Civil War
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Even Abraham Lincoln Has a Connection to Wawa. Find Out How
There honestly is an Abraham Lincoln Wawa connection and to find it, you have to learn more about the Wood family, the folks that started…
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Media Borough: Come for the History, Stay for the Charm
Media Borough has been declared one of the 10 best historic downtowns in Pennsylvania by The Travel. Its downtown has Victorian-era architecture, with a neoclassical…
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Wall Street Journal: Former Philadelphia FBI Agent is Co-Author of Book on 1988 Art Heist Case He Worked On
John Barelli, co-author of “Stealing the Show: A History of Art and Crime in Six Thefts,” has compiled a list of the five best books…
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Philadelphia’s Ben Franklin Parkway Was Inspired By an Avenue in Paris
The Ben Franklin Parkway is one of Philadelphia’s most recognizable places, and it got its inspiration from an avenue 4,000 miles away in France, write…
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Thomas S. Bell Was One of West Chester’s Favorite Sons Who Died During Battle of Antietam
Lt. Col. Thomas S. Bell, one of West Chester’s favorite sons who died during the Battle of Antietam, was one of the few who received…
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First National Bank in West Chester Now Primed to be a Steakhouse Opening in February
Coming to West Chester in February, 9 Prime will be serving up Italian steaks, Mediterranean seafood, and pasta in the former First National Bank at 9…
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This Delaware County Community Made a Top List for Its Historic Downtown
If you were a tourist visiting historic downtowns in Pennsylvania, which Delaware County community would you spend your time in? According to The Traveler, one…
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Green Lawn Cemetery’s Hidden African American Heros Are Hidden No More
The Green Lawn Cemetery in Chester Township is the final resting place for many African-American veterans, but until recently, you wouldn’t know it. Graves had…
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Mostly Status Quo in Delaware County as Voters Return Democrats to Office
Democrats easily maintained control of Delaware County government in Tuesday’s election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Three seats open on Delaware County…
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Drexel University and Peirce College Collaborating to Support Career Transitions for Adults
Drexel University and Peirce College are working together to expand access for adult learners interested in advancing their education and preparing a more diverse talent…
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Treasure Hunters Take on FBI in Pennsylvania’s Civil War Gold Case
Three treasure hunters believe that a huge batch of lost Civil War-era gold has been found in Pennsylvania and clandestinely taken by the government, writes…
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C&N Wealth Management Joins Institution Services Platform of LPL Financial
C&N Wealth Management has joined LPL Financial’s Institution Services platform. C&N’s leaders reported having served approximately $475 million in brokerage, advisory, and retirement plan assets.…
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Stolen Delaware County Historical Artifacts Find Their Way Home
Historical artifacts stolen decades ago have been returned to the Delaware County and Haverford historical societies, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Federal…
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Washington Post: Is the Search for Union Gold Finally Over After 155 Years?
The search for two tons of gold carried by a Union Wagon that disappeared on its way to the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia might finally…
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Treasure Hunter Accuses FBI of Distorting Key Evidence in PA Gold Case
Treasure hunter Dennis Parada is not satisfied with the documents the FBI released on its secretive search for Civil War-era gold in Dents Run and…
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Philly Sports Fans Are Crazy Because ‘We Don’t Care’
Philadelphia sports fans are looked down on by most nationwide for their often crazy shenanigans, but learned to embrace this reputation, writes Sara Nović for…
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Family Dedicates Marker at Last to Civil War Veteran in Yeadon Cemetery
Charles Sigmund was a Civil War veteran from South Philadelphia who rode a cavalry horse into artillery fire at New Market, Va. in 1864, and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Rebecca Rhynhart, Controller of City of Philadelphia
Rebecca Rhynhart, City Controller of Philadelphia, spoke with DELCO Today about her childhood in Abington and the lessons she learned from working at a pet…
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