• La Padella Offers a Taste of Italy on State Street in Media

    La Padella Offers a Taste of Italy on State Street in Media

    La Padella at 100 State Road in Media received praise from PhillyBite Magazine for its Italian cuisine, describing it as a “best culinary destination for lovers of classic Italian cuisine.” “Recently launched, this inviting restaurant promises to transport diners straight to Italy with a menu rich in traditional dishes, complemented by a full-service bar featuring…

  • DelVal Prof to Present Innovative Egg Nutrition Research at One of Nation’s Leading Gatherings for Animal Science

    DelVal Prof to Present Innovative Egg Nutrition Research at One of Nation’s Leading Gatherings for Animal Science

    Dr. Keith Ou, an assistant professor of animal biotechnology and conservation at Delaware Valley University, will present his research on egg nutrition at the Cornell Nutrition Conference (CNC), one of the nation’s leading gatherings for animal science and nutrition experts. Dr. Ou’s presentation will focus on his work, alongside Dr. Xingen Lei of Cornell University,…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, raised over $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The community’s month-long fundraising efforts culminated in its annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, October 3.  Throughout September, residents and staff came together to host a variety of creative fundraisers, including a donut sale,…

  • IBX Offers Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026 to Support Members Through Every Step of Their Health Journey

    IBX Offers Medicare Advantage Plans for 2026 to Support Members Through Every Step of Their Health Journey

    The 2026 Annual Enrollment Period has begun, and Independence Blue Cross is offering a wide variety of Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plans designed to support members through their health journey. This year, IBX is also introducing Personal Choice 65 Achieve PPO, a new zero-dollar plan. “Our 2026 Medicare Advantage plans are built around what matters…

  • The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Fall Concert

    The Immaculata Symphony Presents Annual Fall Concert

    On Saturday, Nov. 8, the Immaculata Symphony will perform its fall concert, “Transformations,” beginning at 7:00 PM in Immaculata’s Alumnae Hall. The Immaculata Symphony is a university-community organization, with a long and outstanding tradition that goes back to the University’s founding in 1920. Works originally composed for piano are transformed in these full orchestral arrangements,…

  • Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio

    Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio

    Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. The acquisition strengthens its cardio-pulmonary treatment lineup with the addition of Ohtuvayre, a breakthrough therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Verona Pharma now operates as a wholly…

  • Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M

    Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M

    Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…

  • Yeadon Public Works Department Auctioning Off a 1993 Ambulance

    Yeadon Public Works Department Auctioning Off a 1993 Ambulance

    A Yeadon ambulance is being auctioned off as a possible tailgate vehicle to raise money for the borough community. The Yeadon Borough Public Works Department is auctioning off the 1993 E350 ambulance, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction used for Yeadon’s road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public…

  • 14 Wawa Hoagies Later, and This One Rose Above Them All

    14 Wawa Hoagies Later, and This One Rose Above Them All

    There’s no shortage of opinions on which Wawa hoagie is the best. Now, Tasting Table is weighing in with their choice, and it may surprise you. Tasting Table tasted and ranked 14 Wawa hoagies according to flavor, texture of the rolls, fillings, and condiments. “Based on our taste test, we found Wawa’s Meatball Parmesan Hoagie…

  • PECO Earns Tree Line USA 2025 Certification for Environmental Stewardship

    PECO Earns Tree Line USA 2025 Certification for Environmental Stewardship

    Vegetation causes about 40 percent of power outages that affect PECO customers. When branches or trees impact electric infrastructure, sustained power outages are more likely. That’s why PECO continues to significantly invest in vegetation management to keep trees and other vegetation a safe distance away from powerlines to avoid potential issues. This ongoing work and…

  • Immaculata University Hosts Undergraduate Open House Oct. 18

    Immaculata University Hosts Undergraduate Open House Oct. 18

    Immaculata University will hold an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This event is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can visit the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall to sign in and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Admissions counselors will discuss academic…

  • West Chester University Presents Fourth Annual Dance for HER Benefit Concert in Support of Unite for HER

    West Chester University Presents Fourth Annual Dance for HER Benefit Concert in Support of Unite for HER

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the West Chester University (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance, in collaboration with dance studios from across Chester County, will present the fourth annual Dance for HER fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 6:00 PM in Asplundh Hall. Founded in 2022, Dance for HER unites the Chester County dance community in support…

  • Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict

    Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict

    Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Philly. In June, Shapiro announced that Amazon would invest $20 billion in two cloud computing and artificial intelligence data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties, solidifying his…

  • Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation

    Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation

    The Michelin Guide has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at the Comcast Center a two-key designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2025 key designations, announced on Wednesday, are equivalent to Michelin’s coveted star ratings that are awarded to restaurants around the world. The key ratings system was launched last year.…

  • Delaware County Leadership: Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking, S&T Bank

    Delaware County Leadership: Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking, S&T Bank

    Jeff Bierlein, Director of Commercial Real Estate Banking at S&T Bank, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Sports were the focus of his childhood, from traveling for Little League games to learning leadership as a basketball camp instructor. After establishing a banking career for himself at PNC Bank, Bierlein transitioned to…

  • Prospective Students Invited to Penn State Day Oct. 25 at Brandywine Campus

    Prospective Students Invited to Penn State Day Oct. 25 at Brandywine Campus

    Prospective students and their families are invited to attend a visitation program at Penn State Brandywine in Media at 9:30 AM on Saturday, Oct. 25. The open house will allow attendees to learn about the Penn State admission process and the many options and opportunities available, including academic programs, student life and athletics, career services,…

  • Before You Set Goals, Do This First

    Before You Set Goals, Do This First

    As another year winds down, it’s tempting to sprint into the new one with a fresh list of goals and resolutions. But before you look forward, it’s worth pausing to look back. Reflection is often the missing step in personal and professional growth — and without it, even the best goals can miss the mark.…

  • DCCC Student Chosen to Serve on PA State Board of Higher Education

    DCCC Student Chosen to Serve on PA State Board of Higher Education

    Christa Heyward, Ph.D., a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been selected to be one of just two college student representatives to serve on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). Currently completing a Certificate in Residential Carpentry at DCCC, Heyward will represent publicly funded colleges and universities in the state. After…