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Weekend Wanderer: Driving in Foreign Countries
So I’m going to Ireland. Good for me. I have decided to drive. Not to Ireland. Although I prefer that to flying. Don’t worry. I read Society of the Snow last year. I have my plan of action set, plane crash-wise. But no. I’m not driving to Ireland. I’m driving in Ireland. Rick Steves says the Irish attribute 10 percent of all car accidents to right-hand side of the road…
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Brandywine Valley Symphony Salutes America’s 250th With Patriotic Concert at Longwood Gardens on June 25
The Brandywine Valley Symphony’s concert at Longwood Gardens on the evening of June 25 will be “bursting with patriotism, joy, and spirit. This is the music that captures the soul of America on its 250th birthday,” said Dr. Timothy Blair, President of the Brandywine Valley Symphony. The program, Made In America, includes: · John Williams…
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Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market Returns This Week with Local Vendors and Live Music
The Bala Cynwyd Farmers Market returns to One Bala Plaza today, Wednesday, June 17, offering residents and nearby workers an afternoon of fresh food, regional vendors, and live entertainment. This Week’s Vendors and Music This week’s market will feature produce, baked goods, prepared foods, and other locally made products. Hours are 3 to 6 PM.…
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Kalaya and Jesse Ito Score Historic Wins for Philadelphia at the 2026 James Beard Awards
Philadelphia’s restaurant scene didn’t just show up at this year’s James Beard Awards. It walked away with two of the night’s biggest prizes, writes Melissa McCart for Eater Philly. At the recent ceremony, Kalaya, the Thai restaurant from chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon, took home Outstanding Restaurant, beating out four other finalists from across the country…
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6 Montgomery County Day Trips That Feel Like a Mini Vacation
A memorable getaway does not require airfare or a hotel reservation. Sometimes a change of scenery and an unhurried meal are enough to make an ordinary Saturday feel like a trip. Montgomery County and its immediate surroundings offer six destinations that can turn a weekend into something closer to a vacation, from European-inspired architecture to…
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Revival Gains Traction as Health System Weighs Lead Role
A year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center went dark, the shuttered Upland campus may be inching back to life. Chariot Equities’ plan to revive the hospital is gaining traction, with a Philadelphia-area health system now in a due-diligence period to potentially become the lead healthcare provider on the campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Underperforming Springfield Mall Value Plummets 73 Percent to $30M in Delaware County
Springfield Mall is worth a fraction of what it once was. The Delaware County shopping center has been appraised at just $30 million, a staggering 73 percent collapse from the $112 million valuation it carried in 2015, when owners PREIT and Simon Property Group originated their loan, Noah Zucker reports for BisNow. The mall at 1250…
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Before Kohl’s, Baltimore Pike Had an Amusement Park: The Lost Story of Springfield’s Playtown Park
Today it’s a Kohl’s, a parking lot, and the steady hum of Baltimore Pike traffic. Pull in for towels, or a return, and nothing on that asphalt hints at the Ferris wheel, roller coasters, Skee-Ball lanes, carousel, and concession stands that used to stand there. This was Playtown Park. What Playtown Park Was, and Where It Stood For Delco kids who grew up in the…
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Nine Delaware County Hoagie Shops That Prove Delco Takes Sandwiches Seriously
In Delaware County, a hoagie is never just lunch. It is a roll-quality exam, a party-tray essential, a shore-trip companion, and a neighborhood loyalty test wrapped in deli paper. Delco has no shortage of shops where people argue over the right amount of oil, oregano, onions, sharp provolone, and long hots, and whether the roll can…
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Havertown’s Nick Howley Donates $112.6M to Drexel, Largest in University’s History
A Havertown kid who studied mechanical engineering at Drexel in the 1970s just made the biggest philanthropic statement in the university’s history. W. Nicholas “Nick” Howley is giving Drexel University a historic $112.6 million gift, the largest the school has ever received and more than double its previous record, reports Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation from…
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Jay Wright Reacts to Villanova Trio Brunson, Bridges and Hart Winning Knicks’ First Title in 53 Years
Jay Wright has watched his Villanova players win on some of the biggest stages in the sport. He never imagined he would witness their crowning moment from the side of a road in Radnor. Wright and his wife, Patty, were driving home from a wedding in Red Bank, N.J., on Saturday night when Game 5 of the…
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Brad Ingelsby Talks ‘Task,’ ‘Mare of Easttown,’ and Possible Crossover
In a recent interview, critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby spoke about the future of the Delco-centered hit shows Task and Mare of Easttown, writes Kevin P. Sullivan for Gold Derby. Competing with Sunday night football and lacking the murder mystery that Mare brought to the table, it took some time for Task to find its footing when it first released. While its debut had lower ratings…
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Business Class Seating at Philadelphia International Airport Soars Past Pre-Pandemic Levels
The suits are flying again at Philadelphia International Airport, and they want the expensive seats. Corporate travel has roared back at PHL, with business class seating climbing well above pre-pandemic levels, write Ethan Nelson and Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. From May 1 through Aug. 31, airlines have completed or scheduled 469,978 business class seats at PHL. …
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Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Scores Season Three Renewal for Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’
Tina Fey’s Netflix comedy-drama The Four Seasons has been renewed for a third season, giving viewers another round of getaways with its funny, complicated friend group, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fey created the series with fellow 30 Rock writers Tracey Wigfield and Lang Fisher. Inspired by Alan Alda’s 1981 film, the show follows a close-knit group of…
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First Bank House of the Week: $2.4M Wayne Gem Offers Historic Character and Modern Comfort
Priced at $2,399,000, this stone colonial in Wayne offers a rare opportunity to own a meticulously maintained home in one of the Main Line’s most desirable walkable neighborhoods. Situated on a prominent corner lot in South Wayne, the property combines timeless architecture with thoughtful updates and easy access to downtown amenities. . . Built in 1956 by…
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Chester’s Vacant Lots Become Green Spaces in First PHS Expansion Beyond Philadelphia
Ten vacant lots in Chester are trading weeds and debris for landscaping and regular upkeep. Vacant land across Delaware County could soon become cleaner, greener community space through the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s expanded LandCare program, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. PHS joined Chester and Delaware County officials earlier this week to celebrate the program’s…
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Summer Mental Health for College Students: Taking Care of Yourself When School Is Out
The exams, papers, deadlines, and late nights are behind you, and summer’s long days of freedom stretch out ahead. But summer isn’t always the uncomplicated break some college students expect it to be. Leaving campus and returning home is a transition, and transitions take energy. Going home can be complicated. An open schedule can feel…
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Red, White, and Drive-Thru: Celebrate America’s 250th at Freedom Village at Brandywine
Take a Semiquincentennial Red, White, and Drive-Thru tour of the Freedom Village at Brandywine campus located in historic Brandywine Valley. On Tuesday, June 30, from 12 to 2 PM, Freedom Village invites you to experience a snapshot of this luxury senior living community set in a region that has been part of the American story…
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