Newtown Square
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Dunwoody Village Residents Create Floral Displays for Local Teachers
Twenty-five Dunwoody Village residents made sure local teachers were flowered with appreciation. They produced 120 unique and colorful silk flower arrangements in partnership with Teachers’ Teammates. The arrangements were created by members of Dunwoody’s floral committee. They were distributed to 41 Delaware County schools for Teacher Appreciation Week. The floral committee, led by Dunwoody resident…
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Clever Renovations Keep Home’s 19th Century Feel, 21st Century Lifestyle
The Newtown Square property had everything Doug and Laura Yeakle wanted. Once part of Mineral Springs Farm, it just needed renovations. A stately traditional Colonial home and a 5-1/2 acre wooded property. So they bought the place in 2016, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. But renovations were needed at the 1848 home. “It…
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Pandemic Loss at Disney is Newtown Square Dance Studio’s Gain
If you’re a fan of Disney, you might recognize some of the people now working at Twirl, a Newtown Square dance studio, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Sam Sinns spent 10 years performing and working as a dance captain at Disney’s Animal Kingdom in Florida. When the pandemic hit, and Disney laid…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Stone Manor Newtown Square Home on Breathtaking 129 Acres
A magnificent all-stone manor with eight bedrooms and eight and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. The stunning Sweetwater Farm offers a breathtaking 129 acres of spectacular natural landscape vistas and rolling pastures, along with a scenic pond. In addition to the striking main home, the property is also home to…
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Billionaires Dwell in Our Midst, Here’s a Newtown Square Billionaire With Another Nearby
There’s a Newtown Square billionaire and another that lives in the Lower Merion section of Haverford on this year’s list of billionaires put out by Forbes, writes Kenney Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Victoria Mars, a Newtown Square resident, is considered the second wealthiest person in the Philadelphia region. She and her sisters are heirs…
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Malvern Bank: House of the Week: Sophisticated Stone Colonial in Newtown Square
A sophisticated stone colonial with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Situated in the premier neighborhood of White Horse, the home radiates elegance and luxury. The first floor offers a circular layout that perfectly connects the formal and informal spaces. Its highlights include a perfectly…
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Here’s a Little Friendly Fashion Advice From Hassis Men’s Shop in Newtown Square
Peter Marziano, the general manager of the Hassis Men’s Shop in Newtown Square knows a few things about men’s fashions, writes Meslissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. The custom suiting and upscale casual wear men’s store at 3335 West Chester Pike has been part of the Delaware County landscape since 1968. Marziano has been with…
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Malvern Bank: House of the Week: Majestic Colonial Home on Serene Cul-de-sac in Newtown Square
A majestic Colonial home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set in the prestigious Harrison Estate neighborhood on a serene cul-de-sac, the home offers much sought-after privacy while still being a part of the community. The residence boasts a spectacular open foyer flanked by…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Handsome Center-Hall Colonial in Newtown Square
A handsome center-hall colonial home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Built just thirteen years ago, the home remains faithful to its elements of Colonial style while adding some popular modern features. Throwbacks to the Colonial houses…
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House of the Week: Beautiful Colonial Home with Spectacular Design Details in Newtown Square
A beautiful Colonial home with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Located atop a hilltop, this custom residence with three-car garage offers spectacular design details alongside with its many upgrades and amenities. The many highlights include a sun-filled front-to-back foyer, a spacious formal dining room, an…
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Newtown Square’s Jared Feinman Releases Debut Album, ‘Love Is an Obstacle’
Recording artist Jared Feinman of Newtown Square takes a deep dive into heartbreak with his latest album, “Love Is an Obstacle”, writes Ajani MartinAbascal for mainlinetoday.com. “Sometimes people need to cry it out,” says Jared Feinman. “This album gives us all permission to do so.” The 12-song collection of ballads fuse jazz and pop. “Each…
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Two Delaware County Shops Make Philadelphia Magazine’s Savory Pie List
A Philadelphia Magazine guide to savory pies, from chicken pot pie to British meat pies, included English Offerings in Media and Hill’s Quality Seafood, with shops in Newtown Square, Media and Glen Mills. The list of piping hot pies, compiled by Sarah Maiellano, seems fitting in these cold and snowy winter days and nights. Hill’s…
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Dunwoody Village Team Member Completes LeadingAgePA Fellows in Leadership Program
Natalie Alsis, Human Resources Supervisor at Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, has recently completed the 2020-21 Fellows in Leadership program provided by the LeadingAgePA Foundation. LeadingAgePA, a statewide association of not-for-profit providers of long-term care services across Pennsylvania, offers the Fellows in Leadership program to a select class of rising leaders who work for member…
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John Cronin, Jr., Rear Admiral From Newtown Square, Died Jan. 25
A retired Navy rear admiral from Newtown Square with a 40-year career in active and reserve service died Jan. 25 at 94, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. John W. Cronin Jr., was also a longtime insurance company general agent. His colleagues, friends and family call Mr. Cronin a “natural leader.” He joined the…
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Villanova Coach Jay Wright Remembers Newtown Square Tailor Who Died Last Week of COVID-19
Villanova coach Jay Wright’s Newtown Square tailor, Gabriele “Gabe” D’Annunzio, featured in a Jan. 23 DELCO.Today story, has died from COVID-19, reported Mike Jensen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright had the nickname GQ Jay as one of the best dressed basketball coaches. “It was all him,” Wright said Jan. 27. “It wasn’t me.” D’Annunzio died…
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When College Coaches Go Low (Fashion), Newtown Square Tailor Loses Money
Gabriele D’Annunzio, owner of D&B Tailors in Newtown Square, isn’t keen on the latest fashion trends for college basketball coaches, writes Eric Olson for AP, as reported at Bloomberg.com. As Jay Wright’s tailor, switching to more casual dress has meant less tailoring money. He’s made about 40 to 50 suits for Wright, averaging three to…
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Dobbie Schiff Kristoff, Emmy-Winning Computer Effects Specialist Who Shaped Early Look of Flyers, Dies Aged 84
Newtown Square’s Dobbie Schiff Kristoff, the Emmy-winning computer effects specialist who shaped the early look of Philadelphia Flyers with her twin sister, Myrna, died on December 2 aged 84, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schiff Kristoff helped design uniforms for the pep squad for the Philadelphia Flyers, the Flyerettes, in the hockey team’s…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Customized Neotraditional in Newtown Square
This “Magnolia” model home at 503 Hunter Oaks Lane in Toll Brothers’ Liseter development is available for sale in Newtown Square. The owner of this showpiece pulled out all the stops, writes Sandy Smith for phillymag.com. It looks like other “Magnolia” models on the outside. But this customized house was bought and decorated by an…
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