Historic
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Swarthmore College Student Was First U.S. Casualty of Spanish Civil War
Joseph Selligman, the Swarthmore College student who disappeared from campus to fight the fascist forces in Europe in 1936, was the first U.S. casualty of the Spanish Civil War, writes Mark Dixon for Main Line Today. Selligman enrolled at Swarthmore, where he majored in psychology and was the editor of the literary magazine The Manuscript.…
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Apology from Ben Franklin a Precursor to Today’s Fight over Lies, Hate on Social Media
Benjamin Franklin’s apology printed on June 10, 1731 in his Pennsylvania Gazette was a precursor to today’s fight over lies and hate on social media, writes Isaac Stanley-Becker for The Washington Post. On the front page, Franklin responded to criticism over him publishing an offending advertisement. Franklin upheld the right of the printed word to…
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Once-Vibrant Village in Chester County Now a Ghost Town Due to Nuclear Power Plant
Once a vibrant village, Frick’s Lock in East Coventry Township became a ghost town after it was vacated for the construction of the nuclear power plant in Limerick, writes Katie Park for the Philadelphia Inquirer. The village, which dates back to 1740, is now co-owned by the township and Exelon Generation. Today, the doors and…
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Delaware County Historical Society Moves Offices to Chester to ‘Instill Pride’ in City’s Residents
The Avenue of the States, a main artery in downtown Chester, has seen a surge of interest from developers and investors in recent months. Most recently, the Delaware County Historical Society moved its offices to the street, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Our goal is to try and instill some pride in Chester’s…
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Nativity BVM Parish in Media Celebrates 150th Anniversary
The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Media is celebrating its 150th anniversary, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. Its year-long series of special events will culminate on the Feast Day of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Sept. 8, with a special anniversary Mass, celebrated by…
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Fate of Darby Borough’s Woodburne Mansion a Topic of Conversation
Conversations concerning the fate of the Woodburne Mansion continue in Darby Borough, writes Kevin Tustin for The News of Delaware County. The 55-room mansion, built in 1906 as a private residence by noted Philadelphia architect Horace Trumbauer, sits on the Darby side of Springfield Road where the borough meets with Aldan, Collingdale, and Upper Darby.…
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When Philadelphia Rolled Out the Red Carpet for Amelia Earhart
Following Amelia Earhart’s trans-Atlantic flight in May 1932 that made her the first woman and second person ever to complete the journey, Philadelphia honored the internationally renowned pilot with a massive celebration, writes Patrick Glennon for PhillyVoice. Earhart, who had already received awards from President Herbert Hoover and the French government, was presented with the…
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CEO of Newtown Square’s Equus Capital Partners Takes Lead in Planning Nation’s 250th Birthday
Dan DiLella, CEO of Newtown Square-based Equus Capital Partners, is taking a lead role in planning our nation’s 250th birthday, writes Alfredo Boyd for DunlapPost.com. DiLella will chair the United States Semiquincentennial Commission, the group tasked with organizing projects marking 250 years of independence in 2026. In addition to DiLella, the Philadelphia caucus of the…
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WWII Hero, Unsung Football Great Memorialized with Statue in Radnor
Emlen Tunnell, a World War II hero and the first African-American to play for the New York Giants, has been memorialized with a statue in Radnor, according to a report in Main Line Today. The seven-foot bronze statue was officially unveiled in front of Radnor Township officials and other supporters. They honored the memory of…
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Experiencing Colonial-Era Cooking at 18th-Century Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford
At the 18th-century Barns-Brinton House in Chadds Ford, it’s possible to experience what Colonial-era cooking was like, writes Meisha Johnson for CBS Philly. The house, which dates back to 1714, was built as a tavern and served people traveling between Maryland and Philadelphia, according to Michael Connolly of the Chadds Ford Historical Society. The people…
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‘There Can Be No Better Setting’ for Rose Valley Museum, Historical Society
Rose Valley’s Thunderbird Lodge, on Rose Valley Road just north of the Hedgerow Theatre, is home to the Rose Valley Museum and Historical Society, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The iconic lodge consists of a circa-1790 stone barn, which was converted in 1904 to artists’ studios, and a fieldstone-and-stucco house. They are joined…
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County Council Honors Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum
Delaware County Council recently recognized board members and the curator of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum for their work to honor athletes who have earned national and international acclaim for their accomplishments. The museum, located in the Radnor Township Building, opened in 2015 after the closing of the Granite Run Mall, where The…
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Pulitzer Prize Winner Visits Episcopal Academy
David McCullough, the historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, recently visited Episcopal Academy, according to a report from the Delaware County News Network. McCullough shared his background, research, and writing method with students. He also spoke about his take on education, history, and the human spirit. After speaking to students, faculty, and other special guests in…
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In Rome with University Officials, Villanova’s Jay Wright Gifts Autographed Basketball to Pope
Villanova basketball coach Jay Wright met with Pope Francis during his visit to Italy where he presented the Holy Father with a basketball autographed by members of his national championship team, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Wright was visiting Rome this weekend with Villanova’s president, Rev. Peter Donohue, and university trustees for the…
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Luxury Homes to Be Built on Grounds of Renowned Estate in Radnor
Malvern’s Pohlig Homes is planning to build 15 luxury homes on close to 10 acres of the fabled Ardrossan estate in Radnor, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia Inquirer. According to Todd Pohlig, principal of Pohlig Homes, the company will build homes on 3/4-acre lots near the property’s stone water tower on Newtown Road in…
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Delaware County Women’s Commission Honors Four Women of Achievement
Delaware County Community College President Dr. L. Joy Gates Black and the college’s 2017 Wong Moss Outstanding Alumni Award recipient, Cheryl Colleluori, each received a Woman of Achievement Award from the Delaware County Women’s Commission in celebration of Women’s History Month. “These honorees are role models for women in Delaware County, and their lives demonstrate…
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New Book Unwraps Sweetest Place on Earth’s History
Peter Kurie, a Princeton-trained anthropologist has written a book about the Hershey Company and its history, writes Michael Lindgren Torres for The Washington Post. In the book titled ‘In Chocolate We Trust: The Hershey Company Town Unwrapped’ Kurie takes a look at the company, community and its history. He writes about how Hershey founded the…
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Paying Homage to Hannah Callowhill Penn, the State’s First Female Leader
Hannah Callowhill Penn was Pennsylvania’s first and only female leader, and she ran the state for close to 14 years after her husband William Penn fell ill, writes Mónica Marie Zorrilla for Billy Penn. Callowhill Penn was born in England in 1671. Her parents disregarded the norms of the 17th century and taught their daughter…
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