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Generosity Helping to Build an Inclusive Playground at The Arc of Chester County
As part of its 70th Anniversary Campaign, The Arc of Chester County is making incredible progress toward its goal to renovate its inclusive playground constructed 24 years ago. Thanks to generous grants from the Edith L. Trees Charitable Trust, Crystal Trust, individual donors, and an Arc Family fundraising effort, The Arc has raised nearly $190,000…
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Corvette Belonging to Berwyn Native Among Wall Street Journal’s Favorite Rides of 2019
A rare silver Corvette built in 1957 and owned by Berwyn native Ed Welburn, the former Head of Global Design at General Motors, is one of The Wall Street Journal’s favorite rides of 2019, writes A.J. Baime for the newspaper. During his time with General Motors, Welburn was the sixth man to run the company’s…
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Would You Want Your House to Smell Like Jason Kelce?
Someone has made candles that smell like NFL players, but there wasn’t a Jason Kelce-scented candle, writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One did show up on Etsy, then disappeared when the listing came down. A listener to the “New Heights” podcast with Jason and Travis Kelce received an unofficial “Smells Like Travis Kelce”…
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Here’s Why You Love Wawa Over Other Convenience Stores
On its road to being the nation’s 25th largest private company, Wawa has positioned itself separately from other convenience store chains, and it’s why you love Wawa, writes Katie Le for EnvZone. The Wawa concept began with George Wood, a dairy farmer, who set up three stores in the 1960s to sell Wawa milk and…
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Jason Kelce Gives Young Girl a Close Encounter with Taylor Swift
Ella Piazza was thinking positive before the Bills-Chiefs game on Sunday, convinced she would meet Taylor Swift. And she did, thanks to some help from Jason Kelce, writes Anna Lazarus Caplan for People. A shirtless Jason Kelce lifted the 8-year-old Penfield, New York girl up and helped her wave at Swift during the playoff game.…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of February Biz Workshops
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer numerous educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners in February. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, from purchasing or financing commercial real estate, franchise basics, creating a…
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Actress to Portray Egyptian Queen at Neumann University Event
Dr. Daisy Century will present an Egyptian queen at Neumann Univesity as she brings Egyptian Queen Hatshepsut to life in a historical impersonation on Thursday, February 1. Hatshepsut was the first woman to rule Egypt with the full authority of a pharaoh. The 1:30 p.m. performance is in the Bruder Life Center. Queen Hatshepsut ruled…
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Freedom Village: What’s It Like Living in an Independent Living Facility?
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to live in an independent living community like Freedom Village at Brandywine or even asked what independent living is, here’s a guide on what it’s like, based on the day in the life of a resident at Freedom Village. Embracing your independence One of the most beloved advantages…
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Father Bill Atkinson’s Road to Sainthood Now Includes 3 Bronze Sculptures
Supporters for the canonization of Father Bill Atkinson are memorializing his legacy with three bronze sculptures. The late Father Atkinson is an Upper Darby native, and the Catholic Church’s first quadriplegic priest, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Atkinson was both a student and a teacher at Monsignor Bonner High School. Artist Timothy Schmalz…
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White Dog Cafe owner Takes Over Radnor Hotel Restaurant, Event Space
Fearless Restaurants is bringing a new concept and a name change to the Radnor Hotel’s restaurant and event space in Wayne, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The owner of the White Dog Café has taken over the hotel’s restaurant space at 591 E. Lancaster Avenue and will convert it this year to the…
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Tina Fey Stars in New Series Based on 1981 ‘Four Seasons’ Film
Upper Darby’ actress and comedian Tina Fey has co-created and will star in a Netflix comedy series based on the 1981 film “The Four Seasons,” writes Frank Rudnesky for Philly Voice. Production will start this year and will include two former “30 Rock” collaborators, Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield. The 1981 film was written and…
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Final Report: Cause Unknown in Church Helicopter Accident in Drexel Hill
We may never know why a medical helicopter went crazy, forcing the pilot to make a hard landing at Drexel Hill United Methodist Church nearly two years ago, a miraculous accident in which everyone survived. The National Transportation Safety Board issued its final report on Jan. 4 on the church helicopter accident and determined that…
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Unlocking Children’s Happiness: The Impact of Supportive Relationships
The World Economic Forum published a summary of a 2020 UNICEF study that ranked children’s happiness by country based on mental well-being, physical health, and academic and social skills. Some surprises emerged from the results. European countries performed best overall, accounting for 18 of the top 20 spots. National wealth was not an indicator of…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back in December
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, dedicated the month of December to giving back to the local community. Through various initiatives, the residents and associates of Freedom Village demonstrated their commitment to helping those in need. Throughout the month, Freedom Village organized food and clothing drives to support the Chester County Food Bank…
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New Owner of Bernie’s Pretzels Looking to Capture Bazaar Memories
An iconic moment at the former Bazaar of All Nations in Upper Darby for Greg Murray was the smell of Bernie’s soft pretzels and cinnamon buns baking, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “That was a good memory,” said Murray, of Drexel Hill. Though the Bazaar has been gone now for three decades, replaced…
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Another Mare of Easttown Actress Said She’d Return to the Series
There’s at least one actress who wouldn’t hesitate to return to Mare of Easttown, writes Jack Smart for People Magazine. Julianne Nicholson would “100 percent” reprise her character and rejoin Kate Winslet and Jean Smart if the original writers and cast members want to do more with the series. “If there were one and Kate…
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General Recreation, Inc. Honored as 2023 Rep Organization of the Year
Landscape Structures Inc., the leading designer and manufacturer of commercial playground equipment, announces General Recreation, Inc. as the 2023 Rep Organization of the Year. This distinction is a testament to their unwavering commitment to Landscape Structures’ core values and mission, which positively impacts communities in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. “Their approach to business is…
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SCORE Bucks County Joins Launch of Regional Business Workshops Program
SCORE, the national nonprofit organization committed to providing mentoring and guidance throughout the life of a business, is taking a comprehensive approach to keeping entrepreneurs and small business owners informed. In January, the organization will launch a pilot of “One SCORE,” an initiative that culls business-oriented webinars among 30 local chapters in the Mid-Atlantic region…
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