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State Grants Bring Solar Panels to 9 Delaware County Schools
Nine Delaware County schools in four school districts will be able to install solar panels partly paid for with state funds, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State grants covering up to 50 percent of the cost of solar panels were awarded through the bi-partisan-supported Solar for Schools legislation sponsored by State Rep.…
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Lansdowne Kicks Off Pride Month with Parade, Flag Raising
A parade celebrating love and belonging saw dozens marching through Lansdowne Saturday at the borough’s annual Pride Parade, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Lansdowne’s pride activities helped kick off the countywide Pride Month events. Lansdowne community members began with a pride flag-raising ceremony at Borough Green, then marched through the borough to the Lansdowne Farmers…
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Widener Nursing Students Receive Self-Defense Training From Former Marine
Students at Widener University received some unique training recently from a former U.S. Marine. The free workshop on April 19 taught the students self-defense techniques that could be used against a combative patient. The session took place on Widener’s Chester campus and involved about 15 nursing students. Most of the attendees were sophomores or juniors…
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William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested
William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Two actions from Pennsylvania would keep it from having to cut art, athletic, and music programs next year. “This is not something that I want to do,” Superintendent…
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SAP in Newtown Square a Ryder Cup Worldwide Partner,
SAP has signed a new agreement to become a Worldwide Partner to The Ryder Cup, according to Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America. SAP, with its American headquarters in Newtown Square, is a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. It will provide technologies to enhance the Ryder Cup experience for fans.…
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Celebrate Hoagie Complexity at These Two Delaware County Shops
The hoagie, with its complex layers of ingredients and permutations, is, according to Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan, “the city on a roll.” LaBan has named two Delaware County shops that have raised hoagie-making to an art. A Cut Above Deli in Newtown Square adds an extra pop with pepper shooters stuffed with provolone…
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Cornell’s 48-Year Lacrosse Slump Ends With Help From Radnor’s Ryan Goldstein
Cornell University won its first national lacrosse championship in 48 years with some help from Ryan Goldstein of Radnor Township, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sophomore attacker helped them take a 13-10 victory over Maryland for the national championship. The Radnor High School graduate spent Memorial Day weekend at the NCAA men’s…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we don’t even question the source of the strange-sounding name. Not so for Michael Bartiromo with PA Homepage, who tracked down Wawa’s name origin. The convenience store chain’s headquarters is in…
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Widener Celebrates Two Employees with Esteemed Distinguished Service Award
Each year, Widener University in Chester recognizes two longstanding employees for their hard work and commitment to the university with the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. This year, President Stacey Robertson presented the awards to Mary Allen, executive director of communications, and Paula Heider, assistant to the dean of Widener University Commonwealth…
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One of Baseball’s Earliest Stars Spent a Season in Delaware County
The contract to play semi-pro ball in Upland was too lucrative to pass up for Frank “Home Run” Baker, an underpaid player for the Philadelphia Athletics. Baker played one season for the semi-pro Delaware County team back in 1915, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. At the time, he was one of the…
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Seeking Out a ‘Third Place?’ Look No Further Than Media Borough
There are times when it’s good to seek out a third place with friends, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. A third place, as described in the book “The Great Good Place” by Ray Oldenburg, is not work or home but another place where you can gather and socialize. Those places could be cafes,…
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Mayor Stefan Roots Talks About the State of the City of Chester
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “State of the City of Chester” event with Chester Mayor Stefan Roots on June 12, 8 to 10 AM, at Widener University’s Latham Hall, 1301 Potter Street in Chester. Business owners and community leaders will hear directly from Mayor Roots about the developments shaping Chester’s future.…
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Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbelll Found Dead at Tyler State Park
Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Park has been found dead, writes Abigail Adams for People. Campbell went missing on Friday, May 23. Two days later, authorities said that his body had been recovered. The official cause of death will be determined by…
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ChristianaCare Wins Bid for 5 Former Crozer Health Locations
The Delaware healthcare nonprofit ChristianaCare announced Wednesday that it was the successful bidder in a highly competitive auction for five former Crozer Health outpatient service locations in Delaware County. ChristianaCare will be taking over programs and services at: • 300 Evergreen Dr., Glen Mills • 500 Evergreen Dr., Glen Mills • 2010 West Chester Pike,…
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2 Delaware County Walmart Stores Receiving Major Upgrades
Two Walmart stores in Delaware County are slated to get modern makeovers, part of a group of 26 Walmarts receiving the upgrades in Pennsylvania, reports Philly Bite Magazine. Walmart stores in Glenolden and Boothwyn will undergo renovations throughout 2025, part of a nationwide modernization campaign Walmart is conducting. The goal is to achieve a more…
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Elwyn Begins Work on New $47M School on Its Media Campus
Elwyn’s future school will be the “crown Jewel” of the nonprofit’s 260-acre Media campus, says Charlie Houder, principal of Haverford Development Partners. Houder was describing the new $47 million school project on April 8 to members of the Middletown Township Planning Commission, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The school is a dual project…
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Local Vendors Sought for PGA Championship at Aronimink in Newtown Square
Local businesses are invited to help out at the 2026 PGA Championship next year at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. Vendors are needed in 19 service categories, but the June 3 deadline to apply is approaching fast. The PGA VendorMatch program gives local businesses a…
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First Bank House of the Week: Contemporary Cape Cod in Chadds Ford
A stunning contemporary Cape Cod home at 3 Hickory Lane on 3.31 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Chadds Ford. This serene residence blends sophisticated design with peaceful privacy. Impeccably updated and thoughtfully maintained, its sun-filled layout is enhanced by beautiful natural views and expertly…
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