Peg DeGrassa

2 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Peg DeGrassa

ASTON — At Assisi House, the retirement residence for the Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Aston, spring was in full bloom at a flower show this week, designed to inspire joy, reflection and creativity. The show, which ran June 1-6, was held in honor of the spring season and Memorial Day, bringing together nature, Scripture and community in a vibrant and meaningful way.

3 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Peg DeGrassa

RIDLEY PARK — Delco Day 10 is ready to take off, with all proceeds benefiting the HEADstrong Foundation and some local residents battling cancer. Delco Day 10 is from 2 p.m. Saturday, June 7 to 2 a.m. Sunday, June 8, at Dolan’s Bar, 24 E. Sellers Ave., Ridley Park. Presented and founded by Delco Live, the annual celebration of all things Delco is organized and emceed by Delco Live’s “Big Al” Zaffiri of Clifton Heights and Chris “Hollywood” Holbrook of Lansdowne.

3 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Peg DeGrassa

UPPER DARBY — Longtime friends Mark Loomis and Stephen Mellon gave a big boost to the aluminum tab collection that students at St. Eugene School in Primos have been working on as a service project. The two Norwood residents brought a truckload of boxes and bags full of tabs to St. Eugene’s last week, and watched with happy hearts, as students transported the massive collection to benefit Ronald McDonald House inside the school.

3 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Peg DeGrassa

SPRINGFIELD — The Springfield Area Educational Foundation hosted its annual Arts and Achievers Hall of Fame ceremony, honoring outstanding alums and educators who have made significant contributions to their fields and communities. The ceremony featured anecdotes of the honorees’ journeys through the Springfield School District and celebrated their post-graduation achievements. One former teacher was also recognized for his impact and influence during his career within the district.

3 weeks ago | delcotimes.com | Peg DeGrassa

BETHEL TOWNSHIP — The Garnet Valley Neurodiversity Support Group has donated 10 Carter Kits Sensory Bags, one for each patrol vehicle in the Bethel Township Police Department, to help officers better support individuals with autism and sensory needs during emergency encounters. The donation was formally announced during the May 16 Bethel Township supervisors meeting.