Drexel Hill
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Drexel Hill’s Kevin Stefanski Is Atlanta Falcons’ New Head Coach
Kevin Stefanski, a Drexel Hill native, has signed a five-year deal to take over as the Atlanta Falcons’ new head coach, writes Caio Miari for The Score. Stefanski will report to Matt Ryan, the team’s new president of football. “We’re thrilled to land a lead-by-example leader in Kevin Stefanski, who brings a clear vision for…
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Bill Atkinson: The Life and Impact of the Catholic Church’s First Quadriplegic Priest
Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., was inspired to become an Augustinian priest because of Father Bill Atkinson’s own incredible relationship with God. Rev. Hagan, a Drexel Hill native, serves as the Prior Provincial at The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He spoke about the life and canonization of Father Atkinson back in June…
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Upper Darby School District Closes on Shuttered Hospital Purchase
The Upper Darby School District closed a deal Friday with Prospect Medical Holdings to purchase the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and two other structures on the Drexel Hill property for $600,000, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Crozer Health hospital has been closed since November 2022. Prospect Medical, owner of Crozer…
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Drexel Hill Saute Brings Global Flavors with Aug. 1 Opening
Drexel Hill Saute, a new takeout eatery at 4617 State Road in Drexel Hill, will offer patrons a build-your-own menu of stir-fry and saute dishes when it opens on Friday, Aug. 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The takeout spot is at the location of the former Green Herb Thai Cuisine. Guests choose…
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An Underground Railroad Marker Unveiled in Drexel Hill
There’s a marker now in the 400 block of Shadeland Avenue letting people know it is the site of the Riverview House/Cleveland Farm section of Upper Darby’s Underground Railroad, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Upper Darby unveiled the marker on Friday. The Upper Darby Underground Railroad self-guided tour was created in 2021 by…
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This Delaware County Town Declared a Best Place to Move to in Pennsylvania
The website Consumer Affairs has chosen a Delaware County community as one of the five best place to move to in Pennsylvania, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Drexel Hill placed at No. 2 among the top five destinations in the state for affordability, safety, economic strength, health care, education, and the quality of life. “Drexel…
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Upper Darby School District Could Buy Closed Delaware County Hospital
Upper Darby School District is considering buying the now-closed Delaware County Memorial Hospital building for $2 million, according to a court filing in the Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy. The hospital building, closed since November 2022, is next to Upper Darby High School on Lansdowne Avenue and could allow the district to expand its facilities, writes…
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Proposal Underway to Close Charles Kelly School in Drexel Hill
The Upper Darby School District wants to close the Charles Kelly Elementary School in Drexel Hill as a cost-saving measure, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Closing the school could save an estimated $460,000. Not everyone’s on board. The school is in the former St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School building at 3400 Dennison Ave.…
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Changing Healthcare Putting an End to Independent Practices
Drexel Hill dermatologist Anthony V Benedetto who ran an independent practice for more than 40 years has now joined a bigger practice, a sign of the times, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Benedetto sold his practice, Dermatologic SurgiCenter, and works these days for Dermatology Partners, a growing Berks County practice. The new group…
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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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Options Sought for Upper Merion HS Basketball Star After PIAA Bans Him From Play
Christine Clark and her son, Devon Nelson, are considering their options after a PIAA appeal hearing ruled the 16-year-old is ineligible to play basketball at Monsignor Bonner & Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School in Upper Darby this season, writes Aaron Carter for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The administration at Upper Merion High School challenged Nelson’s transfer…
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Drexel Hill’s Sean Carey Creates Phillies Lawn Art for Red October
Phillies fans are always finding new ways to express their support for the team. Drexel Hill artist Sean Carey paints lawns. In honor of Red October, Carey has been creating Phillies lawn art on his lawn, and on the lawns of others, complete with the Phillies logo, the Liberty Bell, baseballs, and more, reports Alicia…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House Right Here in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso for AZ Animals. Swedish immigrants built the Lower Swedish Cabin near the Upper Darby River, close to the Great Minquas Trail, a trade route and a way for farmers to…
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New and Improved Drexeline ShopRite Wows the Crowds
Pat and Helen Burns, owners of the new Drexeline ShopRite, beamed like proud parents as friends, family, community leaders, and others expressed their approval of the new store, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The supermarket had an official opening Friday with a morning ribbon cutting, but a Thursday night crowd was given a…
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Drexel Hill Sisters Deliver Babies on Same Day, Hours Apart
A striking set of coincidences ended with two sisters from Drexel Hill welcoming newborn baby boys just hours apart, writes Michael Lee Simpson for People. Michelle Hilferty and Monica Hogan, who both live on the same street, delivered on June 26 at Lankenau Medical Center in rooms right next to each other. Hogan’s baby son,…
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Drexel Hill’s Zoe Erianna, 6, Performs on ‘America’s Got Talent’
Zoe Erianna kicked her singing career up a notch when she auditioned Tuesday evening for America’s Got Talent, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Zoe plays piano, writes and composes her own original music, and already has 11 copyrighted songs under her belt. Her debut single, “All We Need Is Love” was released this month. Not…
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In 2022, Drexel Hill’s Helicopter ‘Miracle’ Caught the Attention of the World
News outlets and social media echoed the sentiment of Upper Darby Police Superintendent Timothy Bernhardt, calling the controlled landing of a helicopter in Drexel Hill Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, “an absolute miracle on Burmont Road.” The word “miracle” showed up a lot in stories worldwide on the landing. The Daily Mail out of the United…
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Regional Pizzeria, Looking to Spice Up Its Brand, Tosses to Customers for New Mascot Name
Tony Roni’s, a regional pizzeria, recently deepened its brand presence by adding a mascot named Peppi Roni. He is being positioned as as a unique visual in the active Phila. metro pizza market. After deciding on a look — a happy slice of pie with a distinctive crust mustache (he’s currently sporting a festive Santa…
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