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Newest Wawa Signature Hoagie a Saquon Barkley Favorite
Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley now has his own signature hoagie at Wawa and for a limited time, you can give it a try, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The signature hoagie honor is just the latest in a series of accomplishments for Barkley. He rushed for 2,000 yards, performed stunts like…
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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 onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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A Human Rights Commission Is Being Looked at for Delaware County
Delaware County could have a Human Relations Commission that would hear alleged human rights violations county-wide in areas of housing, employment, medical care, and education. The 12-member volunteer commission would have the authority to evaluate complaints, mediate disputes, schedule public hearings, and levy fines of up to $500 for violators, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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Chester Artist Hayden Richards Creates Eagle Portrait in Time for Home Opener
Chester-based artist Hayden Richard saw in his mind the image of a massive bald eagle bringing the championship Lombardi Trophy home and began painting it, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. “This big bald eagle is coming home,” Richard said, spreading his arms like wings. “Before the Eagles won the Super Bowl, I started…
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East Lansdowne Elementary Teacher Lounge Gets Contest Makeover
East Lansdowne Elementary School teachers are starting the school year with a fresh outlook, thanks to a teachers’ lounge makeover, writes Eva Andersen for CBS News Philadelphia. Back in January, Walmart and Crayola partnered on a contest, which East Lansdowne fourth-grade teacher Rachael Albert decided to enter. From 10,000 applicants nationwide, 24 schools were selected. …
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City of Chester Homicides fall by 85 Percent This Summer
The city of Chester is reporting an 85 percent decline in homicides since June, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The summer of 2024 saw seven homicides. There has only been one homicide this summer. Reports of arson, assault, burglary, robbery, sexual assault, and theft dropped as well. “All of this comes from nothing but networking,…
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Check Out These Fall Craft Festivals in Delaware County
A festival and a market greet visitors this fall in Delaware County who want to revel in the arts and community. An Arts and Crafts Festival takes place at Linvilla Orchards, 127 W. Knowlton Road in Media Borough on Sept. 13 and 14, from 9 AM to 5 PM. Local artisans will be selling their…
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Matt Shultz Reflects on 40-Year Mission to Reopen Lansdowne Theater
Surreal. That’s how Matt Schultz described seeing the Lansdowne Theater open to the public Friday, Aug. 22, after 40 years. “Public response has been overwhelming,” he said. “I think it’s something all of Lansdowne can be proud of.” Schultz has been a driving force behind decades of effort to bring the Lansdowne Theater back to…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Garnet Valley
A gorgeous colonial home at 882 Shavertown Road, situated on 0.52 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Garnet Valley. This stunning and meticulously maintained residence offers timeless appeal and modern luxury in a sought-after location. Highlights include a cozy living room, elegant formal dining room, chef’s…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Philly Area List of Most Expensive Homes
The average home value in the United States was $367,965 in July, 0.2 percent higher than the year before. Location, size, age, and condition all contribute to a home’s value, and here in Delaware County, three communities are leading the way in the Philadelphia metro area for home prices, according to Stacker. Stacker compiled the…
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Widener Hosts Sept. 3 Open House for OLLI Noncredit Classes
It’s back-to-school season for students of all ages, including the members of Widener University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, or OLLI. OLLI will host an open house on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from 1 to 3 p.m. on Widener’s Chester campus for the public to learn more about membership and all the exciting benefits that come with…
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1 Delaware County College Gains in 2026 Rankings. Others Are Down
The University of Pennsylvania no longer holds a top-10 honored spot in Niche’s Best Colleges in America rankings. For 2026, the university moved from sixth in 2025 to No. 12 in the 2026 rankings, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the region, Swarthmore College is the only other local school besides Penn to even…
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At PHL: New Safety System Prevents Planes From Overrunning Runway
Philadelphia International Airport has added a runway safety feature as part of upgrades there, writes Josh Sanders and Nate Sylves for CBS News Philadelphia. An Engineered Material Arrest System (EMAS) on runway 826 was celebrated recently by Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker, with officials from the Federal Aviation Administration and the city’s Department of Aviation. The…
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Swifties Ecstatic Over Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Engagement
Not sure if you’ve heard, but Jason Kelce’s brother just got engaged. Not sure who the woman is. Think she’s some kind of an entertainer. Yep. It’s happened. Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift are engaged. Swift announced the engagement on Tuesday afternoon on an Instagram post, accompanied by her song…
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Brandywine Reflects on Five Years of Equity by Design Commissions
This year marks the fifth anniversary of Penn State Brandywine’s Chancellor’s Commissions on Equity by Design, a milestone that highlights the campus’s ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and empowering environment for all. Launched in 2020 under the leadership of Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells, the commissions were established to provide intentional, actionable guidance…
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For Many, Summer These Days Seems Longer. That’s Because It Is.
Higher temperatures have been coming early and ending later in the year over recent decades, writes Kasha Patel for The Washington Post. That’s according to an analysis of U.S. weather patterns done by climatologist Brian Brettschneider, who looked at the hottest 90 days of the year from 1965 to 1994, then from 1995 to 2024.…
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Delaware County Judge Barry Dozer Remembered as Fair and Fun
Retired Delaware County Common Pleas Judge Barry Dozer died unexpectedly over the weekend, shocking those who knew and worked with him, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Dozer had a 23-year career on the Delaware County bench until he retired earlier this year at the age of 75. In a Daily Times interview around…
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These 3 Delaware County Delis Have Some Unique Offerings
Delaware County is flooded with places that offer standard cheesesteaks, hoagies, and pizza, but there are three family-run delis out there that have unique offerings, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Centrella’s Deli & Italian Market at 10 Brookline Blvd. in Havertown has been around since 1975 and features specialty sandwiches like the…
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