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Two Businesses Combine to Create Light, Sound Show in Broomall
Paul Karalis, owner of Karalis Mechanical Services in Broomall, is bringing a light-and-sound wonderland to brighten this holiday season in a year when people may not feel much like celebrating, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Hoping to end 2020 on a festive note, Karalis teamed with JMW Entertainment Group in Garnet Valley to…
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Delco Author’s New Book Helps Kids Deal with 2020 Worries
It’s a worrisome year, and kids aren’t immune, which is why a Haverford Township teacher and author has a new book, Way Past Worried, to help kids cope, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6ABC. With 2020 looking and feeling different, kids worry about their isolation, as they miss friends and school. Hallee Adelman’s new book is…
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Santander Bank’s $50,000 Supports WCU’s First-Generation Students, Entrepreneurship
In a difficult year for everyone, Santander Bank has made things easier for West Chester University’s first-generation college students by providing $50,000 for several programs that give the students real-world business experience while bolstering local commerce. WCU juniors and seniors who are among the first in their families to attend college are eligible for three-credit…
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Tina Fey on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon: ‘I’m a SEPTA Bitch’
Tina Fey is a “SEPTA bitch.” That’s how she described herself to Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday, writes Michaela Winberg for Billy Penn. Being from Upper Darby, SEPTA, of course, would have figured in Tina Fey’s transportation plans. She’s only just purchased her first car. In Upper Darby, where Fey grew up, she…
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This 150-Year-Old Christmas Carol Was Written Right Here in Philadelphia
The well-known Christmas carol, “O Little Town of Bethlehem,” was divinely inspired at the Church of the Holy Trinity on Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, writes Jennifer Lin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The carol was created by two friends, a rector and his organist, in 1868, built on procrastination and an angelic visit. Church vicar, the…
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Delco Teen’s Battle with Brain Cancer, Hope for a Miracle Sparks Global Movement
Lily Walker, 16, is not fighting her battle with brain cancer alone. She’s praying to God and the late Father Bill Atkinson, a former Monsignor Bonner High School teacher and paraplegic who is up for sainthood in the Catholic church, for a miracle, reports Ashley Johnson for 6ABC. Father Atkinson, a friend of Lily’s grandfather, died…
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Ardrossan Estate, Made Famous by ‘The Philadelphia Story,’ Captures an Era
Gilded Age architect Horace Trumbauer designed the Villanova manor house Ardrossan in 1911, never imagining it would serve as a movie backdrop, writes Stacia Friedman for Hidden City. The 50-room, Georgian Revival English manor house was immortalized with the huge success of The Philadelphia Story. The movie was based on a 1939 Broadway play highlighting…
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SCORE: Volunteer and Make a Difference
In times of uncertainty, when everything around us feels unsteady, volunteering is said to be good not just for the community being served but for those who give back! How can that be, especially in a topsy-turvy year like 2020? According to Forbes, volunteering can help improve your daily life and: Decrease anxiety by spending…
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SCORE Keeps Small Businesses A Step Ahead With Free Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in December. Selling Through Social – Develop Your Strategy for the New Year On Tuesday, Dec. 15, join this free webinar and learn about “Selling Through Social – Develop Your Strategy for the New Year“. This webinar, starting at 1 p.m.. is hosted by Jessica…
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State Imposes New Restrictions for Three Weeks to Curb COVID Spikes
No indoor dining. Gyms and casinos are closed. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people or less. There’s a moratorium on extracurricular school activities, including winter sports. It’s déjà vu all over again as Gov. Tom Wolf has announced new mitigation efforts to contain COVID-19. “The work we do now to slow the spread of…
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Delco Musician Releases First Album with a Prescient Theme
Jay Carlis decided the theme of his first album, Here We Are, would be about how life was changing. He finished the album in March, just before the pandemic, and had no idea how accurate a theme it would be, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times. Now, the Media musician is hoping just to…
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Creative Lawn Display in Delco a Thing of Legends
For the past 10 years, the front lawn of the Agency by the Mall in Springfield has hosted a variety of unique (some say strange) displays, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Like a family of six with large unicorn heads. Or an electric kid car pile-up. It’s not unusual for visitors to check…
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History and Heritage at 150 Years: WCU Prepares for Its Sesquicentennial
“Sesquicentennial” is one of the funniest words to say out loud, and one that West Chester University will use from now through the end of the 2021 academic year in celebration of its 150th anniversary. At the threshold of the university’s Sesquicentennial Celebration in 2021, elements of WCU’s history and the upcoming celebrations have been…
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Popular Italian Restaurant in Newtown Square Closes for Good as Pandemic Leads to Bankruptcy
A favorite, family-run Italian restaurant in Newtown Square closed over Thanksgiving weekend after a 15-year run as it files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Trattoria Giuseppe at 4799 West Chester Pike was owned by Giuseppe Musso, a chef who worked in Sicily and Switzerland. He, his wife, son,…
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Bring Joy to a Family This Season Through Child Guidance Resource Centers’ Holiday Wish List
2020 has been particularly challenging, especially for families with mental health needs. Staying healthy while putting food on the table and keeping the roof over their heads, are top priorities for families. With the holiday season ahead, families are under even more stress worrying about how to provide a gift for their children this year.…
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Former Delco Man Pens Book as Warning to Others After Affair Ends in Murder-Suicide
Former Radnor resident Mark Gerardot is hoping his story of an affair that led to his wife’s suicide and his girlfriend’s murder will keep others from following the same path, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gerardot has published a book detailing his tumultuous marriage and affair that led to the tragic deaths. The…
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WCU’s Early Childhood Education Programs Earn National Rankings
With West Chester University’s deep roots in teacher preparation, it’s no surprise that its Early and Middle Grades Education programs recently earned notable national rankings. The top placement comes from Study.com, which ranks WCU at No. 9 in the country for Best Early Childhood Education Programs for 2020. The website’s rankings emphasize accessibility, affordability, and…
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FBI Called Upon After Ransom Demanded in Delaware County Computer Breach
The FBI has been called in to investigate a cybercrime attack on Delaware County government computers that included a ransom demand of $500,000 in Bitcoin, reports Chad Pradelli and Cheryl Mettendorf for 6ABC. The cybercriminals encrypted files on Nov. 14, making them inaccessible. Affected files included police reports, payroll, purchasing, and other databases. Prosecution evidence…
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