Thornbury
Thornbury, a township in Delaware County, had a population of 8,032 in the 2020 census.
Located 20 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a blend of historic charm, scenic landscapes, and a peaceful suburban atmosphere with convenient access to major highways.
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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenues Fund Delaware County Public Projects
Pennsylvania gamblers are helping fund numerous Delaware County public projects, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. From police station renovations to vehicle purchases, playground…
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Couple Flips, Maintains Authenticity of Squire Cheyney’s Estate in Thornbury
In 2013, John Murphy, a history buff with a keen interest in the Revolutionary War, and his wife Vicki purchased Squire Thomas Cheyney’s estate –…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Colonial in Thornbury
A lovely colonial home at 9 W Branch Lane, situated on an attractive 0.36-acre lot, is available for sale in West Chester, featuring five bedrooms…
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State Court Says 7 Delco Communities Can Do Own Health Inspections
Seven Delaware County municipalities can perform their own health inspections in their communities following a decision in Commonwealth Court, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Luxury Home in Thornbury
A stunning luxury home at 9 Old Barn Drive, located on an attractive 0.45-acre lot with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is…
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Delaware County Parties Name Endorsed Candidates for Primary
Democratic and Republican leaders have announced their endorsed Primary candidates for county-level positions in the May 20 Pennsylvania Primary Election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Study With Incarcerated Through Inside-Out Program
Eighteen students, 10 from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornbury, overcame their apprehensions, challenged their ideas…
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‘Historic’ $40 Million Project to Modernize Concord & Thornbury’s George W. Hill Facility
The Philadelphia Building Trades Council has inked a Project Labor Agreement with the Delaware County Council, pledging $40 million towards extensive work at the George…
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Should Cheyney University Be Part of the National Park Service? Some Students, Alumni Think So
Despite Cheyney University being rescued from the brink of collapse, some students and alumni at the nation’s oldest historically Black university think it should be…
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10 Delco Communities Make ‘Hottest Neighborhood’ List for Home Value
Ten Delaware County communities made a Philadelphia Magazine ‘hottest neighborhood’ list of the Philadelphia region’s priciest properties and most expensive neighborhoods in 2022. Here, in…
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Travel Writer Highlights Glen Mills With List of 15 Places to Visit
Glen Mills has loads of small-town charm and feels welcoming, especially for a community named after two on-site paper mills, writes Joyce Abadejos for Travel…
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It’s a Pothole Nightmare in Delaware County, but Help Is Coming
PennDOT crews are out and about this week repairing potholes on 40 highways in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties, reports Dan Stamm and…
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History Trail With 15 Stops Will Trace the Battle of Brandywine in 2 Counties
Fifteen interpretive signs are being installed in Delaware and Chester Counties tracing the history of the Battle of Brandywine, the largest single-day land battle in…
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Hemp Farming and Processing Coming to Cheyney University in New Partnership
Cheyney University in Thornbury will become home to a 10-acre hemp farm with a processing plant taking over the school’s Jones Hilton maintenance building, writes…
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Pa. Governor, Legislators Consider State Police Fee for Residents of 7 Delaware Communities
Governor Tom Wolf is once again pushing for a fee on residents of municipalities that use Pennsylvania State Police for full-time police, writes Kevin Tustin…
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