Tourism
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It’s Radnor’s First Trolley Tour of History
Lucky residents were transported back in time May 19 aboard a trolley historical tour of Radnor Township, writes Linda Stein for mainlinemedianews.com. Historian Greg Prichard guided 72 people on two tours offered by the Radnor Historical Society, in conjunction with the Radnor Memorial Library, sponsored by Pennsylvania Trust. The trolley visited the neighborhoods of Wayne…
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New Drexel Hill Hotel Completes Family’s Catering Mission
A ribbon cutting Thursday officially opened Drexelbrook’s Holiday Inn & Suites, concluding a family’s hospitality mission. William Kay II, general partner for Drexelbrook Associates, owner of the $16 million hotel, thanked everyone for celebrating “another milestone in our long and storied history.” The ribbon cutting included receptions and tours of the ultra-modern H4 hotel, the first…
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There’s Nothing Like Summer Nights in Delco
Fans of al fresco dining and free outdoor concerts should head for Delaware County, which draws more than 100,000 people each summer for Dining Under the Stars and its famous Rose Tree Park Music Festival that features 40 free twilight concerts. Both summer-long events take place in the county seat of Media. The first, Dining…
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Soccer Community Reaches Out at Union Game to Grieving Boy
For 9-year-old Ian Alexander, who recently lost his father, attending a Philadelphia Union game took on even more significant meaning, writes Mathew Ralph for brotherlygame.com. Alexander attended a game with his Roxborough United teammate, Ben Franklin Mitchell. The Mitchells, who knew Ian’s dad through his club involvement as a parent and coach, gave Ian the…
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New York Hotel Management Firm Opens Office in Drexel Hill
A New York hotel development and management company has set up its mid-Atlantic headquarters in Drexel Hill, with the goal of increasing its team as it adds properties, writes Kenneth Hilario for Philadelphia Business Journal. Prestige Hospitality Group from Albany, N.Y., expanded to the Philadelphia area with an office in Drexel Hill that will serve…
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Three Towns Get Voter OK on Liquor Sales, Bond OK’d for Elwyn Land Buy
Voters in Aldan, Lansdowne and Marple all said ‘yes’ to allow liquor sales in their communities, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Unofficial results from the May 21 Primary Election showed Aldan with a 472-271 vote in favor of the liquor sale referendum. In Marple, numbers showed 2,357 to 1,303 in favor. Giant Food…
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Brandywine River Museum Antiques Show: Where Antiques and Art Meet
A 48-year tradition returns Memorial Day weekend when the annual Antiques Show opens at the Brandywine River Museum. Fine antiques, including furniture, rugs, porcelain, needlework and much more will be on sale and on display by 26 dealers from the mid-Atlantic and beyond. Proceeds from this fundraising event benefit the Museum Volunteers’ Purchase Fund and…
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Delaware County Historical Society Embarks on Funding Campaign
Stored at the Delaware County Historical Society, minutes from the initial public meeting capture the organization’s founding on Sept. 3, 1895 when a motion was made to start a county historical society, writes the Society for Delaware County News Network. Reflection of the founding meeting is especially poignant today, as the Delaware County Historical Society…
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Veteran-owned Breweries Release Special Beer for Memorial Day
Brewers from veteran-owned breweries in Pennsylvania have collaborated on a beer due to be released in time for Memorial Day weekend, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Twenty veteran-owned breweries, including Aston Abbey Brewing in Aston, will serve “Hurry Up and Wait,” a collaboration beer dedicated to veterans. The beer is scheduled to be released…
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Holiday Inn Is Open For Business in Drexel Hill
The first brand-name hotel in Upper Darby has opened, adding another property to Delaware County’s already high-performing and fast-growing lodging market, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Holiday Inn & Suites Philadelphia at Drexelbrook had a soft opening Friday, May 10, with a grand-opening May 30 at 2:30 p.m. The 100-room hotel,…
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Artists in Delco This Week to Capture Spring Beauty
The Wayne Art Center Plein Air Festival kicked off May 13 with the arrival of 32 juried artists who are spending the week capturing the beauty of spring in Delaware County and the region, writes Pete Bannan for Main Line Media News. Over five days they will document the landscape painting “en plein air” (French…
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For Flexible Flyers, Startup Has Great Philly Deals
A new startup company called Moonfish finds cheap deals on flights leaving out of Philadelphia International Airport, writes David Murrell for phillymag.com. George Zeng, a Wharton MBA grad and former engineer at Facebook, started Moonfish when he noticed major fluctuations in flight prices. He designed a search engine that finds the best deals by tracking…
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Tallest, Longest Indoor Skyrider Coaster in Nation Opens in Springfield
Springfield residents now have a unique new place to enjoy jumping, climbing, and conquering obstacle courses with the opening of Urban Air Adventure Park, writes Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County Daily Times. Located at 1250 Woodland Avenue next to BJ’s Wholesale store, the 30,000-square-foot indoor super playground is designed for kids of all ages to…
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Tyler Arboretum Celebrates 75th With Sculpture Exhibit
This month marks the 75th anniversary when Tyler Arboretum in Media ceased being a summer residence and working farm in 1944 and became a public arboretum, writes Rachel Spurlock for Main Line Today. To celebrate the change from private to public, the Arboretum will host a “Gateway to Nature” sculpture exhibit, highlighting 13 regional artists.…
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Harrah’s Casino in Chester Finishes Last Leg of Major Renovation by Unveiling New Poker Room
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack in Chester has finished the last leg of a major renovation by opening its new poker room, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. To attract new blood, the gaming and entertainment facility has recently added three new projects and relocated its poker room to the casino floor. Among…
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Media One of 20 Nominees for USA Today’s ‘Best Small Town Cultural Scene’ Award
USA Today has released its 20 nominees selected by readers for its “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” award, and Media is one of them, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia magazine. Readers can now vote by clicking here through May. The results will be published on May 17. In addition to Media, Doylestown and Manayunk are…
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Destination Delco Launches New Website
Destination Delco, the official tourism promotion agency of Delaware County, has launched a newly redesigned website. The revamped website was designed and implemented by Media Proper, a web design group based in Media, and features streamlined and simplified design, improved functionality, and enriched content areas. Visually dynamic while introducing some fresh rebranding initiatives, the colorful…
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Only One City Tops Philadelphia for Best St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations … and It’s Not Boston
Those looking to have a good time for St. Patrick’s Day do not have to go far, as Philadelphia offers some of the best celebrations in the nation, according to analysis by WalletHub. The City of Brotherly love is second on 2019’s Best Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations. WalletHub compared 200 of the nation’s…
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