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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Tudor Colonial in Wallingford
An attractive Tudor-style colonial home at 108 Stratford Lane on 0.86 lovely acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Wallingford. This beautifully renovated residence perfectly harmonizes timeless charm with modern comforts. Among many special details are original iron spindles, refinished hardwood flooring, and a butler’s pantry…
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In Bitter Cold, a Warm Greeting for Upper Darby’s Homeless
As the region battles winter’s cold, a team of outreach workers with Mental Health Partnerships is making sure the homeless in Upper Darby are kept warm and safe. Teresa Purdy, program manager with Mental Health Partnerships, does a daily drive around Upper Darby Township to check on people, a life-saving necessity, reports Madeline Wright for…
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Widener’s First International Internship Experience Expands Student Skills in Costa Rica
Widener University students recently completed the university’s first international internships, taking on environmental projects in Costa Rica, writes Nicole Carrera, assistant director of communications at Widener University. The hands-on activities offered valuable learning opportunities to the students, who were accompanied by Beatriz Urraca, Widener chair of modern languages; and Stephen Madigosky, professor of environmental science…
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For Chocoholics, Local Shops Take the Edge Off a Sweet-less January
January: It’s after Christmas, before Valentine’s Day. What’s a chocolate lover to do? For an immediate fix or to prep early for a romantic February, try these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Chill Out Chocolate Therapy in Ridley Park is happy to dip almost everything in…
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Leaving on a Jet Plane? Here’s the Best Deals Out of Philly Airport
Finding affordable airline tickets is tricky these days, with airline ticket prices jumping 25 percent in the last 12 months, outpacing even inflation, writes Stacey Leasca for Travel & Leisure. Even so, the savvy traveler who knows when and where to book a flight can still find deals and bargains, according to Laura Lindsay, a…
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This Bus Option Avoids the Worst Parts of Philadelphia Airport
For those of you who aren’t totally charmed by the Philadelphia International Airport travel experience, a new bus service out of Wilmington linked to American Airlines could be a less congested way to go, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Instead of driving to and parking at Philadelphia International Airport, passengers drive to and park…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Fuels State and Local Reactions
State and local officials weren’t surprised that Prospect Medical Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Saturday, but that doesn’t mean they were happy about it, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The California-based for-profit company is the owner of Crozer Health, which operates four hospitals in Delaware County, only two of which are currently open. “Prospect’s…
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Aronimink Golf Club Receives Township Waiver for Tree Clearing
Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square was granted a waiver Jan. 6 by the Newtown Township Board of Supervisors to clear 10 acres of trees to build a temporary broadcast center for the international media that will be covering the 2026 PGA Championship. Conservationists are concerned, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They say…
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Radnor Native Devan Kaney Replaces Howard Eskin as WIP Eagles Sideline Reporter
Devan Kaney, who grew up in Radnor, was a shy teen when she was chosen at age 15 as a Philadelphia Eagles “fan of the game.” The role required her to wave into the camera on the field at Lincoln Financial, as her image appeared on the end zone video boards. It was an awkward…
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Crozer Health Owner Prospect Medical Holdings Files for Bankruptcy
The for-profit owner of Crozer Health, Prospect Medical Holdings, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The filing Saturday allows Prospect Medical to restructure as it seeks buyers for its hospital systems in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, including the Crozer Health system. “It does not mean that Prospect Holdings is…
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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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Philadelphia Union Prodigy Cavan Sullivan of Norristown Aims for 2026 World Cup
Cavan Sullivan, a Norristown native and 15-year-old Major League Soccer prodigy, has set his sights on playing for the United States in the 2026 World Cup, writes Safid Deen for USA Today. “Just to be able to play in front of my home country, representing the first team of the U.S. national team will be…
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Newtown Square Home Moves Out of the 1970s but Keeps Its Charm
Sam and Amanda Kirk found the perfect midcentury modern ranch house in Newtown Square to move to from Jersey City in 2019. “We wanted to be closer to family and take advantage of these wonderful schools,” said Sam, owner of the Jersey City cafe Sam a.m. “We have always been drawn to modern, clean spaces.”…
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Media’s ‘Marker Lady’ Robyn Young Publishes 2nd Women’s History Book
Media resident and historian Robyn Young has written her second book, “Women’s Suffrage in Pennsylvania 1840-1920,” covering 165 suffragists and “suffragents”, men who supported a woman’s right to vote. “The book was written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution in 1920 and to acknowledge…
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The Lincoln Center: The Power of Gratitude in Family Life
Gratitude comes easily at the birthday party. Parents have filled the day with presents, special food, cake, balloons, and special attention. Birthday gift lists have been shared with family and friends. As presents are handed out, squeals of joy and laughing smiles greet each new gift. But then comes a moment of truth—THE PRACTICAL PRESENT—the…
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Freedom Village Makes Newsweek America’s Best Continuing Care Communities 2025 List
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been included in America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025. This prestigious award from Newsweek is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025 were identified through an independent survey which included thousands of participants. The survey highlighted…
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Haverford School District Student Data Accessed in National Hack
The Haverford Township and Lower Merion School Districts have been hit by a national data breach involving PowerSchool data software, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Accessed data may have included “personally identifiable information” for staff and students, including names, addresses, and student health and grade information. Haverford Township school officials notified families Wednesday…







































