• 2 Connected to Delaware County Join List of 76 Influencers in Philadelphia Region

    2 Connected to Delaware County Join List of 76 Influencers in Philadelphia Region

    Two people with Delaware County connections are on a list of “The 76 Most Influential People in Philadelphia” from Philadelphia Magazine.   The list celebrates the influential who have “made moves that shape where we’ve been, and those who, in the year ahead, will have the biggest role in determining our future,” reports the Philadelphia…

  • For the Democrats, as Goes Delaware County, So Goes the Election

    For the Democrats, as Goes Delaware County, So Goes the Election

    The results in Delaware County in the upcoming election could determine if the Democrats can retain suburban gains they made in the Trump era, writes Thomas Koennig for realclearpolitics.com. The economic and demographic mix in Delaware County is key to Pennsylvania’s suburban political dynamics. Voting patterns in this Republic-dominated county changed in 2019 under President…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Cool New Classic in Villanova

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: A Cool New Classic in Villanova

    A cool “new classic” with six bedrooms, five baths and 2-1/2 partial baths Is available for sale in highly-prized Villanova. This “new classic” home provides a blend of warmth through expertly selected finishes, including character grade flooring, hand-hewed beams, and reclaimed wood doors. You’ll also find contemporary elements throughout such as large format tile, chic…

  • Neumann to Host Graduate Degree and Adult Information Session Nov. 6

    Neumann to Host Graduate Degree and Adult Information Session Nov. 6

    Neumann University will host an in-person information session for adults who want to earn a graduate degree or complete a bachelor’s degree, Saturday, Nov.r 6, from 9-11:30 a.m. in the Rocco Abessinio Building. The event will include breakout sessions with program directors for each degree that Neumann offers and provide information about the application process…

  • ‘Satanic’ Dress Code Ban Out at Rose Tree After Satanic Delco Campaign

    ‘Satanic’ Dress Code Ban Out at Rose Tree After Satanic Delco Campaign

    Satanic Delco, an organized group of rebels known best for their local acts of charity, has talked the Rose Tree Media School District into changing its dress code that banned clothing or gear that was “satanic in nature,” writes Walter Perez for 6abc.com. Rose Tree Media Superintendent Eleanor DiMarino-Linnen, Ph.D.. agreed to remove the phrase…

  • Do You Know Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word?

    Do You Know Pennsylvania’s Most Misspelled Word?

    When it comes to food, Pennsylvanians feel the need to get it right. We love our food. But…not many of us know how to spell our beloved PA foods. Google Trends dubbed “sauerkraut” and dozens of other hard-to-spell words as America’s Most Misspelled Words in honor of a National Spelling Bee, according to a report…

  • U.S. News: Villanova University Makes List of Best Global Universities

    U.S. News: Villanova University Makes List of Best Global Universities

    Villanova University has made the U.S. News and World Report 2022 Best Global University list, coming in ninth among 10 total Pennsylvania universities on the list, writes Pat Ralph for Philly Voice. It was one of five in the Philadelphia region to make the list, joining the University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Drexel University and…

  • History Trail With 15 Stops Will Trace the Battle of Brandywine in 2 Counties

    History Trail With 15 Stops Will Trace the Battle of Brandywine in 2 Counties

    Fifteen interpretive signs are being installed in Delaware and Chester Counties tracing the history of the Battle of Brandywine, the largest single-day land battle in the Revolutionary War, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Times. Last week, the sixth sign was unveiled in Westtown at the Church of the Loving Shepherd on New Street. “Each…

  • Congress to Campus at Valley Forge Military Academy and College

    Congress to Campus at Valley Forge Military Academy and College

    With an upcoming election and a nation seemingly divided, it’s more important than ever to understand democracy and the process of government. Valley Forge Military Academy and College conducted a two-day educational series Oct. 25-26, “Congress to Campus,” about the US democratic system, and its impact around the world. The program is offered by the…

  • Delaware County to Conduct Countywide Review of All Tax-Exempt Properties

    Delaware County to Conduct Countywide Review of All Tax-Exempt Properties

    Delaware County is reviewing all tax-exempt property designations after several for-profit entities were identified as receiving tax abatement status. An abatement reduces or eliminates an entities property tax. The tax exempt list includes the for-profit Ridley Marina, the Springfield Country Club, and the Solid Waste Authority in Marple Township. The review was announced by Delaware…

  • Delaware County’s Housing Market Vulnerable From Pandemic, Report Shows

    Delaware County’s Housing Market Vulnerable From Pandemic, Report Shows

    Delaware County’s housing market is still at risk to damage from the coronavirus pandemic, according to the property database ATTOM, reports ky3.com. Delaware County was one of three Philadelphia suburban housing markets that made a top 50 list of the most vulnerable counties for potential housing impacts from the pandemic. The other two were Camden…

  • Prospect Medical Denies Media Reports It Is Selling Delaware County Hospitals

    Prospect Medical Denies Media Reports It Is Selling Delaware County Hospitals

    Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, is disputing a media report that its Delaware County health system is up for sale, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The for-profit hospital management company said it is conducting a “standard strategic review to explore new opportunities and consider developing partnerships with other organizations” for its…

  • It’s a Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru Spooktacular at P.I.T in Media This Friday

    It’s a Trick-or-Treat Drive-Thru Spooktacular at P.I.T in Media This Friday

    The P.I.T. faculty and staff will be handing out treats on the Media campus at the school’s Trunk-LESS Trick or Treat event Oct. 29 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology community invites families to join them for this FREE Spooktacular drive-thru trick-or-treating family activity, as it works to keep everyone safe…

  • A New Park in Media Will Honor Borough’s Historic Black Heritage

    A New Park in Media Will Honor Borough’s Historic Black Heritage

    A new park, Heritage, will be dedicated Nov. 6 in Media Borough to the lives and history of Black families who have lived in the borough, writes Christine Jean-Baptiste for WHYY. The land for Heritage Park was purchased by the borough from resident Norma Bean and her family. Media, the county seat, has had a…

  • Gyrotonic Exercise Comes to the County at Body Align Studio in Media Borough

    Gyrotonic Exercise Comes to the County at Body Align Studio in Media Borough

    Former professional ballerina Deborah “Deb” Zdobinski of Wallingford has brought Gyrotonic exercise to Delaware County through her Media business, Body Align Studio, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Zdobinski discovered Gyrotonic exercise following two total hip replacements. The method is practiced in 80 countries worldwide and has gained a faithful following. The Gyrotonic method…

  • Villanova Influence Shows With Oklahoma City Thunder New Rookie Center

    Villanova Influence Shows With Oklahoma City Thunder New Rookie Center

    It’s kind of obvious Oklahoma City Thunder rookie center Jeremiah Robinson-Earl went to Villanova, writes Joe Mussato for The Oklahoman. You can see it in the way Robinson-Earl rebounds, sets screens, and quietly does the dirty work. Robinson-Earl, a second-round pick, is a legitimate candidate for the Oklahoma City Thunder team as starting center. “There’s…

  • TLC’s Leadership Academy Hosts Open House Oct. 27 at New Building

    TLC’s Leadership Academy Hosts Open House Oct. 27 at New Building

    The Lincoln Center (TLC) Leadership Academy invites all school district and community partners to come to an open house, see its new location and learn about their programs and services! TLC had a ribbon cutting for the new building Aug. 26, with classes starting Aug. 30. Now the community is invited to see The Lincoln Center Leadership…

  • Here’s 2 Delaware County Spots to Get Fresh Turkeys, But  Act Fast

    Here’s 2 Delaware County Spots to Get Fresh Turkeys, But Act Fast

    If you’re someone who opts for a fresh turkey during the holidays, be ready to call ahead, especially this year with supply shortages, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “That window is a short window,” says Dean Frankenfield, co-owner of Godshall’s Poultry in the Reading Terminal Market. Fresh turkeys also have to be a…