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7 Top Pennsylvania Resorts for a Magical Christmas and New Year’s Getaway
The holiday season is here, and there’s no better way to enjoy its magic than visiting one of Pennsylvania’s exquisite resorts. Imagine yourself surrounded by sparkling lights, festive decorations, and comfortable amenities while you indulge in everything from thrilling adventures to peaceful relaxation. Whether it’s a family vacation or a romantic getaway, Pennsylvania’s resorts are…
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Eagles Hall of Famer Bill Bergey of Chadds Ford Remembered
Former Philadelphia Eagles middle linebacker Bill Bergey, a Chadds Ford resident, has died at age 79 after a three-year battle with cancer, writes Diamond Leung for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bergey’s death on Wednesday, Dec. 25, was announced by the Philadelphia Eagles and confirmed by Bergey’s son, Jake, writing on X. Bill Bergey was an…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa store, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Confetti flew while a group of people and mascots held a ribbon cutting, reopening a store at Bullens Lane and McDade Blvd.,…
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General Recreation: John B. Kelly School Hosts Tour of New School Yard
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square helped make improvements to the school yard at the John B Kelly School in Germantown possible. A ribbon cutting for the new facilities took place Nov. 25 at the Philadelphia School District property. The improvement include plans for an outdoor classroom, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. There are…
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Wife of Asplundh Tree Expert Heir Announces Pregnancy Months After Instagram Scandal
Katherine Asplundh, wife of Cabot Asplundh, one of the heirs of the Asplundh Tree Expert in Willow Grove, announced her pregnancy months after the Instagram account handle scandal, writes Richard Pollina for the New York Post. Asplundh, who was accused of bullying an Instagram user with her name in an attempt to buy her account,…
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Holiday-Themed Sleigh Bar Comes in West Chester at Slow Hand
Slow Hand, a fan-favorite West Chester bar, will once again feature its upstairs holiday-themed space Sleigh Bar, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. Sleigh Bar is an extension of Slow Hand. The upstairs bar and lounge feature cozy decorations and holiday ambiance, complete with food and themed holiday drinks. It’s decorated with Christmas trees and bright…
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Levittown Native Turns Childhood Memories Into Original Christmas Musical
Levittown native Righteous Jolly has transformed his season surname and turned it into a bonafide original musical theater production, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. Called “A Levittown Christmas Carol,” the musical is about feel-good nostalgia associated with the 41 Levittown neighborhoods. Some of the references include Egan school dances, swimming at the…
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Welder Training Coming to Delaware County Community College
Delaware County Community College is offering to train up to 40 students for free as entry-level welders, reports the Daily Times. The no-cost training will take place at DCCC’s Marple Campus and begin in January. DCCC’s Welding Certificate Program is a 225-hour hands-on training program. It covers an introduction to welding and training in oxyfuel…
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The Kibitz Room: Jewish Deli on Steroids Coming to King of Prussia
The Kibitz Room from Cherry Hill is expanding to King of Prussia, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new space will occupy the space of the former Michael’s Deli in the town center. Among all the national food chains, the new deli will fill the need for a mom-and-pop experience. Owner Brandon…
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After Crebilly Farm Purchase, Westtown Township Draws Attention to Remaining Residential Parcels
Westtown Township’s $20 million purchase of 206 acres of Crebilly Farm has sparked renewed interest in the four residential parcels that remain, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Crebilly Farm spans 308 acres, with 102 acres unsold. These have been divided into four parcels, zoned for single-family homes, and valued at $11.2 million. …
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Washington D.C.-Based Hospitality Group Set to Debut Mi Vida in Philadelphia, Eyes Further Expansion
Knead Hospitality + Design is gearing up to open its first Philadelphia restaurant next year, with plans already underway for further expansion in the region, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Washington D.C.-based restaurant group plans on debuting its pan-Mexican concept, Mi Vida, in mid-2025. The eatery will be located in East…
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GoodBoy Dog Recovery Helps Capture Wolf-Dog Hybrid Spotted in Bristol
GoodBoy Dog Recovery captured a wolf-dog hybrid spotted in Bristol after it managed to evade both animal control and the Pennsylvania game warden, according to a staff report from 6abc. Colleen Bell runs the nonprofit which specializes in capturing lost and abandoned dogs, especially those that are hard-to-find and hard-to-catch. This was her first time…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Study With Incarcerated Through Inside-Out Program
Eighteen students, 10 from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornbury, overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas about the criminal justice system, and studied public speaking together. The participants were taking a semester-long course offered through the Inside-Out Prison Exchange Program, writes Christina Billie for Penn State…
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Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100 years, are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s…
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Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers with the Everywhere Project, a non-profit that helps Philadelphians in need. Working in Kensington, Fletcher often saw children waiting in boredom while their parents received meals. This inspired her to…
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White Dog Cafe Brings Fresh Flavor to Chester Springs’ Iconic Old Vickers Tavern
Fearless Restaurants recently opened the latest White Dog Cafe in the old Vickers Tavern, a former stop on the Underground Railroad, in Chester Springs, writes Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Philadelphia’s Stokes Architecture + Design has transformed the seven rooms of the new eatery, giving each its own unique identity honoring the original…
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Philadelphia Phillies Offer $10K for New Mural at Citizens Bank Park
The Philadelphia Phillies recently announced that for the second year, it is offering $10,000 to a local artist to create a new mural above Ashburn Alley at Citizens Bank Park, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The initiative, in partnership with the Phillies and financial services company SEI, invites artists from across the region…
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For Bucks County Community College Grad, Allman Brothers Band Concert Was Life-Altering Experience
Concert photographer Kathy Hurley, a Bucks County Community College student during the fall of 1970, found the Allman Brothers Band concert to be a truly life-altering experience, writes Dean Budnick for the Relix. Hurley, an avid live-music enthusiast, joined the Student Activities Committee back then. In that role, she helped plan a concert with the…
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