• First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square

    First Bank House of the Week: Exceptional Colonial in Newtown Square

    An exceptional colonial home on 1.56 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This stunning residence offers an open layout with generous room sizes and high ceilings. The home impresses from the start with its exquisite two-story foyer featuring exposed railing and open views…

  • Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation

    Neumann University to Honor Bill and Natalie McLaughlin at Winter Graduation

    Neumann University will present honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degrees to Bill and Natalie McLaughlin on Dec. 20 during a winter graduation ceremony that will welcome approximately 200 students into its alumni ranks. Pending the results of final exams, the university will award four associate degrees, 128 bachelor’s degrees, 50 master’s degrees, and 18 doctoral…

  • This Kelce Love Story Has a Happy Ending Despite a Rough Start

    This Kelce Love Story Has a Happy Ending Despite a Rough Start

    Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce and his wife Kylie are proof that love can blossom even from a simple Tinder swipe and a bad first date, writes Tierney Bricker for E-News.   This Kelce love story began together on the dating app in 2015, but their relationship has grown into a partnership marked by five…

  • The Lincoln Center: Everyday Mindful Practices to Strengthen Family Connections

    The Lincoln Center: Everyday Mindful Practices to Strengthen Family Connections

    With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, school activities, and professional obligations—families often find themselves in a perpetual state of motion this time of year. It’s easy to get swept up in the whirlwind of life and lose connection with ourselves and our loved ones. To help strengthen family connections and communication during…

  • Upper Darby Teen Sabriyaah Hines’ Press-on Nail Business Keeps Growing

    Upper Darby Teen Sabriyaah Hines’ Press-on Nail Business Keeps Growing

    In Upper Darby, a young entrepreneur is providing Couture press-on nails, and her business, Nail Couture by Bri, is thriving, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Eighteen-year-old Sabriyaah Hines started the business at the height of the pandemic while still a 15-year-old in high school. “I do all types of press on nails,” Hines…

  • Freedom Village Manager, Life Care Services, Tops Satisfaction Rankings for 5th Year

    Freedom Village Manager, Life Care Services, Tops Satisfaction Rankings for 5th Year

    Life Care Services, an LCS Company and the management firm behind Freedom Village at Brandywine, has once again been recognized as the leading provider in resident and customer satisfaction among independent senior living communities in the U.S. This marks the fifth consecutive year that the company has received this prestigious accolade from the J.D. Power…

  • It’s a Collection of Collections on Display Now at Philadelphia Airport

    It’s a Collection of Collections on Display Now at Philadelphia Airport

    Philadelphia International Airport is currently featuring a wonderful collection of collections as part of its exhibition program, writes Harriet Baskas for Stuck at the Airport. Personal Collection – Private Obsessions showcases an assortment of private collections lent to the airport by residents from around the Philadelphia region as well as the airport’s employees. From now…

  • George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates 16 ‘Inside-Out Students

    George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates 16 ‘Inside-Out Students

    Sixteen students, eight from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated people, graduated from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility’s “Inside Out” program on Nov. 28. The graduation ceremony was the culmination of a semester-long project featuring the “inside” students from Penn State and the “outside” students from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. During the…

  • These Delaware County Colleges Are Small But Mighty, Survey Shows

    These Delaware County Colleges Are Small But Mighty, Survey Shows

    If you’ve ever wanted to know what the top colleges are in the Northeast based on size, worry no more. For your information, Amherst College is the top small college in the Northeast, Princeton University is the region’s top midsize school, and the University of Pennsylvania is the top large school as ranked in the…

  • Jason Kelce, Fans Emotional Over Lane Johnson’s Award Nomination

    Jason Kelce, Fans Emotional Over Lane Johnson’s Award Nomination

    A Philadelphia Eagles player receiving a nomination for a special community award generated an emotional speech from Jason Kelce to his teammate, writes Katie Bowl for Country Living. Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle Lane Johnson was nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award, given annually since 1970 to an NFL player who has…

  • DELCO Careers: CCRES

    DELCO Careers: CCRES

    CCRES positions are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…

  • Villanova University Mini-Satellite Studies If Satellites Can Work Together

    Villanova University Mini-Satellite Studies If Satellites Can Work Together

    Villanova University made it to space on Nov. 11 when its mini-satellite was launched from SpaceX Transporter 9, writes Hayden Mitman and Matt DeLucia for NBC 10 Philadelphia.   The Villanova mini-satellite, designed to run experiments on blockchain technology, was created in a project involving a Villanova professor and a graduate from the university. Information…

  • Boeing Grant to Support Foundation HOPE  Housing Program

    Boeing Grant to Support Foundation HOPE Housing Program

    The Foundation for Delaware County announced that the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE) has received an $80,000 grant from Boeing Philadelphia. The Boeing grant will help fund the HOPE program’s mission to address immediate and systemic barriers to healthy housing for clients served by the Foundation’s public health programs. “Our partnership with The Foundation…

  • Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert

    Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert

    The Delaware County Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert on Dec. 17 in a celebration of the season. The second chamber concert of the season includes performers from all the sections of the orchestra. Playing traditional carols and Hanukkah music along with more lighthearted holiday tunes, there will be quartets of brass instruments and saxophones,…

  • Widener, Philadelphia Union Show High Schoolers Pro Sports Career Options

    Widener, Philadelphia Union Show High Schoolers Pro Sports Career Options

    Widener and the Philadelphia Union teamed up recently to host area high school students at Subaru Park and Union Power Plant, home of the Union’s corporate offices, to learn about the many professional sports career options available. Over the course of three days, students from Strath Haven High School, Marple Newtown High School, Berks Catholic…

  • Flyer Alumni Game Includes Spry 80-Year-old Joe Watson

    Flyer Alumni Game Includes Spry 80-Year-old Joe Watson

    Ex-Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Joe Watson hasn’t let his advanced years keep him from the ice. You’ll still find him playing a bit of hockey, writes Sam Carchiidi for Philly Hockey Now. Watson was a key member of the Flyers during their two Stanley Cup championships—in 1974 and 1975. When Flyers alumni gather Jan. 26  for…

  • Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.

    Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.

    Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library and pairs perfectly with outdoor Wi-Fi access. The project was financed by a grant from the…

  • Villanova University Takes Down Kennedy Hall for New Library

    Villanova University Takes Down Kennedy Hall for New Library

    Villanova University is demolishing one of its buildings next year to make room for a new $150 million library building, writes Michael Tanenbaum for the PhillyVoice. Kennedy Hall houses the school bookstore and administrative offices. It will come down next summer. The hall was built in 1968. It will be replaced with Vic Maggitti Hall,…