• Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Colonial in Berwyn

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Colonial in Berwyn

    A captivating stone colonial home on 3.51 gorgeous acres with five bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Berwyn, Newtown Township. Nestled among professionally manicured greenery, this impressive residence captivates with its remote privacy and has everything needed to live a lavish lifestyle. The stone colonial opens into a vast…

  • The Lincoln Center: The Importance of Self-Compassion

    The Lincoln Center: The Importance of Self-Compassion

    Working in the mental health field with clients who have experienced trauma throughout their life, it is not uncommon to witness them express their frustration, mixed with deep-rooted shame when reflecting on their behaviors, thoughts, feelings and defense responses. This shame stems from not understanding what is going on internally, and I repeatedly get asked…

  • Delaware County and Region Buck Cooling Housing Trends

    Delaware County and Region Buck Cooling Housing Trends

    Even as the housing market cools nationwide, here in Greater Philadelphia, housing demand is still high with prices rising more in May than in any other mid-Atlantic metro area, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Delaware County joined Camden County and New Castle County in showing the greatest year-over-year rises in median home sale…

  • 3 High Profile Infrastructure Projects Would Transform Our Region

    3 High Profile Infrastructure Projects Would Transform Our Region

    There are infrastructure projects out there that could transform the Greater Philadelphia region, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. With $1 trillion available in federal infrastructure investment funds, now is the time to put some of those projects into action.   A panel of leaders from the region’s transportation and planning agencies met June…

  • General Recreation: Children at Play Engage the Senses and Discover Their World

    General Recreation: Children at Play Engage the Senses and Discover Their World

    Sensory-rich playgrounds help children develop as they learn about the world around them and use their different senses to explore, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, a leading distributor of playground and recreational equipment. These are just some of the elements found at your local playground that can help children develop their senses.…

  • The Lincoln Center: Gardening to Remember

    The Lincoln Center: Gardening to Remember

    Hands-on learning, like making a garden grow, engages students in an impactful way. That’s why the educators and administrators at the Lincoln Center Leadership Academy in Audubon are always searching for new ways for students to access resources and acquire knowledge. The Lincoln Center Leadership Academy partners with local school districts to provide an innovative…

  • Boyds Opens Permanent Suburban Outpost With New Store in Wayne

    Boyds Opens Permanent Suburban Outpost With New Store in Wayne

    The popular high-end Philadelphia retailer Boyds will now have a permanent presence in the suburbs with its new store in Wayne at 201 W. Lancaster Ave. opening in September, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. A temporary store at Suburban Square in Ardmore will close. The Wayne store will take up 11,000 square feet…

  • New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Yeadon Amid Positive Case Rise

    New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Yeadon Amid Positive Case Rise

    A new COVID-19 test site opened Friday, June 10, in Yeadon to make sure everyone has equal access to testing during a recent surge in positive cases, reports 6abc. “(It) will provide free walk-up and drive-through COVID-19 rapid testing to hundreds of Delaware County residents to address the growing need for testing to slow the…

  • The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 1)

    The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 1)

    Who is this dog in your office, and can I please pet her?! At The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, we are cultivating an environment in which one or more friendly dogs, may sometimes spend time at the office during the workday. Having the dog there boosts staff morale, and gives people access to…

  • Section of Protected Brandywine Battlefield Site Now Open to the Public

    Section of Protected Brandywine Battlefield Site Now Open to the Public

    A section of the Brandywine Battlefield recently preserved by the North American Land Trust (NALT) is now open to the public, writes Michael P. Rellahan for the Daily Times. Brinton Run Preserve in Dilworthtown is a historic tract where American and British forces fought on Sept. 11, 1777. Washington’s troops were defeated by troops under…

  • Hundreds Turn Out for Upper Darby’s 2nd Pride Festival

    Hundreds Turn Out for Upper Darby’s 2nd Pride Festival

    Hundreds gathered Saturday at Upper Darby High School to celebrate the second annual Upper Darby Pride Festival, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s a big milestone for the LGBTQ community here in Delaware County,” Kyle McIntyre of UDTJ (Understanding, Devotion, Take Action, Justice) said. Next year it will be Delaware County Pride,…

  • Upper Darby High Alum Jim Croce’s Hit Album Turns 50, Chesco-Born Son Keeps Legacy Alive

    Upper Darby High Alum Jim Croce’s Hit Album Turns 50, Chesco-Born Son Keeps Legacy Alive

    Marking the 50th anniversary of the 1972 album You Don’t Mess Around with Jim from Drexel Hill singer/songwriter Jim Croce, his son A.J. Croce, who left Chester County as a toddler, has kept his father’s memory alive with his “Croce Plays Croce” tour, writes Hobart Rowland for Main Line Today.  Jim Croce’s breakthrough album was…

  • 3 Delaware County Bike Trails Among 21 Best in Philly Region

    3 Delaware County Bike Trails Among 21 Best in Philly Region

    With more people turning to biking for exercise, it’s good to know there are hundreds of miles of multi-use trails in Philadelphia and its surrounding region Three Delaware County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to satisfy all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia…

  • Neumann University Named a College of Distinction 

    Neumann University Named a College of Distinction 

    A guide for college-bound students has recognized Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its excellence in higher education in 2022-23. Neumann was cited by the Colleges of Distinction 2022-23 guide. It cites Neumann University as a College of Distinction for its collaborative learning, strong liberal arts curriculum, professional career preparation, required internships, and many opportunities for community service. The…

  • Online Retailer Opening Flagship Brick-and-Mortar Store in Former JCPenney Space in King of Prussia Mall

    Online Retailer Opening Flagship Brick-and-Mortar Store in Former JCPenney Space in King of Prussia Mall

    Online retailer Wayfair is opening a flagship brick-and-mortar store with a rooftop bar at the King of Prussia Mall, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wayfair is the destination for all things home: helping everyone, anywhere create their feeling of home. The seller of furniture, bedding, and espresso machines will occupy 104,065 square…

  • A Tutorial in ‘Wawa’ to Prep Nashville for the Store’s Arrival

    A Tutorial in ‘Wawa’ to Prep Nashville for the Store’s Arrival

    As Nashville prepares for their first Wawa, a local newspaper gives them a crash course on what they’ll be in for. First of all, people do plan to go out and eat at a convenience store when it’s a Wawa, and much more, writes Mandy Hoskison and C.A. Bridge for the Nashville Tennessean.  “People have…

  • Good News: Delco’s Looking Healthier, But There’s Work to Do

    Good News: Delco’s Looking Healthier, But There’s Work to Do

    A state analysis reported by The Foundation for Delaware County shows we’re doing better compared to many other counties in Pennsylvania in health outcomes but there are still key areas the county needs to work on. Delaware County is ranked 17 out of 67 Pennsylvania counties in health outcomes, making it among the healthiest counties…

  • From Lawyer to Boutique Owner, Swarthmore Woman’s at Home in Arizona

    From Lawyer to Boutique Owner, Swarthmore Woman’s at Home in Arizona

    Kym Stutzman hails from Swarthmore but the former family lawyer has found success in Surprise, Arizona with her own women’s boutique, reports the Sun City Independent. Just Be Youtiful helps people “realize that they are beautiful inside and out.” Stutzman was born and raised in Swarthmore but moved to Arizona in 2010.  She has been a…