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CBS News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Smarty Jones, racehorse from Pennsylvania, to be added to Hall of Fame 21 years after winning Kentucky Derby
Pat Chapman, breeder and owner of the legendary chestnut stallion Smarty Jones, says his induction into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame finally brings peace, two decades after the Pennsylvania-born horse's final race. "This is the ending, I'm telling you, I can sleep well at night. He is vindicated now," Chapman said. Smarty Jones was born on Chapman's farm in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and named after her mother's nickname, "Smarty." In 2004, the chestnut colt burst onto the national scene. Undefeated heading into the Triple Crown, he crushed the Kentucky Derby and romped to victory in the Preakness Stakes by a record 11½ lengths, a mark that still stands today. But the Belmont Stakes ended his historic run, as he finished just one length shy of a Triple Crown title. "We will never ever know how good of a horse he might have been," Chapman said. Trainer John Servis remembers when Smarty became the horse to beat. "He could run horses off their feet. ... He could stalk, he could go to the front," Servis said. "Belmont now becomes, not how do we win the Belmont, but how do we beat Smarty Jones? My horse had a bull's eye on his back." In only two years on the track, Smarty Jones earned $7.6 million and won over the hearts of a nation. "It was incredible. It didn't just do things for the sport; it did things for the nation. He became a hero," Servis said. "Philadelphia, they were really hot for Smarty, they loved him. There were billboards about the horse, there were songs about him," Chapman added. "The fan mail, we had tubs and tubs of fan mail." "He did bring a lot of interest to racing from people who had never paid attention," Chapman said. Many credit that loyal fan base with helping push Smarty into the hall. Elected in his first year on the ballot, Smarty Jones finally crosses the finish line he always deserved. The newest Hall of Fame members will be enshrined on Friday in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
ChristianaCare opens neighborhood hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania
ChristianaCare is opening its first neighborhood hospital in the company's 188-year history over the Delaware line northwest of Hockessin in Chester County, Pennsylvania. ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove, is scheduled to open in mid-August at 1015 W. Baltimore Pike, West Grove, offering a new model of emergency and acute care in a modern, easy-to-access setting. The 20,000-square-foot hospital will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Developed in partnership with Emerus Holdings Inc., the nation's leading developer of neighborhood hospitals, this facility will be staffed with board-certified emergency physicians, skilled nurses and clinical specialists. 'It's an honor and privilege to expand access to high-quality care for our neighbors in southern Chester County,' said Janice Nevin, president and CEO of ChristianaCare, in a press release. 'We will be opening our doors for the families in this community with a steadfast commitment to being their trusted health care partner. We're grateful for the opportunity to bring love and excellence to those we will serve.' Nevin said the project has received strong local support and was made possible in part by generous grants from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Chester County Board of Commissioners – Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz and Eric Roe – whose leadership helped bring this vision to life. ChristianaCare Hospital, West Grove, is designed to meet a wide range of everyday medical needs with: A full-service emergency department with 10 treatment rooms. A 10-bed inpatient unit for overnight stays, observation and diagnostics. Advanced imaging and lab services, including ultrasound, CT scan and X-ray. Virtual access to specialists in such areas as cardiology, critical care and infectious disease. The emergency department is equipped to treat conditions such as falls, injuries, heart attacks and strokes. Patients requiring surgery or more complex care will be stabilized and transferred to a hospital with more expanded service offerings based on the clinical needs of the patient. 'This neighborhood hospital brings the right mix of services to support the health and well-being of our neighbors,' said Pauline Corso, president of ambulatory network continuity and growth at ChristianaCare. 'We're excited to bring care close to home to meet the needs of the community. We're here to stay and grow alongside this community.' As part of its long-term investment in the West Grove Campus, ChristianaCare has also purchased the building at 900 W. Baltimore Pike, across the street from the hospital. This facility houses a ChristianaCare primary care practice and imaging services, offering walk-in X-rays and scheduled mammography and ultrasound appointments. This health center will continue to evolve to meet the growing needs of the community, Nevin said. More hospital news: What Medicaid, Medicare cuts could mean for Delaware's hospitals, especially in rural areas More expansion plans in southeastern Pennsylvania ChristianaCare is expanding its neighborhood hospital model to address care gaps across southeastern Pennsylvania, Nevin said. New hospitals are being planned for Aston and Springfield Townships in Delaware County, with the Aston location under construction and expected to open in late 2026. In addition, ChristianaCare was the successful bidder for Crozer Health outpatient centers in Glen Mills, Havertown, Broomall and Media, further strengthening its regional footprint and ability to deliver timely, high-quality care. More on Crozer Health ChristianaCare to take on 5 Crozer Health outpatient locations with $50M bid History of care in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware ChristianaCare's presence in southeastern Pennsylvania is long-standing. The organization provides primary care at three Chester County locations – Kennett Square, Jennersville and West Grove – and recently opened a cardiology practice in West Grove. In neighboring Delaware County, the Concord Health Center in Chadds Ford offers a wide range of services, including primary care, women's health, sports medicine and behavioral health. Together, these sites serve as the medical home for more than 25,000 residents, underscoring ChristianaCare's deep commitment to delivering accessible, high-quality care where it's needed most, Nevin said. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare also has a network of primary care and outpatient services, home health care, urgent care centers, four hospitals with a total of 1,440 beds, a freestanding emergency department, a level-one trauma center and a level-three neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center, the Gene Editing Institute and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. Reporter Ben Mace covers real estate, development and business news. Reach him at rmace@ This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: ChristianaCare opens neighborhood hospital in southeastern Pennsylvania Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
6 days ago
- Health
- CBS News
ChristianaCare opens new micro-hospital in Chester County, Pennsylvania, filling gap in health care
A new micro-hospital is opening soon in Chester County, Pennsylvania, bringing emergency medical care back to a community that's gone without it for years. ChristianaCare is launching three micro-hospitals in the Philadelphia region, starting with the first one in West Grove, which sits on the site of the former Jennersville Hospital. That facility shut down in 2021, leaving residents with long drives for emergency care. Kate Ramirez, director of nursing at ChristianaCare West Grove, is one of 90 staff members hired to run the new 20,000-square-foot facility. "I'm really excited," Ramirez said. "I'm local, like I said before, close to home. So we really needed something in this area." Micro-hospitals are smaller than traditional hospitals. Officials said West Grove is equipped to handle most emergencies, including strokes and heart attacks. Severe trauma, major surgery and STEMI heart attacks will require a different level of care, Dr. Vinay Maheshwari, physician executive for ChristianaCare, said. "We do not have an intensive care unit," Dr. Maheshwari said. "We do not have an operating room, so we don't have those types of capabilities, but we can manage the great majority of the conditions that are required from an emergency perspective." The West Grove micro-hospital offers advanced diagnostic tools, such as a CT scanner, and provides around-the-clock care. "Our hospital here has the capabilities for lab services that are not found in urgent care," James Bennett, Market CEO for ChristianaCare-Emerus, said. "We have board-certified emergency physicians 24/7." Before this, people had to drive 45 minutes away to Christiana Hospital in Newark or Chester County Hospital in West Chester for emergency care. For West Grove residents like Ray Moyer, the return of a local emergency facility brings peace of mind. "It makes me feel a lot more comfortable if I have an issue or if some of the neighbors have issues that there's a place close by for them to get immediate care," Moyer said. "At least they can stabilize you and then transport you. It's better than if you have a major issue having no nearby care. So I think it's a significant improvement." In addition to West Grove, ChristianaCare plans to open micro-hospitals in Springfield and Aston, both in Delaware County. The West Grove facility is expected to open in mid-August. In the meantime, signs have been posted outside letting the public know the hospital is not open yet, after some residents already showed up seeking services.
Globe and Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Customers Bancorp Announces Executive Leadership Transition
Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: CUBI) announced today that Jay Sidhu, Chairman and CEO, will be retiring as CEO of the company and transitioning to the role of executive chairman effective January 1, 2026. The organization has appointed Sam Sidhu to succeed Jay Sidhu as CEO. Jay Sidhu will continue as executive chairman of both Customers Bancorp and Customers Bank and will remain on its Board of Directors. Jay Sidhu, 73, founded Customers Bank and Customers Bancorp by investing in a small Chester County, Pa.-based institution with a vision to build a forward-thinking, client-focused bank. Under Jay's leadership of Customers Bancorp, Customers Bank has become a top-performing national organization growing from a distressed bank with approximately $200 million in assets to over $22 billion in assets, without any material acquisitions. Today, the market cap of Customers Bancorp has grown to approximately $2 billion from the original $17 million investment to acquire a bank charter. This was driven by a belief that a forward thinking, innovative and client-focused approach executed by a high quality team can produce hundreds of millions of dollars in market value even in the banking sector. Jay and the team's entrepreneurial spirit and resulting successes have solidified Customers' culture and reputation as an innovative and forward-thinking bank. Prior to founding Customers, Jay was co-founder, chairman and chief executive officer of Sovereign Bank and Sovereign Bancorp Inc. During his 20-year career at Sovereign, he grew the organization from an IPO value of $12 million to the 17th largest banking institution in the U.S., with a market cap approaching $12 billion and achieving about 20% average annual returns for long-term shareholders. 'As I look toward the future and consider retirement, the time has come for me to scale back my day-to-day involvement at Customers Bancorp. I know I can do so with immense pride in what we built and deep gratitude for the team, clients and communities who place their trust in us,' said Jay Sidhu. 'I look forward to continuing to work with the Board to provide strategic guidance while we continue to grow Customers as an innovative and sound bank that is built to last.' 'I have had the pleasure of working with Jay, one of the true visionaries of our industry, for over 30 years,' said Customers Bancorp Lead Independent Director, Dan Rothermel, who was also the Lead Independent Director of Sovereign Bank. 'Six years ago, the board initiated a selection process and chose Sam as a successor to the COO. It was one of the best decisions at the time, and we cannot be happier that he has been appointed CEO. We are thrilled with Sam's leadership style and couldn't be more pleased to have a thoughtful, strategic and dynamic leader step into Jay's shoes. Our best years are still ahead of us.' Sam Sidhu, 41, will retain his titles as president of Customers Bancorp and president and chief executive officer of Customers Bank. He was named COO of Customers Bank in 2020, after serving on its board for eight years. Sam was then promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer of Customers Bank in July 2021. Under his leadership, the Bank has embraced technological advances and expanded the company's product offerings, services and markets; and doubled its assets while transforming its deposit franchise. These efforts have created significant value for shareholders, with the stock price increasing nearly 500% over the past five years. Prior to joining Customers Bank, Sam founded and served as CEO of Megalith Capital Management, a real estate-focused private equity firm. He previously worked in private equity with Providence Equity Partners and investment banking with Goldman Sachs. Sam holds a BA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from the Harvard Business School. 'It is an honor to receive this vote of confidence, and I look forward to working with our exceptional team and board of directors to constantly strive to delight our clients and produce above average returns for our shareholders,' said Sam Sidhu. 'As Customers Bank turns this important page, one thing remains unchanged: our relentless commitment to the people we serve and the entrepreneurial spirit that has defined us since day one.' Institutional Background Customers Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE:CUBI) is one of the nation's top-performing banking companies with over $22 billion in assets, making it one of the 80 largest bank holding companies in the U.S. Customers Bank's commercial and consumer clients benefit from a full suite of technology-enabled tailored product experiences delivered by best-in-class customer service distinguished by a Single Point of Contact approach. In addition to traditional lines such as C&I lending, commercial real estate lending and multifamily lending, Customers Bank also provides a number of national corporate banking services to specialized lending clients. Major accolades include: A member of the Federal Reserve System with deposits insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Customers Bank is an equal opportunity lender.
CBS News
23-07-2025
- CBS News
SEPTA train catches fire at Paoli Station in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Crews are working to put out a fire on a SEPTA Regional Rail train at Paoli Station in Chester County, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night. A Chester County dispatcher said crews were called to the fire at around 10:50 p.m. One person was taken to Paoli Hospital for smoke inhalation, according to the dispatcher. The scene is still very active, but the train has been evacuated. It's unclear how the fire started.
