Delaware County
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This Delco Veteran Has Made Junk His Business. Now There’s a Reality Show
Delaware County native and U.S. Army veteran Jerry Flanagan started JDog Junk Removal in 2011. Ten years later, the Berwyn company is nationally recognized and ready for its own reality TV series, “Operation Hidden Treasure,” writes Michael Tanenbum for Philly Voice. The new reality show will run on the Discovery Channel. Flanagan served as an…
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ICYMI: Aunt Mary Pat, The ‘Queen of Delco,’ is a Fun Diversion on Facebook During the Pandemic
When sheltering at home, social distancing and worries about the coronavirus get you down, there’s always the Queen of Delco, Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino, reports Alexandria Hoff for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino brings a lot of local flavor and outrageous fun to Facebook. She’s the creation of Delaware County resident Troy Hendrickson and she’s…
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Kate Winslet on Time’s 100 Most Influential List as ‘Mare’ Takes 3 Emmys
“Mare of Easttown” and Kate Winslet have put Delaware County in the international spotlight once again as “Mare” takes (name) Emmys and Winslet is named in Time Magazine 100 most influential people, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. “Mare” took three Emmy Awards Sunday night, with Kate Winslet winning for Lead Actress in a Limited…
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2 Local Schools Join Forces to Give All Students Equal Access to a College Degree
An announcement from two local college presidents Wednesday afternoon is a game-changer for those who get left behind pursuing a college degree. West Chester University and Delaware County Community College have joined forces with a Washington, D.C.-based education firm EAB, to make sure students of color and those from underserved communities have as many opportunities…
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Wall Street Journal: No “Mare” Tours Yet in Nearby Delco, but Tourists are Probably Ready
Travelers now make vacation plans around their favorite shows or movies, scheduling tours dealing with crime and murder, writes Elizabeth G. Dunn for The Wall Street Journal. In the case of HBO’s recent hit “Mare of Easttown,” no one has yet put together a noninvasive Mare tour of Delaware County and Montgomery County. There were…
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‘Mare of Easttown’ Was Courted by Amazon Studios But Lost to HBO
HBO’s detective drama “Mare of Easttown”, with 16 Emmy nominations at the Emmy Awards Sept. 19, is a television standout and got the attention of Amazon Studios, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. It’s a nice feather in HBO’s cap, and others will likely try to duplicate its successful formula of star power, storytelling, and suspense.…
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Local Colleges Return to In-Person on Campus, Most With Vaccinations
Several local universities are starting to enact vaccination policies for students and staff, before they can be on campus in the fall, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Villanova, Widener, Neumann, Swarthmore, Haverford, St. Joseph’s, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Cabrini and Temple are requiring staff and students to be vaccinated for the fall…
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Craving Some Veggie Take Out? Nearby Delco Has a Few Suggestions
Say what you will about nearby Delaware County’s love of meat-filled cheesesteaks, when it comes to vegetarian take-out, they have many places to choose from! So after you’ve chomped all the veggies in Montco, head over to Delco. Here are some of the best spots to check out, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Known as “Delco’s Mom,” Long-time EMT Mary Ellis Dies After Valiant Cancer Fight
“Delco’s Mom,” Mary Ellis, a special EMT in nearby Delaware County, passed away on August 13 after a valiant fight with cancer, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Mary Theresa Ellis was born in Collingdale and had a 30-year career in emergency services. She was a volunteer at Collingdale Fire Company Ambulance, then Darby Fire Company…
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‘Mare’ Creator Brad Ingelsby Says He Needs More Than Mystery for Season 2
“Mare of Easttown” creator Brad Ingelsby never imagined living in Hollywood or ending up with a hit series in 2021, writes Joy Press for vanityfair.com. In fact, Ingelsby plans to move to Delaware County next year with his wife. He admits “Mare” brought him more notoriety than he was expecting, a “shock to the system.” …
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Winslet, ‘Mare’ Creator Talk Wistfully About a Season 2 for ‘Mare of Easttown’
It’s been almost impossible for Kate Winslet to let go of Mare Sheehan on “Mare of Easttown,” writes Glenn Whippen for the Los Angeles Times. “It was f— weird, to be honest. I don’t know how else to explain it,” Winslet says. “I just kept crying a lot. I had to get it out of…
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SNL’s “Murdur Durdur” Validated Career, Kate Winslet Says
So what was Kate Winslet’s greatest achievement in her career? If you ask her, she jokingly points to the Saturday Night Live parody of ‘Mare of Easttown,’ “Murdur Durdur,” writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. “I have never felt so validated as an actor in my entire life as I now do because of ‘Murdur Durdur,”’ Winslet…
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These Local Spots Are Peaceful Places for Hiking in the Region
The Philadelphia area is home to many beautiful hiking spots that ensure great head-clearing and soul-cleansing experiences, with some of the best ones located in nearby areas, writes Tonya Russell for Philadelphia magazine. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1,000-acre wildlife refuge that is interlaced with more than 10 miles of hiking…
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Just in Time for Summer: Delco Golf Clubs Made Forbes Top 20 List of Most Exclusive
Not even money can get you into these Platinum exclusive golf clubs, writes Jim Dobson for forbes.com. And two of them are in Delaware County. Platinum Club status represents the highest standard of excellence worldwide. Merion Golf Club in Haverford Township made the list. The Club started in 1896 when the Merion Cricket Club opened a…
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Horsham Native Location Scout Finds Connections Go Deep When Scouting Local Places in “Mare of Easttown”
Part of the thrill of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” was picking out local places you recognize, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Did you peep the houses and streets in Mont Clare where they filmed Dylan Hichley’s house, or the gas station in front of Nudy’s in Phoenixville, which is now a real estate…
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A Second Season for “Mare of Easttown?” Only If It’s Great, Ingelsby Says
“Mare” creator Brad Ingelsby says he wouldn’t rule out a second season for “Mare of Easttown” but only if it can be done right, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kate Winslet, who played the fictional version of a police detective in Delaware County, said she’d be on board, telling TV Line, “I would…
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Saturday Night Live: ‘Mare’ Parody Embodies the Delco Accent Once Again
If our area wasn’t getting enough attention already from HBO’s ‘Mare of Easttown’ series, a Saturday Night Live parody trailer is bound to do the trick, writes Danya Henninger for billypenn.com. The comedy skit, “Murder Durder’ was live-streamed globally. ‘Mare of Easttown’ covers a detective working in the fictional town of Easttown. From Berwyn, writer…
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Los Angeles Times: Wawa Helped Build Winslet’s Character in ‘Mare of Easttown’
Kate Winslet used Wawa as a way to build her Delco-centric character in HBO’s Mare of Easttown, writes Yvonne Villarreal for the Los Angeles Times. “It almost felt like a mythical place … Wawa,” Winslet says. She felt it was important to connect to her character’s hometown roots. So Winslet subscribed to the Daily Times,…
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