DELCO Today

Blackbird Health is extending its reach across Pennsylvania, building on its presence in the Philadelphia region with a new Pittsburgh-area location designed to connect more families with a broader network of pediatric mental health specialists. Blackbird began serving families both virtually and in-person at its new Bethel Park clinic on Aug. 31. The expansion marks another step in Blackbird’s commitment to improving access to pediatric mental health care for families across Pennsylvania.

September is International Update Your Resume Month, but before you groan and push your resume to the bottom of your to-do list, how about we make this a little more appetizing? Think of this article as your career tasting menu. I recently wrote three in-depth LinkedIn newsletter articles about updating your “pretty” human resume, navigating Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) with a “deconstructed” resume, and addressing employment gaps. Those are the full meals.

Priced at $2 million, this extensively renovated Georgian-style home in Swarthmore pairs historic character with modern amenities and an unusual bonus: the neighboring lot is included in the sale. The five-bedroom residence is within walking distance of downtown, the SEPTA station, Swarthmore Swim Club, and Swarthmore-Rutledge School. . . Inside, the renovation preserves distinctive architectural elements while introducing new finishes and systems.

For half a century, Vanguard has sold the products but never owned the shelf they sit on. The Malvern-based investment giant’s planned acquisition of Altruist is potentially a game changer in its 51-year history and a signal that it intends to be an advice and wealth-technology company — not just a fund manager. The deal would embed Vanguard into the infrastructure that registered investment advisers rely on to manage client money, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal.

A seven-year-old is about to become one of the youngest students ever admitted to Curtis Institute of Music. Olivia Li, who began playing the piano at age 4, will enroll at the prestigious Philadelphia conservatory this fall, making her believed to be Curtis’ youngest student since 1950, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Only 13 other children have been admitted before turning 10 in the school’s entire century-plus history. The odds alone make her acceptance striking.

The price tag on Northeast Philadelphia’s planned waterfront playground has doubled, and so has developers’ patience with getting it right, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. One River Marina, envisioned for a six-acre stretch of Delaware River frontage at 5190 Princeton Ave. near the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, now carries a projected cost approaching $80 million, up from the $40 million estimate developers floated when the project was expected to open by spring 2026.

Have a “Honey, Do” list? Wish you had basic plumbing and electrical knowledge for simpler fixes that could save money by handling it yourself? Ever dreamed of enhancing your culinary skills in a “Master Chef”-type kitchen? This fall, community members can take classes in the state-of-the-art commercial-grade workshops and culinary kitchens at Delaware County Community College’s Southeast Center, 409 N. Landsdowne Avenue, Drexel Hill.

For generations of Delaware County residents, Wawa hasn’t just been a convenience store. It’s been part of the daily routine. The company’s first Wawa Food Market opened on MacDade Boulevard in Folsom in 1964, giving Delco a special claim to a chain now known far beyond Southeastern Pennsylvania. Coffee before work, Sizzli sandwiches for breakfast, hoagies for lunch, and late-night stops have all helped make Wawa part of the county’s culture. But Wawa doesn’t operate in a vacuum.

There’s a certain pride that comes with saying you’re from Delaware County. We feel we’re a unique people living in a county with a unique identity and culture. While that may be true, there are other Delaware Counties out there, each with its own cultural and historical identity. There are at least five in the United States besides the one in the Philadelphia region. You’ll find them in Indiana, Iowa, New York, Ohio, and Oklahoma.

Bernie Citerone, an Upper Providence resident, has survived three primary cancers, and he’s still traveling, staying active, and making the most of life, Peg DeGrassa reports for the Daily Times. The 75-year-old chronicles his journey in Undetectable: Life Lessons from Surviving Three Primary Cancers, a newly published memoir covering more than two decades of health challenges involving prostate, esophageal, and kidney cancers.