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Rose Valley’s Tommy Joyner Recalls 30 Years at MilkBoy
Tommy Joyner of Rose Valley has helped make MilkBoy one of the top music studios in the country. Now MilkBoy is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a Sept. 21 South Street block party, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. MilkBoy Studios is the brainchild of Joyner and Jamie Lokoff. For Joyner, it all started…
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Phil Martelli ‘Rejuvenated’ by Community That Remembers Him
Former St. Joseph’s coach Phil Martelli was honored recently at a Philadelphia Legacies Portrait and Community Awards Event with a banner that read, “Welcome Home, Phil.” Martelli returned to his Philly roots following the 2023-24 season after spending five years in Ann Arbor as associate head coach for the Michigan men’s basketball team, writes Mia…
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Gov. Shapiro Uses Profanity in Slogan to Emphasize His Determination to Get Things Done
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has a new slogan for his administration, and he is not afraid to use a little profanity to show how serious he is about making change, writes FOX 29 staff. He says simply he wants to “get sh— done.” During a recent press conference at the Johnstown YMCA, he gave a…
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Freedom Village Sponsors and Joins 13th Annual Sweet Jane’s Wish Foundation Golf Outing
Freedom Village at Brandywine sponsored and participated in the 13th Annual Golf Outing organized by the Sweet Jane’s Wish Foundation last week at the Downingtown Country Club. The event, which raises funds for scholarships and local charitable causes, welcomed both participants and sponsors alike, with Freedom Village playing an integral role. In addition to sponsoring the…
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Pennsylvania Is Nation’s Second-ranked Destination for Out-of-state Freshman College Students
Pennsylvania ranked in second place among the top destinations for freshman out-of-state college students in the nation, according to a new survey by a Harrisburg-based education trade group, writes Stephen Williams for the WHYY. The Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania survey found – based on reporting from the U.S. Department of Education…
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Yuletide Festival Moves from Devon to Liberty Hill to Look Towards Promising Future
The Yuletide at Devon festival has moved from Devon to Liberty Hill, writes Caroline O’Halloran for SAVVY Main Line. The holiday event, led by father-son duo Rob and Jes Bickhart, will be smaller and cheaper than last year. The move comes after some problems with the Devon Horse Show facility, as it required winterizing and…
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Philmont Country Club to Pay $9.1M to Family of Golf Pro Killed by Fallen Tree
Philmont Country Club near Huntingdon Valley was ordered by a Philadelphia jury to pay $9.1 million to the family of Justin Riegel, writes Abraham Gutman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Riegel was killed during a storm by a falling tree at the country club where he was the director of golf. Riegel died in June 2020…
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Owners of Popular Riegelsville Catering Company Opening New Restaurant & Bar
Brandee and Jason Hagan, owners of Hagan Catering & Hospitality, have a new restaurant and an event venue in Riegelsville, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The husband-and-wife duo will hold a soft opening for Hagan’s Restaurant & Bar on October 7, and their event venue, Hagan’s Lodge, will open next spring. The…
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Philadelphia Boxer Nicole Fisher-Brown is a Fighter Both Inside and Outside the Ring
Nicole Fisher-Brown spends a lot of hours with her husband Clinton Brown inside Happy Hollow Recreation Center and Boxing Gym in Germantown, writes Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Fisher-Brown is a true trailblazer. She won the 2024 Woman’s Championship in USA Boxing and currently has a 5-0 record as a novice and amateur fighter…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make List of 30 Most Expensive Places to Buy a Home
While purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is, home prices have reached record heights making affordability a major stumbling block, reports Stacker. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive. What you’ll pay for a home, though, still varies depending on where you live and some places command…
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Delaware County’s First Health Director Resigns, Search Begins
It was a historic moment for Delaware County when it launched its first health department in 2021, and picked Melissa Lyon to run it, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Lyon was selected in November 2021. The department opened in April 2022. Now Lyon is moving on. She announced her resignation last week.…
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Delaware County Community College Triples Food Pantry for Students
Delaware County Community College has expanded its food pantry and student resource center to end food insecurity for its students, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. It is partnering with Wawa and Philabundance to feed the student population. “Almost 50% of the students said if we offered food within a food pantry to address food…
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Retired Jason Kelce Now the ‘fanbassador’ for Marriot Bonvoy
Jason Kelce of Haverford is promoting exclusive football experiences Bonvoy members can bid on during football season in a new Marriott Bonvoy campaign, writes Tim Chan for Variety. The experiences culminate in a chance to join the Philadelphia Eagles star in the run-up to Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans. Kelce debuts a new “Marriott…
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DCCC To Host the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Sept. 26 for Delco Arts Week
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) will celebrate Delco Arts Week with a performance by the Fareed Simpson Quintet on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 7:00 PM at the College’s Marple Campus (910 South Media Line Road, Media). Fareed Simpson-Hankins is a Philadelphia-born Trumpet Player, Composer, Educator, and Bandleader whose music is inspired by the sound of…
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West Chester Home Listed for $8.8 Million Feels Like Living in a ‘Piece of Art’
A 24,000-square-foot West Chester home made up entirely of concrete, steel, and glass hit the market in January for $8.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The ultra-modern residence boasts an all-glass cylinder with views of the pool and front yard. There is also another glass-encased walkway at the back of the…
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Twenty One Pips Gaming Restaurant Offers After School Program
Ardmore’s Twenty One Pips is leveling up their Wednesdays with a special after-school program, reports the Patch. The gaming restaurant is introducing the Tabletop Gaming Afterschool Program for young students aged 10 – 14. Owners developed the concept to give children the opportunity to disconnect from screens and engage with one another. The afterschool program…
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Wawa Wins Battle to Sell Alcohol in Hatboro
After an uphill battle, Hatboro’s Wawa now serves alcohol, reports Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Last year, the convenience store proposed plans to bring a liquor license from a Norristown business to their new location in Hatboro. The borough voted against the motion in a 5-2 vote. This came after the borough fought and lost…
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A New Cafe and Co-Working Space is Coming Soon to Old City
Sunday Girl, a new relaxing and cozy cafe and co-working space, will soon open its doors in Old City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The new space is the brainchild of Becca Grites, who has years of experience managing and working in small establishments and has always loved working Sunday shifts for its slower,…
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