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First Bank House of the Week: $4.95M Villanova Home Blends Modern Design With Natural Beauty
Priced at $4,950,000, this contemporary Villanova residence offers a striking blend of modern architecture, advanced technology, and resort-style outdoor living. Set on two landscaped acres in Radnor Township, the property is designed to maximize natural light and create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. . . At the center of the home is…
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Pope Leo XIV Gets a Wawa Bag of Tastykakes from Philadelphia Delegation at the Vatican
A Wawa bag full of Tastykakes is not the kind of gift that usually crosses a pope’s desk. But when a delegation from Philadelphia’s National Constitution Center arrived at the Vatican to meet Pope Leo XIV, that’s exactly what they handed him, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The visit came ahead of Leo’s Liberty Medal acceptance speech, which…
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First Bank House of the Week: $5.5M Italianate-Style Mansion For Sale in Villanova
An Italianate-style home with six bedrooms and six full and two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Villanova. Set on 3.4 landscaped acres beside the renowned Ardrossan Estate, the well-preserved residence retains most of its original architectural integrity. . . A long private drive leads to a walled courtyard and the stately home, where classic design details remain remarkably intact. Inside,…
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Your Guide to the Best Restaurants, Shops, and Activities Near Villanova University
Whether you’re dropping off a student, visiting for a game, or simply exploring one of Philadelphia’s most beloved suburban regions, the area surrounding Villanova University has plenty to offer, writes Rachel Ward for Main Line Today. The food scene promises an array of flavors and fresh dishes. Coffee lovers can fuel up at Rosie’s Coffee or swing by Holy Grounds, on-campus favorites that have earned…
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Villanova University Students Break Ground on Pope Leo Village
Volunteers from Villanova University took part in the groundbreaking of Pope Leo Village, a 26-home Habitat for Humanity project in North Philadelphia that is part of a broader national initiative, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Funding for the project came from an anonymous donor inspired by the first American-born pontiff, who has taken…
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Villanova University VP Father DePrinzio Gets Papal Assignment in Rome
Villanova University’s Father DePrinzio has kept in touch with Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, since they met more than 20 years ago. Now, Villanova’s vice president of Campus Mission and Ministry has received a divine assignment to serve in Rome, writes Christie Illeto for 6abc. “Very humbling – it still hasn’t even quite sunk…
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Villanova Grad Pope Leo XIV to Welcome Wildcats as They Open Season in Rome
Villanova will begin the 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons in Rome with a doubleheader matchup against Notre Dame, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fox will carry the men’s game nationally at 9:30 a.m., with the women’s matchup scheduled to air at noon on FS1. The two universities were granted a special waiver…
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Villanova University Makes U.S. News Best Law Schools Top 50 List
Villanova University’s Charles Widger School of Law has once again earned a spot on the annual U.S. News & World Report Best Law Schools rankings, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova tied for No. 49 with Temple University and Indiana University, after ranking No. 48 last year. The last two years have…
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Villanova University Acquires 8-Acre Site Next to Cabrini Campus
Villanova University has acquired an 8.3-acre residential parcel next to Cabrini University as it looks for opportunities to grow its campus. The parcel at 1250 Upper Gulph Road was purchased for $2.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is located between the Cabrini campus in Radnor and St. David’s Golf Club in…
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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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This Delaware County ZIP Code Is in the Nation’s Top 50 Luxury Housing Markets
Affluent homebuyers are snatching up properties in Villanova, making it one of the top luxury housing markets in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova’s 19085 ZIP Code ranks 49th on a list of 258 ZIP Codes, according to third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange. It was the only Philadelphia-area market…
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Villanova French Colonial Home Available for Sale at $4.5 Million
A Villanova French Colonial home with an indoor basketball court, a “pub” room, and a wine closet that can hold 800 bottles is available for sale at $4.8 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 7,328-square-foot home dates back to 1953. It was renovated and expanded in the early 2000s. The home…
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Villanova Now Pays Athletes as College Sports Model Shifts
Villanova University is now directly paying some of its student athletes as part of a settlement last year of a federal class-action lawsuit over student athlete compensation, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It joins Temple, Penn State, St. Joe’s, Drexel, and La Salle. The change means that college athletes can no longer be…
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Wildcats Sought Advice From March Madness Vets to Regroup Toward NCAA Tournament
When the season started, it didn’t look like the Villanova Wildcats had a shot at the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team’s record was 2-2 after losing to Fairfield and Princeton in November, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wildcats turned to senior forward Annie Welde and senior guard Maggie Grant for advice.…
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First Bank House of the Week: Extraordinary Tudor in Villanova
An extraordinary Tudor home at 201 S. Spring Mill Road on an attractive 1.36-acre lot, with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Villanova. This lovely residence perfectly combines historic grandeur with modern refinement. Distinctive details include wood beams, brick flooring, exposed stone walls, deep windowsills, and a reconstructed…
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Here’s How Things Look for Villanova Coming Into March Madness
This year’s March Madness will see the Philly region represented by Villanova and two other Philadelphia region teams in the men’s and women’s brackets, writes Evan Macy for PhillyVoice. The 8-seeded Villanova men, a one-time Big East powerhouse, are favored in a game against 9-seeded Utah State because of their conference experience and name recognition.…
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Pope Leo XIV to Be Awarded This Year’s Liberty Medal July 3
The National Constitution Center will award this year’s Liberty Medal to Pope Leo XIV. A ceremony will take place on July 3. The pope will deliver remarks from the Vatican for the ceremony on Independence Mall, writes Fallon Roth for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pope Leo XIV is the first American-born pope. Born Robert F. Prevost,…
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Irish Prime Minister Michael Martin Visits Villanova on Saturday
The prime minister of Ireland, the Taoiseach Micheal Martin, is stopping by for an Irish-American event this Saturday at Villanova University before heading down to Washington, D.C. to meet with President Trump. Martin will speak at Villanova about the “enduring ties between Ireland and the United States” at the school’s Topper Theater, writes Justin Heinze…
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