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Ride the Cyclone Musical Gets Delco Debut at Barnstormers
Barnstormers Theater director Andrew John Mitchell thinks a lot of folks in Delaware County are going to like the theater’s upcoming production of Ride the Cyclone, a cult-favorite musical that’s especially popular with Gen Z. “So we did Cyclone at my theater last year. And I love the show and immediately thought of the Barn…
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First Bank House of the Week: Charming Brick Colonial in Concordville
A charming brick colonial home at 12 Cherry Farm Lane, on lovely 0.33 acres with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms, is available for sale in Concordville. This attractive residence exudes warmth and sophistication with a thoughtfully designed layout ideal for modern living. Refined details include wainscoting, plantation shutters, tray ceilings with…
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Closed Door Plans for a Charter School Preceded Valley Forge Military Academy Closing
Even as Valley Forge Military Academy struggled toward closure, another plan was quietly in the works at the Wayne campus to open a First Responders charter school there, writes Max Marin and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Valley Forge Public Service Academy Charter School proposes to open next fall. This past September,…
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These Delaware County ZIP Codes Saw the Fastest Selling Homes in the Second Quarter
Four Delaware County ZIP Codes saw homes selling in 55 days or less during the second quarter in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journal conducted a second-quarter analysis of the country’s hottest housing markets by ZIP Code, based on quarterly listing and sales data from Intercontinental…
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Chichester’s Bill Roth Brings Sixers Mascot Hip Hop Out of Retirement
Bill Roth of Chichester is coming out of retirement to once again perform as the Philadelphia 76ers rabbit mascot, Hip Hop, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The mascot will return Nov. 8 as part of the Sixers’ 25th anniversary celebration of their 2001 NBA Finals run. “There’s always been that little piece that’s…
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La Padella Offers a Taste of Italy on State Street in Media
La Padella at 100 State Road in Media received praise from PhillyBite Magazine for its Italian cuisine, describing it as a “best culinary destination for lovers of classic Italian cuisine.” “Recently launched, this inviting restaurant promises to transport diners straight to Italy with a menu rich in traditional dishes, complemented by a full-service bar featuring…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, raised over $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The community’s month-long fundraising efforts culminated in its annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, October 3. Throughout September, residents and staff came together to host a variety of creative fundraisers, including a donut sale,…
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With Iron Hill Brewery Closed, What Happens to All of That Beer?
There were thousands of dollars in beer left behind when Iron Hill Brewery filed for liquidation bankruptcy and suddenly closed down Sept. 26, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matt Czapla of Springfield has been shopping around in local Acmes and Giant stores looking for cans of Iron Hill beer. So far, no luck.…
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Yeadon Public Works Department Auctioning Off a 1993 Ambulance
A Yeadon ambulance is being auctioned off as a possible tailgate vehicle to raise money for the borough community. The Yeadon Borough Public Works Department is auctioning off the 1993 E350 ambulance, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction used for Yeadon’s road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public…
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14 Wawa Hoagies Later, and This One Rose Above Them All
There’s no shortage of opinions on which Wawa hoagie is the best. Now, Tasting Table is weighing in with their choice, and it may surprise you. Tasting Table tasted and ranked 14 Wawa hoagies according to flavor, texture of the rolls, fillings, and condiments. “Based on our taste test, we found Wawa’s Meatball Parmesan Hoagie…
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Chadds Ford Plan to Auction Painter’s Folly Meets Some Resistance
Chadds Ford Township officials plan to auction off Painter’s Folly, once the studio and retreat for artist Andrew Wyeth, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. The 170-year-old home at 1421 Baltimore Pike borders Delaware and Chester Counties at the site of the Battle of Brandywine. The three-story 16-room Italianate home was built in 1857 by…
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These Three Classic Dishes Define What It Means to Eat Delco
Delaware County natives know that sometimes the best eating experience isn’t in the fanciest restaurants, but in a place that doesn’t draw much attention to itself, yet has the distinction of creating dishes that are classic Delco. Here are three noteworthy places, as selected by Jason Sheehan, Kae Lani Palmisano, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia…
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Prospective Students Invited to Penn State Day Oct. 25 at Brandywine Campus
Prospective students and their families are invited to attend a visitation program at Penn State Brandywine in Media at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 25. The open house will allow attendees to learn about the Penn State admission process and the many options and opportunities available, including academic programs, student life and athletics, career services,…
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Wawa Travel Center Is Latest Example of a Mega-Convenience Store
Convenience stores are evolving rapidly with the rise of the mega C-store, a giant service, food, and “experience” center. Wawa’s new 8,000 square-foot travel center in North Carolina is the latest example, writes Nancy A. Shenker for StreetFight. The Wawa travel center caters to truckers, who expect more these days when they stop to rest…
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Arc of Chester County Honors East Bradford Giant as 2025 Employer of the Year
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and the power of inclusive workplaces. To mark the occasion, The Arc of Chester County is proud to recognize Giant Market, Store #6291 in East Bradford as its 2025 Employer of the Year. This award honors businesses that…
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Santino’s in Ridley Offers South Philly Italian Food With a Twist
If you could pick up the Italian Market in South Philly and move it to Ridley, you’d have Santino’s Tap & Table, a family-owned restaurant that cooks traditional Italian with a twist. “They make it all but they make it their way,” said Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives on Fox 29. The family business was started…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Owner Talks About Her Haunted House in Media
After The Wall Street Journal story “Selling a Haunted House?” was released, readers responded with haunted tales of their own, writes Kerry Barger for The Wall Street Journal. One story talked about a haunted house in Media. Linda Rooney wrote they had bought a house dating back to the 1700s that had an addition added…
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DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services.…
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