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Good for Each Other, Former Co-Workers Celebrate 30 Years of Love
Todd and Rose Anne both worked for TV Guide in the 1980s, but it was a co-worker friend, Emma who would bring them together, writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rose Anne, from Newtown Square, divorced in 1991. She and Todd had both left TV Guide by then, but Emma suggested they all…
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Give Your Business a Boost With These May SCORE Programs
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Make the Internet Work for YOU! On May 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM., learn strategies for building a viable Internet Marketing Plan for your business. This presentation will discuss the business aspect…
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Buoyed by Its Success in King of Prussia, Fashion Retailer from Europe Eyes U.S. Expansion
After its successful launch in the U.S. with seven locations, including one in the King of Prussia Mall, Primark has been increasing its position here and plans to add even more locations throughout the country, writes Paul Norman for CoStar, a provider of commercial real estate news and analytics. The Dublin, Ireland-based fashion retailer opened…
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Half-Hour from Montgomery County Is an Entertainment Venue That Is Oldest of Its Kind in the World
A Shankweiler’s Drive-In Theater announcement on Facebook gave notice of its 2023 opening in Orefield, Lehigh County, generating numerous memories of the unique entertainment venue. It’s about a 30-minute drive from Montgomery County via the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Locals making the trip will find the oldest operational entertainment site of its kind worldwide. The first drive-in…
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Villanova Celebrates Ed Collymore, World Track Star, Social Reformer
Villanova University paid tribute to Ed Collymore, a 1959 graduate of Villanova University who was at one time one of the top sprinters in the world. Collymore died last week at the age of 85, reports Villanova University. He was also a one-time co-world record holder in the 60-yard dash. Closer to home, Collymore was…
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Bronze Buddha Started Bidding War That Ended at $200K
A rare bronze Tibetan Buddha triggered a bidding frenzy at an online auction from Briggs Auction, Inc. in Garnet Valley that closed at a whopping $200,000. It was the most money ever paid for one item at Briggs, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The piece came from a Main Line estate and generated…
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Eagles’ Jason Kelce Talks Kids During Filming of Campbell’s Soup Ad
In between filming a Campbell’s Chunky soup commercial with his brother Travis, and mom Donna Kelce, Philadelphia Eagles player Jason Kelce talked about his life after his third daughter, Bennett, was born. “I need to knock on wood, but we really lucked out,” said the 35-year-old father to Bennett, 11 weeks; Elliotte, 2; and Wyatt,…
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Northampton Playground in Bucks County Expands to Include Everyone
It’s been nearly a year since a grand re-opening of a municipal park-inclusive playground in Northampton Township, Bucks County, and community leaders are looking back at the park’s impact. The grand re-opening of the Miracle League Municipal Park Inclusive Playground took place in September 2022. The event was a milestone for a cherished community gathering…
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10 Delco Communities Make ‘Hottest Neighborhood’ List for Home Value
Ten Delaware County communities made a Philadelphia Magazine ‘hottest neighborhood’ list of the Philadelphia region’s priciest properties and most expensive neighborhoods in 2022. Here, in descending order of value, are the 10 most expensive Delco communities and the percentage increase in home values. Villanova homes have an average price of $1,405,133 and rose in price…
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Springton Lake Teacher Named PA Teacher of the Year Finalist
Sharon Williams, a teacher at Rose Tree Media School District, is a finalist for the 2024 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year, reports the pa.gov website. The Springton Lake Middle School eighth-grade language arts teacher is a faculty sponsor for the school’s Newspaper Club, responsible for the school newspaper, the Springton Lake Splash. “We are so…
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20 Best Burgers in Philly Still Includes 1 From Delaware County
This Delaware County icon goes up against some pretty tough competition in Philadelphia but continues to be part of most top burger lists out there. In this latest top 20 list of best burgers from The Philadelphia Inquirer, Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom still shines forth, writes Craig LaBan, Michael Klein and Henry Savage for The…
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Chester Incumbent Mayor Defeated Admidst City Financial Woes
Chester finances were on the minds of Democratic voters as its incumbent mayor Thaddeus Kirkland was defeated in Tuesday’s primary election, writes Anthony Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Unofficial results gave Thaddeus Kirkland challenger Stefan Roots 61 percent of the votes to Kirkland’s 22 percent. City zoning board member Pat Worrell was third, with 17…
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Coors the Official Domestic Beer of the Philadelphia Union
Coors Light is now the official domestic beer at Subaru Park in Chester after the Molson Coors Beverage Co. partnered with the Philadelphia Union to become the official domestic beer of the soccer club, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. A Coors Light Corner will open on the standing-room-only bridge deck of the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Custom-Built Estate Home in Broomall
This custom-built 5,200 square-foot-estate home with five bedrooms and three baths is available for sale in Broomall. The property features unparalleled high-end upgrades and finishes, including custom millwork, mahogany wood floors, a gourmet kitchen, and a flagstone patio. Wide arched doorways allow for a seamless open concept. The living room features a focal gas fireplace…
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TLC: Improved Mental Health With SUDS: A Simple Practice to Measure and Reduce Stress
Stress is an unavoidable, completely normal part of life. However, when we’re unaware of how much distress we’re experiencing, or deny that stress is affecting our perceptions and responses, the cumulative impact of it can lead to anxiety issues and physical health problems. In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, people under stress—particularly chronic…
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Picturesque Chadds Ford Has Everything You Need for a Perfect Day Trip
While it is best known for its history, Chadds Ford has much more to offer if you are planning a day trip, from walking trails to gourmet cuisine and its many museums, writes Sophie Tegenu for Main Line Today. Start the day at Nudy’s Cafe, a diner located right in the heart of town. This…
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Was ‘The Wickedest Man in the World’ Buried Just Outside of Bucks County? Here’s What We Know
According to several sources, one of the most infamous personalities of the last century may have found his resting place just outside of Bucks County. Aleister Crowley, dubbed by many publications as “The Wickedest Man in the World”, was an English author and occultist, who founded the spiritual philosophy/religion of Thelema back in the early…
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DNA Links Family to Missing Person’s Remains Found at Ridley Creek Park
A family member recently found closure after state police identified the remains of a woman who had likely been missing since 2014, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The skeletal remains of the woman were found in Ridley Creek State Park by a hiker on a cold New Year’s Day back in 2016. The…
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