William Penn
William Penn is an English writer, theologian, and Quaker leader who founded the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1681.
He championed religious freedom and the rule of law, negotiated fair treaties with the Lenape, and laid out Philadelphia’s grid-style plan.
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Lecture at Radnor Memorial Library Celebrates Third Centennial of Radnor Friends Meeting
A recent lecture at the Radnor Memorial Library celebrated 300 years of Radnor Friends Meeting, writes Linda Stein for Main Line Suburban Life. Emma Lapsansky-Werner,…
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When People Visit These Three Delaware County Towns, They Never Want to Leave
Anyone growing tired of the hustle and bustle of the city can head west to Delaware County to enjoy the many charms of its small…
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Another Year Brings Another Tax Increase in Most School Districts in Delaware County
Property owners in most school districts in Delaware County have seen their school taxes rise once again, increasing bills by an average of $100, writes…
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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…
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Widener University Acquires Historic Grounds of Wallingford’s Taylor Arboretum
Widener University has acquired Wallingford’s Taylor Memorial Arboretum, a 30-acre reserve of plantings and natural lands. The arboretum will remain free and open to the…
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