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First Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Newtown Square Colonial for Sale
An attractive contemporary Newtown Square colonial home on 1.28 lovely acres with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale. This residence sits perfectly on a cul-de-sac in the sought-after Greene Countrie Community. Highlights include a bright living room, family room with brick fireplace and access to the rear deck,…
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Widener University’s Nursing Program Named a Center of Excellence
Widener University’s School of Nursing in Chester was one of 13 institutions named a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education by the National League for Nursing. The National League recognized the school’s evidence-based and innovative efforts to enhance student learning and professional development. This is the program’s second Center of Excellence honor in the student learning and professional development category from the premier organization for nurse faculty and leaders in nursing education. “We are proud to…
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If You Want an Affordable Starter Home, Come to Delaware County
The top five most affordable markets for starter homes in the United States in July included the combined markets of Delaware County and Philadelphia County, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. High prices, demand and a low housing supply have put even first homes out of range for many local households in half of…
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Here’s What’s Coming for Delaware County’s Fall Restaurant Scene
Despite Fall’s cool down, there’s plenty of heat coming to the region with new Fall 2024 restaurants and changes at some established favorites. That includes four restaurants in Delaware County, writes Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Michael Klein. Spread Bagelry’s new location in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve will soon have later hours and a light dinner…
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Villanova University Scientists Measure Subway Station Pollution
Scientists at Villanova University have determined in a subway station pollution study that the air quality at Philadelphia’s 15th Street subway station is lacking, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. The report found that the air exposes people to microscopic air pollutants that are well above the standard set by the Environmental Protection Agency. The university…
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Last Eagles Christmas Album to Be Released on Black Friday
A well-known trio of Eagles will release their third and final Christmas album on Black Friday 2024 and will include guests Boyz II Men and Travis Kelce, reports the 6abc staff. Like its two predecessors, the album “A Philly Special Christmas Party” will highlight former Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce, Eagles offensive linemen Jordan Mailata…
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Wawa’s a Convenience Store King in New Jersey … for Now
Delaware County-based Wawa has been beloved in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic for decades and its strategic expansion into New Jersey is a success, reports the Shore News Network. It’s combination of tradition and innovation has helped Wawa establish a loyal customer base. But it’s dominance in New Jersey is not guaranteed…
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Delaware County Has 2 Apple-Picking Orchards Nearby
There’s way more to Fall than pumpkin spice. There’s also apples, and apple-picking. When does apple picking season start? In the Philadelphia area, apple-picking can start as early as the end of August when most of Pennsylvania will have Ginger Golds and Honeycrisps ready for picking, and runs to mid-November, writes Hira Qureshi and…
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Haverford High Senior and Her Cousin Battle Rare Brain Tumors
Lily Walker’s parents had expected to watch their daughter run track and cross country at Haverford High School. Instead, in eighth grade, she suddenly lost weight and suffered severe headaches. Peter Cellucci’s parents hoped to see him on a Malvern soccer field. Instead, the then-seven-year-old stopped eating and was losing his balance. The two second…
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Chester Plan to Sell Its Water Systems Is Getting Push Back
Chester receiver Michael Doweary’s plan to sell the city’s water assets to pull itself out of bankruptcy is facing resistance, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan, filed Aug. 26 in US Bankruptcy Court, would grant a third party the ability to acquire, manage or operate the assets of the Chester Water…
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Villanova Loses Athletic Director Mark Jackson to Northwestern
Mark Jackson, Villanova University’s director of athletics, is leaving to take a similar position at Northwestern University, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Jackson’s nine-year tenure, Villanova saw two NCAA men’s basketball championships. Jackson’s headed the university’s athletic department since 2015 and was named vice president of the university in 2020. A transition…
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Susan Noles Shares Some Thoughts on the Jersey Shore
Susan Noles of Aston who rose to celebrity status after her time on The Golden Bachelor, recently lent some Jersey Shore observations for The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Down the Shore newsletter, writes Sam Ruland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Noles has been hopping from one coast to the other for her new Golden Hour podcast with fellow…
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One of America’s Richest Keeps Residence in Delaware County
She is one of the 400 richest people in America and she happens to live in Delaware County. Three others live nearby. Seven residents from the region made the Forbes 400 list of America’s richest people, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Victoria Mars, in Newtown Square, was 69th on the Forbes list, with…
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Penn State Brandywine’s Christina Olear Receives AI Teaching Award
Thirteen recipients, including Christina Olear of Penn State Brandywine, have received a 2024 Faculty Engagement Award from Penn State University Libraries’ Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) with this year’s theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching.” Recipients will collaborate with TLT staff to identify potential uses, constraints and best practices for using generative…
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Media Borough Named Best Place to Retire in Pennsylvania
SmartAsset continues to give high marks to this small but thriving Delaware County borough as the best place for a Pennsylvania retirement, writes Deb Kiner for Penn Live. Media Borough is the best place to retire in Pennsylvania, according to a SmartAsset analysis. SmartAsset, a personal finance company, gathered data on “regional factors that affect the…
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Mosaic Artist Ivy Egger Shows How Nature Inspires at Swarthmore Exhibit
Coatesville mosaic artist Ivy Egger is featured in a temporary art exhibit, Nature’s Bounty, on display at Swarthmore Borough Hall through Sept. 2, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Her work is the latest in a series of rotating art work at the borough hall presented through the Swarthmore Friends of the Arts. “It’s always an…
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Wawa’s First Store in Central Pennsylvania Set to Open in September
Wawa’s first central PA store, solidly in Sheetz territory, is set to open Sept. 19 along West Harrisburg Pike in Lower Swatara Township near Middletown Dauphin County, reports WGAL. Wawa will also introduce its community partnerships and celebrate local heroes through “Hoagies for Heroes” initiative. “We are excited to open our first store in Central…
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Zaheem Sabree, a Gun Shot Victim, Remembered by His Teammates
Chester High School’s football team is grieving the loss of one of their own, 17-year-old Zaheem Sabree, a victim of gun violence, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A STEM Academy Honor student who played defensive back and receiver, Sabree was shot and killed on June 30. The team now plays in his honor.…
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