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In Memoriam – Bette Alburger
In 2025, the Press Club bid farewell to a true lady, a gifted journalist, dear friend, and mentor: former Press Club President, Bette Alburger. “Friends for Life” is printed on a small Italian dish that Bette gifted Diane McNitt. Thankful for their endearing friendship, Diane was honored that her eulogy for Bette, found below, was read at Bette’s memorial service. Many Press Club members paid their respects and viewed displays of mementos from Bette’s remarkable journalism
DelcoPressClub
Dec 29, 20252 min read


Thanks to the Press Club for the Journey
I’m proud to have been given the opportunity to serve as your president for the last four years. I first attended Press Club events...
DelcoPressClub
Jul 3, 20244 min read


Another Season in the Books!
As we mark the end of the 2022-2023 season, we celebrate all that YOU have accomplished. With your support, we were able to plan fun and...
DelcoPressClub
Jul 7, 20233 min read


Concepts to Keep in Mind When Communicating With Gen Z
Tech-savvy . . . Visually-oriented . . . Socially-minded . . . Community-focused These are 4 common traits of the group known as Gen Z....
DelcoPressClub
May 12, 20233 min read


Peg DeGrassa Recognized by Delaware County Women's Commission
Former Press Club President and Editor of The News & Press of Delaware County, Peg DeGrassa, received the Delaware County Women’s...
DelcoPressClub
Mar 29, 20232 min read


We Went Back To School, Behind The Scenes, and Camped Out
Hard to believe we’re in the second half of the Press Club 2022-2023 season! Many thanks to all of you who have renewed memberships,...
DelcoPressClub
Jan 10, 20232 min read


President’s Newsletter
After two years of pandemic challenges, it was great to be back to more in-person events this season! The Club’s 2021-2022 programs were...
DelcoPressClub
Jul 7, 20223 min read


In Memoriam: Those who gave their lives
In November 2021, Marianne Kirby Rhodes visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In honor of Military Appreciation Month and Memorial...
DelcoPressClub
May 25, 20222 min read


March Marches On
As March marches on and we finalize details on our coming events of the season, let’s take a look back at our last three programs....
DelcoPressClub
Mar 22, 20222 min read


See What We Achieved Together!
As we reflect on the Press Club’s 2021-2022 season so far, the best thing about it has been you! Thanks for your support and...
DelcoPressClub
Jan 1, 20222 min read


Delaware County Press Club Partnership with School Districts Provides Books for Local Students
The Delaware County Press Club in partnership with the Southeast Delco and William Penn School Districts announces a children’s literacy...
DelcoPressClub
Jul 20, 20211 min read


Thanks for a Great Season!
Well, that was an interesting season, wasn’t it! The Press Club Board met monthly behind the scenes to organize Club business from...
DelcoPressClub
Jul 1, 20212 min read


Echo Hill Farm in Historic Thornbury Township Welcomes All
From William Penn to Washington and beyond, Thornbury Township has been a part of local Delaware County history. In 1687, William Penn...
DelcoPressClub
Apr 21, 20212 min read


Letter from the President
Can’t believe it’s March already! We’ve finished three more months of successful virtual events and programming. December As we closed...
DelcoPressClub
Mar 9, 20212 min read


Meet The Press Club’s New Honorary Member Brittany Scharr
Brittany Scharr Just Keeps Giving As a former restaurant worker, Brittany Scharr was well aware of how Pennsylvania’s pre-holiday...
DelcoPressClub
Feb 9, 20212 min read


Letter from the President
The Press Club Presses On The Press Club ended its 2019-2020 season and began the 2020-2021 season with a new Executive Board, some great...
DelcoPressClub
Dec 24, 20202 min read


The Press Club Celebrates 50 Years of Action News
Action News is celebrating 50 years of covering the good, the bad, the ugly, and of course, the weather. The winning news format was...
DelcoPressClub
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Past President Barbara Zippi-Och Knows PR & Events
Past Press Club President Barbara Zippi-Och began her career in communications as assistant to producers Al and Stella Alberts for Al...
DelcoPressClub
Dec 3, 20202 min read


Meet Founding Member Barbara Ormsby
Barbara Ormsby is one of the founding members of the Delaware County Press Club and a past president. She is an esteemed journalist who...
DelcoPressClub
Oct 22, 20202 min read


Margaret Chew Barringer - Founder of American INSIGHT
On Sunday, September 20th, American INSIGHT’s all-virtual 2020 Free Speech Award Ceremony will start at 4 p.m. Only one Free Speech Award...
DelcoPressClub
Sep 18, 20205 min read
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