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Penn Engineering Secures $40M in Early Commitments for $200M Research Fund Aimed at Combating Federal Cuts
A $200 million fund launched by the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Engineering and Applied Science will support faculty research and seed startups, aiming to offset the shortfall caused by federal funding cuts to universities, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Futures Fund is set to back research and initiatives in fields…
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DCCC and YMCA Partner on New Early Learning Center in Drexel Hill
At a time when parents are struggling to find affordable childcare, Delaware County Community College and the YMCA of Eastern Delaware County have officially signed an agreement to partner in the YMCA Early Learning Center at DCCC’s Southeast Center, located at 409 N. Lansdowne Avenue in Drexel Hill, at the site of the former Archbishop…
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Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown Joins Love City Brewing in Manayunk
Love City Brewing is partnering with Sophie’s BBQ in Havertown to open a second location in Manayunk this spring, writes Molly McVety for PhillyVoice. Sophie’s BBQ will run a full kitchen in Love City’s 4323 Main Street space, serving up smokehouse nachos, sliders, brisket cheesesteak, barbecue platters, and more. It will be the exclusive caterer…
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John Camp, Aston Native and UGA Hockey Coach, to Guide Team USA
Aston native John Camp, head hockey coach at the University of Georgia, is set to lead a USA All-Star team in an international junior tournament in Europe, writes Marcus Greaves for 11 Alive. Three UGA players will be participating. It will be the first time in Europe for many of the players. Camp, whose team…
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40 Years Later, Sisters Redeem Clifton Heights Clam Tavern Gift Certificate
A Clam Tavern gift certificate that expired 40 years ago was nonetheless honored by the restaurant recently for two sisters who found it while cleaning out their deceased mother’s home, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Sisters Sue Holden and Cindy Miller lost their mom in 2022 and were cleaning out their mom’s house with…
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Now Harder to Find, The Two All-Night Diner Still Prosper in Delco
At one time, the Philadelphia region catered to the late-night appetite with a variety of 24-hour diners. Lately, those numbers have thinned out, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. Fortunately, there are still two all-night diners in Delaware County that are keeping the lights on and the food hot. Stargate Diner This classic diner at…
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Brandywine students serve communities on alternative spring break trip
Eight Penn State Brandywine students traveled to Mechanicsville, Virginia, during spring break to participate in an Alternative Spring Break program, building affordable housing for families in the community in partnership with Habitat for Humanity. The trip marked the first Alternative Spring Break trip for the campus since 2016, reviving a tradition of service-focused travel for…
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Food Mappers Chart Pennsylvania’s Culinary Landscape
In a world full of influencer hype and fake reviews, several food mappers have charted Pennsylvania’s culinary landscape, relying on their own palates and passion, writes Asha Prihar for WPSU. Djour, a Philadelphia resident and lifelong foodie who uses a pseudonym to maintain privacy and avoid any special treatment by restaurants, set out around three…
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Renowned Animal Scientist and Autism Advocate Temple Grandin to Return to DelVal to Present Research
Temple Grandin, the renowned animal scientist and autism advocate, will return to Delaware Valley University on Wednesday, April 29. Grandin will discuss her book, The Grandin Papers, which features more than 50 years of research on animal behavior and welfare that changed the livestock industry. “Over the last 50 years, Dr. Grandin has had a…
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Retired WCU Criminal Justice Faculty Member Explores Redemption and Life Without Parole in New Book
A female inmate serving life without parole (LWOP) since 1972 painted the cover for Life After Life, a new book authored by Dr. Brian F. O’Neill, retired criminal justice faculty. The image shows a bridge linking a prison doorway to a community. The bridge’s building blocks display words meaningful for an incarcerated person’s journey to redemption,…
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Best Chicken Wings in Montgomery County, According to Locals
Montgomery County locals take their wings seriously. Ask where to get good winds near Blue Bell, and you will get strong opinions fast. A recent Reddit thread did exactly that. One simple question. Where are the best wings in and around Blue Bell, give or take a twenty-minute drive in any direction? Dozens of locals…
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Parkesburg Site Approved for 323 Townhomes Sells to D.R. Horton Affiliate for $11.6M
A 43-acre Parkesburg site approved for 323 townhomes has been acquired by Forestar Group, a D.R. Horton subsidiary, for $11.6 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Parke Mansion Estates was originally envisioned in 2005, to be a commercial development to replace the quarry. However, in 2009, a revised version without the commercial component received approval. Those approvals have been…
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Doylestown’s Station Tap House to Reopen Under New Name, Ownership
Three restaurateurs from Montgomery County have purchased Doylestown’s Station Tap House, with plans to rebrand the restaurant in their first Bucks County project, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. New owners Joshua Friedberg, Gent Mema, and Orbelin Bitraj acquired the business and liquor license on March 2. While they declined to share the cost of the purchase, liquor licenses are…
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Philadelphia Eagles Owner Jeffrey Lurie Talks Prioritizing Fan Experience for Future Stadium
The Philadelphia Eagles‘ lease at Lincoln Financial Field is set to expire in 2032, so Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is being deliberate as he explores various options in regards to what comes next, writes Olivia Reiner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As of now, the team is conducting “exploratory research” on the possibility of a new…
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Newtown Square’s Equus Capital Partners Buys Industrial Park
Newtown Square’s Equus Capital Partners recently paid $102 million for Greylyn Business Park, an industrial park in southeast Charlotte, North Carolina, writes Elise Franco for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sale was finalized on March 26. The seller, Cleveland-based Weston, had bought the property for $46 million in July 2015. Greylyn, a 19-building industrial park…
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Hank Nichols, Retired Villanova Professor, Basketball Referee Remembered
Retired Villanova professor and Hall of Fame basketball referee Dr. Hank Nichols was remembered this week. The former St. Davids resident who set the standards for officials nationwide died March 27 at age 89, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dr. Nichols “not only improved the profession of officiating but improved the game of…
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Rehab Hospital to Open in May at Former Concordville Inn Site
Encompass Health Concordville, a 50-bed rehabilitation hospital, opens next month at the former Concordville Inn site in Glen Mills, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is one of two rehabilitation hospitals Encompass Health is opening in the Philadelphia suburbs, with the second planned for the fall in Lower Providence, Montgomery County. The…
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Haverford’s Illumination 250 Will Feature 200 Drones in August
Haverford Township is promising a spectacular drone show free to the public in August, similar to those seen at large sporting events, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Illumination 250 Festival and Drone Show is a noon to 9 PM family-friendly event on Aug. 29 at the Haverford High School football stadium,…
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