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Cavan Society’s Massive St. Patrick’s Day Float, Thrown in a Trash Can’ in 2020, Gets Resurrected
A father and son team from Cavan Construction in Aston is recreating a Cavan Society float for Sunday’s 250th St. Patrick’s Day parade in Philadelphia that never saw the light of day in 2020 because of the pandemic. The Cavan Society started back in 1907. The organization has had a float in the parade for…
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Immaculata’s Annual Fashion Show Helps High-Schoolers Who Can’t Afford a Prom Dress
Students in Immaculata University’s fashion merchandising program are sponsoring a fashion show, Under the Stars, on Saturday, April 2 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in the Great Hall. The fashion show is a fundraiser to support high school students who cannot afford to buy a prom dress or a ticket to their proms. The evening features prom dresses from…
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As COVID-19 Cases Decline, Delaware County Says Goodbye to Loved Ones Lost
“Today, we remember each precious life lost and we vow to unite as a community to do everything we can to end this deadly pandemic,” Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor said. Dr. Taylor spoke at a Tuesday afternoon vigil on the steps of the Media Courthouse to remember those in the county who…
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Aunt Mary Pat Brings Her Unique Brand of Delco Humor Back to Rivers Casino
Following up on a sold-out holiday tour at Rivers Casino Philadelphia, Delaware County comedian Aunt Mary Pat is returning for a return appearance, according to playpennsylvania.com. “Rivers Casino is Aunt Mary Pat’s home away from home,” said Justin Moore, general manager of Rivers Casino Philadelphia. “Tickets sell out fast and we’re thrilled to give fans more chances…
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Restored 1912 Radnor Tudor Owned by Daughter of Late Philadelphia Flyers Owner Hits Market for $5 Million
A restored 12,000-square-foot Main Line Tudor revival in Radnor owned by Lindy Snider, daughter of late Philadelphia Flyers owner Ed Snider, recently entered the market for $5 million, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Her husband, Dr. Larry Kaiser, is the former CEO of Temple University Health System. The eight-bedroom home features a 9,000-bottle…
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‘Harry Potter’ Actor Rupert Grint Stops in at Minella’s in Wayne for Some Sunday Breakfast
Actor Rupert Grint created a small stir when he showed up Sunday morning for breakfast at the Minella’s Diner in Wayne, writes Pat Ralphi for Philly Voice. Grint is known for his role as Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter film series and more recently for his role in M. Night Shyamalen’s Apple TV thriller…
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Delco’s Luke Taylor, Hit TikTok Sea Shanty Singer, Now Making a Splash on ‘American Idol’
Luke Taylor, a 20-year-old Thornton, Delaware County, performer who made sea shanties a thing on TikTok, made his premiere appearance on American Idol Sunday, writes Alicia Vitarell and the 6abc staff. The singer/songwriter brought his unique voice to the show after several promptings from fans. Back in January 2021, Taylor posted his own version of…
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Four ‘Sheroes’ Honored for Their Help at Drexel Hill Helicopter Crash Site
So many things went right on Jan. 11. People did their jobs. They paid attention, ignored the danger, stepped up to help. So many things went right on Jan. 11 that they’re calling it the miracle of Burmont Road: the damaged medical helicopter transporting an infant girl to Children’s Hospital that crash-landed near the front…
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Bocce Is the Game and Friendship Is the Goal at School Competition
Bocce was king Tuesday at the Glen Mills School as 150 athletes on 16 different teams from nine local high schools turned out for the Indoor Bocce Regional Championships, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. This is the third year for the event. Hosted by the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania, the teams are a…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Welcomes New Plebes Class
Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) welcomes its latest class of plebes to the school to begin the spring semester. VFMA is a private, independent college preparatory school providing a military-style education for boys in grades 7-12. The new class spans the world with students from six U.S. states and the countries of Russia and Kenya.…
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Play Area Symbol Sign Lets All Children Express Themselves
Communication and expression are critical skills children need as they develop, but not every child finds it easy to communicate verbally. Symbols and pictures are another effective way to get a message across for children who are non-verbal, speech-challenged, speak different languages, or who are just learning to communicate with friends and caregivers. Now playground…
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Radnor, Washington Firms Team Up to Buy 12 Industrial Buildings in Berks for $77.6M
A Radnor-based commercial real estate firm is teaming up with a Washington, D.C. firm to purchase 12 industrial buildings in Berks County, writes Andrew Kulp for the Daily Times. Endurance Real Estate Group in Radnor and ASB Real Estate Investments in Washington, D.C. are paying $77.6 million for the buildings. The purchase includes the entire…
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Kate Winslet Takes SAG Award Sunday for Her Role in ‘Mare of Easttown’
Kate Winslet has a companion Mare of Easttown award to go on the shelf with the Emmy she won for portraying detective Mare Sheehan, writes Luca Giliberti for GoldDerby. Winslet took a Screen Actors Guild Award Sunday night in the Best Limited Series/TV Movie Actress category for her work in the Delco-centric HBO series. She…
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World Champ Havertown Irish Dancer Comes Home to Philly Region to Perform
A world champion Irish dancer and Havertown native came home to the Philadelphia region to perform Friday night, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. Ali Doughty was on stage at the Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts, performing with the Trinity Irish Dance Company. The Chicago-based company performed traditional Irish dances with modern innovations. Sixteen company…
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Parents of Interboro Grad Killed in Carjacking Receive His Temple U. Diploma
Sam Collington, a Temple University student activist from Prospect Park, killed Thanksgiving weekend, was remembered Saturday with a diploma presented to his parents, writes Barbara Laker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Collington, 21, an Interboro High School graduate, was supposed to graduate from Temple in May as a political science major, with plans to attend law…
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Wallingford Home for Sale: Six Bedrooms, Wide Deck, Bomb Shelter
A one-of-a-kind Prairie-style mid-century modern Wallingford home is for sale, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. The style is a pinch of Mies van der Rohe and a dash of Frank Lloyd Wright at 100 Brent Drive. And there’s a 1962 bomb shelter on the ground floor. The main floor of this Wallingford home has…
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Remembering the Sun Oil Tankermen Who Lost Their Lives in World War II
There’s a monument at the former Sun Oil Co. refinery in Marcus Hook dedicated to Sun Oil tanker crewmen who lost their lives in World War II, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Sun fleet ships, many built at Sun Ship in Chester, transported 41,000,000 barrels of petroleum during the war. They were…
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Original Clam Tavern in Clifton Heights Makes PA Eats Oyster Bucket List
Eating an oyster is an experience all its own. Take the Original Clam Tavern at 339 E. Broadway Ave. in Clifton Heights. This community favorite is packed with locals nightly and reminds you of the seafood joints of yesteryear, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. This old-school restaurant with an old fishing boat nautical décor…
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