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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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In a Galaxy Not So Far Away, a King of Prussia Father and Son Launch a Star Wars YouTube Series, Podcast
King of Prussia father and son duo Kerwin and Keith Yarde have turned their love for all things Star Wars into a successful YouTube series and podcast. Stephanie Farr blasted through the details of “Father and Son: A Star Wars Podcast” for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The father is a seasoned Star Wars fan who shared…
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Springfield Family Connects the Autistic With the Rest of the World
Tom Foti of Springfield came up with Inside Voice when he saw his autistic non-verbal brother, Brian, using a spelling board to communicate with their parents, writes Jessica Boyington for 6abc. It was a career changer that took him from a career in radio to develop a program called Inside Voice for the nonprofit A.A.L.I.V.E.…
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Marine Vet on a Mission to End Vet Suicides Through TikTok Videos
U.S. Marine Sgt. Michael Howard makes daily trips to the Delaware County Veterans Memorial in Newtown Square where he creates emotional TikTok videos to reach veterans struggling with suicidal thoughts to give them hope and support, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.com. “We’re burying 20 plus veterans a day,” Howard said. “It needs to be zero.”…
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Drivers Cruise to Victory at Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix
Thousands of spectators lined the streets of Coatesville to cheer on nearly 50 drivers and riders of vintage cars and motorcycles as they charged through the city during the Fifth Annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix. The event provided the chance to experience one of the rare vintage motorsport events in America driven directly through…
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From Playwright to Bus Driver, This Darby Man Did a Pandemic Pivot
Muhammad Bilal “Bi” Islam of Darby used to see stories everywhere, a possible occupational hazard as a playwright. Now the pandemic has ended that career, and he’s driving a SEPTA bus, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “If I put my mind to it, I could find the stories,” he said. “But my…
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Havertown Filmmaker Michael Tollin Busier Than Ever With New Projects
Award-winning documentary filmmaker Mike Tollin is never far from his Havertown roots, even when his best friends call him the “Hollywood guy,” writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Tollin, who grew up in Havertown, helmed 2020’s The Last Dance, a 10-part ESPN series on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. At 65, Tollin…
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Kate Winslet on Time’s 100 Most Influential List as ‘Mare’ Takes Three 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’s 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 Series,…
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‘Simpsons’ Fans Gather at Moe’s Tavern Pop Up in Springfield Mall
Springfield Mall shoppers were greeted this week by Marge Simpson outside the entrance to the Moe’s Tavern pop-up, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The temporary bar opened last Friday on the upper level of the mall. It’s staying put until Sept. 26. Inside, customers experience what it feels like to be in the…
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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. 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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Philadelphia’s Basketball History Well Represented at Jay Wright Hall of Fame Induction
Jay Wright brings together a lot of Philadelphia history for his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. Wright, from Bucks County, was exposed early to the Big 5 and the Sixers NBA championship in 1967. In the 80s, he coached at Drexel before joining Rollie Massimino’s Villanova staff.…
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‘Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience’ at Tower Theater? ‘Not Too Bad ‘
It was a shaky opening for “Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience” at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby thanks to some early mis-communication about when and where it would open. But the show itself? Not too bad, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two timed tickets cost $99 for a Sept. 5 show. Inside,…
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Wagging Dog Brigade Soothes Passenger Anxiety at Philadelphia Airport
The Wagging Dog Brigade is patrolling the Philadelphia International Airport on a mission to calm anxious passengers, writes Hannah Kanik for PhillyVoice. “Our employees love seeing them too,” Leah Douglas, Director of Guest Experience. “Everyone walks away happy and with a smile on their face.” The Wagging Dog Brigade has been in the airport since…
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Father Reflects on Death of His Son and His Friend in Two Different Wars
Fletcher Slutman Jr. couldn’t help but notice the similarities between his U.S. Marine son Christopher, killed in Afghanistan April 8, 2019, and his friend from high school, Daniel John Jones Jr., killed in Vietnam, writes Mike Argento for the York Daily Record. Jones was a pole vaulter, a Marple Newtown High School graduate, who joined…
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Delaware County Man Concerned for His Family Left Behind in Afghanistan
A Delaware County man is concerned for his family members in Afghanistan who are in hiding and trying to escape, even as the last elements of the U.S. military pulled out, writes Jaclyn Lee and the 6abc digital staff for 6abc.com. “I’m in contact with them, and they’re very scared,” said Sayed Kalimullah Barialai Aqeli.…
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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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Retirees All Across the Country Are Moving to These Four Towns, and One Is in Delaware County
Delaware County residents may be surprised to know that one of their own towns is right up there with Florida, Las Vegas, and Arizona when it comes to popular places for retiring, according to Brittney Myers at Fool.com. Media Borough was second on a list of four popular places to retire. The others were in…
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Now Wawa’s Got a Sneaker in the Running for Some Lucky Fans
Wawa is releasing a limited-edition Wawa sneakers to 10 fans, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It will be available through an end-of-summer social media giveaway, #WawaRun Gear Sweepstakes. The Wawa sneakers are a Nike Air Max 90 running shoe, with colors and graphics inspired by Wawa. It was built in collaboration with Philadelphia-based…
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