Episode 202 features Nancy Craskey of Springfield Crossings.

Nancy Craskey is the Director of Springfield Crossings, a hybrid personal care community and luxury apartment complex in Delaware County. Nancy explained that Springfield Crossing serves residents aged 65 and up, offering independent living with amenities like dining, activities, and care services on a month-to-month lease basis. She described the community's robust activities program focusing on mind-body-spirit wellness, including yoga, outings to local attractions, and social events with 85% resident participation. Nancy shared inspiring stories about resident transformations and community connections, emphasizing how the facility provides a bridge between aging at home and nursing home care.

463 W Sproul Rd, Springfield, PA 19064 - (610) 938-9496 -

www.SpringfieldCrossings.com - Facebook

Honorable Mentions:

Dairy Cottage

Alfredo's Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

The Yard Pub

Rich Shane

Episode 201 features Jane Hodson of Jane Baked It.

Jane Baked It is a custom home bakery in Media. Jane discussed how she started her baking business in Arizona before moving to Delco, emphasizing her commitment to sourcing local ingredients and providing concierge-level customer service. She shared details about upcoming events including the Gilded Crumball event on May 9th at King's Mills, which will feature a Regency-inspired atmosphere with ballroom dancing, whiskey tasting, and desserts from Jane Baked It. Jane also talked about her community-focused initiatives, including a Birthday Club that donates cakes to local residents and her plans for future events like a cake picnic. The conversation covered Jane's personal inspirations, particularly her late father who taught her to reach out and connect with others.

www.JaneBakedIt.com/Cake - 856-906-0937 - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Media Theatre

Kings Mills

Van Horn's Steaks

Pinocchio's Restaurant

Taff Treats

Wawa

The Ridley House

The Town House

Departure

Media, PA

Rich Shane

Barry Harris

Episode 200 features Ethan Poetic.

Ethan Poetic shared his inspiring story of surviving a near-fatal car accident with a 99% chance of death, which led to his journey of resilience and personal growth. He discussed his book, "The Inspirational Story of Ethan A. Poetic," and his work as a mental health advocate. Ethan also highlighted his achievements, including being the first in his family to receive various awards and recognitions. The conversation touched on his motivations, future plans, and his upcoming 15-year anniversary of his miracle.

www.EthanSpeaks.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Chuck Campbell

WGAL

Deion Sanders

Barry Sanders

Steve Harvey

Eric Thomas

Tony Robbins

Rich Shane

Episode 199 features Brad Balentine of Tri-Point Electric.

Brad shared his journey of starting the electrical company 15 years ago after becoming a master electrician, emphasizing the importance of communication and professionalism with clients. They discussed current trends in home automation and EV charging stations, as well as updated electrical codes that have increased costs but improved safety. Brad highlighted the need for ongoing education and training for his team to stay compliant with changing regulations. When asked about motivation, Hecredited his father as a key influence, emphasizing hard work and exceeding expectations.

(215) 817-5030 - www.TriPointElectric.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Delco Steaks

The Original Thunderbird

Wawa

Pica's Restaurant

Media, PA

Taff Treats

Spasso Italian Grill

Rich Shane

Episode 198 features Pat Maguire of Rug Socials.

Pat Maguire is the founder of Rug Socials, a customer behavior intelligence platform that uses NFC-based technology to help businesses track customer interactions and make data-driven decisions. Pat explained how Rug Socials offers two service levels (Pro and Elite) that include SEO, schema markup, and AI tagging, along with custom-branded hubs that replace traditional QR codes. The discussion covered Pat's motivation for continuous learning and innovation, with him sharing his philosophy of "if you're the smartest person in the room, you're in the wrong room."

www.RugSocials.com - Facebook - (484) 433-4328

Honorable Mentions:

Phil & Jim's

Poseidon Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Toast

Rich Shane

Episode 197 Features Valor ulysses Boyer of Valor Grappling Club.

We interviewed Valor Ulysses Boyer, the owner of Valor Grappling Club, a new jiu-jitsu gym opening in Aston. Valor shared his journey from starting as an MMA fan to becoming a competitive jiu-jitsu athlete, eventually earning his black belt and deciding to open his own gym. He discussed his philosophy of creating a welcoming and safe training environment, emphasizing proper technique and gradual improvement. Valor also talked about his mentors in the jiu-jitsu community and his plans for the gym's grand opening. The conversation concluded with Rich expressing excitement to visit Valor Grappling Club and support its opening.

4425 Pennell Rd, Aston Township, PA 19014 - (215) 839-8810

www.ValorGrapplingClub.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

127BJJ

Movement Art Jiu Jitsu

Angelo's Pizzeria

Delessandro's

Federoff's

Thunderbird Pizza

Luigi's Pizza

Wawa

Taff Treats

Wolf's Superior Sandwiches

Zac's Burgers

Rich Shane

Episode 196 features Joe Singer of Moore Books.

We interviewed Joe Singer, co-owner of Moore Books, an independent bookstore in Havertown. Joe shared the store's history, emphasizing his wife LoriAnne's vision to create a community-focused bookstore, and discussed their approach to curating books and hosting events. He highlighted the importance of the human touch in the bookstore experience, contrasting it with online shopping. Joe also described his journey from being in a metal band to managing events at Moore Books, and his philosophy of taking chances and reaching out to authors. The conversation touched on the challenges of running a bookstore in the current business climate and the sense of community in Delco.

28 W Eagle Rd, Havertown, PA 19083 - (610) 646-0001 - www.MooreBookShop.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Roddy Bottum

Brian Baker

Delco Steaks

Johnny's

Township Line Pizza

Taff Treats

Everything's Taburculosis

Rich Shane

Episode 195 features Ryan Conte from Propell Credit Union.

Rich and Ryan discussed America 250 celebrations at Propel Credit Union, which includes historical reenactments and skits highlighting significant moments in American history. Ryan shared details about recent and upcoming events, including performances of the Boston Tea Party, Washington crossing the Delaware, and the Declaration of Independence reading. They also discussed Propel's commitment to supporting small businesses and their community through financial services. The conversation concluded with Ryan expressing his inspiration from historical figures and his father, and discussing his favorite local dining spots in Delaware County.

www.PropellCU.org - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

Delco's Original

Delco Steaks

Manbroso's

Toscana Gourmet Pizza

Pop's Pizzeria

Taff Treats

Wawa

Romano's

Nifty Fifty's

Nick's Roast Beef

Rich Shane

Episode 194 features Anne Marie Casey and Ellen Fisher of Yea!.

The podcast episode featured a discussion with Anne Marie Casey and Ellen Fisher about their organization, YAY (Young Entrepreneurs Academy), which provides a 10-month program teaching middle and high school students in the Philadelphia area how to start their own businesses. The program, now in its 12th class, accepts approximately 40 students annually through an application process and pairs them with local business mentors who help develop their business plans. The program culminates in an investor pitch event where students present their businesses to local investors, with the Philadelphia chapter being recognized as a platinum program for having the most finalists in the country. The episode also highlighted how the program emphasizes human interaction despite students' use of AI in their business development, and discussed the upcoming investor pitch event scheduled for April 22nd at Radnor Valley Country Club.

www.YEAPhiladelphia.org - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

University of Rochester

Shark Tank

Old State Tavern

Mark Anthony Paisano's

Tony Roni's

Carlino's Market

Little Anthony's

TAFF Treats

Wawa

Ridley Creek State Park

Media, PA

Ridley Park Borough

Barry Harris Music

Rich Shane

Episode 193 features Nic and Cortney D'Orsaneo of Breaking the Barrier School of Music.

In this episode of the What's Happening Delco podcast, Rich interviewed Nick and Cortney D'Orsaneo, the owners of Breaking the Barrier School of Music, to discuss their music education business and its impact on the community. The couple, who are both educators in Philadelphia, opened their school in Aston, Pennsylvania, focusing on making music accessible for neurodivergent learners. They shared their musical backgrounds, teaching philosophies, and the variety of instruments offered at their school. The conversation also touched on their favorite music, local dining spots, and what makes Delco a special place to live and work.

5 Rosalie Ln, Aston, PA 19014 - (484) 494-7201 - www.BTBSchoolofMusic.com - Instagram

Honorable Mentions:

West Chester University

Dave Grohl

Minnie Riperton

Wicked

Cocco's Pizza

Taff Treats

Wawa

Colonial Market

Tom Jones Diner

Media, PA

Dezzi Dills

Rich Shane