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Weekend Wanderer: A Theory … or a Runaway Imagination
My son thinks my father-in-law is D.B. Cooper. Yes. The notorious plane hijacker. I would hesitate to say this in print but for two things. One, my father-in-law is not, in fact, D.B. Cooper. Two, I’ve broadcasted Willie’s tax evasion for, like, a year. Yet the IRS only just sent a letter to the Temple…
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Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call. The plazas are being replaced starting Jan. 5 in the eastern part of Pennsylvania with an…
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A Thriving Paoli Restaurant, Main Line Tavern Serves Up Suburban Comfort Food in the Classic Pub Scene
Phil and Kate Ferro opened Main Line Tavern on May 4 of this year, in the former building of the Great American Pub on King Road in Paoli, writes blank for Savvy Main Line. The menu, cocktails, happy hours, and ambiance are identical to another restaurant by the Ferro’s: Chadds Ford Tavern. The husband and…
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True Crime Documentary Films in Doylestown Restaurant
A new true crime documentary, “The Godfather of Fentanyl,” is filming in Doylestown this week, according to executive producer Steph Burns, writes Jess Rohan for the Bucks County Courier Times. The four-part series, set to stream next month, is shooting at Chambers 19 Bistro & Bar on Main Street. About 25 locals are participating…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books on real-life art heists in The Wall Street Journal. One of the books is about an art heist that took place in Philadelphia: “Priceless” by Robert K. Wittman and John…
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The Hoagie May Have Actually Started in This Delaware County Spot
The Philadelphia hoagie is one of America’s most famous regional cold cut sandwiches and it may have started in Chester, writes Alex Mitchell for The New York Post. Today, DiCostanza’s is a sandwich shop in Boothwyn, but back in 1925, the family had a grocery business at Chester’s West End. According to the DiCostanza website,…
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Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year. Rose Valley Borough tied for the highest median income in Pennsylvania, with 56.1 percent of its households…
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This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat
To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware County alternative that keeps you outdoors near streams, ponds, and towering trees, writes Christine Coppa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum lets your family…
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America’s Best Employers for Women Includes 1 From Delaware County
Seventeen of the nation’s best employers for women are in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and one of them is in Delaware County. Forbes named SAP in Newtown Square to its 2024 list of America’s Best Employers for Women, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks 600 companies in America. Forbes surveyed more…
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Chester Summer Initiatives Working to Keep Youth Out of Trouble
Creative policing and a Safe Summer Initiative with a curfew and youth programs and activities appears to be having a positive effect on lowering crime and violence in Chester this summer, officials say. “With the curfew detail in place, we’re not perfect but things have slowed down for us,” Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said.…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Virginia Farmhouse in Glen Mills
An amazing Virginia farmhouse home on 1.79 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This stunning residence is a true masterpiece offering both luxury and tranquility. The home welcomes you with a beautiful farmhouse porch with mahogany floors and a copper roof. Highlights include the grand two-story…
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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Sign Endorsement Deal
Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts has decided to partner with Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Hurts, who is entering his eagles fifth season, will promote financial wellness for the life insurance and retirement investment company. The Lincoln Financial endorsement deal with Hurts includes a partnership between the Lincoln…
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SCORE Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Regional Pitch Competition
Are you ready to take your product or service to the next level? This summer, be a part of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition and pitch your business to a panel of industry experts. Compete for a chance to win up to $20,000 for your business and receive invaluable mentorship and exposure along the way.…
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Berwyn-Based Peter Zimmerman Architects Helps Client Turn Treehouse-like Pavilion Into Reality
When Julieann Shanahan decided to turn a peaceful plot in the corner of her Villanova property into a family retreat, she envisioned building a treehouse-like pavilion similar to one she previously saw at Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, writes Teri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To bring the idea to life, she turned to Peter Zimmerman…
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Gwynedd Mercy Receives Funding From Lilly Endowment Thriving Congregations Grant
Gwynedd Mercy University has received a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to support an innovative program titled “We are the Now of the Church: Young Adult Synodal Ministry and Thriving Catholic Congregations.” The project is being funded through Lilly Endowment’s Thriving Congregations Initiative. The aim of the initiative is to encourage flourishing congregations…
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South Philadelphia Native Tom Caruso Eyes Bringing His Oregon Winery to Olde Kensington
South Philadelphia native Tom Caruso is the founder and owner of Oregon-born winery Pray Tell, and is bringing the winery to Olde Kensington, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The plan is for it to open to the public on August 3. The winery will share a building with East Coast Tropicals, the…
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Taste What’s New: Bucks County’s Latest Restaurant Additions
Newcomers to the Bucks County restaurant scene have something to offer to a diverse mix of appetites, including somebody looking for a new favorite food or drink, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. A & G Pizzeria Locale in Feasterville brings family recipes to life through Italian favorites, such as their delicious…
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Here’s How Much Villanova University Paid for Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova University paid Cabrini University more than $11.5 million for its campus in Radnor, according to Chester County property records, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s in addition to $45 million Villanova is paying to cover Cabrini’s long-term debt and the $25 million or more it’s expected to spend on campus improvements. Villanova…
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