Community
-
‘Poison Garden’ at Media Theatre: Where History Meets Horror
The Media Theatre’s latest show, “Poison Garden,” offers a uniquely immersive experience as the theater and audience become characters in the show, writes Jane M. Von Bergen of The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Poison Garden” blends procedural drama and campy horror. It runs through Aug. 13. Director Kaitlin Chin’s company, Alterra Productions, is producing the show. Set…
-
Aid Sought for Storm-Ravaged Chadds Ford Homeowners
Winds that were clocked up to 85 mph Monday took down trees, destroyed two homes in Chadds Ford, and damaged two dozen others, reported Fox 29. Now homeowners are hoping for some government help to cover Chadds Ford cleanup costs, particularly for large tree removal bills that can reach $30,000 to $50,000. “It’s gotten…
-
This Playground Has Doyletown’s Fonthill Castle as Its Inspiration
A uniquely-themed playground inspired by Henry Mercer’s historic Fonthill Castle is coming this fall to a corner of Doylestown’s Broad Commons Park, writes Freda R. Savana for the Bucks County Herald. General Recreation in Newtown Square and Landscape Structures helped create the playground. The play space for children of all ages is expected to be…
-
Weekend Wanderer: My Daughter Is Applying to College, and I’m Not OK
I was driving down Street Road in Bucks County recently when I saw — Sorry. I have to take a deep breath or this story will be peppered with four-letter words. And one seven-letter word. And two eight-letter words. I saw a kid — a teenager — sitting in the open window of a car…
-
Jay Pharoah – Star Comedian of Saturday Night Live – to Perform at West Chester University
Jay Pharoah, the star comedian made famous by NBC’s Saturday Night Live, will take the stage at West Chester University for one performance only on Saturday, Sept. 30 at 8 PM. Tickets are on sale to the public here or 610.436.2266. The performance will take place in the Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall in Philips Memorial Building…
-
A Delaware County Public High School Is 3rd Best in Philly. See If It’s Yours
There were eight Delaware County high schools that made the top 100 list of best public high schools in the Philadelphia area for 2023 as compiled by Niche. Radnor High School was third on the list of best public high schools. Radnor earned an A+” for academics, teachers, and college prep, an A- for clubs…
-
New York Post: Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Could Head Saturday Night Live
Upper Darby’s Tina Fey could take over as executive producer of ‘Saturday Night Live’ when show creator Lorne Michaels, and current executive producer, steps down, writes Johnny Oleksinski for The New York Post. Though Michaels, 78, has said he has no plans to retire, he did comment on “CBS Mornings” last year that he would…
-
4 Crozer Health Hospitals in Delaware County Victims of Ransomware
Four Delaware County hospitals that are part of Crozer Health were affected by a ransomware cyberattack on August 3rd against Crozer owner Prospect Medical Holdings, reports Anie McCormick and the 6abc digital staff. Crozer Health is evaluating how the attack impacted its four hospitals—Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital, and Taylor Hospital.…
-
Community Rallies to Support Damaged Glen Mills Animal Sanctuary
The Delaware County community is coming together to help a nonprofit animal sanctuary in Glen Mills rebuild after it was heavily damaged in recent storms, writes Nikki Dementi for CBS News Philadelphia. Straight-line winds crumbled barns, broke fences, and scattered dozens of trees across Happy Heart-Happy Home Farm and Rescue. “It was absolutely horrifying,” said…
-
ROAM Fitness: A New Gym Experience for PHL Airport Travelers
Travelers can now make efficient use of their downtime at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with a workout at ROAM Fitness, a new gym located in Terminal F. The gym, part of a start-up mission to bring gyms to airports, is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and offers day passes at $25, writes…
-
First Bank House of the Week: A Historic Farmhouse in Haverford
A lovely historic farmhouse set on 0.88 gorgeous acres with three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Haverford. The residence is perfectly nestled in a private, park-like setting engulfed by nature but is still near the city. It has been restored using the finest materials and craftsmanship. The home…
-
Meet SCORE Small Business Award Winner Tiger Resilience
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of the local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the five 2023 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored on June 1 at a celebratory luncheon at the Penn Oaks Golf Club. Learn how they were…
-
Media Little League Finds Out Friday If It’s in the World Series
The Media Little League team is one win away Friday afternoon, Aug. 11, from advancing to the 20-team Little League World Series in Williamsport, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media Little League defeated Washington, D.C., 16-3, Tuesday, Aug. 8, in the Little League Mid-Atlantic Regional tournament in Bristol, Conn. That win moves…
-
Professional Sand Sculptor Schools Chadds Ford Kids in the Art of Sand Castle Building
Kids from the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District got down and sandy with sand sculptor Chuck Feld at the Chadds Ford Historical Society to build professional sand castles, writes Rich Schwartzman for ChaddsFordLive. The Historical Society recently hosted its Hands on History Camp, which allowed kids the chance to have fun and learn at the same…
-
Exit 13 Gastrobar Brings a Playful Vibe to Bryn Mawr’s Restaurant Scene
Luciano Di Felice, the eldest son of Garrett Hill Pizza’s original owner, had a vision for transforming the pizzeria into a fun destination in Bryn Mawr, and $2 million dollars later, Exit 13 Gastrobar is just that, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The Italian bistro named after the Blue Route exit now has…
-
Two Philadelphia Sites Are Among America’s 11 Most Endangered Historic Places
The National Trust for Historic Preservation recently unveiled its 2023 list of America’s Eleven Most Endangered Historic Places, and two Philadelphia sites have found their spot among them, writes Ron Bernthal for Global Traveler. A North Philadelphia rowhouse on West Diamond Street in the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood, built in 1871, was home to Henry Ossawa Tanner,…
-
New York Post: Joe Kecko of Chester Named to Football Hall of Fame
Two of the New York Jets‘ best defensive players, Joe Klecko and Darrelle Revis, were enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 5. For Klecko, it was a challenging and ultimately triumphant journey to fame, writes Mark Cannizzaro for The New York Post. Hall of Famer Joe Klecko’s path started at…
-
Chester Courthouse: Preserving a Monument to American History
The 1724 Chester Courthouse is the oldest continuously used public building in the country. Now it’s getting a restoration in time for its 300th birthday, and ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday in 2026. A $522,872 grant from the National Park Service’s Semiquincentennial Grant Program will fund the work, writes Alex Rose for the Daily…
Founding Partners
Advertisement
Affiliate Partners
Chamber Partners
