• More than 1,100 to Graduate at WCU’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies

    More than 1,100 to Graduate at WCU’s Winter Commencement Ceremonies

    There are 1,124 students poised to begin the next chapters of their lives following graduation from West Chester University (WCU) at four separate winter commencement exercises being held Friday and Saturday, Dec. 12 and 13. All ceremonies will take place in Hollinger Field House on North Campus. Three ceremonies organized by the college will accommodate…

  • Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales Sells to Local Real Estate Investor

    Joseph Ambler Inn in North Wales Sells to Local Real Estate Investor

    After four decades with its original owner, the 52-room Joseph Ambler Inn has now been sold to Milind Satam, Jeetu Satpute and other real estate investors for $5.725 million, plus additional costs, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new owner said the property will continue operating as a hotel. As an independent…

  • Brandywine Conservancy Ends Historic Tenure Operating Radnor Hunt Races

    Brandywine Conservancy Ends Historic Tenure Operating Radnor Hunt Races

    With next year’s Radnor Hunt Races, Brandywine Conservancy will be ending its tenure as the operator of the beloved Main Line equestrian race tradition, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today.  While saddened by the news, the races look back fondly on the decades of support from the conservancy. “For the last 45 years, the Brandywine has…

  • Travel + Leisure Names Philadelphia Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food and Drink

    Travel + Leisure Names Philadelphia Among 50 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Food and Drink

    As people continue brainstorming or finalizing travel plans for 2026, Travel + Leisure Editors have compiled a list of options and Philadelphia made the top 50 list. Philadelphia has been named one of the top food and drink destinations. Why? “Philly these days is all about the innovative, award-winning chefs from around the globe who…

  • Philadelphia Passengers Will Soon Be Flyng to San Juan on JetBlue

    Philadelphia Passengers Will Soon Be Flyng to San Juan on JetBlue

    JetBlue Airways is deepening its commitment to Puerto Rico by offering a San Juan route year-round starting  March 26 at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal The low-cost airline will offer daily service between PHL and Luis Munoz Marín International Airport in San Juan, with one-way tickets starting at $99. Flights…

  • Ridley House in Holmes Gets All Grinchy This Time of Year

    Ridley House in Holmes Gets All Grinchy This Time of Year

    Christmas pop-up bars are easier to find these days as bars entertain patrons with decorations, specialty drinks, and food. Ridley House in Holmes takes it a step further, with décor, food, and drinks that are Grinch-themed. And folks in Ridley Township love it, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. Ridley House, at 2107 MacDade Blvd.,…

  • Adults Take Over LEGOLAND This Friday at Plymouth Meeting Mall

    Adults Take Over LEGOLAND This Friday at Plymouth Meeting Mall

    If you’ve ever wished you could wander through LEGOLAND without weaving around strollers or stepping over toddlers, your moment has arrived.  This Friday night, the LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Philadelphia in Plymouth Meeting is throwing open its doors for an Adults-Only Holiday Bricktacular, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most playful nights of…

  • Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia

    Buc-ees Teases Move to Pennsylvania as It Expands to Virginia

    Buc-ee’s is inching its way toward Pennsylvania as it opens its most northern store yet in Virginia, even teasing Pennsylvania travelers of an impending store opening here with billboards, writes Damon C. Williams for USA Today Network, as published in Yahoo! news. Similar to Wawa, the Texas-based gas station/convenience superstore has a cult following in…

  • DelVal Partners with Gritty to Launch Non-Credit Medical Sales Leadership Certificate

    DelVal Partners with Gritty to Launch Non-Credit Medical Sales Leadership Certificate

    Delaware Valley University and Gritty have entered into a new partnership that brings together industry-driven professional training and the academic excellence of a nationally recognized institution. Through this collaboration, the two organizations are launching a new non-credit certificate in medical sales leadership. The Medical Sales Leadership Certificate equips learners with the practical skills, industry exposure,…

  • Wall Street Comes to Ursinus College with Bloomberg Lab Launch

    Wall Street Comes to Ursinus College with Bloomberg Lab Launch

    Ursinus College has officially launched its Bloomberg Lab, bringing Wall Street to students’ fingertips. The new resource allows students to study the stock market in real time and earn finance certifications. The lab features 12 state-of-the-art Bloomberg terminals, interactive workstations that allow students to receive and analyze live financial data. Located on the lower level…

  • The Devon Senior Living Bought by North Jersey Operator 

    The Devon Senior Living Bought by North Jersey Operator 

    The Devon Senior Living has been purchased by Juniper Communities, a North Jersey-based operator of senior living facilities, for an undisclosed sum, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.  The property was sold by AlerisLife, based in Massachusetts, which acquired the Chester County community in 2008 for $4.65 million. The company stated earlier this year that it was planning to sell the assets while winding down operations.  The property spans 90,865…

  • New Temple University Residence Hall in Works for North Philadelphia, RFP Issued for Project

    New Temple University Residence Hall in Works for North Philadelphia, RFP Issued for Project

    Temple University plans to build a new residence hall near Broad and Norris streets in North Philadelphia and has issued a request for proposals for the project, writes Noah Zucker for BisNow. “That will allow us, after that’s completed, to use that as swing space to take two of our residences and do a full…

  • Calling All Hoagie Lovers! PrimoHoagies Opening New Quakertown Location

    Calling All Hoagie Lovers! PrimoHoagies Opening New Quakertown Location

    PrimoHoagies, the popular fast-casual chain known for its hoagies packed with premium meats, cheeses, and a distinctive spice blend, is launching a new location in Quakertown, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ 69 News. The new PrimoHoagies will take over the space formerly occupied by SuperCuts in the Quakertown Plaza shopping center. Renovations will begin in…

  • Mrs. B’s Catering Serves Up Feel Good Soul Food in Clifton Heights

    Mrs. B’s Catering Serves Up Feel Good Soul Food in Clifton Heights

    Topaz Bryant was a home cook for nine years, then a caterer.   In September, Bryant took that next step and brought her soul food to a new restaurant, Mrs. B’s Catering, her first brick-and-mortar on South Springfield Road in Clifton Heights, reports  Aunyea Lachelle for NBC 10 Philadelphia. I did not know it was…

  • Forum Looks at Issues Impacting Delaware County Health Department Services

    Forum Looks at Issues Impacting Delaware County Health Department Services

    Proposed federal CDC funding cuts, vaccine skepticism, and the closure of Crozer Health hospitals are expected to impact public health services in Delaware County, from childhood vaccinations to infectious disease control, writes Kathleeen Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s diminishing our capacity to address and identify emerging public health threats,” said Delaware County Board of…

  • Local Nonprofit Leader Redefines Trauma Education to Build Safer, Stronger Communities

    Local Nonprofit Leader Redefines Trauma Education to Build Safer, Stronger Communities

    Communities today are carrying more emotional weight than they have the tools to manage. Schools are overwhelmed. Nonprofits are stretched thin. Families are navigating stress that grows heavier each year. And in the middle of it all are leaders searching for a real solution to a problem they were never trained to solve. Cleous “GloWry”…

  • Philadelphia Magazine: These 5 Influencers Are Impacting Lives in Delaware County and the Region

    Philadelphia Magazine: These 5 Influencers Are Impacting Lives in Delaware County and the Region

    Here are five noteworthy influencers among 150 in the Philadelphia region who have made an impact on our lives here in Delaware County, as rated by Philadelphia Magazine. State Reps. Joanna McClinton placed 13th on the list, tying with State Rep. Jordan Harris. McClinton is the speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and represents…

  • Freedom Village Collects 761 Pounds of Food at Month-Long Drive

    Freedom Village Collects 761 Pounds of Food at Month-Long Drive

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, wrapped up November 2025 with a successful month-long food drive that collected 761 pounds of non-perishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Throughout the entire month, residents and team members joined together in a unified effort to support local families heading into the…