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Valley Forge Military College in Wayne On Board With Trump Compact
The Valley Forge Military College in Wayne wants to join President Trump’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education, a plan for conservative colleges. President Trump has described the compact as part of his “war on woke,” writes Ryan W. Briggs and Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It promises federal funding if university administrators…
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George Washington’s Former Headquarters in Fort Washington Hits Market for $3.295M
A historic home in Fort Washington that was George Washington’s headquarters during the Revolutionary War has hit the market for $3.295 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The residence, named Emlen House after the Quaker family that built it in 1717, spans almost 8,000 square feet and has recently undergone extensive renovations.…
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New Location for Delaware County Food Drive on Nov. 8
Delaware County Council, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Emergency Services are announcing a change in location for the Delaware County Community Food Drive, originally scheduled to be held at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield on Saturday, November 8, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Due to the Cardinal O’Hara High…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Stone-Front Abode in Media
A lovely stone-front home at 203 E. 5th Street, set on 0.26 attractive acres with six bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Media. This inviting residence beautifully combines traditional character with modern comfort in a highly desirable location. Thoughtful details include rich hardwood floors and elegant stone accents that…
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Untangling a Revolution: How Ken Burns and His Team Brought America’s Revolution to Life
Everyone thinks they know the story of the American Revolution including the midnight rides, the musket smoke, George Washington at Valley Forge. But filmmaker Ken Burns saw something deeper waiting beneath the marble myths. In his new documentary series The American Revolution, premiering this month on WHYY, Burns and longtime collaborators Sarah Botstein and David…
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WCU Museum Opens ‘Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics’
Although comics are often considered child’s play, they are anything but simple — and the newest exhibition at the University’s Museum of Anthropology and Archaeology delves into the history and nuances of political cartoons, manga, graphic novels, and Marvel and DC superheroes. “Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics” runs Oct. 30, 2025, through…
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The Arc of Chester County Brings Inclusive Joy During the Holidays
The Arc of Chester County is welcoming families back for its Annual Holiday Fun Fest—an inclusive holiday celebration for children and adults of all abilities. The Holiday Fun Fest runs Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 11 AM, at The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester. Families will enjoy photos with…
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TD Bank Closing 51 Branches Nationwide, Including One in Chester County
As part of a move toward a digital-centric retail model, TD Bank intends to close 51 branches across 12 states, including one that is in Chester County, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. These closures are part of the bank’s broader plan to eliminate or relocate ten percent of its locations. All of…
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Wall Street Journal: Amazon Shaking Up Whole Foods with Backroom Robots
Amazon is rolling out a new backroom system at a local Whole Foods Market that could redefine the chain’s natural-food image by adding more mainstream food options, writes Owen Tucker-Smith for The Wall Street Journal. The Plymouth Meeting store may be among the first to deploy ShopBots, robots designed to retrieve items like Doritos, Tide…
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Orchestra Life Sciences Headquarters Moving from Canada to Philadelphia Navy Yard with Planned Expansion
Orchestra Life Sciences is moving its headquarters from Montreal in Canada, to the Philadelphia Navy Yard as it prepares for rapid growth, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The firm, which supports pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies developing therapies for cancer and rare diseases, currently has more than 60 employees around the world and…
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Yolanda Hadid Bids Farewell to New Hope Farm in Emotional Tribute
Yolanda Hadid, seemingly having found a buyer for her New Hope farm and equestrian estate, has written a heartfelt tribute to the home she has cherished for years, writes Natalia Senanayake for the People. Last week, the model and designer shared a farewell to the property she had owned since 2017 on Instagram. The farm…
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2 TSA Airport Checkpoints Close Ahead of Busiest Travel Season
Two TSA security checkpoints closed Wednesday at the Philadelphia International Airport just before the busiest travel seasons of the year, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Transportation Security Administration checkpoint closures at Terminals A-West and F are likely a result of the federal government shutdown, though PHL and TSA did not directly connect…
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Eastern University in Radnor Still Stands as It Celebrates 100th
Other small colleges in the Philadelphia region are disappearing, but Eastern University in Radnor remains strong as it celebrates 100 years, writes Kim Douglas for Main Line Today. Cabrini College closed after its 2023-24 academic year, while Rosemont College merged with Villanova University. At Eastern University, things look good, thanks in large part to its…
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A Legal Legacy: District Justice Swears in His Lawyer Son
Nineteen years ago, W. Keith Williams II, then a 30-year-old attorney, moved back to Delaware County to open a law firm for the people of Yeadon and the surrounding communities. Today, Williams is a Magisterial District Judge, and on Oct. 31, he swore in W. Keith Williams III, his son, as a new attorney, writes…
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Jade Rabbit Brings the Speakeasy Experience to Downtown Wayne
A hidden speakeasy opened recently underneath the upscale Vietnamese restaurant and all-day café, Maison Lotus in Wayne, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jade Rabbit features a cocktail bar and a banquet room for private events and mah-jongg games. For now, it’s only open Thursday and Friday nights. Jade Rabbit and Maison Lotus are…
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Widener University Named a “PA CARES” Campus for Mental Health Support
Widener University’s campus in Chester has been designated a PA CARES campus. The designation, given by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, recognizes Widener as a leader for work done to increase awareness in support of student mental health and suicide prevention. PA CARES stands for Pennsylvania “Connect, Assess, Respond, Encourage, Support.” It recognizes postsecondary institutions…
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Dunwoody Holiday Bazaar Returns in Newtown Square on Nov. 20
Dunwoody Village is hosting its annual Dunwoody Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 9 AM to 3 PM, and the public is invited. This anticipated event of the season takes place on the Dunwoody Village campus. This cherished tradition is brought to life through countless hours of hard work and dedication of Dunwoody’s talented…
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West Chester University Opera Theatre Presents ‘The Three Feathers’
Opera students in West Chester University’s (WCU) Wells School of Music (WSOM) will transport audiences to a whimsical world this fall with The Three Feathers, a charming and family-friendly opera composed by acclaimed contemporary Composer Lori Laitman with a libretto by Dana Gioia, former U.S. Poet Laureate of California. Performances will be held on Friday,…
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