• Florida Reigns Supreme as Favorite Flying Destination for Philadelphians

    Florida Reigns Supreme as Favorite Flying Destination for Philadelphians

    After a pandemic-defined year spent mostly cooped up at home, Philadelphians are starting to travel once again – and most are choosing Florida and Orlando for their destination, writes David Murrell for Philadelphia Magazine. According to the online flight-booking service Hopper, Miami and Orlando are the two most-booked destinations from the Philadelphia region in the…

  • COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Higher, but Still Under 200 for Friday

    COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Higher, but Still Under 200 for Friday

    Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Friday, April 30, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Friday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,388 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One fatality was reported from Nether Providence, 1 from…

  • Free SCORE Webinar Shows How to Run a Successful Nonprofit

    Free SCORE Webinar Shows How to Run a Successful Nonprofit

    Join this free webinar Wednesday, May 5, to learn “What it takes to start and run a successful nonprofit.” Mike DiLeo, SCORE mentor and presenter, leads the webinar. It runs 10 to 11 a.m. This interactive presentation covers three areas: Learn key steps in starting a nonprofit. What day-to-day tactics maintain a successful nonprofit? Find…

  • PA’s 50 Best High Schools List has the 4th Best Right Here in Delaware County

    PA’s 50 Best High Schools List has the 4th Best Right Here in Delaware County

    Delaware County is home to four out of the 50 top high schools in Pennsylvania, including the fourth-best ranked high school, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School ranked highest at fourth place with an overall score of 98.52. The high school also came in the top 300…

  • Rooftop Bar Comes to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues

    Rooftop Bar Comes to Wayne as Downtown Development Continues

    There’s a lot of Philadelphia coming to Wayne.  DiBruno Bros. opened a branch store in the Main Line town.  The Philadelphia Print Shop has moved from Chestnut Hill to new digs downtown. Now, to keep that Philadelphia lifestyle feel, there’s a new rooftop bar coming in May on top of the  Great American Pub at…

  • Media Borough Past Now in Vogue With Modern Suburbanites

    Media Borough Past Now in Vogue With Modern Suburbanites

    Media Borough still has a trolley running down its Main Street.  That may hearken back to a suburban past for many, but others see it as a suburban community yet to come, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine.  “Media harks back to traditional town planning principles, which means that housing emerged organically around the train…

  • Delaware County Has Appointment-Free Vaccination Walk-ins, Drive-Ups Available

    Delaware County Has Appointment-Free Vaccination Walk-ins, Drive-Ups Available

    Delaware County has expanded its vaccination program to accommodate walk-ins and drive-ups at various dates, times, and locations.  They are free and require no identification or health insurance. The following vaccination walk-ins are available without an appointment: Aston Community Center, 3720 Concord Road, Aston.  MODERNA VACCINE Friday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday,…

  • Pointing to a Busy Travel Summer; Airport, Airlines Get Ready

    Pointing to a Busy Travel Summer; Airport, Airlines Get Ready

    The Philadelphia International Airport and the airlines that operate there are prepping for a busy summer season of travel, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Warmer weather and expanded vaccinations have meant many people are ready to fly again this summer. PHL is the transatlantic hub for American Airlines. This summer, American is adding…

  • New COVID-19 Delaware County Cases at 138 for Thursday, on Par With Wednesday’s 136 Cases

    New COVID-19 Delaware County Cases at 138 for Thursday, on Par With Wednesday’s 136 Cases

    No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Thursday, April 29, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Thursday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,384 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46 of the…

  • Malvern Bank House of the Week: Majestic Glen Mills Colonial on Secluded 4.4 Acres

    Malvern Bank House of the Week: Majestic Glen Mills Colonial on Secluded 4.4 Acres

    A majestic Georgian colonial with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Nestled on 4.4 beautiful secluded acres, this impressive estate is an entertainer’s delight. The many highlights include a bright gourmet kitchen. It features a huge island with seating, abundant counter, and cabinet space. There…

  • The Lincoln Center: On Mindfulness and Meditation

    The Lincoln Center: On Mindfulness and Meditation

    What is the point of practicing mindfulness and meditation? This question is one I frequently encounter working at the The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) in the Mobile Victim Services Program.   For many, the concepts of mindfulness and meditation feel foreign and confusing.  It may feel like a lot of work to…

  • GMA surprises Philadelphia high school senior with $50K college scholarship

    GMA surprises Philadelphia high school senior with $50K college scholarship

    High school senior Lyric Wise had no idea Good Morning America was at her Folcroft home when they interviewed her via computer about a scholarship she had won, reports Corey Davis for 6abc.com. Lyric thought she was being interviewed by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts for being a finalist for a $10,000 scholarship. Turns out…

  • Gala and Garden Party May 7 Celebrates 65th Anniversary for Child Guidance Resource Centers

    Gala and Garden Party May 7 Celebrates 65th Anniversary for Child Guidance Resource Centers

    A gala and garden party fundraiser celebrates 65 years of Child Guidance Resource Centers serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. Celebrate the Child Guidance Resource Centers gala and garden party virtually May 7 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser features an auction and special presentations. Ticket guide To RSVP, Check out this guide for ticket purchasing information. Find out…

  • The Philly Soft Pretzel: A Drexel Hill Man’s Gift of Deliciousness

    The Philly Soft Pretzel: A Drexel Hill Man’s Gift of Deliciousness

    The Philly soft pretzel owes its life to a Drexel Hill man. Joseph Nacchio started the Federal Pretzel Baking Co. of Philadelphia in the 1920s. It’s believed that Philadelphians eat more soft pretzels per capita than anywhere else in the United States, writes Danya Henninger for billypenn.com. Urban legend says the city’s pretzel consumption is 12…

  • COVID-19-Related New Deaths at 9 Reported in Delaware County for April 28

    COVID-19-Related New Deaths at 9 Reported in Delaware County for April 28

    Nine new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Wednesday, April 28, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Wednesday, April 28, the health department was reporting a total of 1,384 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. 3 new fatalities were reported in Upper…

  • Bridge Tolls Hit Roadblock in Pennsylvania Senate With New Bill Requiring Approval

    Bridge Tolls Hit Roadblock in Pennsylvania Senate With New Bill Requiring Approval

    A PennDOT proposal to add bridge tolls to nine area bridges, including the popular Girard Point Bridge, is meeting resistance in the Pennsylvania Senate, reports Marc Levy for nbcphilcdelphia.com. The Republican-controlled Senate approved a bill Tuesday. It requires PennDOT to get legislative approval before authorizing any tolls. The bill passed the Republican-controlled chamber, 28-19, with…

  • New 5-Part SCORE Series Focuses on Simple Steps to Start Your Own Business

    New 5-Part SCORE Series Focuses on Simple Steps to Start Your Own Business

    SCORE Chester and Delaware County has teamed up with SCORE Lancaster Chapter to offer a 5-part live online program, “’Simple Steps’ to Starting a Business.” The series will run 6 to 8 p.m. on May 5, May 12, May 18, May 26 and June 2.  “Simple Steps” is a comprehensive program offered by SCORE with…

  • It’s Time for Delaware Countians to Make Their Gardens Grow

    It’s Time for Delaware Countians to Make Their Gardens Grow

    It’s turning green, yellow, purple and pink again in the gardens, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. Many have started to prep the gardens as spring takes root. “When the sun is out, people are definitely out. They definitely have spring fever,” said co-owner Michael Taddeo of Taddeo’s Greenhouses in Havertown. There have been plenty of…