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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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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts ‘Why Now?’ Retirement Planning Event June 11 in Malvern
For many older adults, the idea of moving to a senior living community is often postponed until a health crisis or major life change forces the conversation. But representatives from Freedom Village at Brandywine say the best time to make those decisions is much earlier — while individuals are still healthy, active, and fully independent.…
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General Recreation Helps Bring Wissahickon Park Back to Life in West Ambler with Inclusive Playground
A park in West Ambler that had been closed for 40 years has come back to life with a new playground from General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square as its centerpiece. Wissahickon Park in Whitpain Township is an example of a community reclaiming and reimagining a long-closed public space. Once an active township park, the…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent Mini Bubble Walk at Greystone Elementary School demonstrated how the nonprofit organization is fostering understanding among the next generation. During the event, fifth-grade students spent time walking, running, and blowing…
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You’ll Need a $200,000 Salary to Afford These Delaware County Homes
To buy median-priced Delaware County homes in these two ZIP Codes, you’re going to need an annual salary of $200,000, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s despite a recent drop in mortgage rates. There are nine ZIP codes in the Philadelphia metro area requiring at least $200,000, according to a…
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Ridley Park’s Rosemary Revamps Menu, Prices to Reflect Local Economics
Rosemary, the Ridley Park restaurant that has received rave reviews for its sophisticated city dining experience in the suburbs, is now streamlining its menu to boost lagging business, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rosemary’s opened in June 2023 with the most ambitious menu in Delaware County. The customer count and revenue have not…
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Widener University Honors Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green With 2026 Eckard Award for Distinguished Service
At Widener University, two employees who have spent a combined three decades quietly making the institution stronger were recognized this year with the university’s highest honor for staff excellence. Erica Austin and Lt. Vontel Green are the 2026 recipients of the university’s William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. Austin, of Wilmington, Delaware, 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 on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Played Essential Role to Nonprofits, Supported by Generous Donors
When SNAP benefits were paused, and families across Delaware County were struggling to put food on the table, two of the county’s philanthropic organizations stepped in to provide emergency funding. The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation activated the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund in November 2025, mobilizing emergency dollars for nonprofits on…
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This 1920 Accident Outside Media Could Have Ended Babe Ruth’s Career
Had Babe Ruth’s car skidded a little further or overturned somewhere else on July 7, 1920, baseball and American culture might have been forever changed, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It happened midway through Babe Ruth’s first New York season, in Darlington, adjacent to the village of Wawa. Ruth was driving to New…
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Teaching Children Goal Setting: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Discipline, and Lifelong Success
As parents, we play a crucial role in teaching our children essential life skills, and goal setting is among the most important. This guide is designed to help you navigate the process of teaching your child valuable goal-setting strategies so they can set out to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams. Discovering Natural Talents…
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Step Inside History Saturday at Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse Open House at Dunwoody Village
On Saturday, June 6, 2026, visit one of Delaware County’s unique historic treasures. Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square will host a special open house at the historic Hood Octagonal Schoolhouse, located on the community’s picturesque campus at 3500 West Chester Pike in Newtown Square. The schoolhouse will be open to the public from 10 AM…
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Widener University Names Cary Caro Dean of School of Business Administration
Widener University has a new dean for its School of Business Administration. The university announced that Dr. Cary Caro, the former School of Business dean at La Salle University, has been appointed, effective July 1. Throughout his career, Dr. Caro has earned a reputation for building strong partnerships between academia and industry, developing innovative academic…
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Fox 29’s Sue Serio Lives in Media, Celebrates 29 Years at the Station
Fox 29 meteorologist Sue Serio grew up in Baltimore but today calls Media home as she celebrates her 29th year with the station, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. “We love Media. All the great restaurants—we love Ariano, Fellini, Spasso, Desert Rose and Quotations—the Media Theatre, and I’m at work in 30 minutes,” Serio said.…
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Drexel Hill’s Jim Croce Was Musically Inspired by His Time in the National Guard
Jim Croce was always interested in music, even as a student at Upper Darby High and Villanova University, but some of his biggest hits came during Army basic training at Fort Jackson in 1966, writes Thomas Novelly for postandcourier.com. “We were told that his experience at Fort Jackson during basic training inspired the songs ‘Operator’…
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Middle Schoolers Learn Physics and More at Penn State Brandywine LaunchBox STEAM Day
Nearly 80 middle school students discovered on a recent Wednesday in May that the distance between the classroom and a launchpad is shorter than they thought. The Brandywine LaunchBox hosted its annual Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day on May 14 at Penn State Brandywine in Media. The event drew…
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Bunny Hares in Newtown Square Celebrates 20 Years in Business
Anne Marie Hare can’t believe her shop is celebrating 20 years. ‘I still love it like it’s the first day I walked in the door’: she said. Hare sells jewelry, home goods, gifts and more at her Newtown Square business, Bunny Hares, writes Conner Barkon for KYW Newsradio. She opened her business in 2004 with…
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