Tag: America

Slats, who portrayed MGM's Leo the Lion mascot from 1924 to 1928, spent his post-retirement and final years living at the Philadelphia Zoo.Entertainment

Leo the Lion, MGM Mascot During the 1920s, Retired to the Philadelphia Zoo

Leo the Lion, who appeared in the Metro Goldwyn-Meyer logo that preceded its films from 1924 to 1928, spent his post-retirement days at…

Holy Family University travel group gathered in front of a tour site in South Africa.Education

Study Abroad Experience in South Africa Speaks to the Souls of Holy Family University Travelers

You learn a lot about yourself when you are submerged in 58-degree waters in a steel cage, miles offshore from the Southernmost tip of…

Pennsylvania's dramatic rural population decline spotlights the national debate over small-town viability.Pennsylvania

Washington Post: Rural Pennsylvania Facing Population Loss

The sharp decline in rural population has put Pennsylvania at the forefront of a national discourse on the viability of America’s small towns that…

(L to R) DCCC President Marta Yera Cronin, Ed.D. and a Nurse Aide Program student Mona Coulibaly look on as Federal Student Aid chief operating officer Richard Cordray discusses financial aid for workforce training programs.Education

FAFSA Chief Visits Delaware County Community College To Highlight Importance of Trade and Career Programs

One in four jobs in America today is filled by someone with an associate degree or a credential they earned from a trade or other…

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Delaware County Leadership: David Oh, President and CEO, Asian American Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia

David Oh grew up in Southwest Philadelphia starting in the 1960s in a neighborhood that was predominantly white and working class at the time.

However…

These two Chester County places are among the top 100 best places to live in America, according to a recently released report by Niche.Community

Two Chester County Towns Are Among Top 100 Best Places to Live in America 

Two Chester County towns have found their place among the top 100 best places to live in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business…

Simon has invested $400 million to transform America’s oldest mall into the mall of the future. The recipe for success includes pickleball courts, luxury apartments, a hotel and luxury brandsRetail

Owner of King of Prussia Mall Transforms America's Oldest Mall into Mall of the Future

While the fate of malls in the U.S. remains uncertain, there are still certain malls like the King of Prussia Mall that are not…

Kristen Lappas with Giannis Antetokounmpo at the premiere of Lappas' documentary about Antetokounmpo's life.Villanova

Kristen Lappas, Immersed in Basketball, Tells an Inspirational Immigrant Story

When you’re Kristen Lappas, the daughter of longtime Villanova coach Steve Lappas, your childhood is pretty much spent on the road with the Wildcats…

A new exhibit, “Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River" tells the story of Black men and women who lived near the Delaware River waterfront and were displaced upon the construction of I-95.Museums

New Exhibit At Independence Seaport Museum Dives Into the Story of Black Men, Women Displaced By Interstate 95 Construction

A new multi-year project was recently unveiled at the Independence Seaport Museum called “Breaking Uncommon Ground on the Delaware River,” writes Rayna Reid Rayford…

A puppy sitting alone. With current trends in America, he could be named 'Kelce.'Pets

The Kelce's Have Arrived. People Are Naming Dogs After Them

The Kelce name is getting tossed about a lot these days, but now it’s apparently the No. 1 trending dog name in America, writes…

A traditional green bean casserole topped with French Fried Onions and cream of mushroom on white marble.Historic

N.Y. Times: The Woman Who Invented the First Version of the Green Bean Casserole Had Ties to Philadelphia

Today, green bean casserole is one of the most famous Thanksgiving dishes in America and while there are many variations of the dish, the woman…

Former kindergarten teacher Marvin Dutton.Education

Former Teacher Marvin Dutton Brings Black History to Students Through Flash Cards

Black students need opportunities to see themselves in a positive light.

That was the premise behind former kindergarten teacher Marvin Dutton’s 2016 invention of…

Some of the exhibit area in the new Italian Cultural Center in Tinicum.Tinicum

The area’s First Italian Museum Has Opened in Tinicum

The Delaware Valley has its first Italian museum, and it’s in Tinicum Township, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.

“Our goal is to showcase the…

The No. 16 engine returns to duty, built in 1916 at Baldwin Locomotive WorksHistoric

Refurbished 107-Year-Old Baldwin Locomotive Back on the Job

A 107-year-old steam engine locomotive built in 1916 by Baldwin Locomotive Works in Philadelphia and later Eddystone, is back in service now on…

The entrance to the Harvest Hayride at Arasapha Farms in Glen Mills.Entertainment

Delaware County's Moving Into High Gear With Fall Activities, Events

Now that the calendar has officially recognized Fall, there’s plenty of seasonal activity happening in Delaware County, writes Sam Stewart for 6abc.

Linvilla Orchards…

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Delaware County Leadership: Col. Nick Nichols, President, Folds of Honor

Col. Nick Nichols, President at Folds of Honor, grew up living all over the U.S. and the world as the son of an Air…

A view from Haverford College campus.Education

3 Delaware County Colleges Rank Well on Top US College List

Three Delaware County colleges continue to rank well on best college lists with the three showing up most recently on a 2023 100 best colleges…

The artist painted several famous works, including the official portrait of Thomas Jefferson.Art

Regional Artist Known as One of the Country's Foremost Portraitists

A painter from Bucks County has long been considered one of the most important artists in American history, creating several famous pieces. Staff writers at…