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Mike Schmidt during his younger years with the Philadelphia Phillies.

MLB Network Documentary Takes a Look at Phillies Great Mike Schmidt

A documentary on Phillies legend Mike Schmidt, “Michael Jack Schmidt,” aired Thursday night on the MLB Network taking viewers inside the emotional and on-field…

Paintings and sculptures exhibited at the Third Annual ArT Showcase.

DCIU Hosts 3rd Annual Adaptive ArT Showcase Featuring Special Art Created by Special Children

An event highlighting the artistic talents of students with special needs took place Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the DCIU Education Center in Morton.

The…

Lucy Olsen as a point guard during a Villanova Wildcats basketball game.

Former Villanovan Lucy Olsen Still Has Basketball Fun in Iowa

“Basketball is fun”– Lucy Olsen.

That was the catchphrase turned trademark for former Wildcat point guard Lucy Olsen during her three seasons at Villanova University…

Overlooking the Aronimink golf course with sand traps in Newtown Square.

Golf Magazine Names Aronimink Golf Club Among 100 Best in US

Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, set to host the 2026 PGA Championship, has made a list of the top 100 golf courses in the…

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The entrance to the Ivyland Country Store

This Warminster-Area Landmark is One of Bucks County's Oldest General Stores

The Ivyland Country Store, a Warminster-area landmark for over 150 years, is one of Bucks County’s oldest general stores and cherished borough treasure…

Bonner-Prendie’s Noel Campbell, left, and Mick Johnson react after Johnson scores the team's first touchdown at the PIAA Class 4A championship game.

Bonner-Prendie Friars Take State Championship for First Time

The Bonner-Prendergast High School Friars took their first state championship Thursday evening, winning the PIAA Class 4A championship 40-14 over Lampeter-Strasburg at…

The 1724 Courthouse in Chester, the oldest continuously running courthouse in the U.S.

The Oldest Town in Pennsylvania Happens to Be in Delaware County

Pennsylvania, as one of the original 13 colonies where independence was born, has many historic towns that have stood the test of time.

But to…

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Holiday trees lit up inside the Longwood Gardens Conservatory.

Wall Street Journal: Longwood Gardens' New Expansion Balances Elegance and Design with Historic Charm 

Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has recently completed a $250 million expansion that perfectly balances elegance and contemporary design with its historic charm, writes Michael…

A boat on the Delaware River full of Colonial re-enactors performing Washington crossing the Delaware.

Drought Threatens Reenactments of Washington's Crossing of Delaware River

The continuous drought could prevent volunteers from re-enacting George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River on Christmas night 1776, writes JD Mullane for…

Hedgerow Theater residents and staff. Susan Wefel is second from right.

Hedgerow's 46-Year Actress Susan Wefel Needs a Place to Live

Susan Wefel has worked and lived at Hedgerow Theater in Rose Valley since 1978.

She was able to do so under a unique policy that…

Four Philadelphia Eagles NFL glasses from McDonald's posted for sale on eBay.

David Markowitz Found His Childhood in His Haverford Home Sports Den

David Markowitz is a very nostalgic person, especially when it comes to sports, so when he and his wife Lecia Markowitz moved into their Haverford…

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A UFO hovers in the sky over some woods.

Chester County Town Listed Among Most UFO Sightings in Pennsylvania

West Chester has been reported as one of the “cities” with the most UFO sightings in Pennsylvania, according to a report by Stacker. 

The first…

The holiday model train exhibit at the Brandywine River Museum in Chadds Ford.

Paul Hoerner Keeps the Chadds Ford Brandywine Museum Railroad Running

The Brandywine Railroad at the Brandywine Museum of Art premiered on Black Friday in 1972.

The fan favorite holiday O-gauge model train at the…

A house decorated with lights for the holidays.

Chester County’s Del Vacchio Landscapes Offers Professional Christmas Light Decorating 

Del Vacchio Landscapes, located in Chester County, is one of many landscaping companies offering residents professional holiday light installation this year, writes Erin McCarthy for…

The iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, now featured on a holiday greeting card.

New ‘Crossing Cabin Run’ Holiday Card Features Iconic Bucks County Bridge

A new holiday greeting card released by artist Jerry Cable titled Crossing Cabin Run features the iconic Loux Covered Bridge in Pipersville, writes Jeff Werner…