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Can You Afford a Home in Delaware County? Most Buyers Are Coming Up Short
Buying a home in Delaware County is getting harder, even as the rest of the country catches a break. While affordability improved across most major U.S. housing markets this spring, the Delaware County and Philadelphia area is moving in the opposite direction. According to a recent Redfin analysis highlighted by Michaelle Bond in The Philadelphia…
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Swarthmore College’s New Program Could Mean Free Tuition for Thousands of Families
A Delaware County college just made a major move to take cost off the table for thousands of families, reports Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Swarthmore College announced Monday that starting in fall 2027, it will cover full tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 a year, a significant commitment from one of the country’s most…
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First Bank House of the Week: $1.29M Historic Stone Home in Media Blends Charm and Modern Living
An 18th-century stone residence with five bedrooms and three full and two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. Set on nearly three private acres along West Baltimore Pike, the property combines centuries-old architectural appeal with thoughtful contemporary upgrades designed for modern lifestyles. . . The home’s exterior immediately reflects its historic roots, with classic stone construction, mature landscaping, and a secluded rear patio that creates…
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Outdoor Dining in Delaware County: Eight Local Restaurants Perfect for Summer Nights
Summer in Delaware County arrives in the smell of a wood-fired grill drifting across a parking lot, in the sound of a live band carrying through a beer garden on a Friday night, in that particular golden hour when the sun hangs low over a creek and nobody at the table seems to be in any…
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Register Now for Widener University’s Engineering Camp for High School Students
High school students looking to jump-start their future in engineering are invited to sign up for Widener University’s 2026 Engineering Camp this summer. Students in grades 9 through 12 will explore engineering, robotics, design, and technology from June 22 to June 26 in Kirkbride Hall on Widener’s Chester campus. Register Here. The immersive four-day program…
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Why Virginia Retirees Are Choosing Freedom Village Over Northern Virginia’s High Cost of Living
For decades, Northern Virginia has been a powerhouse for technology, government contracting, and data centers. It’s an ideal location for ambitious professionals and workers in Virginia who thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments. But when it’s time to slow down, prioritize wellness, and enjoy the fruits of long careers, many older adults in Virginia are looking…
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Tracy Davidson Tells Ursinus Graduates About Courage, Failure, and What Actually Matters
Tracy Davidson has spent decades delivering the news. Last week, she spoke at Ursinus College’s commencement ceremony and delivered something harder to come by: honest advice. The longtime Philadelphia broadcaster stood before the Class of 2026 and set aside the kind of polished, inspirational language that graduation speeches tend to traffic in. What she offered…
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North Philadelphia’s Long-Vacant Budd Plant Could Be Transformed Under New Rezoning Plan
A massive, long-dormant industrial complex in North Philadelphia may finally be getting a second life, and the vision for it is an ambitious one. City Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr. has introduced legislation to rezone the former Budd Company plant in the Nicetown-Tioga neighborhood, opening the door to residential, mixed-use, and commercial development alongside life sciences…
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Norristown Schools Axed Its DEI Chief. Now the Community Wants Answers.
The Norristown Area School District school board just eliminated its chief diversity officer, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Its members insist that this makes them more committed to equity, not less. The board voted in April to cut the district’s chief of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging position. The move is effective at…
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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Found Love on Crozer Campus in Chester
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. met his first and only White girlfriend, Amelia Elizabeth (Betty) Moitz, while studying at Crozer Theological Seminary in Chester, writes Jonathan Eig, best-selling author of King: A Life, as reported in The Philadelphia Citizen. She was his “true love,” according to friend Harry Belafonte. Amelia, known as Betty, was the…
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FIFA World Cup Spotlight on Chester: Will It Spark Economic Change for the Struggling City?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is coming to the Philadelphia region, and for Chester, it could mean a rare moment in the global spotlight. But whether that spotlight translates into lasting change is a question locals have heard before. As Lincoln Financial Field prepares to host World Cup matches next month, the Philadelphia Union is planning watch parties at…
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TLC: The Power of Play: How Play Helps Kids Heal and Grow
“Play is what makes kids, kids. It’s what they do,” says Allison Gopnik, human play researcher and psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Yet each decade, society has continued to edge play out of the regular rhythm of life for children and families, replacing that play with busyness, distraction, and isolation. Families have…
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Longwood Gardens’ 1906 Restaurant: Fine Dining, Fountain Views, and a Menu Grown On-Site
Sometimes, Craig LaBan writes in The Philadelphia Inquirer, dinner at 1906 stops feeling like a meal and starts feeling like the main event. The restaurant, named for the year Pierre S. du Pont acquired the land that would become Longwood Gardens, has emerged from a sweeping transformation as part of the gardens’ ambitious Longwood Reimagined…
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The AI Buildout Came to Montgomery County. Now Residents Fear It’s Too Late to Stop It.
The battle over data centers in Montgomery County has entered a critical new phase, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. Eight projects backed by developer Brian O’Neill and his King of Prussia firm MLP Ventures are now formally on the table, targeting sites near Renaissance Park, Swedeland Road, Horizon Drive, and River Road. Together, they represent…
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Historic Boyd Theatre Marquee At Risk As Owner Seeks to Modernize Philadelphia Landmark
The Boyd Theatre has survived closure, a preservation battle, and the demolition of most of its auditorium, but now its iconic marquee may be next to go. Pearl Properties, which owns Philadelphia’s last great downtown movie palace, wants to remove the theater-style marquee and modernize the recessed storefront, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Wawa Rival Sheetz Is Making Its Moves on Wawa’s Territory
As Wawa expands into central Pennsylvania, traditionally Sheetz territory, Sheetz is also expanding eastward into traditional Wawa territory, writes Anitra Johnson for USA Today, as reported in phillyburbs.com. It’s opening a new location in Downingtown, Chester County, in a closed Rite Aid near an existing Wawa. Sheetz is known for its touchscreen-order burgers, fries, and…
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What Wawa’s 1 Billion Customers Really Want: 14 Improvement Wawa Fans Keep Asking For
For a company that serves roughly a billion customers a year, Wawa doesn’t have a demand problem. It has an expectation problem. In a DELCO Today post last week, we looked at where Wawa stands in 2025 and what changes may be coming in 2026, exploring how Delaware County’s hometown convenience store chain has evolved…
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How Woodlyn-Based HEADstrong Foundation Turned One Family’s Grief Into Hope for 40,000 Cancer Patients
Cheryl Colleluori was on the phone with her college-aged son when she heard something that stopped her: a faint whistling sound in his breathing. What followed was a devastating diagnosis, a large B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma, discovered during Nick Colleluori’s freshman year at Hofstra University. What the Swedesboro family thought might be a minor sinus issue became a…
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