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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Historic Manor in Wayne
A stunning historic Wayne manor located on the renowned Ardrossan Estate on 14.4 gorgeous acres with nine bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. Known initially as Aeola, the estate was renamed Hopelands in 1929 under Colonel Robert Montgomerys’ stewardship. It was renovated the following year by famed architect Horace…
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Main Line Pizza Employee Buys Wayne Business From Owner
A 16-year employee of Main Line Pizza & Catering in Wayne is now its new owner, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Alban Fezollari and his wife, Ana, Albanian immigrants, bought the business in January from Robert and Jennifer Saionz, who ran the business from 1993 through 2024. Alban’s two brothers worked at the…
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These Lovebird Stories Started on Campus at Penn State Brandywine
Penn State Brandywine is recognizing lovebirds this Valentine’s Day whose stories started at the Media campus. Vinny and Bobbi Gallo (class of 2013), met at the campus gym in 2009. Bobbi, now Brandywine’s athletic director, remembers it happening during a volleyball game that Vinny was in. She joined the team halfway through the season and…
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It’s Lucky No. 7 as Wawa Continues to Expand in Central PA
The 7th Central Pennsylvania Wawa store will open later this month as it continues to expand into Sheetz territory and beyond, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The doors will open at 8 AM on Feb. 27 on a new Wawa at 1007 Baltimore Street in Hanover, York County. A ribbon cutting takes place at…
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Philadelphians ‘Get Lucky’ in Public More Often Than Most
When it comes to ‘getting lucky’ in public places, Philadelphians rank near the top of the list, according to a new report by Lucky.me. Lucky.me surveyed residents of several of the country’s largest cities to find out where people are least shy about expressing themselves romantically. The survey asked participants if they have ever had…
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For Families, a Super Bowl Eagles Win Triggers Cherished Memories
For some, the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl triumph brought back Eagles memories when games were watched with loved ones now gone. Dozens of Eagles fans turned out at SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Springfield before and after the Super Bowl game Sunday to share their joy with loved ones who have departed and remember…
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Lincoln Financial in Radnor Shows First Profit in Two Years
Lincoln Financial, the Radnor-based insurance company, is back in the black after suffering two years of annual losses, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The company showed a $3.2 billion profit in 2024, turning around a $752 million loss in 2023 and a $2.2 billion loss in 2022. Lincoln has cut costs by emphasizing…
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Artist and Advocate Gilda Mann Ellis of Haverford Remembered
Gilda Mann Ellis of Haverford was drawn to the arts as a girl, growing up in a household filled with music and art. She went on to create hundreds of abstract oil and acrylic paintings, silk-screen prints, sculptures, and artistic photographs, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mrs. Ellis, who was also an…
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From an Abandoned Glen Mills Home, a Meadow and Rustic Rancher Sprung Up
The emphasis was on outdoor living and a Glen Mills meadow when Kevin Nolan and his wife, Mary Fran McLaughlin, decided to buy an abandoned house in 2009, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The home was unlivable but rested on seven acres of land, said Nolan, the retired owner of Nolan Painting in…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Co-Hosts Galentine’s Day
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry present Galentine’s Day, a women’s business networking event, on Feb. 13, 5:30 to 7 PM, at The Ivy at Ellis Preserve, 3749 Bridle Walk, Newtown Square. Celebrate women and business. Join the duo of Chambers partnering at Finley Catering’s newest…
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DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Media Native, ESPN Analyst Erin Dolan, Is Dating Phillies’ Alec Bohm
Media Borough native Erin Dolan, an ESPN analyst, is dating Phillies’ third baseman Alec Bohm. Dolan confirmed she is dating Bohm. They both attended a Fanatics Super Bowl party Saturday and were at the big game on Sunday, writes Rob Tomoe and Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Yes, I do date Alec Bohm,” Dolan…
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Villanova Professor Judith Giesberg Authors Book on Searches for Families Separated During Slavery
Villanova University history professor Judith Giesberg has written a book detailing the struggle that former enslaved people went through to find their lost families after the Civil War, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Last Seen: The Enduring Search by Formerly Enslaved People to Find Their Lost Families” follows the lives of 10 people…
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‘Cultivating Synergy’ Event Promotes Collaboration Between Higher Education and Local Business
A new program that brings local businesses together with higher education kicks off on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at The Inn at Villanova University with “Cultivating Synergy: Collaboration Between Higher Education and the Business Community of Delaware County.” The event is open to all Delaware County businesses. It will explore the vital role that higher education…
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Some Delaware County Projects on Hold Amid Trump Orders
Delaware County is feeling the effect of President Trump’s executive orders that withhold federal funds from some local programs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A traffic safety initiative along Route 291 is on hold, along with a school safety blueprint, a lead reduction program, and a flood assessment of the Darby-Cobbs Watershed. County Executive Director…
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Haverford Psychologist Offers Memoir as a Life Lesson for Others
Haverford psychologist Dr. Deborah Derrickson Kossmann has published a book, “Lost Found Kept,” that details her trauma and eventual understanding of her mother’s hoarding and mental illness, absent fathers, and sexual trauma. Dr. Kossman had kept journals all of her life. Now, the memoir lets other people understand her stories, writes Pete Bannan for the…
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For Phil Martelli, There’s Plenty to Do After St. Joseph’s University
Despite being let go suddenly in 2019 as St. Joseph’s University’s head basketball coach, Phil Martelli of Media isn’t slowing down and isn’t retiring, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Martelli had 24 seasons as head coach at St. Joseph’s, leading the Hawks to seven NCAA tournaments and six NIT appearances. These days, the…
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In New Orleans, NFL Fans Are Invited to Spot the Real Jason Kelce
As the Philadelphia Eagles descended on New Orleans for Super Bowl LIX, an army of Jason Kelces went with them, writes Alyssa Mueller for Yahoo! Sports. A “Where Is Jason” competition placed Jason Kelce of Haverford and 25 Kelce impersonators around the French Quarter, all wearing yellow letterman jackets, blue jeans, and big beards. It’s…
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