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This Delaware County Hospital Makes 2026 US News List for Best Maternity Care
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list includes one from Delaware County, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Riddle Hospital in Media once again made the list, after appearing on it last year. It ranked among 495 hospitals nationwide and among 13 in the Philadelphia region. A record-breaking…
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2 Delaware County Brothers Will be Competing in the 2026 Puppy Bowl
OK, so your favorite Philadelphia football team won’t be playing in the Super Bowl. But there will still be puppies, courtesy of Puppy Bowl 22 running on the Discovery Channel, writes Maria Pulcinella for WHYY. It’s a record number of contenders, with 150 puppy players representing 72 shelters and rescue organizations. This year’s Puppy Bowl…
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First Bank House of the Week: Gorgeous Colonial in Media
A gorgeous colonial home at 584 S. Heilbron Drive, set on 1.57 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Media. This stunning residence offers an elegant combination of size, style, and thoughtful design, conveniently located in a highly sought-after school district. Refined details include hardwood floors,…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 7 to Feb. 6
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its tenth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. It is a rare opportunity for high school students’ work — selected by teachers at…
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Brandywine, Incarcerated Students Learn Together in Public Speaking Course
Twenty students — 10 from Penn State Brandywine and 10 incarcerated in county jail — overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system, and studied public speaking during a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program. The students met each Tuesday evening during the fall semester at Delaware County’s George…
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Media Painter Rinal Parikh Reimagines Indian Folk Art Through a Local Lens
Rinal Parikh works from her quiet Media Borough studio, blending traditional Indian folk art with contemporary landscapes of suburban Pennsylvania, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The walls of her home display her paintings, completed and in progress, while shelves are filled with art supplies and mementos. The trained biochemist from Gujarat, India, began…
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Joseph McGettigan, Media Prosecutor in Jerry Sandusky, John du Pont Trials Remembered
Prosector Joseph E. McGettigan III of Media Borough, who obtained convictions against chemical company heir John du Pont and Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky, died Dec. 31, reports CBS News Philadelphia. He was 76. McGettigan served as lead prosecutor at Sandusky’s 2012 trial as senior deputy attorney general. Sandusky was convicted on 45…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial in Media
A lovely colonial home at 11 Morgan Lane, sitting on 1.3 attractive acres with five bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Media. This charming residence, beautifully situated in the Highland Rose tree-lined cul-de-sac subdivision, offers a serene setting with mature trees and a highly desirable location. Details include Brazilian…
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See What Elements Have Come Together to Make Media Thrive
Lisa Zahn thought it was time to reassess her life after her dad, Bill Reindl, was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer a little over a year ago. The lifelong Delaware County resident and Garnet Valley High School graduate decided to pursue her dream of opening Glimmer, a boutique gift store. She chose W. State Street in…
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MLB Network Documentary Takes a Look at Phillies Great Mike Schmidt
A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field struggles Schmidt had living up to fans’ expectations, writes Gabriella Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt lived in Media Borough in a home he bought in November 1979, the year before…
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Past Art Comrades Meet Again After 25 Years, Co-Teach Media Class
Twenty-five years ago, Rose Tree Place resident Marsha McGlinchey taught an art class at a community arts center. That’s when she met Helen Smith, inspiring her to start her own art career. Now McGlinchey and Smith, who is an activities assistant at Rose Tree Place, are working together teaching a monthly art class at the…
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Wonder Cuts Ribbon in Media, With Eyes Toward Drexel Hill in Rapid Expansion
A Wonder food hall opened Thursday in Media Borough in the Promenade at Granite Run, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media Wonder at 1127 W. Baltimore Pike officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Senior operations leader Eddie Jefferson, who oversees the Media location, emphasized the importance of local ties.…
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Riddle Hospital Is Quieter These Days at Night, New Survey Shows
Riddle Hospital in Media once had the dubious honor of being the loudest acute-care hospital in the region at night, according to a federal survey. Not anymore, writes Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It has significantly reduced its night-time noise levels, according to newly released federal data. The most recent survey of Riddle Hospital…
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Main Line Health CEO Ed Jimenez Talks About Healthcare Priorities
Employees, safety, and improved care delivery are the priorities for Main Line Health President and CEO Ed Jimenez six months into the job. He took over in June with 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Jimenez most recently served as president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark,…
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Laughter Is Medicine at Unique Yoga Classes in Media Borough
Alexa Fong Drubay leads a different kind of yoga class in Media Borough, utilizing the power of laughter, reports 6abc. The master trainer offers Laughter Yoga with Alexa classes. “It’s so wonderful, and yet so few people know about it,” she said. “People come up to me and say, ‘What is this stuff?’” The movement…
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Brandywine Students Make Campus History at National Cyber League Competition
For the first time in campus history, four Penn State Brandywine students competed in the National Cyber League Competition from Nov. 7-9 and placed in the top 10 percent of teams in the competition, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine in Media. Christopher Kenny, Kylie Reiner, Ben Schwartz, and Sebastian Ulloa — known as…
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Brandywine LaunchBox Holds Second Annual LionCage Pitch Competition
The Brandywine LaunchBox partnered with the Great Valley LaunchBox and the Chester County Economic Development Council’s Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n) to present the second annual LionCage Pitch Competition on Nov. 14. The event highlighted entrepreneurs and innovators across southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Hosted at Penn State Great Valley and…
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Annie Actresses Talk About Their Experience at Media Theatre
The newest production of Annie is on stage now at the Media Theatre, running through Jan. 4. Two young actresses who are sharing the role of Annie talked about their experiences on NBC’s 10’s Philly Live. “Annie has always been like a dream role for me, since like, third grade,” said 13-year-old Violet Roche about…
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