Get important news about your town as it happens Get the top stories from across our network Are you sure you want to unsubscribe from daily updates and complex challenges are at the heart of what Americans define as the toughest jobs in the country One in five employed respondents said you need to be “extremely tough” to do their job Commissioned by Bosch Power Tools and conducted by Talker Research the poll asked 2,000 Americans — including 1,000 trade workers — what comes to mind when they think of difficult professions The results offer insight not only into which jobs are considered the most demanding but also into what Americans value in a tough role Descriptions of tough jobs ranged from “solving other people’s problems all day with little to no help” to “constantly making quick decisions and being stuck in stressful situations daily,” and “something that pushes my physical and mental limits.” While many identified specific professions nearly half of employed Americans — regardless of role — believe their job is hard more than double the 21 percent reported by non-trade workers A large majority — 72 percent — said trade workers are generally tougher than non-trade workers and 81 percent of all surveyed said trade workers don’t get enough credit for the work they do Nearly half — 49 percent — of non-trade respondents said they’d consider a career in the trades 68 percent of those who didn’t have access to trade skills courses in high school indicated they would have taken them if given the chance Among respondents not currently working in a trade and the majority of that group — 70 percent — said they would do it again with 88 percent of all participants encouraging younger Americans to consider a trade as a career path “Pursuing a career in the trades offers a variety of benefits with hands-on experiences that cultivate practical skills and provide a lifelong sense of purpose,” said Robert Hesse regional president of Bosch Power Tools in North America the skilled trades remain a reliable and rewarding path for more and more Americans.” the survey also explored what trade workers want the public — and their employers — to understand about the work they do with 57 percent of trade workers reporting up to four “close calls” on the job in the past year nearly a third — 31 percent — said they’ve left a job site because it felt unsafe Key improvements requested include better training on equipment (32 percent) Top 20 Toughest Jobs (According To Survey Respondents): Good Cheer wins the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks today at Churchill Downs setting the stage for the Kentucky Derby on Sunday The 3-year-old filly was near the middle of the pack heading into the final turn Darting around the right edge of the field soon after Good Cheer accelerated past the other competitors overtaking the lead and eventually winning by a significant margin to remain undefeated Good Cheer closes strong to win 151st Kentucky Oaks Here's relevant information regarding Drexel Hill (30-1): Career record: 7 starts – 2 wins – 2 seconds – 1 third The first win of the day goes to Shred the Gnar This horse was the favorite and a $2 win bet pays out at $3.76 Here's relevant information regarding Fondly (30-1): Career record: 2 starts – 2 wins – 0 seconds – 0 thirds Our first race of the day is set to begin in a matter of moments Tune in on USA Network or stream the race on Peacock Here's relevant information regarding Simply Joking (10-1): Here's relevant information regarding Early On (30-1): Here are the betting odds for the Kentucky Oaks Below are the post positions of the competing horses their trainers as well as their respective jockeys (in that order) for tonight's main event: We want to hear from you throughout today's coverage Who are you picking to win today's Kentucky Oaks and why You can email us at live@theathletic.com and we'll share some of your comments in this very blog this iconic venue opened its doors in 1875 and has been a staple of horse racing in the United States ever since hosting the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby every year since opening This year will mark the 151st running of both events The venue seats 170,000 people and has hosted the Breeders' Cup nine times It's a busy time in the sports world as it always seems to be and the Formula One Miami Grand Prix isn't far away either There's no better place to follow all the action than The Athletic, with our award-winning journalism covering all that and more. You can subscribe to The Athletic on an exclusive offer here The Kentucky Oaks will be broadcast by NBC Sports on USA Network and can be streamed on Peacock While the first race of the day is set for 11 a.m The first of 13 races on the day has a post time 11 a.m PT) and the final race on the schedule is set to begin at approximately 7:02 p.m The Kentucky Oaks main event has an approximate post time of 5:51 p.m Today will be the 151st running of the Kentucky Oaks which is held annually the day before the Kentucky Derby Often featuring some of the best 3-year-old fillies in the sport this race is one of the longest-running sporting events in the United States and includes a $1.5 million purse for the victor the race was won by Thorpedo Anna and her jockey Brian Joseph Hernandez Jr Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs Today's races will set the stage for the weekend's main attraction as the sporting world once again turns its attention to Louisville for the Kentucky Derby on Saturday We here at The Athletic have you covered throughout both days of races with the latest results Trainer Whit Beckman speaks about Kentucky Oaks (G1) runner-up Drexel Hill the morning after the race He also shares his thoughts on Simply Joking's Oaks trip and how he expects a wet track to benefit Flying Mohawk in the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) A man was killed in a violent two-car crash in Lancaster County was found dead behind the wheel after his vehicle collided with another in East Lampeter Township according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber A Lancaster County coroner investigator arrived at the scene—near the intersection of Willow Road and Horseshoe Road—and found Groff dead inside his vehicle He was officially pronounced dead at 12:57 a.m. Groff’s body was taken to the Lancaster County Forensic Center where an autopsy the following morning confirmed he died from multiple traumatic injuries No information was released about the other driver involved Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Della Bealin (nee O’Connor) A proud alumna of West Catholic Girls High School Geraldine embodied the spirit of resilience and academic curiosity that characterized her formative years Her education laid the foundation for a life marked by service and connection qualities that she nurtured throughout her journey Geraldine imbued the lives of those around her with warmth and friendship She actively participated in church activities lending her enthusiasm and support to the St Charles Auxiliary and becoming a cherished figure in the congregation Geraldine's many interests reflected a vibrant and engaging personality where she relished the camaraderie and friendly competition it fostered her home transformed into a sanctuary of comfort and joy during the beloved tradition of Wine Down Wednesday and create lasting memories over glasses of carefully selected wines A true aficionado of the Philadelphia Phillies her unwavering support for the team mirrored her passion for life—fierce Always impeccably dressed and cognizant of her appearance Geraldine exuded an elegance that captivated those around her Her perfectly styled hair was a testament to her meticulous nature and her desire to present herself with grace leaving an indelible mark upon all who had the privilege of knowing her Geraldine was the beloved wife of the late William F Morgan; loving mother of Geri DiGiovanni (Jeff) and the late Michael Morgan; caring sister of Joseph Bealin Also survived by 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren Family and friends are invited to Geraldine’s Viewing 9:30-10:30 AM on Wednesday In lieu of flowers, contributions in Geraldine’s name to Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company, 323 Edmonds Ave, Drexel Hill, PA 19026, drexelhillfire.com Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardAfter relying on Crozer for EMS services for decades Upper Darby is spending $1M to hire a Drexel Hill company Upper Darby was one of more than a dozen Delaware County municipalities that depended on Crozer for EMS services for the past several decades Prospect Medical Holdings received bankruptcy court approval Tuesday to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center The system provided EMS services free of charge to more than a dozen Delaware County municipalities and managed about half the county’s EMS incidents last year Under closing procedures approved by a bankruptcy judge Tuesday EMS services will not fully terminate until May 2 and may be extended in some circumstances Ending those services may harm EMS response in Delaware County leading to slower response times as municipalities scramble to come up with solutions one of Delaware County’s biggest towns and largest users of EMS services announced Wednesday it would partner with STAT EMS Medical Transport a Drexel Hill company that will begin work in the township on Monday Upper Darby will pay over $1 million over the next two years for STAT to make at least two advanced life support units and one basic life support unit available 24/7 the township’s chief administrative officer Upper Darby Mayor Edward Brown signed and authorized the agreement unilaterally under his emergency powers The Upper Darby Township Council will need to approve any budget adjustments required to fund the agreement “Our priority has always been the safety and well-being of our residents This alliance with STAT will provide for that,” Brown said in a statement through the efforts led by CAO Jones and Interim Fire Chief Brian Boyce we were able to come up with a solution to such a critical and complex issue in a very short period.” The Upper Darby council has for months been trying to approve a 1% income tax to bring more revenue to the township and is scheduled to vote on its third attempt next month Jones said he was hopeful that county or state funds may be able to supplement the EMS expense will remain operational and ambulances paid for by other municipalities will continue to travel to areas that currently rely on Crozer But it will be up to the individual municipalities to purchase or contract for additional emergency vehicles and staffing Though Upper Darby is paying for STAT’s services the ambulances will travel to calls outside the township when needed After Crozer’s closure was announced Monday Brown called for regional collaboration on EMS Regional collaboration and some sort of cost-sharing model remain a long-term goal as discussions continue that we have the assurance that our residents are taken care of,” Jones said “We’ll continue to pursue the discussion if everybody else is interested.” a one-turn mile for sophomore fillies at Aqueduct Racetrack in Ozone Park the Whit Beckman trainee secured the maximum allotment of 50-25-15-10-5 Kentucky Oaks qualifying points on offer and joined stablemates Simply Joking and Her Laugh as top contenders for the 'Lilies for the Fillies' on the first Friday in May at Churchill Downs.Drexel Hill stumbled just after the break and bumped with a rival before trailing in seventh position as She’s Fascinating and Volleyballprincess dueled through splits of 23.64 seconds and :47.68 over the fast main track Curtis urged Drexel Hill into contention into the turn and made a four-wide move to have new leader Amarth and Volleyballprincess in their sights Drexel Hill was asked by Curtis to drop in and split rivals as the field straightened away closing strongly as she passed Amarth in the final strides to win by three-quarter-lengths in a final time of 1:41.46 The winning effort registered a 79 Beyer Speed Figure the move to one turn and a cutback in distance following a third-place finish in the one-mile and 70-yard Fasig-Tipton Silverbulletday on Jan 18 at Fair Grounds.“It was a little bit of a gamble on the cutback but we got it figured out and hopefully when we get her back around two turns it won't be so gut-wrenching,” Beckman said “The first half-mile of the race didn't go the way we were hoping between the break and her lack of enthusiasm down the backside -- it wasn't real comforting going to the turn but it took a 180 on us and things went the right way from there.“Ben came wide around the turn and straightened out from there and those horses gave her enough room that she didn't really have to alter course just went right through them,” Beckman added and it all came together with that stretch run.” The $50,000 Keeneland September Yearling Sale purchase launched her career at Woodbine with four starts over Tapeta for trainer Barbara Minshall including a six-length graduation in November sprinting seven furlongs Drexel Hill then joined the Beckman barn and tried a pair of one-mile and 70-yard Oaks preps at Fair Grounds landing fifth behind the victorious Her Laugh in the Untapable in December and third to the victorious Simply Joking in the aforementioned Silverbulletday.Beckman added blinkers and a Haughton bit to Drexel Hill’s repertoire for the Silverbulletday.“Early on she wanted to pull to the inside just slightly and that kind of bit gives a little more control on the steering,” Beckman explained she put herself in a bad spot and it was tough to get her off the rail.“We made a couple equipment adjustments in the Silverbulletday to add blinkers and a different bit,” Beckman continued “I thought we kind of overshot the mark she got a little too keen in the Silverbulletday and put herself really close -- closer than I anticipated In her training between this race and the Silverbulletday we pulled the blinkers off super relaxed and doing everything comfortably on her own so we didn't think the blinkers were going to be necessary in the Busher.” a half-sister to graded stakes-placed Regaled She has banked $180,520 through a 2-2-1 career line from seven starts and is now third on the Oaks leaderboard with 57 points.Beckman noted that Drexel Hill exited the effort in good order and will ship back to Turfway Park on Monday The next New York option for Drexel Hill would be the nine-furlong $200,000 Gazelle (G3) on April 5 a 100-50-25-15-10 Oaks qualifier.“We've got nine weeks to the Oaks and ideally you'd like to give her another start,” Beckman said “We'll see how she reacts when we get her back home An extra eighth of a mile going around two turns should give her a little more time to work everything out.”Beckman said that Grantley Acres Ryan Conner and Berkels0813’s Simply Joking [20 points] will look to extend her record to 3-for-3 in either the Fantasy (G2) [100-50-25-15-10] on March 29 at Oaklawn or the Ashland (G1) [100-50-25-15-10] on April 4 at Keeneland; while Grantley Acres’ Kentucky homebred Her Laugh [20 points] will point to the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) [100-50-25-15-10] on March 22 and the debates surrounding trainer Bob Baffert Good Cheer wins the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs a win that at the same time suggested even bigger and better things might be on the horizon Consider what unfolded in Friday's 1 1/8-mile test that plays as a classic even though it doesn't officially carry that status Saez, who guided Secret Oath  to a Kentucky Oaks victory in 2022 said Good Cheer is the top 3-year-old filly he's ridden "She's a very special filly," Saez said but I believe this is the best filly I've ever been on I won the Kentucky Oaks with Secret Oath but this one Good Cheer would start Friday's race as the 6-5 favorite, matching the morning-line favoritism she earned after extending her perfect record to six with scores in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes and Fair Grounds Oaks (both G2) in February and March at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots Sign up for BloodHorse Daily Those three continued their front-end battle through a half-mile in :46.78 and six furlongs in 1:11.36 Good Cheer rated in midpack before moving wide into the far turn to set up her winning rally The early speed would fade while late-running longshots Drexel Hill and Bless the Broken took advantage to land the minor placings who completed the race in 1:50.15 on the sealed track rated as wet fast Even before the race as the fillies paraded before a crowd of 100,910 fans on a track inundated by a storm that had passed through about a hour before the race the in-house camera spotted winning trainer Brad Cox intently watching a video screen in the paddock Cox flashed a big smile for the camera.  He had plenty reason to be loose as Good Cheer calmly paraded before perking up as she spotted the familiar sight of a starting gate Cox traces that confidence to the way Good Cheer has just put away some top fillies in her four previous stakes wins "She's always passed the eyeball test you're thinking 'She's coming,' and then all of a sudden—in the blink of an eye—she's three in front of them." Oaks second-choice Quietside , who entered off back-to-back graded stakes wins at Oaklawn Park the filly from the final crop of Malibu Moon tracked the early leaders approaching the first turn where jockey Jose Ortiz opted to try to save some ground She would track three or four wide in the backstretch but lacked kick in the far turn and finished sixth Gazelle Stakes (G3) winner Ballerina d'Oro  bobbled at the start and was bumped "I didn't like how far she set herself back for the first almost three-quarters of a race," said trainer Whit Beckman of Drexel Hill earning her first grade 1 placing "But (jockey Ben Curtis) got her in a nice motion late and I was kind of having some Aqueduct flashbacks Trainer Will Walden said Bless the Broken is a "super-good filly," after the daughter of Laoban  earned her first grade 1 placing as well Cox and Godolphin USA director of bloodstock Michael Banahan didn't commit to facing males this season as Banahan noted the many terrific races for 3-year-old fillies on the horizon The victory is the second Kentucky Oaks win for Godolphin, which after finding this race to be a bit elusive now has won it with a pair of homebreds in recent years following Pretty Mischievous  in 2023 It's a meaningful race for Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as well as the United States team as many made the short trip from Lexington to Louisville "He puts a lot of resources into it," Banahan said of Sheikh Mohammed "These are the types of races that Godolphin wants to participate in and try to win To have horses good enough that have opportunity to do that that's what we're trying to do.  "We were very lucky a couple of years ago to be able to win it with Pretty Mischievous—another homebred filly It's a fantastic program to be part of And they're all homebred horses that we've had for the last several years winning some of these nice races To get to the top of the mountain in the Oaks; it feels fantastic." EberhardtGood Cheer expands her lead as she drives to the wire in the Kentucky Oaks Good Cheer is out of two-time grade 1 winner Wedding Toast  who also has produced stakes winner Ya Hayati Medaglia d'Oro stands for $75,000 at the farm near Lexington He's a 26-year-old stallion who has had a rejuvenation here in the last couple of years To come and have a another Oaks winner after he's had a couple of winners of the race before?" Banahan said before shaking his head in appreciation of the accomplishment "It would be nice to think Good Cheer could step in the shoes of a Rachel Alexandra or something like that Rachel Alexandra went on to earn Horse of the Year honors in 2009 on a fast track to the Racing Hall of Fame so no one is taking for granted that Good Cheer will follow in those footsteps Flyers from Philadelphia can soon travel in luxury with new suites on American Airlines flights American Airlines' new Flagship Suites will be offered on select flights starting in the summer of 2025 New premium economy seats on Boeing 787-9 planes flown by American Airlines American unveiled its Flagship Suite service on Friday The premium seating will have privacy doors Flagship Suite service at Philadelphia International Airport will begin Wednesday The high-end seats will also be on flights to Zurich American's new cabins are part of the airline's redesigned Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner which features 51 lie-flat suites at the front of the plane Each suite includes a wireless charging pad and a chaise lounge with an adjustable headrest pillow The in-flight experience also offers a multicourse meal paired with wines and a blanket with a dual-sided pillow designed for comfort on long trips "Every aspect of our new 787-9 is designed to feel premium in nature," said Heather Garboden having the opportunity to explore other parts of the world should be an exciting and memorable experience that begins the moment you book your flight long before you reach your final destination." Travelers can also enter American's Flagship Lounge before boarding The first flight with Flagship Suites will leave Chicago O'Hare International Airport on Thursday The service will also begin at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Sunday American has welcomed two new 787-9s to its fleet and expects 30 more by 2029 The airline says the additions will increase its lie-flat and premium economy capacity by 50% by the end of the decade The new suites debut at a time when the airline industry is facing softer demand, caused in part by President Donald Trump's tariffs. Airline executives with Delta, Southwest, and United have warned that Americans aren't booking domestic trips as eagerly as expected, CNBC reported American's CEO Robert Isom echoed their concerns "Nobody really relishes uncertainty when they're talking about what they could do on a vacation and spend hard-earned dollars," he said during a call on Thursday Travel Association reported a 14% drop in international visits to the US in March compared to March 2024 overnight land trips to the US dropped 26% Sales for Flagship Suite tickets for all routes begin on Monday Full Moon Madness wins the Tom Fool Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack the stallion's progeny are also highly effective as older horses After pressing an opening fraction of :22.76 He hit the wire timed in 1:11.10 on a fast but tiring track winning by 1 1/4 lengths under Kendrick Carmouche One of the public choices after two stakes placings earlier this winter at Aqueduct the Michelle Nevin-trained Full Moon Madness paid $8 for a $2 win wager The gelding was also stakes-placed three years ago as a juvenile Nevin also trained the winner's dam, By the Moon  for Samantha Siegel's Jay Em Ess Stable By the Moon was a multiple grade 1 winner who earned more than $1.5 million has been the leading general sire the past six years closing from seventh in the field of eight behind splits of :23.64 Jockey Ben Curtis piloted the winner for trainer Whit Beckman "She only really came good the last eighth of a mile and she hit the line very strong," Curtis said of his filly "I think she overcame the fact she didn't like the track." Photo: Coglianese Photos/Susie RaisherDrexel Hill wins the Busher Stakes at Aqueduct Kentucky Oaks-nominated fillies running from second through fifth earned qualifying points on a 25-15-10-5 basis The victorious Tuscany Bloodstock-bred filly was a $50,000 purchase by her owner from the Warrendale Sales consignment to the 2023 Keeneland September Yearling Sale Bolt d'Oro stands for a $15,000 fee at Spendthrift A sea of protesters filled the streets of Philadelphia for International Workers’ Day on Thursday rallying against policies they say favor billionaires over the working class Senator Bernie Sanders who spoke at the International Workers' Protest in Philadelphia Bernie Sanders (I-VT) delivered a speech at a May Day Rally in Philadelphia Bernie Sanders headlined the “Workers Over Billionaires” rally hosted by the Philadelphia AFL-CIO outside City Hall drew thousands to the city’s core and shut down major roads during rush hour “Today we send a message to the billionaire class: You will not destroy the rights of working people,” Sanders told the crowd flanked by labor leaders and immigrant rights advocates on the north apron of City Hall and was followed by a march through Center City Chopper footage showed massive crowds swarming the streets Police had warned of road closures and advised drivers to use SEPTA trains instead a smaller group of demonstrators blocked the intersection at Broad and Vine streets “While the demonstration was intended to be peaceful causing significant traffic disruptions and creating safety concerns,” Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson Tanya Little said in a statement Officers issued multiple warnings before making arrests A total of 70 people—36 men and 34 women—were arrested for obstruction of highway Labor leaders emphasized the action was about more than traffic—it was about resistance “We are committed to standing with our union brothers and sisters and community allies to fight for a future where all of us—not just the wealthy elite—can live and thrive in,” said Philadelphia AFL-CIO President Daniel P The May Day movement traces its roots to an 1886 Chicago labor protest that turned deadly and became a global symbol of workers’ rights An infant girl was found unresponsive by her parents inside their Philadelphia home and later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital Police and medics responded to the 1800 block of North 27th Street around 7:13 p.m after the parents of a 1-month-old infant called for help Medics with the Philadelphia Fire Department rushed the baby girl to St where she was pronounced dead at 7:56 p.m. The scene was secured and the Special Victims Unit is leading the investigation Horse racing magazine for the training and development of the thoroughbred racehorse COMPLETE THE EUROPEAN TRAINERS' DAILY RATES 2017 SURVEY HERE We use cookies and similar technologies to run this website and help us understand how you use it. View our cookie policy here Trainer Magazine - the horse racing magazine for the training and development of the thoroughbred racehorse their Honor Marie finished second in the Louisiana Derby their filly Drexel Hill has them primed for the Kentucky Oaks off a victory in the $200,000 Busher Invitational at Aqueduct Considering they started Legion Bloodstock why we’ve been very successful is that we all see eye to eye,” Villante said The people we have assembled all kind of share the same vision Everyone’s able to feed off each other and build off each other Travis and Kyle had been very good friends before we started Legion We can kind of make our own little footprint and prove ourselves.” a young trainer who just went out on his own Eoin Harty and Chad Brown before going on his own in 2022 “I think we had all this confidence knowing Whit,”  “He’s done a great job building in the last two years; the passion he has for it; the horsemanship second to none She (Drexel Hill) is a prime example of that.” Beckman is enjoying working with his friends at Legion: “I’ve known Kristian and Kyle for the last 15 years Me and Kyle actually grew up together in Louisville and went to the same high school so we became pretty good friends back in the day he’s been selling horses for so long and has a training center in South Carolina So he really has a good feel for buying a young horse we’ll make sure you get a barn full of good horses.’ So they made good on their promise Durr has certainly made a huge difference in Beckman’s stable a three-year-old filly who won two stakes and finished second in the Gr Durr’s interest in horses traces back to his grandfather and father who both raced Quarter Horses: “We always had horses he rode races on bush tracks in Georgia and South and North Carolina As his family transitioned to Thoroughbreds Durr began breaking young horses for his father and grandfather.  He then joined the Webb Carroll Training Center in Matthews Durr and his wife Ashley then purchased the training center from Carroll “Me and Kristian have been buddies for a while I started buying horses for the training center for myself We started the racing groups based on me and Kristian buying yearlings at Keeneland for $20,000 and it was tough.” Honor Marie cost $40,000; Drexel Hill $50,000 “Me and Kristian talk four times a day,” Durr said It still doesn’t feel like a job a lot of days Zorn also traces his love of racing back to his grandparents: “From the time I was ready to walk Everybody had their favorite jockey: Patty Cooksey and Pat Day and Jerry Bailey when her husband passed away from cancer: “Maribeth was left with all the pieces She needed help and I took a job helping her Villante grew up in Philadelphia: “I just kind of always loved horses in general Did I have any idea of what I was going to do this He did after working for Todd Pletcher and meeting Beckman: “We had very similar personalities Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker A devoted homemaker and cherished member of her community Eileen was a lifelong Catholic who attended St finding strength and solace in her faith.  Eileen had a zest for life that was evident in her many passions She loved shopping at Macy's for the best deals and enjoyed indulging in her favorite foods Known affectionately as “Eil” to her friends and family she was never one to shy away from an adventure; she famously visited Cuba right after high school and embraced modern technology by acquiring her first iPhone at the age of 95 determined to learn how to navigate it.  Her remarkable spirit was matched by her independence; Eileen drove until she was 100 years old and enjoyed her centenarian years with a youthful vigor she closely followed the Eagles and Phillies and found joy in watching her favorite TV shows including “Virgin River” and “The Crown” Eileen's love for cinema was reflected in her fondness for classics like “Gone with the Wind”.  Family was Eileen's greatest pride. She is survived by her children Shawn Collins and his wife Beth O’Donnell Maureen Collins Lacey and her husband Rick Lacey Carolyn Collins Couillard and her husband Al Couillard and Sharon McNamee who were her proudest accomplishments She shared a beautiful life with her husband Eileen’s favorite places included Hawaii but her heart always belonged to her home.  Eileen’s legacy will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her She will be dearly missed but fondly remembered for her unwavering spirit and the joy she brought to everyone around her.  donation's in Eileen's memory to St CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE TDN FOR FREE! 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special place in her heart as she relished in decorating and baking delectable treats to share with family and friends she appreciated a good glass of red as she created memories with those she held dear Her love extended beyond the kitchen as she took great pride in maintaining her home and garden with care and devotion Patricia's greatest joy came from tending to her family; ensuring their well-being and happiness was always at the forefront of her priorities.  Patricia delighted in trying new recipes while keeping cherished family traditions and customs alive Her love for holidays was evident in every detail she meticulously planned to create unforgettable moments for her loved ones In her free time Patricia was a voracious reader Patricia was a devoted member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church where she found strength in faith and community Her belief in Jesus Christ intertwined seamlessly with her Christian values of kindness and compassion towards others Patricia was the beloved wife of David William Gledhill Sr.; loving mother of Patricia Christina Horan Catherine Elizabeth Gledhill (Mark Gummel) and Richard Patrick Gledhill; adoring grandmother of Steven Tague and Daniel Gledhill; and caring sister of Steven Rosci Relatives and friends are invited to her Visitation 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday July 26th at Calvary Independent Baptist Church followed by her Funeral Service at 11:00 AM contributions in memory of Patricia’s name to Calvary Independent Baptist Church for their new building Home » Archive » Top News » Bolt d'Oro's Drexel Hill Captures Aqueduct's Busher Stakes With the top five finishers receiving 50-25-15-10-5 Drexel Hill (Bolt d'Oro) proved best and took home the top prize in the Busher Stakes at Aqueduct on Saturday the filly broke out of the maiden ranks with a six-length score last fall in what was her fourth attempt at Woodbine The filly finished a well-beaten fifth in the Untapable Stakes in New Orleans Dec but rebounded to run a respectable third versus stablemate Simply Joking (Practical Joke) in the Silverbulletday Stakes Jan Shedding the blinkers and sent on her way as a 5-1 shot here Drexel Hill lacked speed from the bell and was second last up the backstretch the dark bay began to pick off opponents entering the lane The 3-year-old took aim at Amarath (McKinzie) who was looking to spring the upset Drexel Hill sailed by the longshot and nabbed the Oaks points in the process “It's an exclamation point for me,” said trainer Whit Beckman I've spent so much time up here and it's good to come back and win one He [Ben Curtis] was nudging her along the whole way and down the backside so I was a little unsure if she was going to fire Once he got her pointed outside she engaged and once she flattened out down the stretch she responded beautifully “Generally horses that break like that and are having to be asked the whole way don't finish so well but once he got her through the turn and she switched leads she really found another gear It's never an easy track to close that far on and I was thrilled he was able to get her in the right spot to pick up those last couple of horses.” The winner's dam is responsible for a 2-year-old filly by Modernist and she foaled a filly by Redesdale last year Ascot Walk was not reported as bred for this spring 5️⃣0️⃣ points for Drexel Hill on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks — TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) March 1, 2025 Copy Article Link Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick stopped by a small business in Drexel Hill on Thursday to push back on his opponent’s premise that private companies caused the inflation that has driven up prices about 20 percent since President Joe Biden took office And McCormick used former President Donald Trump’s recent stop at a Bucks County McDonald’s to help make his point Bob Casey (D) has joined with the Biden administration to blame rising prices on “greedflation,” corporations somehow colluding to drive up prices rather than compete for market share Economists have widely panned that premise noting that if “greedy corporations” had the power drive up prices during the Biden presidency they could have done the same during the Trump Why wait and miss all those millions in profits McCormick told supporters gathered at Drexel Hill Automotive it’s “because of the weak leadership in Washington Pennsylvania families and small businesses in our commonwealth are hurting particularly over the last three and a half years And we have Kamala Harris and Bob Casey’s extreme liberal policies to thank “Their reckless spending in Washington pushed inflation through the roof They unleashed trillions of dollars of wasteful federal spending that over stimulated the economy,” said McCormick “They pushed an anti-energy agenda that drove up energy costs McCormick also called Casey out for joining with progressive U.S Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in a letter to McDonald’s CEO CEO Chris Kempczinski While working families are trying to make ends meet McDonald’s and its corporate counterparts have continued to grow their profits,” Casey wrote “This letter demonstrates a lack of understanding of our franchise business model and contains contortions of facts and many inaccuracies,” the company said in response. “Take the components of the $5 Meal Deal with McChicken which would have cost 15 percent more in 2020 than they do today That’s the opposite of price gouging.” McCormick said he saw politics behind Casey’s complaints “This week Bob Casey decided to further twist the knife basically telling a Pennsylvania McDonald’s franchise that he’s to blame for high prices It was a vindictive move to score political points Casey sent a letter to the CEO of McDonald’s attacking McDonald’s for high prices,” McCormick noted Raj Singh owns Drexel Hill Automotive and a family-owned insurance company it’s been really tough,” Singh said “We tried Bob Casey since 2006 and nothing changed he’s a successful business leader and will fight to lower prices so small businesses like my business can thrive.” was also on hand to make the case for McCormick “Bob Casey has not stepped foot here in over six years to support any small businesses in Delaware County or Upper Darby,” Wagner said The Casey campaign did not respond to a request for comment Please follow DVJournal on social mediaX@DVJournal or Facebook.com/DelawareValleyJournal For Comments, Questions, Or Complaints aboutour articles please contact us Quick serve concept Jersey Mike’s Subs expected to open midsummer and sit-down restaurant Turning Point scheduled to initiate operations this fall MCB Real Estate has attracted two new restaurants to the Drexeline Town Center tenant mix a mixed-use development situated in the Philadelphia suburb of Drexel Hill Quick serve concept Jersey Mike’s Subs signed a lease for 1,150 square feet of space and is expected to open midsummer and sit-down restaurant Turning Point leased 3,682 square feet of space and is scheduled to initiate operations this fall Both operators will be located within the inline retail space adjacent to supermarket anchor ShopRite Drexeline Town Center is located at 4990-5100 State Road at the signalized intersection of Township Line Road and State Road in Upper Darby Township Turning Point currently operates in four states Since opening its first location in Little Silver the restaurant group has focused on a “fresh is always best” philosophy Turning Point explains that the restaurant does not serve dinner because “they are committed to serving the best breakfast brunch and lunch meals possible” and then employees “go home to their families to relax and enjoy their loved ones.” Jersey Mike’s Subs operates more than 3,000 franchise locations nationally and is preparing to open an additional 300 units The submarine sandwich chain is recognized for its made-to-order products utilizing fresh and high-quality ingredients and shipped locally and all bread is baked fresh in its stores every day A wide variety of cold and fresh-grilled hots subs are available including turkey breast and provolone MCB Real Estate is nearing completion of Drexeline Medical Office Building a 60,000 square foot medical office building that is 100 percent leased to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation and Delaware County Human Services several hundred employees are expected to work in the three-story project Additional Drexeline Town Center tenants include Chase Bank “The availability of nearby restaurants is among the top priorities of companies searching for commercial office space and we have now added two walkable options to the Drexeline Town Center tenant mix,” stated MCB Real Estate’s Principal Drew Gorman “Jersey Mike’s Subs is perfect for the on-the-run family or businessperson and Turning Point provides the opportunity to savor a homestyle breakfast or lunch in a relaxed and comfortable setting and will also feature an outdoor patio area Adding these restaurants furthers our mission to provide compelling amenities to those working in or visiting the commercial district as well as residents in the neighboring communities.” Drexeline Town Center is near Interstates 476 and 95 as well as the Drexeline Light Rail Station on the Southern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority system which offers connections to downtown Philadelphia Nearly 175,000 people reside within the immediate area of Drexeline Town Center including nearly 70,000 households featuring an average household income approaching $110,000 © Copyright 2012 - 2023 | citybiz | All Rights Reserved Link IconCopy linkFacebook LogoShare on FacebookXShare on XEmailShare via EmailLink copied to clipboardDonald Trump to visit Drexel Hill on Tuesday for a roundtable on senior citizens’ issuesThe event is part of a nonprofit's "America's Future Tour." The event is part of the nonprofit’s “America’s Future Tour,” and where the Southeast Pennsylvania roundtable attendees are expected to express their disapproval with the Biden-Harris administration’s policies for seniors on Medicare and living on a fixed income and to get third-party candidates on ballots Trump is to travel to Allentown for a rally at the PPL Center A mugshot has been released of the man arrested in the shooting death of Joshua Daywalt, whose body was found in the Schuylkill River earlier this year Roger Gosson (right) and Josh Daywalt (left) On Friday, February 7, 2025, at approximately 10:17 a.m., police responded to a report of a body floating in the Schuylkill River near Kelly Drive and Midvale Avenue The body was discovered by a passerby and recovered with the assistance of the Philadelphia Fire Department an unidentified white male was pronounced dead on scene by Medic at 10:56 a.m the Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Office conducted a post-mortem examination The examination revealed a single gunshot wound behind the right ear and a possible graze wound to the lower right back of the head The cause of death was determined to be a gunshot wound to the head and the manner of death was ruled a homicide was arrested and charged with murder and related offenses in connection to the death of Mr “It’s a bittersweet moment—one I never wanted for my family The person responsible for taking my son’s life will face consequences,” his mother Jennifer previously told Daily Voice that her son had endured years of mental illness and repeated failures by the mental health system to provide him the care he needed She described his death as a “cruel and senseless act of violence.” “He was shot and left in the river in Philadelphia—a tragic and undeserved end for a man who had already suffered more than any human being should,” she wrote in an earlier post I have reached out to Daywalt’s family for further comment and loved ones determined to carry his voice forward