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Subaru Park in Chester Gets Upgrades as New MLS Season Opens
There’s a lot happening at Subaru Park in Chester, from new lighting to an upgrade to the concession and retail areas, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. . There are more food and beverage options, new sponsors, and a new concession operator, Aramark. Philadelphia Union President Tim McDermott said the new multimillion-dollar stadium…
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Expert Reflects on Tug of War Between Valley Forge College and Radnor
Radnor officials and the Valley Forge Military College in Wayne, home to about 100 students, are currently in conflict over 17 acres at the campus, writes Josh Moody for Inside Higher Ed. Radnor’s started the process of taking the land by eminent domain. College leadership said the land isn’t for sale and houses critical parts…
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Havertown Native Tom Sredenschek Retiring as Fox 29 Sports Director
Tom Sredenschek is retiring as Fox 29’s sports director after 40 years in the business, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In that time, Sredenschek covered the weird and wild side of Philly sports. Known casually as ‘Sreder’ the Havertown native and Penncrest graduate got a big send-off Friday from colleagues and former and…
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RYLA, Headquartered in Media, Makes Top Tech Company List
A social networking platform with its headquarters in Media Borough has been named a runner-up in Technical.ly’s annual RealLIST. RYLA is part of a list that recognizes top early-stage tech companies slated to grow, writes Sarah Huffman for Technical.ly. RYLA is a platform that helps individuals and communities develop meaningful connections in digital and…
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Stronger Together: The Arc of Chester County Celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month 2026
This March, The Arc of Chester County invites the community to come together in recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month — a time dedicated to promoting inclusion, expanding opportunities, and celebrating the contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the month, The Arc will host a variety of events and partnerships designed to…
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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro Chats with Jay Wright as He Promotes Memoir
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talked with former Villanova coach Jay Wright Saturday about his love of basketball in an event promoting the governor’s new memoir, Where We Keep the Light. The discussion before an audience of 350 at Villanova University also turned to family and faith, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The governor…
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Media Is the Nation’s First Fair Trade Town, Has Been for 20 Years
Media Borough has the distinction of being the nation’s first Fair Trade Town, a practice it has observed for 20 years, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fair Trade is a global trading system that emphasizes fair wages and safe working conditions for farmers in the developing world, using eco-friendly practices in exchange for…
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Pennsylvania Expanding ‘Little Scandinavia’ Chester Prison Model
Following its success at the State Correctional Institution in Chester, the original “Little Scandinavia” program is expanding to three additional prisons, writes Zack Hoopes for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The news follows concerns raised two years ago, when state lawmakers worried the Delaware County unit would be shuttered after the initial grant-funded research period had expired.…
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Nether Providence Police Chief David Splain’s Book Details Trolley Murder
A 2005 Yeadon murder is the subject of Nether Providence Police Chief David M. Splain’s first book, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Blood on the Trolley: The Murder of Kareem Johnson” goes inside the investigation that leads to the identity, capture, conviction, and litigation of the killer. In early October 2005, a rider…
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Ryan’s Rise Up Cafe in Glen Mills a Haven for Those with Disabilities
A café opening early March in Glen Mills is the inspiration of Jim Vail, who sold his construction company to create a space where his son and others with disabilities would have a chance to work. Ryan’s Rise Up Café on Evergreen Drive in the Concordville Town Center is named for his 20-year-old son, Ryan…
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Penncrest Carnival Fundraiser Saturday Supports Vision Research
Penncrest High School students in the Rose Tree Media School District are hosting their second annual community Carnival for a Cure this Saturday. The March 7 family-friendly carnival runs from 10 AM to 2 PM in the Penncrest High School Gym at 134 Barren Road in Media. The event is free and open to the…
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Widener University Hosts AI Week of Events Through March 5
Building on last year’s Artificial Intelligence Day event, Widener University will be hosting AI Week from March 2-5. Programming will center on continuing to have meaningful and real-world conversations about AI and its applications. The main event, Widener AI Sparks, takes place on Wednesday, March 4, from 12 to 1 PM, on the Widener University…
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Delco Scrabble Club Is Among the Nation’s Most Competitive
The Delco Scrabble Club, meeting weekly at the Riddle Village retirement community in Media, has played a key role in turning the Philadelphia region into one of the most competitive Scrabble scenes in the nation, writes Abigail Covington and Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. One of the club’s members, Will Anderson, has won multiple…
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Some Say This Wawa Snack Rivals What the Local Pizzeria Offers
A treat you might normally associate with a pizza shop actually ranks high among Wawa’s food offerings: the garlic knots, writes Austin Havens-Bown for Mashed. In a Mashed ranking, the garlic knots took second in a Wawa food ranking, outflanked only by the chain’s All-American Cheeseburger. The garlic knots are described as tasting like freshly-baked…
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take a While
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476, it has become so popular that its original mission to reduce congestion on local roads has been turned on its head. These days, navigation apps will reroute drivers onto less…
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Baby KJs Clifton Heights Dad Is Helping CHOP Build a Patient Tower
Kyle Muldoon, the father of the Clifton Heights toddler who received a life-saving genetic therapy at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, is helping the hospital build a new patient tower, writes Kayla Yup for The Philadelphia Inquirer. KJ Muldoon, 17 months, was successfully treated for a genetic condition using a first-ever gene-editing therapy developed at…
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KJ’s ‘Thriving’ a Year After Gene Editing Therapy Treats Rare Disease
It’s been a year since KJ, a Clifton Heights infant, received the world’s first personalized gene editing therapy to treat his rare disease. KJ Muldoon was born with CPS1 Deficiency, a life-threatening condition that prevents his liver from processing protein. This can lead to a buildup of toxic levels of ammonia in the blood. “You…
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Bittersweet Kitchen in Media Wants You to Eat More Brunch
Bittersweet Kitchen on South Orange Street in Media Borough is a favorite brunch spot that also offers breakfast, lunch, and baked goods, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Featured items include Crème Brule pancakes, apple cider fritters, and a customer favorite, the Huevos Rancheros. The apple cider fritters are made with vanilla pastry cream…
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