• New Book Recalls ‘America’s First Plague,’ Mosquito-borne Epidemic That Struck Philadelphia in 1790s

    New Book Recalls ‘America’s First Plague,’ Mosquito-borne Epidemic That Struck Philadelphia in 1790s

    A mosquito-borne epidemic that started to spread throughout Philadelphia in the 1790s made the nation’s then-capital totter under its impact, writes Fergus M. Bordewich for The Wall Street Journal. As Robert Watson writes in his new book, America’s First Plague, the outbreak was “one of the worst epidemics in American history.” Within three months, anywhere…

  • For Many Millennials Buying a Home Is Now Unobtainable

    For Many Millennials Buying a Home Is Now Unobtainable

    Buying a home has become more difficult for millennial couples who often find themselves priced out of the modern-day housing market. A house on the Main Line can run close to $1 million after prices jumped 37 percent last year, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. A 3,100 square-foot home in Wayne is currently…

  • Idorsia, U.S. Headquartered in Radnor, Aims for Asia Pacific Market

    Idorsia, U.S. Headquartered in Radnor, Aims for Asia Pacific Market

    Swiss biopharmaceutical company Idorsia Ltd. has entered into negotiations to operate in the Asia Pacific region and gain licensing rights there for its products, writes John George for  Philadelphia Business Journal. The company has its U.S headquarters in Radnor. The deal could net Idorsia up to $440 million. “This prospective strategic transaction would allow Idorsia…

  • Women’s Flag Football Coming to Neumann in Aston, Other Universities

    Women’s Flag Football Coming to Neumann in Aston, Other Universities

    Neumann University in Aston is joining Cabrini, Immaculata, Centenary, and Marymount Universities in offering varsity women’s flag football, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The five universities are part of the Atlantic East Conference which competes at the NCAA’s Division III level. They are partnering with the NFL, the Philadelphia Eagles, and RCX sports…

  • Community-Friendly Pickleball Courts Open in Wayne

    Community-Friendly Pickleball Courts Open in Wayne

    Dink City, one of the largest pickleball facilities in the northeast has opened at the former tennis courts of the Valley Forge Military Academy and College in Wayne, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy Main Line. Dink City Pickleball is owned by Episcopal Academy alum Bryson Craft, 31, and Radnor High graduate Rob Norton, 32.  …

  • Start Off Summer Right With These Helpful SCORE Workshops

    Start Off Summer Right With These Helpful SCORE Workshops

    SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE June programs, including webinars and workshops, to help your small business reach its potential. Entrepreneurship: Is It for You? On June 12, from 10 to 11:30 AM, at CareerLink PA Chester County, find out what it takes to be an entrepreneur. Whether you are considering starting a new business, turning…

  • Local Breweries Adapt to Bubbling Popularity of Canned Cocktails

    Local Breweries Adapt to Bubbling Popularity of Canned Cocktails

    The number of craft breweries skyrocketed in the Keystone State since 2011, but now Pennsylvania’s beloved breweries are facing fierce competition. Canned cocktails are on the rise, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal.   These ready-to-drink products are proving to be difficult for breweries’ distribution arms.   But of all the 531 breweries…

  • Delco Day Returns Today Celebrating All Things Delaware County

    Delco Day Returns Today Celebrating All Things Delaware County

    Delco Day is back today for its eighth year. The annual event was founded in 2016 by the Delco Live podcast initially to highlight punk rock bands. It has since grown into a huge charity event, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Chris Holbrook, co-founder of Delco Live, describes Delco Day as a “beach party in…

  • Remembering Chris Hupfeldt of Haverford, a Lacrosse Legend

    Remembering Chris Hupfeldt of Haverford, a Lacrosse Legend

    Chris Hupfeldt, an icon of the Philadelphia area lacrosse community, is being remembered for his contributions to the sport. Hupfeldt, a Haverford resident, died Saturday, June 3, writes Brian Logue for USA Lacrosse. He was assistant general manager for the 1998 U.S. Men’s National Team and general manager for the 2002 and 2006 teams. He…

  • 2 Media Borough Spots Ready to Fix Your Immediate Taco Needs

    2 Media Borough Spots Ready to Fix Your Immediate Taco Needs

    Soft or hard shell, there’s plenty of places in and near the Main Line to satisfy your taco cravings, including two spots in Media, reports Main Line Today. These days, taco fillings can vary from chicken and shrimp to beef, birria, and mushroom. Curb your taco cravings at these two popular Media locations. Hidalgo A…

  • Widener University Plans Summer Camps for High School Students

    Widener University Plans Summer Camps for High School Students

    Widener University is offering multiple summer camps and enrichment experiences for area high school students that explore several subject areas – from creative writing to robotics. “These programs are ideal opportunities for high school students to spend time on the Widener campus, begin thinking about different areas of study and get to know members of…

  • New Ridley Park Restaurant, Rosemary, Opening Mid-June

    New Ridley Park Restaurant, Rosemary, Opening Mid-June

    Philip Breen and Executive Chef Elijah Milligan are no strangers to the Philadelphia food scene and now the two have teamed up to open a new restaurant in Ridley Park, reports MyChesco. Rosemary, an airy, 114-seat restaurant will open in mid-June at 25 E. Hinckley Ave. Known for his management of high-profile Philadelphia restaurants like…

  • Here’s Where to Go in Delaware County for Unique Ice Cream

    Here’s Where to Go in Delaware County for Unique Ice Cream

    This summer’s unique ice cream shop offerings feature customizable frozen treats, writes Victoria Alfred-Levow for Main Line Today. Here in Delaware County, there are three recommended places and two others nearby to indulge your sweet tooth. Koffmeyer’s Old Fashioned Cookies and Ice Cream at 7 Brookline Blvd. in Havertown focuses on cookies and bars, but…

  • Delaware County One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know

    Delaware County One of Several Areas Facing Smoky Conditions. Here’s What to Know

    Residents of Delaware County are facing smokey and hazy conditions today from a series of wildfires originating in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for June 7 from Canadian smoke moving south into the United States and now affecting several parts of Pennsylvania. Other local…

  • Millennials Squeezed Out of Childcare Market by High Costs, Waiting Lists

    Millennials Squeezed Out of Childcare Market by High Costs, Waiting Lists

    Millennials trying to find help in the childcare market can be overwhelmed by the cost and the limited availability of services, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. “We’re at capacity until the summer of 2024,” reports Angela Bruno, owner of Kids Clubhouse in Radnor. The Goddard School in Wayne has a two-year waiting list,…

  • NRx in Radnor Pens $345M+ Deal to Market Bipolar Drug

    NRx in Radnor Pens $345M+ Deal to Market Bipolar Drug

    NRx Pharmaceuticals in Radnor has signed a licensing deal for its new drug candidate targeting bipolar depression, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The deal could give NRx $345 million upfront and milestone payments to follow. NRx is collaborating with Lotus Pharmaceuticals and Alvogen on developing an experimental treatment known as NRX-101.   An…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Manor Home in Wayne

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Manor Home in Wayne

    A magnificent stone manor home on beautiful 0.96 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. Perfectly nestled at the end of a private lane, this stunning residence was built in the early 1900s and was meticulously renovated in the early 2000s. Highlights include an oversized center…

  • TLC  – Summer of Self-Development: Creative Ideas for Teachers to Explore Personal Learning and Discovery

    TLC  – Summer of Self-Development: Creative Ideas for Teachers to Explore Personal Learning and Discovery

    Summer is just around the corner, and as your classes wind down, it’s the perfect time to seize the opportunity to develop yourself and do some personal learning. If you’re not required to focus on the technical aspects of professional development, summer may be a fantastic chance for you to learn or grow in something…