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Villanova Hires Kevin Willard Out of Maryland as New Basketball Coach
University of Maryland basketball coach Kevin Willard, frustrated over not being able to make “fundamental changes” to the university’s Big Ten basketball program, has accepted a job at Villanova University in Villanova as their new men’s basketball head coach., writes Dan Gelston for AP, as reported in MSN. The 49-year-old Willard was hired Sunday and…
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Why New York Professionals Consider Retiring in Pennsylvania
For those who want to stay in the northeast U.S., retiring in Pennsylvania is looking more and more attractive. Pennsylvania can offer lower costs and taxes compared to other states in the area. Five of its towns were ranked in the top 10 for “Best Places to Retire” in 2024 by U.S. News & World…
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DELCO Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Chinook Contract Keeps Ridley Boeing Plant Going to at Least 2030
A $240 million U.S. Army contract to upgrade five more Chinook helicopters should keep Boeing’s Ridley Park plant busy at least through 2030, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contract came from the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. With the new work order, Boeing is now rebuilding 51 Chinooks for the Army…
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Spring Is a Good Time to Start Perusing Local Farmers Markets
Farmers markets start with locally grown fruits and vegetables, add in fresh meats and cheeses, handmade and hand-grown products and feature live music from local bands. Here’s what’s available in Delaware County, writes Ben Silver and Claire Chmiel for Main Line Today. Booths Corner is open year-round, but only on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s been…
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Phil Martelli Jr. Is New Basketball Coach at Virginia University
Virginia Commonwealth University has confirmed previous reports that Drexel Hill native Phil Martelli Jr. is its new men’s basketball coach, with reports from CBS Sports that his father might also join the VCU staff in some capacity. Martelli, 43, becomes part of the Rams after leading Bryant University to its second NCAA Tournament appearance, according…
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Widener Honors Winners of 14th Annual High School Leadership Awards
Widener University in Chester, in partnership with NBC10 and Telemundo62, today announced the winners of the 14th-annual Widener University High School Leadership Awards. There were 134 regional students this year, including 15 from Delaware County and 14 from Chester County, who received a $20,000 Widener University scholarship based on their outstanding civic contributions and leadership…
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Nature’s Vin in Wayne Champions Women Through Natural Wine
Ragini Parmar was eager to try something else when she moved back to the Main Line after retiring from a tech career on the West Coast, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. Then she poured herself a glass of natural wine. “When I moved back from the West Coast, I noticed that [natural wine]…
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2025 Recreation Trends: Design, Sustainability, Inclusivity, Innovation
2025 is the year when recreation trends evolve to meet the needs of a more eco-conscious, inclusive, and tech-savvy world. General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provides a line of DuMor products, including park benches, picnic tables and chairs that make those goals a reality this year. Here’s a look at the key trends shaping…
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Crozer Health Gets Second Lifeline as Long-Term Negotiations Continue
An anticipated shut down of two Crozer Health hospitals next week has been delayed again after a last-minute deal was brokered Friday between The Foundation for Delaware County and the Pennsylvania attorney general, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are pleased to announce that the immediate funding pieces necessary to bridge to a…
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A Chef Gordon Ramsay Sighting Near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby
What’s up with a recent chef Gordon Ramsay appearance near Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby and why was the barbecue restaurant closed to the public for a week? Local residents spotted Ramsay of Kitchen Nightmares fame walking down a street just steps from the restaurant. There was also a busy collection of trucks and…
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Pica’s in Upper Darby Is Relocating and Downsizing After 69 Years
Pica’s restaurant in Upper Darby is closing its location in the summer of 2025 after a 69-year legacy of serving its signature pan pizza and other old world Italian delicacies at the same location on West Chester Pike. The restaurant plans to relocate and downsize somewhere else in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The…
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Pennsylvania License Plates Getting New Design This Spring
For the first time in over 25 years, Pennsylvania license plates are getting a major overhaul, marking a new chapter in the state’s rich design history, writes Asha Prihar for The Morning Call. The new version will feature the Liberty Bell with a mix of red, white, and blue for the upcoming semiquincentennial. Over the…
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Lawyer Says It Will be a Challenge to Have an April 1 Crozer Health Deal
There are roadblocks that need to come down if a court-imposed April 1 deadline is to be met on a deal to keep two Crozer Health hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, open, according to a lawyer representing Delaware County. Tobey Daluz of the Philadelphia law firm Ballard, Spahr told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey…
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Eagles Dismissing Pep Band Started by Upper Darby Native Bobby Mansure
After 28 seasons, the Philadelphia Eagles are letting their pep band go, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It’s been glorious … We walk away with a smile on our face,” said Bobby Mansure, the Upper Darby native who cofounded the Eagles Pep Band. The musicians play at the stadium on Sundays and were…
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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Colonial in Swarthmore
An attractive and lovingly renovated colonial home at 607 Fairview Road, with three bedrooms and one and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Swarthmore, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After purchasing the house in 2023 with his wife, Scott Morrison bonded with his 89-year-old widowed father when they were able to…
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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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The Arc of Chester County Partners with Penn State Great Valley in Speaker Series and Step Challenge
The Arc of Chester County, a dedicated champion for individuals with disabilities and their families, is proud to partner with Penn State Great Valley for a dynamic lineup of events this spring. These initiatives, including a powerful speaker series and a step challenge, highlight the importance of advocacy, inclusion, and community involvement. As the non-profit…
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