Newtown Square
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Newtown Square Firefighters Excavate 45-Year-Old Time Capsule
A group of firefighters in Newtown Square excavated a decades-old time capsule tucked into the walls of the station for nearly 50 years. The two-foot-long copper prism is full of historical artifacts from 1916 and the mid 1960s, writes Pete Bannan for The Daily Times. This is not the first time the capsule has been…
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Outdoor Ice Rink Is Back in Delaware County This Winter
Flight on Ice, an outdoor ice rink, is returning to Newtown Square, writes Max Bennet for patch.com. The pop-up rink became a popular Delaware County winter attraction last year, voted Best of Delco 2022 Fun Day Family Outing. It’s set to open again in mid-November and remain open through February at the Energy Transfer Veterans…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Colonial in Newtown Square
A beautiful colonial home with four bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Located at the top of the cul-de-sac, the home sits on a gorgeous one-acre lot that features scenic rear grounds with a waterfall and a Koi Pond. The residence opens to a stately foyer…
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Aronimink Golf Club’s Little Tennis Garden Has a Big Role to Play
The garden manager at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Julie Morse, has a recommendation for ambitious pollinator gardeners, writes Andrew Hartsock for Golf Course Management Magazine. “I think I’d just say, ‘Think about planting on a small scale and working your way up,’” says Morse. She adds, “Even small areas can have a big…
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Newtown Square Man Faces Challenge of Eastern States 100
Imagine an Olympic event among the mountains and trails of north central Pennsylvania that lasts a grueling 36 hours with an axe as a prize instead of medals, writes Rob Senior for The Mercury. You’ve just imagined the Eastern States 100, run this year by Newtown Square resident Nick Ciarrocchi. This ultramarathon has taken place…
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This Delco School Put Philly on the Map in Field Hockey
Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square was crucial in turning the Philadelphia region into the center of the field hockey world, writes Christian Red for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The program was started in the late 1970s, not long after the school started transitioning from all boys to a coeducational day school. Cannie Shafer, girls’ varsity field…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Newtown Square
A stunning colonial home on 0.8 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This beautiful residence is situated in the popular development of Brick House Farm and backs up to open space. Many gorgeous details include 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors throughout both floors,…
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Spring Garden Township Grows Gathering Spaces for Community
After more than 25 years in the playground design business, General Recreation’s consultant Steve Hemler still approaches a new client like Spring Garden Township, and a new project with youthful enthusiasm. Here’s how he described coming on board with Spring Garden Township project in York, PA. “We’ve been blessed over the years with long-time working…
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General Recreation Keeps Playgrounds Healthy with These Helpful Products
The COVID-19 virus and other health threats like Monkeypox are still making headlines and keeping the focus on healthy playgrounds for children and adults alike. General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square continues to offer several tools to keep everyone healthy. These tools to keep children and caregivers healthy, including “Play Healthy™ Playground Labels, and Play…
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Newtown Square’s Dan DiLella Replaced as US 250th Anniversary Chair
President Biden has replaced Daniel DiLella, president and CEO of Equus Capital of Newtown Square, as chairman of the federal Semiquincentennial Commission set up to plan the nation’s 250th anniversary of American independence, writes Jeff Bravin for The Wall Street Journal Replacing him is former U.S. Treasurer Rosie Rios. No reason or public comment was given…
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Dunwoody Village–More Activities Than Ever at New Community Center
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square has been a premier continuing care retirement community for almost 50 years, but it continues to look for ways to enrich residents’ daily lives, as evidenced by a new community center, writes Matt Cosentino for Suburban Life Magazine. The $24 million renovation of the community center reimagines an older space…
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SAP in Newtown Square Makes Forbes List of Best Employers for Women
SAP’s US headquarters in Newtown Square was among 14 Philadelphia-area companies chosen by Forbes to place in the top 50 companies nationwide as among the best workplaces for women, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. SAP came in 9th on the list locally, joining AstraZeneca in Wilmington at No. 7, Unisys in Blue Bell…
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General Recreation: Learn More About Inclusive Playgrounds and How to Build One
Well-designed inclusive playgrounds and parks welcome people and especially children of all abilities to play, learn and grow together, writes General Recreation Inc. of Newtown Square. But more than that, an inclusive playground can be multi-generational, meaning adults can actively engage with children in their care, and become a true community gathering place. They are…
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General Recreation: Young Woman’s Project Made Playground More Accessible
Maria Ciao earned a Girl Scout Humanitarian Award and the Girl Scout’s Gold Award for working to install accessible play equipment at North Park’s Flagstaff Grove playground in Allegheny County. She was helped in her effort by General Recreation, Inc. of Newtown Square. General Recreation doesn’t usually have an opportunity to work with young people…
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A Movement Is Afoot to Bring Children Back to the Playgrounds
A movement is underway nationwide to get children moving again by promoting safe and stimulating play at local playgrounds, according to a July 2022 article at voiceofplay.org. A decrease in children’s physical activity can contribute to social, developmental and other health issues. Researchers have found that children are three to five times more active while…
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Newtown Square Contracting Firm Eyes $100M Goal as It Takes on Big Projects
Tracey Mechanical Inc., a 50-year contracting company in Newtown Square,, has its name attached to some sizeable building and renovation projects in our region, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. They worked on the Philadelphia Museum of Art renovation, Lincoln Financial Field, 10 Rittenhouse, Arthaus on South Broad, projects at the University of Pennsylvania,…
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Ocean City Hotel Owner Drew Reilly With Delco Roots Remembered
Drew Reilly, owner of the Blue Water Inn, the Ocean Breeze Hotel and several other businesses in Ocean City, New Jersey, has died, writes Maddy Vitalie for OCNJ Daily. Originally from Delaware County, Mr. Reilly passed away July 3 at age 55. His longtime friend, Jody Levchuk, co-owner of Jilly’s Boardwalk and downtown shops, described…
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General Recreation: The Evolution of Playground Design
Playground design has come a long way from the traditional steel structures fixed in concrete found in your neighborhoods and schoolyards, according to an article in the Play and Playground Encyclopedia. These days there is a wide range of equipment and features with imaginative and innovative elemetns to keep kids interested. Playground design has been…
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