Tourism
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Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series to Host Renowned Trombonist
Delaware County Community College’s New Music Concert Series ends its spring season with a performance by trombonist William Lang on Sunday, April 22. The performance begins at 3 PM in the Large Auditorium of the Academic Building on the Marple Campus. An adventurous solo trombonist, Lang presents a unique and fun program of all solo…
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Comedian’s Delco-Based Character a Social Media Sensation
Comedian Troy David Hendrickson became Delaware County’s newest social media sensation when he donned a wig and some fake eyelashes to turn into Eagles superfan Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino after the Super Bowl, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The video was based on his own mother, an avid Eagles fan, whom…
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IceWorks in Aston Draws Legions of Visitors to Delaware County
Throughout the year, IceWorks in Aston attracts legions of visitors to Delaware County for ice hockey, ice skating, figure skating, and ice shows. Though the venue has expanded over the years, it still remains a family-friendly place where beginners of all ages can learn how to skate, and where elite athletes can train and compete.…
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Expectations Are High as State’s First Online Gambling Sites Set to Launch This Year
Pennsylvania’s first online gambling sites are expected to launch in the final quarter of this year, and all signs point to them being an even bigger success than those in the record-setting New Jersey market, writes Martin Derbyshire for PlayUSA.com. According to an announcement made last week by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, existing Pennsylvania…
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From CHESCO: AAA World Magazine Highlights West Chester as Great Destination for Weekend Getaway
West Chester’s national profile continues to grow. After earning accolades like “Great American Main Street” and “Best Place to Live,” the borough was recently highlighted by Theresa Gawlas Medoff for AAA World magazine as a destination spot for anyone wanting a great weekend away. Once known as Turk’s Head after the inn that served travelers…
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Author, Television Host, European Travel Guide to Speak at Widener on Monday
Widener University will welcome Rick Steves to campus on Monday, Feb. 26. The popular author, television host, and European travel guide will lead a compelling conversation with students, faculty, and staff, followed by a Q&A with the audience. Steves – who will speak from 1-2 PM at the Webb Room in Widener’s University Center –…
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Creating a Walkable Chadds Ford, Where You Can ‘See 300 Years of History’
Chadds Ford supervisors are working with residents and business owners to make the area more walkable, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. The goal is to lure people outdoors, and create an easier way for tourists to reach popular destinations. The concept began to come to fruition three years ago, when the township partnered…
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Destination Delco Has Your Next Two Weeks Covered with Entertainment Options Galore
Put on your party hats because the rest of November is packed with fun events in Delaware County, according to Destination Delco. First, music lovers are in for a treat, with the combination of country and rock offered by Aaron Lewis and Blackberry Smoke on Nov. 16 at the Tower Theater in Upper Darby. Then,…
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Pumpkin Tradition Started by Andrew Wyeth Delights Both Young and Old
Last weekend, Chadds Ford’s Great Pumpkin Carve again delighted both the young and old with an array of amazing characters on display, writes Patricia Talorico for the Wilmington News Journal. The open-air festival was held in a grove of the Chadds Ford Historical Society off Creek Road. The three-day celebration featured more than 60 local…
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Unabomber Profiler to Speak at Neumann University Next Month
James Fitzgerald, the FBI profiler who played a pivotal role in the capture of the Unabomber, will speak at Neumann University at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, Nov. 8 in the Bruder Life Center. His presentation is free and open to the public. In May 1978, a package exploded at Northwestern University, injuring a security guard.…
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Renowned Political Pundit Takes Stage in Second Installment of Speaker Series
Publisher’s Note: This event has been postponed. The Suburban Philadelphia Speaker Series continues with its second installment on Wednesday, Nov. 15, when journalist and author McKay Coppins takes the stage at People’s Light and Theatre in Malvern. Coppins is a staff writer for The Atlantic, as well as a regular contributor to CNN and MSNBC.…
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Inaugural Upper Darby International Festival Draws Thousands to 69th Street
The inaugural Upper Darby International Festival drew thousands of people to the 69th Street Corridor to celebrate diversity, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The area’s first-of-its-kind festival was hosted by Upper Darby Township and the Upper Darby Multicultural Commission. The organizers expected only approximately 1,000 people to attend, and were pleasantly surprised…
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Destination Delco Tasked with Promoting a Unique County, One Full of Personality
By virtue of his exploits on the basketball court at Darby-Colwyn High School in the mid-1970s, Marty Milligan earned the label of All-Delco. By virtue of his professional career at two of Delaware County’s largest employers – Ridley Park’s Boeing and Newtown Square’s SAP – and his current position at the county’s tourism bureau, he…
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Chichester Native Jake Mattera Living a Dream
He’s not laughing in his sleep; rather, Chichester native Jake Mattera is living a dream — albeit a hilarious one. The Cardinal O’Hara High School alum who once reserved “trying stand-up comedy” for a loosely held bucket list is now touring the nation and headlining an upcoming comedy show, according to a Springfield Press report…
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Five-Time Grammy Nominee to Headline Concert Celebrating Citadel’s 80-Year History
Whereas steel is undoubtedly Coatesville’s No. 1 export, Citadel may rank as its second. And it’s not a coincidence that the two are inextricably linked. Citadel was founded in South Coatesville in 1937 as a credit union for employees of Lukens Steel, which provided the foundation to countless American structures, including the St. Louis Arch…
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Tyler Arboretum in Media Offers the Perfect Getaway
Media’s Tyler Arboretum, one of the oldest arboretums in the Northeast, is the perfect getaway with 550 acres of nature and 20 miles of stunning hiking trails, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. Tyler Arboretum, which began as a side project by a farming family at the beginning of the 19th century, now draws in…
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Crozer-Keystone Community Foundation to Host Baby Buggy Walk Tomorrow
Mothers, babies, and families in Delaware County have been enrolling in supportive services through Women’s and Children’s Health Services for 25 years. WCHS provides home visiting case management and nurse programs to women during pregnancy and with children under the age of two. Thousands of families in Delaware County have been a part of these…
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Upper Darby Announces Inaugural International Festival to Celebrate Its Cultural Diversity
Mayor Tom Micozzie has announced that the inaugural Upper Darby International Festival will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 from 12-7 PM in the 69th Street Business District. The event, which is co-hosted by Upper Darby Township and the Upper Darby Multicultural Commission, will celebrate the township’s rich cultural diversity through food, music, and merchandise. On…
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