• Freedom Village: Is Proximity to a Hospital Important in Senior Living?

    Freedom Village: Is Proximity to a Hospital Important in Senior Living?

    Location is everything when you’re searching for the best senior living community for yourself or a loved one, and it’s important to consider health care and proximity to a hospital as part of your decision.  If the unexpected happens and you need surgery or specialized care, you want to have convenient access to top-rated doctors…

  • Jason Kelce Named One of the Sexiest Men Alive–He’s Taking It in Stride

    Jason Kelce Named One of the Sexiest Men Alive–He’s Taking It in Stride

    Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may have been named one of People Magazine’s “Sexiest Men Alive” for 2023, but he’s not letting it go to his head, writes Kimberlee Speakman for People. Kelce, 36, with a home in Haverford, made the list alongside Timothée Chalamet, Jamie Foxx, and Usher. “Beauty is in the eye of…

  • New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene

    New Report Finds Your Dollar Goes Further in Philadelphia’s Favorable Local Holiday Shopping Scene

    The Philadelphia region is one of the country’s best areas for local holiday shopping, according to a new report by consumer financial services company Bankrate, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Your dollars can go further in Philadelphia compared to other cities in the U.S.,” said Alex Gailey, senior data reporter at Bankrate who…

  • Radnor Retail Center Home to Several Restaurants Sold for $14.2M

    Radnor Retail Center Home to Several Restaurants Sold for $14.2M

    A fully-leased Radnor retail center across from Radnor High School that is home to restaurants Estia, Pietro’s, Honeygrow, and Buena Onda was sold by Brandywine Realty Trust for $14.2 million, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The center at 200 N. Radnor Chester Road was purchased by an undisclosed New York private investor.  The…

  • St. Hedwig’s Church in Chester Closing Its Doors after 125 years

    St. Hedwig’s Church in Chester Closing Its Doors after 125 years

    Saint Hedwig’s Church in Chester has generated lifelong memories for its parishioners as they celebrate their Polish heritage over the church’s 125-year history, reports Alyana Gomez for 6abc. Now, finances have forced the church to make the tough decision to close. “This church is my family. It’s my home,” said David Chominski, of Chadds Ford.…

  • There’s a Wawa Thanksgiving Feast Available—If You Want It

    There’s a Wawa Thanksgiving Feast Available—If You Want It

    The Wawa Gobbler is already king during the Thanksgiving season, but if you plan accordingly, Wawa can supply your entire Thanksgiving meal, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She recently took Wawa’s Thanksgiving-themed offerings out for a taste test with her husband. She procured a pinot noir from a Wawa equipped with a liquor…

  • SCORE Salutes Veteran Small Business Owners

    SCORE Salutes Veteran Small Business Owners

    Today, more than 1.7 million veteran-owned US businesses are contributing $1 trillion in annual revenue.  National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov.1st to 5th, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions veterans have made to American small businesses.  On Nov. 11th, we will celebrate Veterans Day and thank all those who have served in…

  • The Murtaughs Have Roots in Ireland and Delaware County and a Strong Desire to Give Back

    The Murtaughs Have Roots in Ireland and Delaware County and a Strong Desire to Give Back

    Their pursuit of the American Dream also motivated Theresa and Paul Murtaugh to keep the local Irish community “alive and kicking,” writes Fionnuala Boyle for The Irish Star. Theresa Murtagh is a lifelong Delaware County resident. She attended Cardinal O’Hara High School, Swarthmore College, and Villanova University School of Law and served for many years…

  • West Chester Students Raise Over $40,000 for Children at CHOP

    West Chester Students Raise Over $40,000 for Children at CHOP

    The results are in! West Chester University students’ 6-hour, no-sitting RamTHON Event raised $41,014.25 on Saturday, Nov. 4, to help children who are sick and receiving treatment at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia; the donation total is a 35 percent increase over last year’s donation total. A ramtastic time was had by all as RamTHON featured lots of line-dancing,…

  • Pining for a Pint? Broomall Irishman Will Rent You Park a Pub

    Pining for a Pint? Broomall Irishman Will Rent You Park a Pub

    John Chambers, a 59-year-old native of Ireland and a longtime Broomall carpenter, is bringing his love of pubs to a neighborhood near you, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chambers will rent you a mobile pub he designed and built. Park a Pub is Chamber’s nostalgic offering to Delaware County of his native Ireland.…

  • Val Shively’s Upper Darby Treasure of Sound Numbers in the Millions

    Val Shively’s Upper Darby Treasure of Sound Numbers in the Millions

    Val Shively of Upper Darby has four million records, mostly 45s, that he’s collected over his lifetime. Four million. “Or maybe it’s five million, I don’t know,” Shively remarked. A small portion of them can be found at his Upper Darby shop, R&B Records, along with Val Shively himself, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia…

  • Interboro’s Andrea Bitner Urges Support for Students Learning English

    Interboro’s Andrea Bitner Urges Support for Students Learning English

    By 2025, one in four students across the country will come from homes where multiple languages are spoken, writes Andrea Bitner, an English Learner (EL) teacher in the Interboro School District. Interboro alone has more than 300 EL students speaking at least 25 different languages. Bitner, with 23 years’ experience as an EL instructor, stresses…

  • Post-9/11 Veterans Topic of Nov. 10 Valley Forge Military Academy and College Town Hall

    Post-9/11 Veterans Topic of Nov. 10 Valley Forge Military Academy and College Town Hall

    After the attacks of 9/11, the ranks of the all-volunteer military grew as dedicated men and women signed up to fight the enemies that had attacked the United States. But what followed was not a single war, with a finite ending and a return home to cheering crowds. Instead, multiple generations ended up in military…

  • Jackie Neary Is Cabrini’s First and Last Women’s Lacrosse Coach, and She’s Great at It

    Jackie Neary Is Cabrini’s First and Last Women’s Lacrosse Coach, and She’s Great at It

    Jackie Neary has the unique distinction of finishing the spring season as Cabrini University’s first and only women’s lacrosse coach in its history after it was announced that Villanova University would acquire the small Division III school, writes Kenny DeJohn for USA Lacrosse Magazine. “Coaching at Cabrini is not what I do. It’s who I…

  • DELCO Careers: CCRES

    DELCO Careers: CCRES

    CCRES has job openings for 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,…

  • Delaware County Teenagers May Be Running Your Local Polling Station

    Delaware County Teenagers May Be Running Your Local Polling Station

    They’re not old enough to vote, but some Delaware County poll workers might be teenagers from your local school, writes Zane Irwin for WHYY. Those voting in person in Tuesday’s municipal election in Delaware County could be handed voting literature by a friendly 15-year-old. The average poll worker these days is a middle-income white woman…

  • Get in the Holiday Spirit at Dunwoody Village’s Annual Bazaar

    Get in the Holiday Spirit at Dunwoody Village’s Annual Bazaar

    Dunwoody Village is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar on Thursday, November 16th, from 10 AM to 3 PM.   Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the holiday spirit while perusing an enticing selection of handcrafted items, stunning holiday decorations, attic treasures, costume jewelry, delectable baked goods, and much more. The bazaar promises an unparalleled…

  • Paint It Black Grew Out of a Post-Stroke Life Re-evaluation

    Paint It Black Grew Out of a Post-Stroke Life Re-evaluation

    The Philly band Paint It Black includes the squeaks and squeals of a SEPTA trolley on one of the tracks of their newest album, Famine, writes Cory Sharber for Billy Penn at WHYY. “Riding SEPTA’s a great place to pick up sound,” said Dan Yemin, vocalist and lyricist for the hardcore group. It’s the band’s…