• Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Serves Up Pure Fun With ‘State Fair’

    Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra Serves Up Pure Fun With ‘State Fair’

    Putting on a production of “State Fair” has been on the minds of the Rose Valley Chorus and Orchestra for a while now. They had been preparing to perform the show in March 2020, but had to put those plans aside when COVID-19 shut everything down. “We had always hoped to get back to it…

  • General Recreation Introduces Poligon, a Shelter for Public Spaces

    General Recreation Introduces Poligon, a Shelter for Public Spaces

    Now you can be comfortable, play safer and stay longer at community events, from public concerts and farmers markets to sporting events and park activities, thanks to Poligon structures available through General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. This open-air structure protects participants from inclement weather and prolonged exposure to UV rays. It helps keep temperatures…

  • Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill

    Langhorne Welcomes Bucks County’s First MaGerk’s Pub & Grill

    MaGerk’s Pub & Grill, a popular spot for bar-style food with several locations in Montgomery County, opened its first Bucks County eatery in Langhorne last week, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. MaGerk’s, located at the Summit Square Shopping Center, just off of the Newtown Bypass in Middletown Township, occupies a 6,000-square-foot space that was…

  • Another Nonprofit Approached for Crozer Health Hospital Sale

    Another Nonprofit Approached for Crozer Health Hospital Sale

    Prospect Medical Holdings is in negotiations to sell Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital to an undisclosed nonprofit, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s what a Prospect Medical lawyer told a federal bankruptcy judge Wednesday, March 19. A bankruptcy hearing March 26 will determine if Prospect asks to approve the sale or close…

  • Ridley Park Restaurants Fear Loss of Business From Hospital Closing

    Ridley Park Restaurants Fear Loss of Business From Hospital Closing

    Taylor Hospital’s closing under the Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy would not only impact local healthcare, it also affects the business of nearby restaurants in Ridley Park, reports Ray Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. John Marshall, owner of The BrickHaus said Taylor Hospital employees are regular customers for breakfast and lunch. “We’ve had doctors and other…

  • Legal Debates Surround How to Fund Crozer Health as Penn Medicine Joins In

    Legal Debates Surround How to Fund Crozer Health as Penn Medicine Joins In

    A bankruptcy judge overseeing the disposition of the Crozer Health system called an emergency hearing Thursday afternoon after a Delaware County court injunction blocked funds from The Foundation for Delaware County to sustain two Crozer hospitals. The Foundation is now asking that the injunction, which threated to derail negotiations for the long-term operation of the…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Spacious Traditional in Historic Rose Valley

    First Bank House of the Week: Spacious Traditional in Historic Rose Valley

    Welcome to 8 Todmorden Lane, a spacious 4 Bedroom, 2.5 Bath home for sale, offering almost 3,200 square feet of living space, nestled on an acre lot in historic Rose Valley. Make your way up the circular drive and onto the cozy front porch with stone façade.   Enter into the foyer with an oversized…

  • Unexpected Federal Grant Aids Chadds Ford Joseph Davis House Preservation

    Unexpected Federal Grant Aids Chadds Ford Joseph Davis House Preservation

    Amidst a freezing of federal funds, one grant from the National Park Service came through for the Joseph Davis House, a historic property in Chadds Ford where artist N.C. Wyeth once lived and worked. On Tuesday, the National Park Service announced a $1.8 million grant for the 16-acre site where part of the 1777 Battle…

  • Freedom Village Players ‘The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux’ a Sell Out, Thousands Raised

    Freedom Village Players ‘The Dastardly Doctor Deveraux’ a Sell Out, Thousands Raised

    Freedom Village at Brandywine witnessed a display of talent and community spirit as The Village Players, a theater group made up of Freedom Village residents, premiered their fifth musical comedy, “The Dastardly Doctor Devereaux,” on March 7 and 8, 2025. The performances, directed and produced by residents Fran and Maggie Doyle, captivated audiences and raised…

  • Delco Gives Closing Celebration Will Again be at Rose Tree Park

    Delco Gives Closing Celebration Will Again be at Rose Tree Park

    Delaware County will celebrate the second annual Delco Gives, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation), on May 8-9 2025. The closing celebration will once again take place at Rose Tree Park on May 9. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives is a powerful opportunity to support the nonprofits that…

  • Upper Darby Challenged Again on Earned Income Tax Effort

    Upper Darby Challenged Again on Earned Income Tax Effort

    A proposed Upper Darby 1 percent earned income tax can’t seem to make it out of the gate. Upper Darby Council voted in February to approve an earned income tax for the second time. And for the second time, it’s being challenged, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first time, last year, a…

  • Natasha Cloud of Broomall Takes Up the Fight for Women in Sports

    Natasha Cloud of Broomall Takes Up the Fight for Women in Sports

    Broomall native Natasha Cloud started her basketball career as a freshman at the University of Maryland before transferring to St. Joseph’s University after her first year, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Being told when I left by coaches that ‘Your WNBA dreams will never become a reality, you’re making the wrong decision,’ all…

  • The Lincoln Center: Encouraging Teen Independence and Responsibility

    The Lincoln Center: Encouraging Teen Independence and Responsibility

    Teen firsts–milestones or significant events that mark a beginning or an introduction to something new–hold tremendous importance as they shape our understanding, skills, and perceptions, even laying the foundation for future growth and development. Some firsts we remember with fondness, some with embarrassed laughter, and some we’d like to forget. Young people happily hear Grandpa…

  • Comcast Celebrates 2 New Xfinity Stores in Villanova, Springfield

    Comcast Celebrates 2 New Xfinity Stores in Villanova, Springfield

    Comcast was recently joined by the Main Line Chamber of Commerce and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the opening of two Xfinity stores in Villanova and Springfield. The openings also including charitable donations from Comcast to the local community.   Villanova Xfinity The Main Line Chamber of Commerce was on hand March…

  • Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Expands in Delaware County

    Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Expands in Delaware County

    A controversial church that has been accused by former members outside the United States of imposing restrictions on its members has been buying up land in Delaware County, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a 200-year-old evangelical church with about 54,000 members worldwide, has grown significantly in Delaware County…

  • A Historic Farmhouse in Chadds Ford Also Offers Modern Comfort

    A Historic Farmhouse in Chadds Ford Also Offers Modern Comfort

    Springdale Farm in Chadds Ford offers a mix of history and modern amenities and it can be yours for $2.5 million, writes Jon Dykstra for MSN. The estate covers 11.67 acres and includes a farmhouse originally built in 1720. The four-bedroom, five-bathroom property includes a main limestone house, a guest cottage, and multiple outbuildings, including…

  • Phil Martelli Jr. Gets His 1st NCAA Tournament as Head Coach

    Phil Martelli Jr. Gets His 1st NCAA Tournament as Head Coach

    Phil Martelli Jr. is catching up to his father, reports the Associated Press, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Bryant University head coach led the Bulldogs to a 77-59 win Saturday over No. 3 seeded University of Maine, capturing the American East Crown. Now Martelli and his team are headed to the NCAA Tournament.…

  • DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village

    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…