Community
-
Ardmore’s ‘Be a Part of the Conversation’ Supports Families Facing Addiction
Be a Part of the Conversation was born out of Kim Porter’s own journey as a parent. When her son entered recovery 15 years ago, Porter felt lost and afraid. She co-founded the Ardmore–based nonprofit so no family would have to navigate addiction alone. For parents, guardians, and siblings, the struggle is often invisible. They…
-
No Pumpkin Spice for Kylie Kelce as She Talks Favorite Fall Foods
Kylie Kelce like the rest of us, is diving into fall with some of her favorite foods and activities, writes Merlyn Miller for Food & Wine. On the latest episode of her podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” the famous mother of four and wife of former Eagle Jason Kelce, admitted she is not a fan of…
-
Wonder Food Hall Expanding Into Three Delaware County Locations
Wonder food halls are rapidly expanding in the Philadelphia region and there are plans for three Delaware County locations, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, Wonder is planning to open 12 more sites in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties by the end of 2025. It currently has seven Wonder locations open. In…
-
The Lincoln Center: Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
While it’s common for children to take cues from movies or shows they watch, learning how to process grief in this way usually backfires. Films tend to portray grief in dramatic, oversimplified ways—a somber funeral, a tearful goodbye, or a young person burdened by loss. Yet, there’s a reason we connect with these stories: losing…
-
Redevelopment of Exton Mall Among Mixed-Use Projects Reshaping Philadelphia Suburbs
The redevelopment of the Exton Square Mall by Abrams Realty & Development is among the growing number of projects reshaping Philadelphia’s suburbs, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 75-acre property was originally owned by PREIT, which sold a smaller section of it to Hanover, leading to the development of a 350-unit apartment…
-
Military Veteran Continues Life of Service in Bala Cynwyd After Life-Saving Kidney Transplant
Vada Conant, who has devoted her life to service, leads the historic American Legion Vandiver-Moylan Post 355 in Bala Cynwyd, thanks to life-saving kidney transplant, according to a staff report from 6abc. Previously serving in the Air Force, the Army, and nursing, the retired military veteran developed high blood pressure at 22, which was difficult…
-
Peddler’s Village Coffee Shop Transforms into Iconic Gilmore Girls Diner
Mama Hawk’s Kitchen & Coffee is dressing up for Halloween this year as Luke’s Diner from the beloved “Gilmore Girls” TV series, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Liz Hawkins, the owner of the Lahaska coffee shop, has transformed the space, inside and out, to match the diner. The outside boasts Luke’s signature sign,…
-
Philly Nonprofit Launches New Tool Aimed to Help Prevent Gun Violence, Crimes
Philadelphia nonprofit, the Father’s Day Rally Committee, has unveiled a new tool that will hit the streets of Philadelphia in an effort to prevent gun violence and crimes, write Wakisha Bailey and Paxton for CBS News Philadelphia. The new tool is a 35-foot motor RV, called the Peace Mobile, that has been transformed into a…
-
Odor Alert. Delaware County’s Smelling Bad Again
The authorities have been alerted. The county’s 911 center received multiple reports about a gas odor that has returned to Delaware County. The county’s Emergency Services Department is investigating, according to FOX29. Over at the Springton Reservoir on 252, a Reddit user described a diarrhea smell. County residents from Clifton Heights to Marcus Hook are…
-
Giant Pumpkin Result of Green Thumbs and a Determined Broomall Family
“From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.” Aeschylus And pumpkins. Just ask the Meehan family in Broomall. “Everybody needs to start somewhere. Just put a seed in the ground and see how it goes,” said Craig Meehan. Turns out they are giant pumpkin growers. Their latest creation is a 2,000-pounder. The activity…
-
Next ‘Navigating Our Health Care System’ Event Set for Tuesday
Former Crozer patients and community members are invited to attend a free walk-in event Sept. 30, “Navigating Our Health Care System: Supporting One Another During Challenging Times”. The event, sponsored by the Delaware County Health Department, will take place from 1 to 4:30 PM at the Keystone First Wellness Opportunity Center, 1929 W. 9th Street…
-
Havertown Couple Worked for Years to Create Their Perfect Home
Maria Grutkowski and Stewart Leftow had considered moving from their two-story Havertown home to Phoenixville to be closer to their jobs, writes Sally Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now thanks to some fine-tuned renovations, they have no intention of going anywhere. Both work at Phoenixville Hospital. Leftow, 61, is chairman of the department of anesthesia. His…
-
Penn State Brandywine Student Engineers Help Lansdowne Church
Penn State Brandywine’s engineering program allows students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world solutions that benefit the community, while also developing strong technical and interpersonal skills, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine. Cornerstone Engineering Design is a three-credit course where students work in teams to find solutions…
-
Weekend Wanderer: It Is Not, in Fact, Dinnertime
There was a long day this summer in which I functioned as co-pilot while my son drove an hour and a half to his camp in New Jersey. I dropped him off, taking his car to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where my daughter was scuba diving to 45 feet in a quarry filled with buses and planes…
-
Purple and Gold Spirit Will Shine at West Chester University’s Homecoming and Family Weekend Oct. 3-5
West Chester University (WCU) welcomes the campus community, alumni, and friends for 2025 Homecoming and Family Weekend on Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5. Alumni are welcome to register for events hosted by the WCU Foundation and Alumni Engagement. Those events begin on Friday, Oct. 3, with a Homecoming Kickoff Party from 5:30-8:30 PM at the WCU Alumni &…
-
Flagship Cinemas Leases Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, Plans $1.5M in Phased Renovations
Maryland-based Flagship Cinemas, a movie theater operator, has signed a long-term lease for the Water Tower Cinema in Lansdale, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Flagship will take over from real estate firm The Goldenberg Group as the movie theater’s operator. The 33,000-square-foot property is owned by Blue Bell-based Goldenberg. The six-acre property…
-
Birchrunville Native Scores Resalable Treasures Among Trash from Wealthy Shore Towns
Tucker Upper, a Birchrunville native known to his scores of followers by that name, discovers resaleable treasures among trash from wealthy Jersey Shore towns, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. James Graeff, his given name, films GoPro videos of his trash picking and posts them on his YouTube channel with over 220,000 subscribers,…
-
Family-Friendly Indoor Food Truck Court Coming Soon to Bristol
An old car dealership building along Radcliffe Street in Bristol is being transformed into a family-friendly indoor food truck court, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. The man behind the project is Bernard Mazzocchi, who has spent millions over the years revitalizing old buildings throughout the riverside borough. “I want to do…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
