollar Dog Nights” after 27 years of the tradition, writes David Chang, Emily Rose Grassi,…
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Delaware County Leadership: Susan Larkin, EVP and President of Core Commercial Markets, Independence Blue Cross
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad…
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Looking for an Eagles Fan Cave? There’s a Great One in Haverford
There was no way Allison Cawley of Haverford wasn’t going to be a Philadelphia Eagles fan, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Not after…
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Playoff Games Were Precious Moments for Lifelong Phillies Fan Battling Cancer
Despite the Phillies’ loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 7 of the National League Championship series, one Delaware County man feels blessed that he…
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Phillygoat in Delaware County Provided T-Shirt Phillies Magic; It Wasn’t Enough
Ryan Cassidy hoped his Delaware County company’s ‘Believe’ T-shirts would give the Phillies the magic they needed to get to the World Series, but in…
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