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Consumer Affairs Names This Delco Town One of Pennsylvania’s Top Five Places to Move
The website Consumer Affairs has chosen a Delaware County community as one of the five best place to move to in Pennsylvania, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Drexel Hill placed at No. 2 among the top five destinations in the state for affordability, safety, economic strength, health care, education, and the quality of life. “Drexel…
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These 2 Trails in and Near Delaware County Offer Scenery and Only Moderate Exertion
Warmer weather will eventually get more of us out on the trails, enjoying the views of nature as we hike our chosen paths. Here are two of the top-rated hikes in and near Delaware County included in a list of 10 best hikes for Philadelphia’s western suburbs, writes Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main…
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Chester City Inks Five-Year, $2.8 Million Contract with VMSC Emergency Medical Services
Chester City and VMSC Emergency Medical Services have signed a five-year, $2.8 million deal this week, locking in the nonprofit that stepped in after Crozer Health shut its doors a year ago, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to chief executive Shane Wheeler, the Lansdale organization posted a $470,000 shortfall in its first…
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Cheyney University Twins Graduate Valedictorian, Salutatorian
Two twin sisters at Cheney University, born just three minutes apart, are sharing yet another moment together. Tia and Jasmin Criss, seniors at the oldest historically Black university in the country, are graduating May 9 at the top of their class. Tia is valedictorian, and Jasmin is the salutatorian, writes Joe Holden for CBS News…
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Rolling Green Golf Pro Braden Shattuck Earns Spot in Next Week’s PGA Championship at Aronimink
Braden Shattuck, an Aston native and a club professional at Rolling Green Golf Club, made the PGA Championship cut and will be one of 20 PGA of America club golf professionals playing in the tournament at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. Shattluck scored one of the last spots after qualifying from a tournament…
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Hoagie or Cheesesteak? The Fight for Philly’s Best Sandwich Is On
While cheesesteaks are an undeniable reality of Philadelphia life, hoagies may be the true kings of the local sandwich scene, writes Hawk Krall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hoagies have been a staple of the local cuisine for nearly a century, maybe even predating the cheesesteak. They are available everywhere throughout the region and offer unmatched…
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Aston’s 2SP Brewing Company Lands on List of Pennsylvania’s Best Breweries
The explosion of smaller and craft breweries over the last decade has given beer aficionados the chance to try a wider and, in some cases, more experimental selection of brews, writes Stacker. While some of these beers come with a higher price tag, consumers are more than willing to pay more for something that stands…
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Darby Township Is Looking for Someone to Buy Its Street Sweeper
If your lifelong desire has been to own a street sweeper, now’s your chance. Darby Township is putting a street sweeper up for auction, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The 2024 Elgin Pelican NP D Dual, Tier 4F sweeper is in like-new condition and could find a good home with a road…
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Penn State Brandywine Highlights Work of Sustainability Commission
It’s the fifth anniversary of the Chancellor’s Commission on Sustainability at Penn State Brandywine. The Commission has brought sustainability into the campus landscape, operations, classrooms, and faculty and student research, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Launched in 2020 under the leadership of Regional Chancellor Marilyn J. Wells, the commission was established to recommend,…
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Delaware County Opting for a Regional Juvenile Detention Center
Delaware County Council unanimously voted April 22 in favor of a resolution to participate in a regional youth detention center, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Delaware County has been without a detention center since it closed in 2021, following allegations of “physical, sexual and psychological abuse by staff.” The county is talking with Berks, Dauphin,…
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Pennsylvania’s Top Elementary Schools Include 4 From Delaware County
The Radnor School District can lay claim to three of the top 10 elementary schools in Pennsylvania, based on a ranking of the state’s top 25 public schools. The Wallingford-Swarthmore School District also snuck in a school among the top 25, reports the Tribune News Service for the Daily Times. The rankings are provided by…
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Upper Darby Grad Lands $2.2M in Scholarships — and Credits Her Big Brother
Upper Darby High School graduate Amaya Alston attributes her academic accomplishments to her big brother, track star Jayden Alston. Her efforts have paid off with offers of $2.2 million in combined merit-based four-year scholarships and more offers from 22 colleges to enroll, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Jayden has done all right as…
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Swarthmore’s New Cocktail Lounge Has a Vinyl Listening Bar Vibe
The Stylus Room is coming to downtown Swarthmore, and it’s bringing along a Japanese vinyl listening bar vibe, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cocktail lounge 110 Park Ave. plans to offer crafted cocktails, natural wines, small bites, and an “intentionally calm” atmosphere. A liquor license transfer from the closed Slowdown Grillpub in…
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Upper Darby Fire Company Selling West Chester Pike Station
Upper Darby Fire Company Number One announced it is selling its firehouse on West Chester Pike after a township funding change, writes Lena Tillett for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Past practice provided monthly stipends to volunteer fire companies to cover upfront costs. Now, companies must pay expenses first, then seek reimbursement after an evaluation by Upper…
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$58M Rehab Hospital Ready to Open at Concordville Inn Site
Encompass Health held a ribbon-cutting on April 29 for its first Philadelphia-area rehabilitation hospital on the site of the former Concordville Inn, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The $57.8 Concordville hospital at 780 Baltimore Pike will start offering patient care on May 5. It will employ 130 workers to start, growing to 200…
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First Bank House of the week: 22-Room Wallingford Estate for Sale
A 5-acre property at 1018 Beech Road, with a sprawling six-to-eight-bedroom main house and a two-bedroom carriage home, is available for sale in Wallingford, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The main residence has 7,500 square feet of living space. “One of the most astonishing things about it is how original it is,”…
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‘Task’ Is Looking for Latino Actors for Season 2 Local Shoot
Filming for the second season of the Delaware County dark drama “Task” is set to begin in Philadelphia and the surrounding suburbs on July 6, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. The HBO show is seeking men and women for speaking roles, especially Latino actors. There are speaking roles for men and women who can speak…
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A Bench for the Ages: Celebrating Community, Conservation, and Shared Milestones
General Recreation Inc. has donated a memorial bench to Upper Merion Township in honor of two milestones: the 250th Anniversary of the United States and Upper Merion Township’s 50th consecutive year as a Tree City USA award recipient. These occasions speak to enduring values of stewardship, civic pride, and commitment to the natural spaces that…
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