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Philadelphia Airport Has Detractors, But 1 Fan Thinks It’s the Best
The Philadelphia International Airport takes a lot of heat from critics, but one frequent traveler is coming to its defense. Columnist Kiki Aranita talks about the positives in an article for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PHL has “good food, fancy lounges, and plenty of places for dogs to pee,” Aranita writes. She’s not only spent a…
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Chichester’s Bill Roth Draws on His Time as a Sixers Mascot to Train Young Gymnasts
Bill Roth of Chichester was a gymnastics Olympic hopeful who now trains the next generation of local young gymnasts using lessons he learned from 1998 to 2011 as Hip Hop, the Sixers’ rabbit mascot. To succeed in his role as a rabbit, Roth drew on his experience as a five-time national champion gymnast. The then…
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Dunwoody Village Team Member Receives LeadingAge PA Scholarship
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square announces that Jean DiStefano, a dedicated Lead Receptionist at Dunwoody for 12 years, has been awarded a scholarship through LeadingAge PA’s 2025 Professional Development Scholarship Program. DiStefano is one of 31 recipients in Pennsylvania to receive this honor, which supports employees from LeadingAge PA member communities as they pursue degrees,…
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Rosemont College Legacy Continues Under Villanova Merger
Among academia on the Main Line, Villanova University is a big fish and getting bigger. First, it acquired Cabrini College in June 2023, a surprise to many locals, who thought Rosemont College would be the first to go, with its low enrollment and rising costs. Rosemont did follow, however, in late March 2025, when Villanova…
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Norwood’s Greg Grillone Managed Vet Stadium, and Took Some of it Home
Greg Grillone of Norwood managed Veterans Stadium for 20 years. Now he’s got some of the best parts of it in his house and garage, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Like a pair of bright blue stadium seats, signed baseballs, signed pennants, Vet hard hats, bomber jackets, old concert programs, even a piece…
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Favorite Roller-Grill Hot Dog? Wawa, 7-Eleven Come Out on Top
When it comes to roller-grill hot dogs, you apparently can’t beat Wawa or 7-Eleven, writes Chuck Ulie for CSP. In honor of National Hot Dog Day July 16, a Gunther Volvo Cars Daytona Beach poll asked 3,006 drivers and truckers nationwide where they get their favorite roller-grill hot dog. Wawa and 7-Eleven dominated the results,…
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TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection
The love for pets runs deep at TLC. Staff members happily consider their dogs, cats, and even goldfish to be part of the family. That’s because the TLC staff have come to learn how beneficial they are in contributing to a joyful and tight-knit family. Here are the beautiful and sometimes surprising ways our pets…
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Community Support Inspires Nurse to Start Compassion United Havertown
Inspired by the community support she received while in the hospital as her children battled cancer, nurse Rachel McGonigle started Compassion United Havertown to help others in similar situations, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “It was 2017, and two of my children were diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the same time,” said McGonigle. “We really…
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Newtown Square Rower Luke Putter Is an Eagles Fan Even on the River
Luke Putter of Newtown Square got to show his support for the Philadelphia Eagles while competing July 6 at the Henley Royal Regatta in England, writes Chris Mc Pherson for the Philadelphia Eagles. He was part of a four-man team, the Thames Rowing Club, that captured the Britannia Challenge Cup. Putter decided to bring some…
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Delaware County Chamber Honors Chamber President Trish McFarland, Foundation’s Frances Sheehan
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce had a chance to review its accomplishments and honor its members at its annual membership luncheon. The June 18 event at Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel Hill also recognized Frances Sheehan with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sheehan is retiring from The Foundation for Delaware County in the fall. The Chamber…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want…
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Warm and Humid Great for Media Peaches, but There Are Concerns
Heat and humidity are creating bumper crops of peaches at Linvilla Orchards and Indian Orchards Farm, both in the Media area, but it’s also bringing wet soil, fungal diseases, and unpredictability. The Philadelphia area saw 6.22 inches of rain this May. That’s far above average, and it was followed by high temperatures in June, the…
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Radnor’s Latest Truck-Bridge Collision Solution Seems to be Working
Radnor thinks it’s found an answer to trucks continually hitting the 10-foot, 10-inch Amtrak bridge at King of Prussia Road, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Media News. The past couple of decades have seen the bridge struck by a truck about once a month. Each time, King of Prussia Road had to be closed…
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Delaware County Lawmaker Proposes Fund to Reopen Hospital
State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford has proposed creating a $200 million fund to entice a buyer to reopen Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland and other hospitals, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The fund wouldn’t raise taxes and would need no new revenue, he said. “I need Crozer open,”…
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July Openings Set for 3 Restaurants Coming to Delaware County
The Philadelphia region will see a dozen new restaurants this summer, including three opening this month in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali in Upper Darby will feature Mexican cuisine and is expected to open in late July at 7219 West Chester Pike. Chef Alberto Sandoval has 20 years of experience…
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Wawa Promotes New Credit Card as Its Latest Customer Perk
The Wawa Mastercard is now a thing. The Delaware County convenience store chain announced it is teaming up with the First National Bank of Omaha on a credit card that will generate savings and everyday rewards for customers. Cardholders will be able to save on fuel costs, earn points toward purchases, and enjoy exclusive Wawa…
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Beam-Signing Celebrates Progress on Aston Micro-Hospital
A beam-signing ceremony on Wednesday signified that the structural phase of the Aston micro-hospital from ChristianaCare is finished. ChristianaCare and Delaware County leaders were on hand for the ceremony at 700 N. Turner Way, according to a ChristianaCare press release. The hospital is slated to open in the second half of 2026. ChristianaCare is developing…
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Swarthmore College Won’t Have to Pay a Federal Endowment Tax After All
Swarthmore College is now exempt from paying a federal excise tax on its endowment earnings under the new conditions of Trump’s budget bill. The law raised taxes on colleges with the largest endowments but exempted colleges with fewer than 3,000 students, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Swarthmore, a small private college, has 1,730…
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