Community
-
Indoor Beauty Meets Outdoor Serenity During Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens
Beauty blooms indoors and tranquility thrives outdoors during Winter Wonder at Longwood Gardens, on view Jan. 20 to March 24, 2024. In addition to the timeless allure of Longwood’s grand Conservatory where nearly two acres of flourishing gardens prosper under glass, the Winter Wonder season brings new educational opportunities, captivating performances, and the chance to…
-
Bala Cynwyd Billionaire Jeff Yass Donates Millions to Texas Governor Re-election Campaign
Jeff Yass, co-founder of Susquehanna International Group based in Bala Cynwyd and one of the richest men in the world according to Forbes, last week donated 6 million dollars to Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s re-election campaign, writes Shelly Hagan for Bloomberg. Both Yass and Abbott are supporters of school choice programs. Abbott’s campaign office said…
-
The Washington Post Ranks Doylestown Pizzeria Best in State for Neapolitan Slices
A popular pizzeria in Doylestown has been listed as the best spot in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza and more. Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt all wrote about this and other pizza shops for The Washington Post. Spuntino Wood Fired Pizzeria, located at 22 South Main Street in the Main Street Market Place, was…
-
New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction
A new multi-year project was recently unveiled at the Independence Seaport Museum called “Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River,” writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. The project is an innovative oral history that collects the personal stories of Black Philadelphians who worked or lived along the Delaware River waterfront. With the new exhibition, museumgoers…
-
Shark Tank Startup Pair Eyewear Opens in Lawrence Park
Eyeglass wearers who want to sport a different look daily will have that option starting today at the Lawrence Park Shopping Center in Broomall. Pair Eyewear, an online-only retailer, is opening its first physical location at the America’s Best retail outlet at the center, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Pair Eyewear offers snap-on…
-
It Was the Hobo Life for This Delaware County Man
A Delaware County man lived a hobo lifestyle of train hopping in his younger years, but he never considered himself a hobo, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. “I guess I could be called a post-Beat Generation freight train rider. But hobo? No,” said the freelance home appliance repairman. “I didn’t go from town…
-
Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
-
Delaware County Leadership: Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO, YMCA of Greater Brandywine
In July 2023, Bertram L. Lawson, II began his newest chapter in the YMCA movement, stepping into the role of President and CEO of YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW). Throughout a career spanning nearly three decades, Lawson has served at YMCAs across the eastern region, developing a reputation as a prolific leader, a skilled businessman,…
-
The Best Places To Get Burgers in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, with its multitude of casual, neighborhood bars and pubs, is a place with lots of burgers, writes Jason Sheehan and Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Among the spots you must try first include Rex at the Royal, which puts pimento cheese on their burger to give it a little heat; Huda, with its house-made…
-
West Chester University Welcomes Legendary Comedian Joe Conklin for Two Performances Next Week
West Chester University’s Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) brings legendary comedian, singer, and entertainer Joe Conklin with the City Rhythm Orchestra to West Chester University for two benefit performances on Saturday, Jan. 27, and Sunday, Jan. 28, both at 8 PM, in the Madeleine Wing Adler Theatre, Swope Music Building and Performing Arts Center at…
-
Antique Horror: Buckingham Vampire Museum Acquires Haunted Doll
Haunted dolls and paranormal activities often make for chilling tales, and the story of Ed Crimi and his latest acquisition for the Vampire Museum and Paranormal Activity in Buckingham is no exception, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Crimi, a dealer in high-end European antiques, received a peculiar request from a…
-
Homemade Soy Candle Business Offers Unique Scents of Delco
The D3lco Effect company has created Scents of Delco homemade soy candles, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. If you want to relive the fresh apple smell of Linvilla Orchards or revive the smells of the Jersey Shore, there’s a candle for that. What else? How about candles with names like Down by the…
-
David Hoefner Remembered as an Energy Exec, Sculptor and Loving Caregiver
David Hoefner wore many hats. He was a retired executive for Ogden, Covanta, PECO, and Exelon energy companies. The former Springfield and Glen Mills resident was also a longtime caregiver to his first wife, MaryLou, until her death in 2011. Mr. Hoefner grew up in Upper Darby, graduated from Springfield High School, and was also…
-
DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES jobs are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
-
Snake in the Grass in Delaware County? Maybe, but Not Poisonous
Delaware County isn’t the first place you’d think of when contemplating snakes in our midst. It’s true you won’t find snakes too often in urban areas because there isn’t much here for them, and the destruction of natural habitats has led to a sharp decrease in the diversity of snake species, reports Pet News 2Day.…
-
Indulge in Taste of Italy at These Handmade Pasta Shops in Montgomery County
Using handmade pasta is the perfect way to bring your cooking to the next level, and these local mom-and-pop shops will have exactly what you are looking for, writes Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. Sorrentino Pasta + Provisions in Ambler prepares mouthwatering dishes for dine-in or takeout daily using its own brand of…
-
How Philly Pretzel Factory Went from Dan DiZio’s Childhood Venture to Soft Pretzel Empire
CEO and co-founder of Bensalem-based Philly Pretzel Factory Dan DiZio transformed a childhood venture into a national success story, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6 ABC. It began with 11-year-old DiZio’s innocent truancy. “I used to sneak out of school… and go sell pretzels all day on the corner,” he reminisces. His entrepreneurial journey…
-
New ‘Mean Girls’ Movie Musical Got Help From Tina Fey’s Daughters
It’s been 20 years since Tina Fey’s “Mean Girls” hit the screen. On Friday, it returned again to the screen, this time as the “Mean Girls” movie musical. And it got there with a little help from Tina Fey’s daughters, writes Samantha Ibrahim for The New York Post. Since the 2004 original movie, there’s another…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
