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Millbourne Sees Possibilities Now That CHOP Facility Is in Town
Millbourne Borough, with an area of less than one-tenth of a square mile, has the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s most densely populated incorporated town, writes Sunny Morgan for Billy Penn at WHYY. It is home to 1,200 residents. The borough has struggled economically for years, but times could be changing. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia decided…
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Valley Forge Military Academy Graduates Its 95th Corps of Cadets
Thirty-three Cadets from Valley Forge Military Academy received their diplomas on June 3 during graduation ceremonies. This is the 95th Corps of Cadets. Cadet Michael V. Urevich, the class valedictorian, earned a 97.87 or 3.9 grade point average and graduated Summa Cum Laude. Cadet Urevich intends to study marketing at Villanova University. Cadet Javier Gonzalez…
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912House: Transforming Chester Neighborhoods and People’s Lives
The 912House in Chester springs into action June 6 when neighbors can pick up fresh food and meet the new residents, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. 912House at 912 Clover Lane is a vision fulfilled by the Greenhouse Project, a ministry started by Morton native John Clifford that’s spreading the word of God…
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Wall Street Journal: Philadelphia Military Academy Training Helped High School Junior Save His Classmates
Philadelphia Military Academy on N. 13th Street in Philadelphia is training helped 17-year-old high schooler Kaheem Bailey-Taylor save his classmate following a shooting at a party they attended, writes Carine Hajjar for The Wall Street Journal. Bailey-Taylor was leaving a party at a cousin’s house last August when he heard gunshots. “The suspect started shooting…
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Gun Violence: A Delaware County Visit From the Governor and an Arkansas Delegation
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro came to East Lansdowne Friday to rally support for two gun control bills, while representatives of Pine Bluff, Arkansas stopped by the district attorney’s office Wednesday to hear about Chester’s successful violent crime reduction. Two bills have passed the state House and are now with the state Senate, writes Pete Bannan…
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Springfield Mall Owner Sees Strong Sales and Mall Occupancy, But a Large Debt
PREIT CEO Joseph F Coradino reports the firm is seeing high mall occupancy, strong sales, and foot traffic closer to 2019, levels, Even so, PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, and the largest mall owner in Pennsylvania. is doing everything it can to reduce a nearly $1 billion debt load coming due at the end…
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Delaware County’s First Pride Parade Deemed a Success
Delaware County’s first-ever Pride Parade in Media on Saturday was something many have waited their entire lives to see, writes Marcella Baietto for CBS 3 News. “I burst into tears as soon as the parade started,” Giulia Deprophetis said. “I couldn’t even contain my excitement. I was so moved.” Hundreds gathered to celebrate the LGBTQIA+…
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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. Finance Basics for New Entrepreneurs On Wednesday, June 7, from 6 to 7 PM, at the Chester County Library and District Center, learn about various options to finance your business. Financing is one of the most…
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Known Online, Jane Win Jewelry Also has a Store in Wayne
Jane Win Jewelry has developed a popular online reputation, particularly for its unique engraved coin jewelry, but it also has an in-store presence at 201 N. Aberdeen Ave. in Wayne, reports Fox 29 News. “This is our showroom which is fun, and people love to come. It’s by appointment only,” explained Jane Win founder Jane…
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Washington Post: Founder of Exton’s Tree Top Builders Offers Tips on Building Treehouses
Treehouses are epicenters of endless adventures for both the young and the young at heart, but constructing one that is safe can take some time, writes Nevin Martell for The Washington Post. It requires thoughtful planning and sturdy design along with careful building. But even if this may sound daunting, the process is not that…
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Choolaah Eatery Serves Favorite Ice Cream for Region’s South Asian Community
Montgomery County is home to one of the few eateries in the Philadelphia region that serve kulfi, a favorite ice cream for the local South Asian community, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With kulfi, unlike with ice cream, there is no churning performed in the preparation process. The making of the traditional South…
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New State-of-the-Art Nature Playground Opens in Cobbs Creek
An upgraded state-of-the-art nature-themed playground has opened in Cobbs Creek near 63rd and Spruce, on the edge of the Upper Darby border, reports West Philly Local. The $1.6 million Cobbs Creek Nature Playground was funded in part with American Rescue Plan funds through the Department of Community and Economic Development. The playground area includes: •…
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Glen Mills ‘Horse Whisperer’ Jill Forbes Wilcox Still at It at 91
Jill Forbes Wilcox, 91, no longer rides high in the saddle. “I have more sense than that,” she said. That doesn’t mean her love for horses has diminished, writes J. Pirro for The Hunt Magazine. Wilcox owns the Glen Mills horse farm and riding school, Tory Hill Farm. Willcox came to America from postwar England…
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For Jayana Murray, Graduating Neumann Is 1 of Many Noble Goals
Jayana Murray is the first in her family to graduate college, but that’s only the beginning, writes Katherine Scott for 6abc. The Neumann University graduate is also a Sixers dancer, a lacrosse star, and an Air Force reservist. “Everything was happening at the exact same time; it was kind of crazy,” Murray said. The 20-year-old…
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For Kids Who Love to Climb, the Crab Trap Offers a Unique Experience
For anyone seeking a unique addition to their school or community playground, check out the Crab Trap, available through General Recreation in Newtown Square. This piece of playground equipment can handle up to 65 kids at once, providing a variety of ways to climb, crawl and hang out. Kids can attack the Crab Trap from…
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Top 10 Ranked PA School Districts Include 2 From Delaware County
Two school districts located in Delaware County were ranked among the top 10 school districts in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott for Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings are based on a new report that looked at state standardized testing scores. The data was compiled by the Pittsburgh Business Times. Radnor School District, located in Delaware County,…
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‘They’re Here’: Returning to Pennsylvania, Here’s What To Do About Young Spotted Lanternflies
An invasive species will soon be returning to Bucks County, and officials are warning residents about what to do about the infamous insects. The Spotted Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) is an invasive planthopper native to Asia that was first discovered in Pennsylvania in 2014, when experts found the insect in Berks County. Over the past few years, Bucks…
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Delco Fun Fact: We Have the Most Expensive Neighborhood in Pennsylvania
CashNetUSA has declared a Delaware County community to be the most expensive neighborhood in all of Pennsylvania, writes Matt DiSanto for Centre Daily Times. The online lender used data from Zillow, an online real estate platform, to track the most expensive neighborhoods in each state and it listed Villanova as Pennsylvania’s most expensive. To those…
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