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Festive Getaways Await: 7 Pennsylvania’s Must-Visit Christmas Festivals
Ah, the Christmas holiday season is finally here. Can you feel the joy filling in the air? Snow is in the air, festive lights twinkle on street corners, and Pennsylvania’s towns blossom into magical Christmas holiday getaways. There’s no better way to experience the joy of the Christmas holiday season than to visit the state’s…
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Delaware County’s First Black Woman Lawyer, Gail Whitaker, Remembered
Gail M Whitaker, a longtime member of Media Borough Council, and the first Black woman to practice law in Delaware County, died Dec. 5. She was 81. The Media Borough resident valued the borough’s small-town charm while championing its business district along State Street as representing Main Street USA. Ms. Whitaker was a community advocate…
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‘Mare’ Creator Brad Ingelsby Extends HBO Deal for Three Years
The man who helped put Delaware County on the map with “Mare of Easttown,” Brad Ingelsby, has extended his deal with HBO for another three years, writes Joe Otterson for Variety. Brad Ingelsby, a graduate of Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University, both in Radnor, is currently preparing the limited series “Task” for HBO.…
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Widener President Stacey Robertson Makes Admired CEO Series
Philadelphia Business Journal recognized Widener University President Stacey Robertson as one of its most admired CEOs in 2024. Robertson, originally from Scottsdale, Arizona, became president of the Chester university in July 2022,” writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. “She has very publicly embraced the idea that the university is in a location where it…
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Toll Brothers Breaks Record with Biggest Year in Company History
Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers capped off its 2024 fiscal year with $10.6 billion in home sales revenue, marking the best year in its history, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The luxury homebuilder ended the year with a robust fourth quarter, seeing gains across nearly all key metrics compared to 2023. CEO Douglas…
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Get Your Christmas Trees Delivered to Your Doorstep with These Local Farms
Tradition is fun, but for those who are extra busy this holiday season, senior citizens, or individuals who are otherwise physically unable to haul their own Christmas tree home, there are farms who have delivery service, writes Grace Dickinson, Michelle Myers, and Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Yeager’s Farm & Market is operated by…
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Take a Magical Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride in This Bucks County Town
Pennsylvania offers several enchanting destinations for horse-drawn sleigh rides, with one charming one right in Bucks County, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. Away from the hustle and bustle of big cities, these rides offer a serene, magical experience away from noise and pollution. Enjoy a wonderful ride throughout the park as you soak in all…
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Philadelphia Offers Variety of Delicious Foods to Ship to Loved Ones as Holiday Gifts
Philadelphia offers a variety of delicious foods that you can send to loved ones as holiday gifts that go beyond sweet treats, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pickle lover in your life will be fascinated by the fried pickle kits offered by Fishtown Pickle Project. The kits include their signature fresh pickles,…
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Penn State Global Hosts Day of Service, Leadup to Sustainability Conference
On Oct. 12, Penn State Global hosted a multi-campus synchronous Day of Service aimed at getting students involved in sustainability work in their communities. More than 80 students from five campuses — Abington, Berks, Brandywine, Great Valley, and University Park — participated in four service experiences, including planting trees, invasive species removal, service work at…
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See Who Has Unseated Joe Rogan as Top Podcaster on Spotify
Joe Rogan has been king of his domain, hosting the most popular podcast out there on Spotify and Apple Music. That is, until Dec. 5, when a newcomer debuted her first episode, writes Maurico Viladegutt for Newsweek. Kylie Kelce presented the first podcast episode of her new series, “Not Gonna Lie” on that date and…
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Widener University names new vice president for Administration and Finance
Widener University announces that Heather L. Meier, a Philadelphia-area financial professional and licensed certified public accountant with more than 15 years of experience in higher education, will join the university’s leadership team as vice president for administration and finance and chief financial officer. Meier comes to Widener from Gwynedd Mercy University, where she has served…
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Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest
This past Saturday, Dec. 7, The Arc of Chester County brought the community together to celebrate its Annual Holiday Fun Fest, a joyful and inclusive event designed to ensure children of all abilities, and their families could experience the magic of the season. With the biggest turnout in the event’s history, the morning was filled with…
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Festive Getaways Await: 7 Pennsylvania’s Must-Visit Christmas Festivals
Ah, the Christmas holiday season is finally here. Can you feel the joy filling in the air? Snow is in the air, festive lights twinkle on street corners, and Pennsylvania’s towns blossom into magical Christmas holiday getaways. There’s no better way to experience the joy of the Christmas holiday season than to visit the state’s…
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Bryn Mawr Billionaire Michael Rubin Talks Favorite Main Line Memory, Offers Advice to Young Entrepreneurs
Bryn Mawr billionaire Michael Rubin started his first business at 12, tuning skis in the basement of his parents’ Lafayette Hill home, writes Gina Lizzo for the Main Line Today. Today, he is the founder and CEO of Fanatics, a constantly growing licensed sports merchandise brand. He also launched REFORM Alliance with rap superstars Meek…
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Chester County Booksellers Gifted Holiday Bonuses from Renowned Author James Patterson
Renowned author James Patterson has gifted holiday bonuses to hundreds of independent booksellers around the country this year and some recipients are in Chester County, writes Raquel Ciampi for WTAE-TV. Choosing the winners from thousands of entries, nine booksellers in Pennsylvania were selected. They were nominated by their co-workers, customers, and others to add their…
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Yardley Refillery: A Beacon for Sustainable Living in Bucks County
Low-waste living is gaining momentum, addressing the growing concern over packaging waste, much of which ends up in landfills, writes Laura Brzyski for Philadelphia Magazine. Enter the Yardley Refillery, Bucks County’s first of its kind, offering a sustainable solution for everyday essentials. Located at 1 South Main Street in Yardley, this eco-friendly shop stocks a…
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23 Percent County Tax Hike OK’d for 2025 by Delaware County Council
Delaware County property owners will be looking at a 23 percent increase in their 2025 county taxes, about $185 more for the average property owner, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Delaware County tax increase was approved 4-1 at a Dec. 11 Delaware County Council meeting. The tax rise was necessary, council members…
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Wawa Experimenting With Travel Center Concept in North Carolina
Wawa has built its brand on being a neighborhood community convenience store but now it’s trying a new approach reaching truckers and other travelers on the road, writes Jim Walsh for the Cherry Hill Courier Post, as reported at Delaware Online. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain is building its first travel center along an…
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