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Delaware County Symphony Presents: The Koussevitsky Connection
The Delaware County Symphony presents the final symphony concert of its season: The Koussevitzky Connection. The concert program on May 7, at 3 PM, features varied and inspiring music of the 20th Century. The concert takes place in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Serge Koussevitzky was the music director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra from 1924…
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Neumann University Named a Top Transfer-Friendly University
For the third consecutive year, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society has named Neumann University to its transfer honor roll, a list that recognizes the top 25 percent of colleges in the country for creating systems and processes that support transfer students. The latest national honor roll includes 171 colleges. Colleges were selected based on their…
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General Recreation: A Community Jewel for Treasure Lake
Treasure Lake in DuBois, Pa., is a semi-private gated residential community with public access to a variety of activities. The congregation at Treasure Lake Church is 65 percent from Treasure Lake and 35 percent from around DuBois. But they are 100 percent focused on community outreach. Following a large financial gift from congregation member Charlotte…
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Neumann University Wins Roller Hockey National Title
Neumann University won the Division III roller hockey national title on April 23 with a convincing 9-1 victory over Quinnipiac University at the sport’s national tournament in Irvine, California. The win solidifies Neumann’s reputation as a national roller hockey powerhouse. The Knights also won the roller hockey national title in 2006, 2008, 2015, and 2016.…
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Tucker Carlson Ends FOX News Career Chatting With Delco Pizza-Guy Hero
Tucker Carlson’s final guest before he was let go by FOX News was Tyler Morrell, the Delco delivery driver for Cocco’s Pizza. Morrell became an instant hero when he tripped a stolen-car suspect fleeing police in Middletown, Delaware County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The April 16 incident was captured by a now-viral residential-door…
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Pottstown Home Gardeners Invited to ‘Grow for It’ in 2023 Evaluation of Green-Thumb Skill
The April 28th registration opening of a Pottstown home garden contest is a chance for green-thumbed residents in western Montgomery County to make their neighbors green-eyed with jealousy. The competition is not that contentious; however, it is publicly beautiful, as Cortney H. Diener-Stokes noted in her story for The Mercury. One hosting organization is Mosaic…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts May 4 Special Panel Event
Seniors who are considering a move to a Life Plan Community like Freedom Village at Brandywine are invited to join a panel of experts on Thursday, May 4, starting at 11 AM. The event, which will include lunch, takes place at Freedom Village at Brandywine, 15 Freedom Blvd. in West Brandywine, Chester County. Hear from…
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TLC: Practical Tips for Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
Although some states (Pennsylvania included) require financial literacy to be taught in public schools, children’s understanding of money largely begins and develops at home. Parents can help foster financial literacy with the following tips and resources, which can make learning about money fun and set children on a path to achieving their financial goals and…
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Broomall Man Wants to Encourage Other Men to Go Into Nursing
Despite nursing shortages everywhere, men still only make up about 12.1 percent of the nursing workforce. Cliff Konah, a father of five sons in Broomall, is going back to school to become a nurse to prove to other men that it’s a good career to pursue, writes Mateo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I guess you could…
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Man Who Negotiated the FOX News/Dominion Settlement Hails From Newtown Square
It was a Newtown Square man, Jerry Roscoe, who negotiated a settlement between Dominion Voting Systems and FOX News. Roscoe is a mediator at JAMS, an international alternative dispute resolution firm. He was actually with his wife on a cruise in Romania last Sunday when he received an email from Dominion and FOX News attorneys…
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Villanova Sports Law Professor Talks About the Man Who Finessed Jalen Hurts’s Megadeal
Andrew Brandt, a sports law professor at Villanova University, and a former NFL agent and Green Bay Packers vice president, has some nice things to say about Howie Roseman, writes Andrew Porter for Newsbreak. Roseman is the executive vice president and general manager for the Philadelphia Eagles. A few days ago, Roseman made NFL history…
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General Recreation: Allentown Brings the Best of the Gym to the Outdoors
When Allentown residents needed a membership-free fitness workout location, General Recreation was there to help them design an outdoor fitness system at Jordan Park. Park Superintendent Rick Holtzman and his team worked with Steve Hemler of General Recreation to design a complete outdoor gym experience using Landscape Structures’ HealthBeat equipment. Steve and Rick have worked…
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Arc of Chester County Hosts 20th Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day
On Sunday, May 21, The Arc of Chester County will hold its fun and popular Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day to raise money for children and adults with disabilities in Chester County. Last year’s event raised nearly $120,000 and attracted over 320 families, participants, sponsors, and friends. This year’s event is being sponsored by…
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Haverford Grad Mike McDermott Played in the Masters, But Didn’t
Mike McDermott, a Haverford High graduate with a talent for golf, kind of made it to the Masters, writes Marcus Hayes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. McDermott was a “marker” April 7 for Masters player Mike Weir. Weir lost his partner, Kevin Na, after nine holes April 6 due to illness. The two-time Philadelphia Amateur champion…
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Mike Schmidt’s Delaware County Home Up for Sale at $4.9M
A Delaware County home once belonging to Philadelphia Phillies legend Mike Schmidt is up for sale at $4.975 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 12,000-square-foot home in Media has seven bedrooms and six-and-a-half baths. It’s just off the Springton Reservoir on Providence Road. = = Schmidt bought the home in November 1979…
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Here’s Some Helpful Tips to Get You Through Philly Airport This Summer
Summer 2022 was a bit of a challenge for travelers flying out of Philadelphia International Airport. Vacationers were met with flight cancellations, airport staff shortages, and long TSA lines, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Things will look better this summer, but delayed flights are now part of the summer travel landscape, according to…
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Chester Issued Stern Warning From State Receiver Over Finances
Chester’s finances need a solution, and the state receiver working on the dilemma put out a dire warning to underline the seriousness of the problem. Receiver Michael Doweary, who filed for bankruptcy on behalf of the city in November, laid out a worst-case scenario in which he would be forced to disincorporate the city. That…
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Celebrate Wawa Day Tomorrow, April 13, With Free Coffee and More
Wawa has brought back its annual tradition, Wawa Day, set to take place Thu., April 13, in honor of the company’s 59th year in retail. The occasion will be marked with free hot coffee all day for customers, any size, at all its convenience stores. The Delaware County retailer expects to give away more than…
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