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From Weddings to Corporate Head Shots, Local Photographer Brings a Personal Spark to Your Image
You get much more than a point and shoot photographer when you hire Pictures by Todd in Bryn Mawr. There’s an artistry and instinct to the studio’s work that captures the essence of the person or persons being photographed. As people do more and more of their interactions online, particularly during the pandemic, capturing that…
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Penn Vet Adds a Dog’s Nose to Arsenal of Weapons Against the Dreaded Spotted Lanternfly
Man’s Best Friend is joining the front lines in the battle against the spotted lanternfly, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC. The dogs come from a pilot training program at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine. Three dogs participated in the five-month study. Unhatched lanternfly eggs are difficult to find and odorless to humans,…
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Local Chemical Manufacturer Suspends Sales of Chemical in Mexico Used by Illegal Heroin Labs
Avantor, a Radnor-based chemical maker, has stopped sales in Mexico of acetic anhydride, a chemical used there by illegal heroin labs, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The $6 billion company has also destroyed its Mexican supplies of the chemical. “Out of an abundance of caution, due to the potential for misuse of acetic…
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The Late Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiated This Local Couple’s Wedding
A love of opera connected Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a Delaware County couple, reports CBS Philly. That connection led to her officiating the 2017 wedding of Daryl and Jackie Freedman. Daryl Freedman, a professional opera singer, performed with the Washington National Opera at “Justice at the Opera” hosted by Ginsburg. Working up…
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With Plan Now in Place, Chester’s Waterfront Ready for Extensive Development
There’s a master plan now to develop 100 acres of riverfront land surrounding Subaru Park in Chester, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County released the plan Tuesday for revitalizing an area from Highland Avenue to Norris Street. It covers the soccer stadium area and nearby Wharf building.…
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Patriarch of Linvilla Orchards Dies at 93
The man who helped bring Linvilla Orchards to Delaware County and beyond has died. Paul Linvill, patriarch of the Linvilla family, passed away on Sept. 6. He was 93, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Linvill lived most of his life with his family at the 300-acre Middletown orchard and family farm. He was an avid…
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WCU’s College of Business and Public Management to Host Virtual Open Houses for Grad Programs
West Chester University’s College of Business and Public Management will host a pair of open houses on Thursday, Sept. 17 for the following graduate programs: Master of Public Administration (9-10 AM): During this interactive and engaging session, you will have the opportunity to learn about the MPA program, including requirements and next steps to begin…
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Villanova School of Business Lends a Hand in Launching ThankX, a Personal Delivery App!
There was a time when neighbors knew neighbors, when residents chatted with delivery people and with the owner of the small hardware store down the street. There was a time before the pandemic, before indifferent package drops from Amazon. There was a time when shopping and deliveries were personal. Carlos Colon, a Philadelphia real estate…
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Students Creating a Challenge for COVID-19 Mitigation at These Delco Colleges
Students at Swarthmore and Haverford colleges are creating a challenge for COVID-19 mitigation protocols put in place for the new college season, according to reports in both campus newspapers. At Swarthmore, a student is quarantining in an on-campus dormitory after testing positive for COVID-19 Friday night, according to The Phoenix. Students were alerted. The college…
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Delaware County Artist and Designer Explores Artistic Influences in Memoir
How important is DNA in the development of an individual as opposed to the teachings he or she receives throughout one’s life? Click here to find out. Delaware County artist George Rothacker addresses this essential question and other aspects of his personal development as he takes you on a 50-year artistic journey from childhood to…
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Survey Warns 70 Percent of State’s Small Restaurants, Bars Could Perish in Pandemic
A survey of 100 locally owned and family-run restaurants statewide shows up to 70 percent will close if pandemic restrictions aren’t reduced or help isn’t offered, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Aug. 25-28 survey from the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association went to 1,234 businesses, with 100 responding. Of those…
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Public Invited to Participate in WCU’s ‘Courageous Conversations About Race’ on Sept. 26
West Chester University has raised its hand high to act as a catalyst for U.S. social change at a time when a plethora of racial injustices fester amidst another fatal pandemic. “Courageous Conversations About Race” will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 11 AM-2 PM and will convene the WCU community with neighbors from…
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Pair of Widowed Parishioners at Broomall Church Find Love Again
A pair of widowed St. Pius X parishioners found each other at the Broomall church and fell in love, writes Kellie Patrick Grates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the end of Lent in 2017, Gary Mooney worked up the courage to ask Carmella Patterson to lunch. Carmella hesitated, than said yes. That first date lasted…
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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 September. Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money On Thursday, Sept. 10, you can participate in a free webinar, “Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money”. The webinar, 1 to 2 p.m., will be hosted by Steve Strauss, USA…
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WCU Honored for Its Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with Award from National Publication
West Chester University has received the 2020 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion —…
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3 School Districts in Delco Claim Tax Burden Too Heavy for Residential Property Owners
The current reassessment of property taxes in Delaware County places too much of a burden on residential property owners, claim three school districts, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The school boards of Marple Newtown, Radnor Township, and Springfield declared that the new 2021 assessments are an “unfair and inequitable shift” of the real…
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SCORE: Nonprofit Keeps Conversations Personal even through COVID-19
By Maria Smith Many service organizations take great pride in the personal relationships they have developed with their clients, volunteers, donors and community partners. Clients take the bus to the office, sit down with an experienced advisor, go through program information together and get their questions answered. For first-time homebuyers looking for assistance, this one-on-one…
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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 September. Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money On Thursday, Sept. 10, you can participate in a free webinar, “Starting an Online Business for Next to No Money”. The webinar, 1 to 2 p.m., will be hosted by Steve Strauss, USA…
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