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Aronimink Golf Club: The Rich History Behind the 2026 PGA Championship Host
Before the world’s best golfers tee it up at this week’s 2026 PGA Championship, it’s worth knowing what they’re stepping into. Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square is no ordinary major venue, according to a recent article by Josh Sens for Golf.com. The club’s roots stretch back to 1896, when it was founded as the Belmont Golf Association. It…
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Your Guide to the Best Restaurants, Shops, and Activities Near Villanova University
Whether you’re dropping off a student, visiting for a game, or simply exploring one of Philadelphia’s most beloved suburban regions, the area surrounding Villanova University has plenty to offer, writes Rachel Ward for Main Line Today. The food scene promises an array of flavors and fresh dishes. Coffee lovers can fuel up at Rosie’s Coffee or swing by Holy Grounds, on-campus favorites that have earned…
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Lyme Disease Risk Is Rising in Delaware County and Southeast Pennsylvania. Here’s What You Need to Know
If it feels like tick season is starting earlier and hitting harder, you’re not imagining it. Health officials and researchers are warning that 2026 could be one of the worst tick seasons southeastern Pennsylvania has seen in years, as warmer winters and earlier spring temperatures create ideal conditions for ticks to survive and spread, writes…
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Paoli’s Bloom Sanctuary is Changing What Pregnancy Care Looks Like
Nearly every pregnant woman is told some version of the same thing: the aching pelvis, the shooting sciatic nerve, the grinding SI joint. That’s just pregnancy. Wait it out. It’ll pass after the baby comes. Dr. Brandie Keates has spent more than two decades refusing to accept that answer. “Common does not mean inevitable, and…
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Warrington Teen Makes Her Own Prom Dress, Earns Millions of Views
Warrington‘s Leah Bray didn’t just find a prom dress. She made one, with the story featured on WPVI-TV 6abc. Bray, a senior at Central Bucks High School South, sketched the design herself, selected the fabric, and spent hours hand-stitching and machine-sewing until she had exactly what she envisioned: a butter-yellow gown with intricate floral appliqué,…
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Inside Philadelphia’s Fleer Factory: The Rise and Fall of Olney’s Baseball Card Empire
For several decades, manufacturing company Fleer helped define generations of Philadelphians, as well as a prominent industry, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Founded in Philadelphia in 1885, Fleer would later become a cornerstone of the city’s baseball card industry, printing its first baseball cards in 1923. Its productions included a 1986 Michael Jordan…
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122-Year-Old ‘Ravenscliff’ Mansion in Wayne Lists For Millions
In Wayne, a 122-year-old mansion deemed Ravenscliff is on the market for $11.875 million. With only two previous owners, who will be the third to grace the halls of this expansive property? Jonathan Diamond has the details at the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was originally built on a 126 acres in 1904 for railroad magnate…
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New ‘Neighborhood Jawnts’ Tour Series Celebrates Heart of What Philadelphia Truly Is
The latest initiative launched by the city and Philadelphia250 is a new, citywide tour series celebrating the culture, creativity, and businesses that define Philadelphia. Through the new “Neighborhood Jawnts” program, there will be 20 free, weekly neighborhood tours that are set to span from the end of May through the end of October. “This is…
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Cobbs Creek Could Be the Most Important Project in American Golf
The Philadelphia region has some great golf. Think Aronimink, Merion, Pine Valley, and the Philadelphia Cricket Club. They are all dreamscapes of golf, and most people will never play them, writes Laz Versalles for Skratch.golf. That didn’t sit right with golf course architect Hugh Wilson, who designed Merion and was a top player there. He…
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10 Local Businesses Chosen as 2026 PGA Championship Vendors
PGA of America’s VendorMatch program has selected 10 local businesses that will contribute products and services to the upcoming 2026 PGA Championship at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Delaware County businesses chosen as subcontractors include staffing company Monarch Staffing in Springfield, event production and design…
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2026 PGA Championship Bringing Economic Boost to Delaware County
Businesses around Delaware County have been preparing for the 2026 PGA Championship in Newtown Square at Aronimink Golf Club, and the tourism expected to come with it, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. This week, Newtown Square will be providing a significant boost to the county’s economy thanks to the 200,000 additional individuals expected to be…
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Boothwyn Teacher Battling Cancer Honored at Annual Phillies Event
Students at Boothwyn Elementary School were treated to a special surprise when Scott Messick, Boothwyn’s physical education teacher, visited the school amid his battle with cancer, writes Mike DeNardo for Audacy. Messick has been battling a rare form of appendix cancer and underwent an intensive surgery in March before spending over a month at a Baltimore, Md., hospital in recovery. He was called into the…
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Historic Rock Ford Leads Lancaster’s Role as an America250 Epicenter
As the nation gears up to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence, one historic site in Lancaster is stepping into the spotlight as a key “epicenter” of the celebration: Historic Rock Ford. Tucked just beyond downtown and surrounded by the natural beauty of Lancaster County Central Park, Historic Rock Ford is more than a…
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Delco Gives 2026 Raises Record $2.8M: 13,000 Delaware County Donors Transform Nonprofits
Delco Gives 2026 has raised a record $2.8 million for Delaware County nonprofits thanks to more than 13,000 donors who came together in the third annual countywide day of giving to support 323 local organizations. The record-breaking total, announced by The Foundation for Delaware County, represents the most successful Delco Gives since the event launched.…
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The Montgomery County college has officially launched Go Global, a new tuition-inclusive initiative that will give sophomore students the opportunity to participate in immersive domestic and international learning experiences beginning in…
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Malvern Medical Device Company Chooses New CEO Months After Emerging from Bankruptcy
Malvern’s LifeScan has a new CEO after emerging from bankruptcy at the end of 2025. Last week, Jonathan Salkin took over to lead the company, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. LifeScan filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in July 2025, and through its reorganization plan, eliminated over 75 percent of its debt. Former…
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How Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers Is Thriving in a Tough Housing Market
Fort Washington’s Toll Brothers found the sweet spot in a tough housing market, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. As new home sales slow nationally, major homebuilders are pivoting toward active adult communities. Toll Brothers is leading the charge through its Regency brand. Regency communities are built around lifestyle. Clubhouses, pickleball courts, fitness…
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Philadelphia Hotels Not Seeing Many Bookings From World Cup Hype
Despite the hype surrounding the FIFA World Cup coming to Philadelphia, there hasn’t been much of a spike when it comes to hotel bookings in the city, writes Mike D’Onofrio for AXIOS Philadelphia. According to a recent member survey report from the American Hotel & Lodging Association, roughly 75 percent of Philadelphia-area respondents said hotel…
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