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Celebrating World’s Second-Oldest Democratic Constitution
They gathered at the 1724 Courthouse in Chester May 4 to celebrate the 228th anniversary of Poland’s Constitution, writes Colin Ainsworth for Daily Times. Members of St. Hedwig’s Church were joined by leaders of Polish-American groups from the region and city officials to honor Poland’s short-lived but long influential Constitution of May 3, 1791. “It…
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Radnor Planning Commission Rejects New Wawa
The Radnor Planning Commission denied a proposal May 6 by Wawa to build a new store and gas station on Lancaster Avenue at Aberdeen Avenue, writes Natalie Kosteni for the Philadelphia Business Journal The board’s action didn’t necessarily bring the project to an end, but issues will need to be resolved before it can move…
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Springfield’s Sabold Elementary School Drops ‘God Bless America’ From Pledge of Allegiance Ritual
Students can still say “God bless America” if they want to after the morning Pledge of Allegiance at Sabold Elementary School, but administrators will no longer recite the phrase over the public address system at the Pledge’s conclusion, writes Susan Serbin for the Daily Times. Each morning, Principal Peter Brigg leads the children in the…
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Rebirth in Marple Newtown: Splash Swim Club Opening
The Marple Newtown Swim Club, forced to close in 2017, has been reborn under a new name–Splash Club LLC, writes Pete Bannan for Daily Times. Two local businessmen have opened the club on a secluded 13-acre property owned by Marple Township at the end of Sunset Blvd. “I went to the pool, (as a child)…
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Upper Darby High Community Remembers Athletic Trainer
Brian Smart was an athletic trainer at Upper Darby High School for less than a year but he was loved by the students he helped train, writes Greg Argos for CBS Philly. The 25-year-old, known for his caring nature and sense of humor, suffered a fatal heart attack during Sunday’s Broad Street Run. The school…
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See Which Delaware County Eatery is One of 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America
OpenTable recently released one of its more popular user-generated lists, The 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America, with Terrain Café in Glen Mills continuing its uninterrupted appearance, writes Karla Alindahao for Forbes. The list is based on data from 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District…
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Garnet Valley High School Grad Signs with Los Angeles Rams
Garnet Valley High School graduate and Villanova University offensive tackler Brandon Hitner has signed with Los Angeles Rams as an unrestricted free agent, writes Terry Toohey for Delaware County Daily Times. “This truly is a dream come true,” said Hitner. “It’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” The Springfield native was an All-Central League and All-Delco Honorable Mention…
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Tallest, Longest Indoor Skyrider Coaster in Nation Opens in Springfield
Springfield residents now have a unique new place to enjoy jumping, climbing, and conquering obstacle courses with the opening of Urban Air Adventure Park, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County Daily Times. Located at 1250 Woodland Avenue next to BJ’s Wholesale store, the 30,000-square-foot indoor super playground is designed for kids of all ages to…
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Day of Remembrance Honors Fallen Police Officers
Dozens of police officers who died in the line of duty were honored May 8, with some recognized more than 100 years after their end of watch, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Over 100 uniformed officers, survivors and county officials paid their respects at the Delaware County Law Enforcement Memorial at Rose Tree…
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Tyler Arboretum Celebrates 75th With Sculpture Exhibit
This month marks the 75th anniversary when Tyler Arboretum in Media ceased being a summer residence and working farm in 1944 and became a public arboretum, writes Rachel Spurlock for Main Line Today. To celebrate the change from private to public, the Arboretum will host a “Gateway to Nature” sculpture exhibit, highlighting 13 regional artists.…
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12-Year-Old Takes Winning Book to the Smithsonian
Twelve-year-old author Gabrielle Jones Fields is taking her book to the Smithsonian Institution this weekend, reading from it, and signing copies during a Saturday Mother’s Day-themed event at the National Postal Museum, writes Chris Kaltenbach for The Baltimore Sun. Gabby, a seventh-grader at Mount Royal Middle School, won last year’s inaugural Amazing Women’s Edition contest,…
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Which County Schools Rank Among Top 10 Schools in PA?
Radnor and Strath Haven high schools earned highest marks among county schools in U.S. News and World Report’s annual rankings of secondary education institutions, writes Kevin Tustin for the Delaware County News Network. The publication’s 2019 Best High Schools Rankings places Radnor at No. 3 in Pennsylvania and 237 in the nation, with Strath Haven…
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Documentary Explores Our Passion for Wawa
Wawa and Sheetz store allegiances are the topic of a new documentary in the works, “Sheetz vs. Wawa,” writes Hannah Lynn for the Pittsburgh City Paper. The film, by Pennsylvania filmmaker Matthew Fridglooks, looks at what our allegiances say about our desire for identity and rivalry as it explores the competing passion of fans of…
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Newtown Square Girl Uses Her ‘Make-a-Wish’ to Help Fund Cancer Research
Eight-year-old Mary Andersen from Newtown Square used her “Make-a-Wish” to help design and launch a new Lilly Pulitzer print, using part of the proceeds to help others, writes Katherine Scott for 6ABC. The girl, who is battling leukemia, recently celebrated the launch of the happy and vibrant “Magical Mary” pattern at the Lilly Pulitzer headquarters…
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It’s a New Season for Dining Under the Stars
Media’s Dining Under the Stars has returned for another season, running now through Sept. 27, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. On Wednesdays, 5-11 p.m., visitors can shop, stroll and dine al fresco along State Street, which will be closed to cars. This year, expect 28 eateries, live music and more. Participating restaurants include 320 Market…
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Mummers Strut Their Stuff for Media Law Day
The 62nd Annual Law Day celebration Friday in Media was a little more “Mummerable” than most, writes Pete Bannon for the Delaware County Daily Times. The Philadelphia Mummers participated this year with the Chester Drumline, along with WPHL-17 news reporter and Mummers announcer Steve Highsmith; and James May, creator of the Avalon String Band headgear…
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Darby Music Teacher Named Phillies All-Star Teacher
A Delaware County music teacher received the surprise of a lifetime May 3 when he was named a 2019 Phillies All-Star Teacher, writes Natasha Brown for CBS Philly. Andrew Kruc is affectionately known as the Pied Piper of Walnut Street Elementary School in Darby, and the entire school showed their love at a surprise assembly.…
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Fire Destroys Historic Dorm at Closed Sleighton Farm School
A 100-year-old dorm building at the closed Sleighton Farm School near the corner of Valley and Forge roads in Edgmont went up in flames Monday morning, May 6, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Most of the buildings were built in 1909 and are considered historic. Nobody was injured in the fire which was…
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