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New Bucks-Ursinus Transfer Agreement Opens a Top 100 Liberal Arts Path With $43,000 in Scholarships
Bucks County Community College and Ursinus College have announced a deal that creates new possibilities for students in the Greater Philadelphia region. The dual admission and core-to-core transfer agreement, signed June 10 in a ceremony at Ursinus College in Collegeville, creates a direct pathway for Bucks graduates at the public two-year college to transfer to…
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A Rock Promoter Saved the Tower Theater From Its Demise
For 50 years, Upper Darby’s Tower Theater has been a premier concert hall. As concert halls go, this former movie theater only seats 3,500, but it’s hosted a legend of performers. The Rollings Stones, U2, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, The Smiths, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Oasis, Steely Dan, Eddie Murphy and…
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Your Future Starts With a Visit. Come See Penn State Brandywine This Summer
There is something that no brochure, website, or virtual tour can fully capture: the feeling of walking onto a college campus and knowing you could be part of the scene. This summer, Penn State Brandywine is inviting high school students, transfer students, adult learners, veterans, and their families to come experience that feeling firsthand —…
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Explore Widener University’s Graduate & Continuing Studies Twilight Tours This Summer
Choosing a graduate program is too important a decision to make just by reading about it online. Widener University wants you to see up close if its graduate programs are a good fit for your needs. This summer, Widener University’s Continuing Studies Admissions Team is hosting a series of Graduate & Continuing Studies Twilight Tours.…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Expands Programs to Help Businesses Solve Workforce and Growth Challenges
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to network and build relationships. These days, though, the Chamber is more than that, as it strategically helps local businesses solve problems, develop talent, and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Under the leadership of President Trish McFarland, the Delaware County Chamber of…
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Why Freedom Village at Brandywine’s CMS 5-Star Rating Matters for Your Senior Living Decision
As a culture, we love ratings. They make it easier to evaluate everything from cars, restaurants, and movies to senior care. Of course, the rating is only as good as the reviewer. For something as complicated as a skilled nursing facility, the most important reviews are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation will drop $40 million, from about $75 million to $35 million, after Wawa successfully appealed the 2020 assessed value of two parcels of land at 260 W. Baltimore Pike, the…
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Widener University Names Crystal Gibson New Athletics Leader
Widener University in Chester has named Crystal Gibson its new executive director of athletics, beginning July 1. Gibson currently serves as director of athletics and recreation at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, a position she has held since 2020. Gibson will be responsible for the organization, administration, and coordination of all aspects of Widener’s…
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Wawa Is Getting Into the Electric Vehicle Supercharger Business
Wawa is the biggest host for Tesla superchargers, with 2,115 stalls scattered among 223 store sites. Now it’s partnered with the Tesla Supercharger for Business program to launch its own brand of supercharger in Alachua, Florida, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. The Wawa-owned Alachua Supercharger site, located northwest of Gainesville, features 16 325 kW stalls.…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Movie Making Is Actually a Big Business in Delaware County
Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia Area definitely hold their own in the movie-making business. Since the film industry came to our region 30 years ago, it’s generated more than $6 billion, writes Andre Bennett for KYW Newsradio. “People think, ‘Oh, yeah, they’re making movies.’ [But] this is a big business,” said Sharon Pinkenson, executive…
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‘Worth Every Single Cent’: Couple Splurge on Viking Cruise for Anniversary
Michelle and Gary Brown, of Collegeville, usually very budget conscious, decided to treat themselves to a luxury Viking cruise down the Rhine River in Europe for their 25th wedding anniversary, writes Nathan Diller for USA Today. The trip cost around $13,000, but after spending years longingly watching Viking commercials on television, they felt that the…
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DELCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Can Help You Maximize Your Charitable Giving
The word “philanthropy” comes from Greek roots, meaning, quite simply, a love of humanity. It’s a big word—but at its heart, it reflects something very personal: the desire to help others, strengthen community, and make a difference in ways that matter to you. For some people, philanthropy means supporting a favorite nonprofit year after year.…
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Penn State Engineering Student Selected for Competitive Summer Research Program
Meera Ramasamy, a second-year engineering student at Penn State Brandywine in Media, has been selected to participate in Penn State’s highly competitive Multi-Campus Research Experience for Undergraduates (MC REU) Summer Program. The MC REU is an intensive eight-week summer research program that provides a select group of College of Engineering students the opportunity to conduct…
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2 Delaware County Golf Clubs Made Forbes Top 20 List of Most Exclusive Clubs
Not even money can get you into these exclusive Platinum golf clubs, writes Jim Dobson for forbes.com. And two of them are in Delaware County. Platinum Club status represents the highest standard of excellence worldwide. Merion Golf Club in Haverford Township made the list. The Club started in 1896 when the Merion Cricket Club opened…
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Scientists Study Invasive Snakehead Fish Threatening Native Species at Tinicum’s John Heinz Refuge
A “voracious predator,” the Northern snakehead, is being examined in the waters of the John Heinz Refuge in Tinicum, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Snakeheads eat native fish, and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission sees them as an environmental threat. It is illegal to transport them live in the state. “They are…
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A Delco Icon Continues to Make Best Burger Lists in the Region
It’s always burger season and three food and restaurant columnists from The Philadelphia Inquirer have come up with the 17 best places to get burgers in the region. One Delaware County spot continues to make their list. Regional knowledge and local experts were used to draw up the list, emphasizing geographic and cultural diversity, writes…
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