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Remembering When Robert Kennedy’s Funeral Train Passed Through Delco
When the funeral train carrying the body of Robert F. Kennedy traveled from New York to Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1968, it passed through Darby Borough, writes Steven M. Gillon for History.com. Gillon, from Darby, caught a glimpse of the train a few hundred yards from his house. “I will never forget the scene,…
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Wawa: Big and Beloved Enough to Offer the Pope His Choice of Hoagie
The cult of Wawa represents the best of what Philadelphia has to offer, writes Meghan McCarron for Eater.com. When the pope visited Philadelphia in 2015, Wawa was heavily involved. The mayor promised the pope his choice of hoagie. Wawa had water during Mass, fed first responders, and had a cardboard Bishop of Rome so people…
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This Delco Borough Recalls October 1920, When Its Baseball Team Beat the New York Yankees
No one knows it ever happened, but in Upland Borough, they remember. In October 1920, the New York Yankees played Upland’s semi-pro team and lost, writes Chris O’Connell for FOX29. Upland Borough Manager Michael Ciach is one Uplander who knows about the century-old exhibition game. It was played at Bristol Lord Field. The field is…
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Area Pool Earns Place in History as Nation’s First Black-Owned Swim Club
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, Delaware County, was designated a historic site by Pennsylvania over the weekend, receiving its own historical marker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Nathaniel Lee for The Philadelphia Tribune. The club, at 513 South Union Avenue, was the first Black-owned swim club in the nation. In 1957, Black residents Zoe Mask,…
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DelCo Dino Expert Who Advised Spielberg on ‘Jurassic Park’ Is Now on ‘Shark Tank’
The Media Borough man who advised Steven Spielberg about dinosaurs in Jurassic Park now has his company and its robotic life-sized creatures featured in a May 21 episode of Shark Tank, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Don Lessem runs Dino Don, Inc., from his Media home. His dinosaurs are displayed in gardens,…
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Hello. It’s Me. Upper Darby’s Todd Rundgren Gets Into Rock Hall of Fame
Third time really was the charm for Upper Darby’s Todd Rundgren who is now in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. He was one six chosen in the 2021 induction class. This is his third consecutive nomination. He’s joined this year by Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go’s, Jay-Z…
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Answer: This Local Former CBS Newsman Is Now Hosting ‘Jeopardy!’ Question: Who Is Bill Whitaker?
He’s guest hosting Jeopardy! He’s a CBS journalist and a 60 Minutes contributor. Bill Whitaker is also from Media Borough, and he’s not letting anyone forget it, writes Neal Zoren for the Daily Times. Whitaker has made sure that Media Fellowship House receives matching funds equal to Jeopardy!’s combined winnings while he’s on the show.…
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Nether Providence Couple Wants Peace From Disruptive School Stadium
To many, the George King Athletic Stadium at Strath Haven Middle School is a welcome addition to Nether Providence. But to a couple living directly behind it, the constant noise, lights and trash are a dangerous daily intrusion, writes Chris O’Connell for fox29.com. The stadium activity has kept Marcia Levitsky and husband George up at…
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Historic Cemetery in Wayne Seems to Have No Owner. Here’s Why That’s a Problem
There are a dozen veterans buried at a small, historic cemetery in Wayne, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. Some on the half-acre First Baptist Cemetery date back to the Civil War. For the past few years, Radnor Township has taken care of the property at West Wayne Avenue off Conestoga Road. But…
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Hope Travels Virtual 5K, Sunday, May 16, in Your Neighborhood
Participate in the Hope Travels Virtual 5K on behalf of a local nonprofit to help families relieve medical debt. It can be a lonely and frightening road for the catastrophically ill or injured. Not only do they have to cope with the trauma of their diagnosis, they and their families also face exorbitant out-of-pocket medical…
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Rooftop Bar Coming to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues
There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne. DiBruno Bros. opened a branch in the Main Line town. The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. Now, to keep that Philadelphia lifestyle feel, there’s a new rooftop bar coming in May on top of the Great American Pub at 4 West…
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Triangle Roasters: The Coffee and Chocolate Are Great, But Wait Until You Find Out Where It Comes From
If you’re going to start a business you might as well produce the two best things on the planet—coffee and chocolate. Then, you might as well take it a step further and make really good coffee and chocolate that supports communities and environmental sustainability around the world. You might as well have a business that…
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Wawa’s 1980s Retro Week with The Goldbergs Celebrates First Store Opening
Time travel back to the 1980s this week at your local Wawa with The Goldbergs, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All week long, April 16-23, Wawa goes retro with The Goldbergs as it celebrates the 57th anniversary of the opening of its first store, April 16, 1964, in Folsom, Ridley Township. Delaware County.…
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Washington Post: Under Cover of the ‘Fight of the Century’ Activists Broke Into FBI Offices in Delaware County
Anti-war protesters used the distraction of the March 8, 1971 Muhammed Ali-Joe Frazer “Fight of the Century” to break into an FBI Media Borough office and steal documents highlighting the government’s persecution of activists, writes Kevin B. Blackistone for The Washington Post. The seized documents shed a public light on COINTELPRO, or Counter Intelligence Program.…
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Lanternfly Remediation Tactics Can Be as Simple (and Humane) as Catching the Li’l Buggers in a Water Bottle
Lanternfly remediation tactics don’t have to be an out-and-out war on the bugs. For those who dislike the thoughts of squashing or stomping on the insects, a more humane way is out there. Ben Panko explained the process for the Smithsonian Magazine. A water bottle hack that has gone viral has been tested with great…
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Amazon to Add 4,800 Jobs to Region, Concentrating in Southwest Philly
Amazon is hiring 4,800 employees in the Philadelphia area, with jobs concentrated in transportation and fulfillment, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement was made at a press conference Tuesday morning at Philadelphia City Hall. Starting wage for the new jobs will be $18 an hour and will include benefits like healthcare…
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