• Chichester’s Bill Roth Brings Sixers Mascot Hip Hop Out of Retirement

    Chichester’s Bill Roth Brings Sixers Mascot Hip Hop Out of Retirement

    Bill Roth of Chichester is coming out of retirement to once again perform as the Philadelphia 76ers rabbit mascot,  Hip Hop, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The mascot will return Nov. 8 as part of the Sixers’ 25th anniversary celebration of their 2001 NBA Finals run. “There’s always been that little piece that’s…

  • La Padella Offers a Taste of Italy on State Street in Media

    La Padella Offers a Taste of Italy on State Street in Media

    La Padella at 100 State Road in Media received praise from PhillyBite Magazine for its Italian cuisine, describing it as a “best culinary destination for lovers of classic Italian cuisine.” “Recently launched, this inviting restaurant promises to transport diners straight to Italy with a menu rich in traditional dishes, complemented by a full-service bar featuring…

  • Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association

    Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises More Than $6,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association

    Freedom Village at Brandywine, a premier Life Plan Community, raised over $6,000 in September to support the Alzheimer’s Association. The community’s month-long fundraising efforts culminated in its annual on-campus Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Friday, October 3.  Throughout September, residents and staff came together to host a variety of creative fundraisers, including a donut sale,…

  • Eagles Couple Balances Demanding Football Season By Sharing Hilarious West Chester Home Renovations

    Eagles Couple Balances Demanding Football Season By Sharing Hilarious West Chester Home Renovations

    Philadelphia Eagles couple Landon and Brooke Dickerson manage more than just a demanding schedule during the football season, writes Tabitha Parent for People. The couple has gone viral for their Instagram account where they share the process of renovating their West Chester home. At @dickerson_diys, viewers can get a glimpse of the duo’s life off…

  • Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio

    Merck Finalizes $10 Billion Acquisition, Expands COPD Treatment Portfolio

    Pharmaceutical giant Merck, which maintains major operations in Montgomery County, has completed its $10 billion acquisition of Verona Pharma, writes the New Jersey Business and Industry Association. The acquisition strengthens its cardio-pulmonary treatment lineup with the addition of Ohtuvayre, a breakthrough therapy for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Verona Pharma now operates as a wholly…

  • Breaking Down School Taxes in Bucks County: Who Pays the Most and Least?

    Breaking Down School Taxes in Bucks County: Who Pays the Most and Least?

    Annual school taxes in Bucks County vary greatly, with homeowners expected to pay anywhere from $3,000 to more than $7,500, writes Chris Ullery for the Bucks County Courier Times. The taxes are determined based on the assessed value of a property and the millage rate set for the county’s thirteen school districts by their officials.…

  • Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M

    Philly Real Estate Investor Acquires Six-Building Apartment Portfolio in University City for $5M

    Philadelphia-based real estate investor Loonstyn Properties has purchased a six-building, 41-unit University City apartment portfolio for $5 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The buildings, just north of Drexel University’s campus, consists entirely of one bedroom and one bathroom apartments. The acquisition also includes 21 parking spots. Loonstyn plans to renovate the…

  • With Iron Hill Brewery Closed, What Happens to All of That Beer?

    With Iron Hill Brewery Closed, What Happens to All of That Beer?

    There were thousands of dollars in beer left behind when Iron Hill Brewery filed for liquidation bankruptcy and suddenly closed down Sept. 26, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Matt Czapla of Springfield has been shopping around in local Acmes and Giant stores looking for cans of Iron Hill beer. So far, no luck.…

  • Yeadon Public Works Department Auctioning Off a 1993 Ambulance

    Yeadon Public Works Department Auctioning Off a 1993 Ambulance

    A Yeadon ambulance is being auctioned off as a possible tailgate vehicle to raise money for the borough community. The Yeadon Borough Public Works Department is auctioning off the 1993 E350 ambulance, with 100 percent of the proceeds from the auction used for Yeadon’s road maintenance, setting up local events for residents, community programs, public…

  • 14 Wawa Hoagies Later, and This One Rose Above Them All

    14 Wawa Hoagies Later, and This One Rose Above Them All

    There’s no shortage of opinions on which Wawa hoagie is the best. Now, Tasting Table is weighing in with their choice, and it may surprise you. Tasting Table tasted and ranked 14 Wawa hoagies according to flavor, texture of the rolls, fillings, and condiments. “Based on our taste test, we found Wawa’s Meatball Parmesan Hoagie…

  • Chadds Ford Plan to Auction Painter’s Folly Meets Some Resistance

    Chadds Ford Plan to Auction Painter’s Folly Meets Some Resistance

    Chadds Ford Township officials plan to auction off Painter’s Folly, once the studio and retreat for artist Andrew Wyeth, writes Kyle Bagenstose for Hidden City. The 170-year-old home at 1421 Baltimore Pike borders Delaware and Chester Counties at the site of the Battle of Brandywine. The three-story 16-room Italianate home was built in 1857 by…

  • Immaculata University Hosts Undergraduate Open House Oct. 18

    Immaculata University Hosts Undergraduate Open House Oct. 18

    Immaculata University will hold an open house on its campus in Malvern on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM. This event is for high school students and college students interested in transferring. Attendees can visit the Rotunda of Villa Maria Hall to sign in and enjoy a buffet breakfast. Admissions counselors will discuss academic…

  • West Chester University Presents Fourth Annual Dance for HER Benefit Concert in Support of Unite for HER

    West Chester University Presents Fourth Annual Dance for HER Benefit Concert in Support of Unite for HER

    In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the West Chester University (WCU) Department of Theatre & Dance, in collaboration with dance studios from across Chester County, will present the fourth annual Dance for HER fundraiser on Sunday, Oct. 19, at 6:00 PM in Asplundh Hall. Founded in 2022, Dance for HER unites the Chester County dance community in support…

  • State Parks Across Pennsylvania Adding Glamping Options, Including in Chester County 

    State Parks Across Pennsylvania Adding Glamping Options, Including in Chester County 

    With glamping rapidly gaining popularity, state parks across Pennsylvania are introducing the option of going glamping, including in Chester County, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times.  Glamping is a more comfortable form of camping, where a person is camping while still enjoying certain luxuries and amenities.  “Glamping is where stunning nature…

  • Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict

    Shapiro’s Pennsylvania Data Center Push Presents a Climate Conflict

    Governor Josh Shapiro’s initiative to establish Pennsylvania as a leading data center hub is generating a conflict with the state’s climate leadership objectives, writes Jordan Teicher for Grid Philly. In June, Shapiro announced that Amazon would invest $20 billion in two cloud computing and artificial intelligence data centers in Bucks and Luzerne counties, solidifying his…

  • After a Nine-Month Hiatus, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria Returns to Doylestown

    After a Nine-Month Hiatus, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria Returns to Doylestown

    After a nine-month closure, Lil’ Dom’s Pizzeria has returned to Doylestown at its new location in Hart Square on South Main Street, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The pizzeria had been a fixture at the 1776 Shopping Center on Easton Road for nearly a decade. However, it was forced to relocate after plans were…

  • Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation

    Michelin Guide Awards This Philadelphia Hotel Two-Key Designation

    The Michelin Guide has awarded the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia at the Comcast Center a two-key designation, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 2025 key designations, announced on Wednesday, are equivalent to Michelin’s coveted star ratings that are awarded to restaurants around the world. The key ratings system was launched last year.…

  • These Three Classic Dishes Define What It Means to Eat Delco

    These Three Classic Dishes Define What It Means to Eat Delco

    Delaware County natives know that sometimes the best eating experience isn’t in the fanciest restaurants, but in a place that doesn’t draw much attention to itself, yet has the distinction of creating dishes that are classic Delco. Here are three noteworthy places, as selected by  Jason Sheehan, Kae Lani Palmisano, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia…