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Swarthmore Professor’s Book Looks at the Philadelphia Irish
A book by Swarthmore College sociology professor Dr. Michael L. Mullan takes a look at how the Philadelphia Irish American community grew in the region from its origins in the 1890s. The Philadelphia Irish: Nation, Culture, and the Rise of a Gaelic Public Sphere, published by Rutgers University Press, looks at the Gaelic public sphere…
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Main Line Health Joins Regional Child Gun Safety Campaign
Firearms remain the leading cause of injury and death for children. An average of 13 children die from guns every day. With that in mind, Main Line Health is joining the nation’s largest regional collaboration of health systems to kick off a year-long public service campaign on child gun safety, encouraging a community approach to…
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Freedom Village’s 4th Musical Raises $4K for Scholarship, Outreach
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Village Players, a group of resident actors, premiered their fourth musical, “Oh! Horrors, It’s Murder,” directed and produced by Fran Doyle and Maggie Doyle, also Freedom Village residents. “The Village Players give residents an opportunity to get involved in something new and unique at the community,” Doyle said. “Everyone who joins,…
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Philadelphia Union Popularity Brings Need for More Stadium Seating
There’s talk of a Subaru Park expansion to let more people in at the Chester Stadium, writes David Asch for KYW. The Philadelphia Union’s growing popularity means that major league soccer’s fourth smallest stadium could use some more seats. Currently, the Chester stadium has a seating capacity 18,500, ranking 26th out of 29 MLS stadiums.…
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Airfares Are Down at Philadelphia Airport for Domestic Flights
Airfares for domestic flights are down at Philadelphia International Airport, but there’s no guarantee that international or domestic fares will still be down when summer hits, writes Joanne Drilling and Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The airport is one of 20 nationwide that has seen the biggest drop in airfares in the last year.…
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Here’s What’s Coming to the Revitalized Cobbs Creek Golf Course
The historic Cobbs Creek Golf Course, which shares territory in Upper Darby and West Philadelphia, is becoming the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus, a modern facility that will offer new golf opportunities and a chance to educate, writes Miklos Breitner for Golf Business Monitor. The Cobbs Creek Golf Campus will phase in over three years. A…
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SCORE Mentor Aids Medical Researcher in Building Grant Writing Business
Dr. Sumit Borah spent 20 years working in laboratories alongside prominent scientists and conducting various medical research. Advancing his career meant studying far away from his Yardley home at Yale University, the University of Colorado, the University of Chicago, and the University of Memphis. While he enjoyed his work, Borah wanted to return home to…
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Neumann University Graduate Open House Set for March 20
Neumann University will host an open house about its graduate and degree completion programs on Wednesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM in the Rocco Abessinio Building. Visitors will be able to explore Neumann’s academic programs, network with faculty, learn about financial aid options, and develop an individualized plan for obtaining an advanced degree.…
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Oscar Nominated ‘Oppenheimer’ Editor Was Episcopal Academy Grad
Jennifer Lame is riding the wind these days. A 2000 graduate of Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square, she has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Film Editing for her work on last year’s biggest film, “Oppenheimer.” Lame worked with director Christopher Nolan on the film that tells the story of J. Robert Oppenheimer, a…
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A Mark Ruffalo Sighting Confirmed at Newtown Square Deli
Actor Mark Ruffalo has been spotted in Newtown Square, at the A Cut Above Deli, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ruffalo, known for the Marvel films who now has a best supporting actor nomination in “Poor Things” also happens to be starring in the sequel to “Mare of Easttown.” Crews were in Ridley…
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It’s Official. Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce Is Retiring
Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce is retiring. He made a public announcement Monday that he is retiring from the NFL after 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kelce, a Haverford Township resident, made the announcement during a Monday afternoon press conference. “I will always cherish this brotherhood, the relationships they fostered,…
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Freedom Village ‘Spreads the Love’ During February, Raising $2K + for Community Groups
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Outreach Committee recently held its 12th annual Valentine’s Day raffle/bake sale, ‘spreading the love’ in the form of donations to various community groups during the month of February. The outreach committee made up of Freedom Village senior residents who are dedicated to giving back, raised roughly $2,400. For the raffle, the…
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Sequel Filming in Ridley, According to Officials
A film production company is in Ridley filming what seems to be a “Mare of Easttown” sequel, according to Ridley officials. The film production company that created “Mare of Easttown” received a special events permit from Ridley Township Commissioners Wednesday night to film a new series at Our Lady of Peace School on Milmont Avenue this week,…
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Arc of Chester County and Sedona Taphouse Partner for National Disabilities Awareness Month
The Arc of Chester County is a leading advocacy organization and provider of a lifetime of programs and services for individuals with disabilities and their families. Every year, the month of March is designated as National Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. During the month of March, The Arc of Chester County is partnering with Sedona…
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Owners Create Forever Ranch Home in Media, Then Life Took a Turn
They put their hearts and craftsmanship into their forever home, a customized contemporary in Media, but now work is taking them in a different direction and this ranch is up for sale, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The stylish “cabin in the woods” is actually in a wooded subdivision on Oak Valley Road in…
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Radnor Hopes Warning System Makes Crushed Trucks a Thing of the Past
Radnor officials hope new traffic equipment will finally solve its recurring problem of crushed trucks, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times. According to township officials, 127 trucks have hit the lowAmtrak bridge on King of Prussia Road from 2008 through 2021. The accidents block a major roadway and can close the road for hours.…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of March Biz Seminars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer March business seminars, including a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including startup basics, creating a business plan, developing…
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Neumann University to Host Autism Resource Fair, Police Training
Neumann University is hosting a neurodiversity and autism resource fair, including training for local law enforcement officers, on Saturday, March 16, from 10 AM. to 3 PM in the Bruder Life Center. The event is free and open to the public. Attendees will learn about the support available from organizations that work with and for…
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