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Turnover is Churning in the Region’s Higher Education World
Major changes are occurring in the region’s higher education world as presidents of many local universities and colleges are leaving for new opportunities, writes Sandy Hingston for Philadelphia Magazine. One of the most prominent departures is University of Pennsylvania president Amy Gutmann – the longest-serving Ivy League president – who is leaving to become the…
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Lancaster County Auctioneer with ‘a Beat Like Shakespeare’ Wins Statewide Bid-Calling Competition
Brian Oberholtzer, rapid-patter bid generator for H&R Auctions in New Holland, Lancaster County, is Pennsylvania’s auctioneer of the year. Jason Nark covered the distinction for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After finishing in the Top 10 for several years, Oberholtzer won the Pennsylvania Auctioneers Association (PAA) bid-calling competition. It was held in Harrisburg in May. The nearly…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Hosts Open Houses in July, August
Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College are hosting free in-person Open Houses in July and August. The Academy The Valley Forge Military Academy s hosting two in-person Open Houses for prospective families, Friday, July 9, and Saturday, July 17, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Valley Forge Military Academy and College, 1001…
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Recovering from Pandemic, King of Prussia Mall Owner’s Stock Value Rising Back to Fair Value
To few people’s surprise, malls were heavily impacted by the COVID restrictions of the last year and a half, which caused real estate groups connected to malls to take a hit financially. However, with more high-end properties than many of their competitors, Simony Property Group, owner of the King of Prussia Mall as well as…
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Charter School Takeover of Chester Public Schools Defeated–for Now
Chester Upland School District’s eight public schools will not be taken over by charter school operators for now, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The Chester Upland School District is in financial trouble and is in receivership, under threat that it could be dismantled. As one of the poorest districts in the state, it is is…
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College Athletes: Show Us the Money; Businesses: Let’s Talk, Maybe
As of last Thursday, college athletes can now profit from their name, image, and likeness. Some businesses are already envisioning the possibilities, writes Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Harry Davis, owner of Capri Homemade Italian Ice in Wayne, wouldn’t mind some product promotion from Villanova athletes already enjoying his store. “Let me tell you…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Names H. Matthew Meyers as 11th President, CEO
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology continues to enhance its role as a smaller, personal alternative to community college in the Delaware County and Philadelphia Region. P.I.T. creates student success stories by providing the best education for career advancement and transfer opportunities. In keeping with that goal, this independent college in Media has named H. Matthew (Matt)…
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Chester Time Capsule Holds Key to Church Reconstruction
A time capsule from July 11, 1895 could help reconstruct parts of the Third Presbyterian Church in Chester, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The capsule, laid in the church’s cornerstone, was recently unearthed after 126 years. The artifacts were water damaged and have been sent to the Conservation Center for Art & Historic…
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Brandywine Museum Exhibit Shows Different Side of Chadds Ford Artist
The Brandywine River Museum special exhibit on artist Ralston Crawford presents a different side of the artist than that seen in his well-known 1930s work, writes Thomas Hine for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crawford is famous for painting infrastructure devoid of people—soaring bridges, endless causeways, massive dams, huge grain elevaotrs. The paintings glorify engineering and advanced…
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MacDade Autism Bowling League featured on National Fourth of July Broadcast
When Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular airs Sunday from 8 to 10 p.m. on NBC, it will include a segment with Lauren Pescatore of Norwood and her Autism Bowling League, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The segment was filmed in early June at MacDade Bowl, 2105 MacDade Blvd. in Holmes. “It is…
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Rose Tree School District’s New Elementary School Will be in Edgmont
Rose Tree Media School District has selected a location in Edgmont Township as the site for a new elementary school, reports the Daily Local News. The new school will be near 1501 Middletown Road. In September 2020, the school board unanimously approved construction of a new school on new land, with a scheduled opening date…
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New Weekly COVID-19 Cases Leveling Off Under 50 for Delaware County
The week of June 25 to July 1 showed the positive case counts of COVID-19 in Delaware County continues to tumble, according to the Chester County Health Department. This past week showed only 44 cases, compared to 48 the week before. A month ago, the county was experiencing a weekly rate of 126 positive cases…
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Delaware County Congresswoman Doesn’t Want Your Stuff Stuck on Facebook
Delaware County’s Seventh District U.S Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon is sponsoring a bill that could change the digital economy dominated by Google and Facebook, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The antitrust bill would allow users to take data—photos, friend lists, customer reviews, etc. and easily move them to a rival platform. The House…
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Washington Post: See How Mail Service Plan Will Affect Delaware County
The U.S. Postal Service’s strategic restructuring plan proposed by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy would bring some unwelcomed changes in the speed of mail delivery throughout the country, including in parts of Delaware County, write Jacob Bogage and Kevin Schaul for The Washington Post. The new delivery regiment that the agency is currently seeking regulatory approval…
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Harrah’s Casino in Chester to Lose 563 Slot Machines in Layout Redesign
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino in Chester plans to remove 563 slot machines from its gaming floor, writes Gary Rotstein for pennbets.com. It’s already received permission from The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB). It’s an unusual request, but Harrah’s is confident it can remove the machines without loss of revenue. The number of slots will drop at…
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Trailblazing Aston Architect Celebrates Her 100th Birthday
Dolores Reigle has lived through the Great Depression, colon cancer and nine broken ribs. The Aston trailblazer celebrated her 100th birthday June18, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Dolores Henrietta Reigle, born June 25, 1921, grew up in Pittsburgh, but spent time in Russia in the 1930s where her father found work as a…
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Now You Can Get Your Franklin Fountain Ice Cream Fix in Lansdowne
You might say Old City’s popular ice cream shop, Franklin Fountain, is coming home to Delaware County. Owners Eric and Ryan Berley, who grew up in Media, have opened a Franklin Fountain outlet at Bonnie’s Wonder Gardens in Lansdowne, writes Sinead Cummings for phillyvoice.com. The outlet opened yesterday. The Sugar Shack from Spruce Street Harbor…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Timeless and Classic Colonial in Media
A majestic Colonial home with five bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. The Crossways Estate is nestled in a picturesque wooded setting providing privacy and tranquility. Its stately wrought iron gates open onto the driveway lined with post lighting leading to the grand portico. . Inside, highlights…
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