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African American Museum in Philadelphia to Present New Exhibition from Award-Winning Actress, CCH Pounder
The African American Museum in Philadelphia will soon present a new exhibition titled, “Shared Vision: Portraits from The CCH Pounder-Koné Collection.” The exhibition, which will make its debut on Saturday, September 14, will feature paintings from the personal collection of award-winning actress, CCH Pounder, which contains over 500 works of art from which the pieces…
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This Downingtown Market Named Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic
Crop’s Fresh Marketplace in Downingtown was recently named the Best Family-Owned Grocery Store in the Mid-Atlantic region, reports Drew Anderson for Fox 29 Philadelphia. “We have a lot of great partners, we have a big wholesale partner, a family-owned business from Connecticut, that we pull a lot of products from and that gives us the…
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Pen Ryn Estate Owner Acquires Spring Mill Manor, Plans Major Renovation for Iconic Bucks County Venue
Spring Mill Manor, a cherished wedding venue nestled in the heart of Bucks County, has transitioned to new ownership. This development marks a new chapter for the esteemed venue, renowned for its timeless elegance and picturesque setting. The new proprietor, Bill Haas, who has owned and operated the prestigious Pen Ryn Estate on the Delaware…
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Gritty Named the NHL Mascot of the Year Once Again
Gritty, the Philadelphia Flyers’ mascot, has been named as the NHL Mascot of the Year now for the second time, writes Siobhan Nolan for The Hockey News. Since making his debut in 2018, Gritty has been a viral sensation. Gritty was first introduced as a creature of unidentified origin that was sleeping under the Wells…
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Wawa’s a Convenience Store King in New Jersey … for Now
Delaware County-based Wawa has been beloved in New Jersey and other parts of the Mid-Atlantic for decades and its strategic expansion into New Jersey is a success, reports the Shore News Network. It’s combination of tradition and innovation has helped Wawa establish a loyal customer base. But it’s dominance in New Jersey is not guaranteed…
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Delaware County Has 2 Apple-Picking Orchards Nearby
There’s way more to Fall than pumpkin spice. There’s also apples, and apple-picking. When does apple picking season start? In the Philadelphia area, apple-picking can start as early as the end of August when most of Pennsylvania will have Ginger Golds and Honeycrisps ready for picking, and runs to mid-November, writes Hira Qureshi and…
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Haverford High Senior and Her Cousin Battle Rare Brain Tumors
Lily Walker’s parents had expected to watch their daughter run track and cross country at Haverford High School. Instead, in eighth grade, she suddenly lost weight and suffered severe headaches. Peter Cellucci’s parents hoped to see him on a Malvern soccer field. Instead, the then-seven-year-old stopped eating and was losing his balance. The two second…
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The Kings of Ka-Ching: Pottstown’s Got One of the Most Expensive High Schools in the U.S.
The most expensive high schools in the U.S. can be pricier than some universities. That’s no exception for an independent Pottstown boarding school on 860 Beach Street. The Hill School’s annual tuition currently runs at a whopping $61,410 writes Jami Farkas for GoBankingRates.com. Founded in 1851 by Reverand Matthew Meigs, the elite school was just…
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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern to Open New Eatery in Delaware
Restaurateurs Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Chadds Ford Tavern, are busy working on a new eatery they plan to open in a 210-year-old inn in Middletown, Delaware, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Augustine Tavern is expected to open its doors in mid-October. It will be located in the building…
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Temple Professor Promotes Newly-Published Novel on ‘The Tonight Show’
Liz Moore, author and Temple University professor, recently appeared on “The Tonight Show” with Jimmy Fallon to promote her new book, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. The new book, “The God of the Woods,” is about a child who goes missing from a summer camp. She was inspired to write it based on her own…
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Popular New Hope Alternative-rock Duo Cancels Tour to Focus on Mental Health
The popular New Hope alternative-rock duo Ween decided to cancel their tour for the ”foreseeable future,” including next month’s sold-out show at the Mann, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair announced their decision on Instagram earlier this week, citing the mental health issues of guitarist and founding member Michael “Dean Ween” Melchiondo…
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Chester Plan to Sell Its Water Systems Is Getting Push Back
Chester receiver Michael Doweary’s plan to sell the city’s water assets to pull itself out of bankruptcy is facing resistance, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan, filed Aug. 26 in US Bankruptcy Court, would grant a third party the ability to acquire, manage or operate the assets of the Chester Water…
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Villanova Loses Athletic Director Mark Jackson to Northwestern
Mark Jackson, Villanova University’s director of athletics, is leaving to take a similar position at Northwestern University, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Under Jackson’s nine-year tenure, Villanova saw two NCAA men’s basketball championships. Jackson’s headed the university’s athletic department since 2015 and was named vice president of the university in 2020. A transition…
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Susan Noles Shares Some Thoughts on the Jersey Shore
Susan Noles of Aston who rose to celebrity status after her time on The Golden Bachelor, recently lent some Jersey Shore observations for The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Down the Shore newsletter, writes Sam Ruland for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Noles has been hopping from one coast to the other for her new Golden Hour podcast with fellow…
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One of America’s Richest Keeps Residence in Delaware County
She is one of the 400 richest people in America and she happens to live in Delaware County. Three others live nearby. Seven residents from the region made the Forbes 400 list of America’s richest people, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Victoria Mars, in Newtown Square, was 69th on the Forbes list, with…
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Penn State Brandywine’s Christina Olear Receives AI Teaching Award
Thirteen recipients, including Christina Olear of Penn State Brandywine, have received a 2024 Faculty Engagement Award from Penn State University Libraries’ Teaching and Learning with Technology (TLT) with this year’s theme of “Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Teaching.” Recipients will collaborate with TLT staff to identify potential uses, constraints and best practices for using generative…
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WCU Center for STEM Inclusion Boosts Local STEM Education in Key Areas
Kicking off the new academic year with a spate of new programming is the WCU Center for STEM Inclusion, an academic enrichment center dedicated to empowering southeastern Pennsylvania’s K-12 children and youth with untapped potential to boldly pursue fields in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Among the Center’s new offerings are the following: The new…
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Exton’s Brickside Grille To Host Five-Course Beer Dinner Sept. 19
Exton’s Brickside Grille is kicking off the fall season with a five-course Beer Dinner on Sept. 19 at 6:00 PM. The restaurant, located at Hankin Group’s Eagleview Town Center (540 Wellington Square), will feature brews from Root Down Brewing Co. and East Branch Brewing Company, and the cost of the dinner is $75 (tax and…
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