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Willow Grove Mall Shop Got Glen ‘Hurricane’ Schwartz Started on Bow Tie Collection
Meteorologist Glenn “Hurricane” Schwartz started his iconic bow tie collection with a few special pieces he bought at a Willow Grove Mall formal shop, writes Ximena Conde for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When he was hired by NBC10 in 1995, Schwartz received one strange condition from the network: He would have to wear bow ties as…
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This Hindu/Catholic Wedding Started With a Chocolate Chip Cookie Claim
Shreyas met Colleen over a dating app, intrigued by Colleen’s claim she makes the world’s best chocolate chip cookies, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Colleen, who grew up in Glen Mills and Shreyas, a native of Reston, Va., ended up moving into a Jersey City apartment together in June 2019. Colleen, now…
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Villanova’s Basketball’s Players Weren’t the Only On-Court Presence Suiting Up and Amassing Stats
Former Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright was described in 2016 by the Los Angeles Times as “cooler” than James Bond and Batman, writes Josh Planos for FiveThirtyEight. Some of it was his high-end wardrobe. “It’s a constant battle to not embarrass him, in terms of looking like slobs,” said former Villanova assistant coach Baker Dunleavy.…
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Delco Families Bond to Overcome Baby Formula Shortage
Delaware County families are banding together to help each other find baby formula during a nationwide shortage, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The families have turned into scavengers, searching the internet and visiting stores miles away. When the treasured commodity is found, its location is shared with a Facebook group. Karah Weiser, a…
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Fred Beans Doylestown Partners Up to Provide a Homeless, Single Mom with Transportation
A Brookhaven mom needed a car to help take care of her family and find adequate housing for them. Thanks to the efforts of The National Auto Body Council (NABC), Hertz, and CARSTAR Fred Beans Doylestown, she now has a refurbished 2019 Chrysler Pacifica. The vehicle was donated via the Recycled Rides program, writes the…
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General Recreation: ‘Pocket Gyms’ Enhance Outdoor Fitness Trails
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice for people. General Recreation, located in Newtown Square, has the expertise to help communities maximize the benefits of those trails. Playground Consultant Steve Hemler has worked with places like Shippensburg Township…
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U.S.S. Dolphin, Built in Chester, Played Role in Ending Russo-Japanese War
The U.S.S. Dolphin, a ship built in Chester, played a role in negotiations that ended the Russo-Japanese war, which started in February 1904. Aurore Eaton floated this story for the New Hampshire Union Leader. The U.S.S. Dolphin was a dispatch ship. It was commissioned in Chester in 1885, built by the Delaware River Iron Ship…
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Delco College Makes International List of Beautiful Campuses
Colleges and universities worldwide have some of the most notable architectural masterpieces and astonishing landscapes, writes Sarah DiMarco for veranda.com. An attractive campus can be a strong consideration for students looking at colleges. A recent search for the most attractive campus led to the base of Devil’s Peak in South Africa and to the rolling…
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Fort Washington-Based Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Most of His Fortune
Robert Toll, who co-founded Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, has promised to give most of his vast fortune away, writes Ash Jurberg for NewsBreak. The son of a Ukrainian immigrant founded the luxury home builder in 1967 with his brother, Bruce. Together, they grew the company to become the nation’s fifth-biggest home builder with revenues of…
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Villanova Team Assists in Black Hole Photography: ‘It’s Heartwarming; It’s Exciting’
When a global team announced last week they had the first-ever image of a black hole at the center of our galaxy, a Villanova University scientist was right there with them, writes Alicia Vitarelli and the 6abc digital staff. Joey Neilsen, Ph.D., an assistant professor of physics at Villanova University, had been on a decade-long…
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The Amazon Fresh Opening in Delaware County Takes ‘Grab-n-Go’ to the Next Level
A spokesperson for Amazon confirmed that a new Amazon Fresh store will open soon in the Broomall Commons Shopping Center in Delaware County, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Signs for the store went up Wednesday afternoon. It is located near West Chester Pike next to Planet Fitness and PetSmart. The store will have…
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SAP Struggles to Achieve Gender Equality But Some Issues Remain
SAP, which has its American headquarters in Newtown Square, has been aiming for gender equality, trying to bring women into senior positions at the same time that some women staffers company-wide are complaining about unwanted advances from senior male managers and an unresponsive HR department, writes Amy Thomason and Giles Turner for Insurance Journal. SAP had…
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Judge Moves From Court to High School to Keep Teens on the Right Track
District Justice W. Keith Williams II, whose court covers Yeadon, Lansdowne and East Lansdowne, is tired of seeing young people in his courtroom, writes Antionette Lee for KYW Newsradio. That’s why this 1983 Penn Wood High School graduate has stepped up as a volunteer with Men on Mission. “The program is just an opportunity for…
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Ridley Creek’s Colonial Plantation: Ewes’ll Love This
Ridley Creek State Park is known for its hiking trails and picnic areas, but it’s also host to a lesser-known historical treasure, the Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation, reports the 6abc digital staff and Dan Sheridan. The living history location in Newtown Square shows visitors what life was like on a 1700s farm. “We’re a historic site…
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DelCo Sports Media Legend Ray Didinger Is Taking a Permanent Time Out into Retirement
Ray Didinger, a Philadelphia sports media legend who was born and raised in Delaware County, announced his retirement Sunday morning on his SportsRadio94WIP radio show with Glen Macnow. Andrew Porter covered the step back from the mic in audacy.com. “Sunday, May 29th will be my final show,” Didinger announced. “I am ready to transition from…
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Bear Necessities: We’re Not the Only Suburbs Evicting Hairy, Hungry Nocturnal Visitors
A black bear captured in a Clifton Heights yard has been safely transported to State Game Lands in a less populated area in Dauphin County, reports the CBS3 staff. The drowsy Delaware County bear had been hit with a tranquilizer dart and was hanging from a tree in the yard of Adriana Fernande. He slowly…
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$5.2 Billion Chinook Deal From Germany Nearly at Doorstep of Ridley Boeing Plant
The Ridley Boeing plant has come into a potentially lucrative $5.27 billion deal to produce 60 new Chinook CH-47F military helicopters for Germany in its efforts to rearm against potential Russian threats to NATO nations sending weapons to Ukraine, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. No formal announcement has been made. Information on…
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Turtle’s Version of ‘Hey, Babe, Can I Buy You a Drink?’ Results in Viral Video at Nearby Wildlife Refuge
Philadelphia stand-up comedian Jamie Pappas was eager to get outside one Saturday morning and enjoy the nice weather. So the 29-year-old drove to the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum to do some bird watching. Victor Fiorillo, Philadelphia Magazine, covered the romantic interlude she captured. She found a turtle slapping another turtle. So she…
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