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Gwynedd Mercy University Celebrates 75 Years of Female Leadership
Gwynedd Mercy University, which has been led by visionary women since it was established in 1948 by the Sisters of Mercy, is celebrating 75 years of collegiate excellence, writes Alyana Gomez for 6abc. The institution’s rich history of female leadership is continued in the present by the current President of Gwynedd Mercy University, Deanne D’Emilio.…
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At Wallace Dry Goods a Key Ingredient Is Missing, and That’s OK
Wallace Dry Goods in Ardmore is a liquor store on the Main Line that doesn’t sell any liquor. There’s bottle after bottle on the shelves of whiskey, wine, gins, and mixers , and a beer pong table stacked with Guinness, and it’s all non-alcoholic, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Owner Robin Cummiskey aims…
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An Ordinary Life for Broomall Couple Includes an 81-Year Marriage
Broomall couple Anna and Albert Squilla say they live ordinary lives, yet they are testimony to a long life and a marriage of 81 years, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Anna and Albert Squilla are both 100 years old and happily married. “She has been a wonderful wife,” Albert said. “He was always…
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A Montgomery County Community Is Also Pennsylvania’s Most Expensive Neighborhood
For the second time in nearly a year, a neighborhood in the Philadelphia region has been declared the most expensive neighborhood in Pennsylvania, based on average home prices. Villanova, with an average home price of $3,762,000, is honored as the state’s most expensive neighborhood, writes Matt Pelkey for CashNetUSA. The same community had that title…
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Lansdale Woman Named Neumann University Distinguished Alumna
Neumann University presented its School of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Education Distinguished Alumni Award to Lansdale resident Sheila Sandapen PhD at a March 12 ceremony. Sandapen graduated from Neumann University in 1989 with a bachelor’s degree in communications and a minor in French, which included study at Université Laval in Québec. On campus, she was…
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Reviewer Pays a Visit To Booth’s Corner Farmer’s Market in Garnet Valley
Booth’s Corner Farmers Market in GarnetValley is a “must-visit stop for foodies and locals,” writes Joy Franklin for PhillyBite Magazine. Not only does it offer a “dazzling array of locally grown produce,” visitors can also find handcrafted items and prepared foods, while enjoying a range of music and activities, Franklin writes. Describing Booth’s Corner as…
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The Guy Who Blew Up Vet’s Stadium Grew Up in Broomall
Twenty years ago on March 21, 2004, Broomall native Nick Peetros, working for the L.F. Driscoll Co., imploded Veteran’s Stadium to clear the way so they could build Citizen’s Bank Park, writes Josh Tolentino for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peetros was the guy who controlled the detonator button that imploded the stadium back in 2004, though…
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Kismet Bagels Gives Us Grilled Cheese With a British Twist
Alexandra and Jacob Cohen brought more than happy memories back from their trip to London a few years ago. They also brought back a great grilled cheese recipe, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The couple own the Kismet Bagels Luncheonette in Penn Valley, which just opened this past Valentine’s Day. “They have this unbelievable grilled…
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The Benefits of Incorporating Playground Spinners Into Playground Design
Playground spinners are a valuable addition to any outdoor play area, offering numerous advantages for children of all ages. By including playground spinners in your play space design, you can provide children with a range of benefits, including: When selecting playground spinners for your play environment, it is important to consider the needs of your…
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The Man Once Known as the Voice of the St. Joe’s Hawks is Now Synonymous with March Madness Itself
Joe Lunardi, better known to the world as “Joe Brackets,” was once the voice of the Saint Joseph’s University men’s basketball team, writes Mia Messina for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lunardi covered the Hawks for the school paper. Today, he is synonymous with March Madness itself. He earned his famous nickname as the longtime ESPN personality…
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SCORE Bucks County Offers Wide Variety of April Business Webinars
In an ongoing effort to keep the small business community informed, SCORE Bucks County will offer more than a dozen educational workshops for entrepreneurs and business owners through its April business webinars. The online webinars feature a wide range of insightful topics for every stage of the entrepreneur’s business journey, including creating a brand; avoiding…
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Former Villanova Coach Jay Wright on the NCAA Big 5: ‘It’s a Sad Time’
Former Villanova head men’s basketball coach Jay Wright is disappointed no Big 5 teams have made the men’s NCAA Tournament in two years, calling it a “sad time,” writes Gabriela Carroll for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This year, all six of Philadelphia’s Division I teams were left out of the men’s NCAA Tournament. The last time…
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Kobe Bryant’s Dad Puts Son’s NBA Championship Ring Up for Auction
The recent decision of Kobe Bryant’s dad to auction his son’s NBA championship ring highlights the uneven relationship his parents had with him during his 20-year career with the Lakers, writes Steve Henson for y! Sports. Joe “Jellybean” Bryant was gifted the 2000 NBA championship ring by Kobe. Bidding on the ring is now up…
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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 find the oldest, you need only look in Delaware County’s backyard, writes Andre DeBonis for EnergyPortal.eu. Chester was the earliest settlement in Pennsylvania, founded in 1682 by William Penn, who…
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Willow Grove Eagles Super Fan Ross Klinger Merges Football Passion with Charity
Ross Klinger of Willow Grove is KYW Newsradio’s Philadelphia Sports Fan of the Week. And deservedly so, writes Dave Uram for KWY Newsradio. In high school, Klinger wanted to empathize with the Eagles playing in the cold during a game, so he plugged in a mini fridge in his parent’s family room and kept…
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Ambler Man Lived at Vet Stadium in Secret, Tells All in Book
Walt Disney had his secret apartment located in the Disneyland firehouse. Tom Garvey had his secret spot at Veterans Stadium, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “I was like a kid with a Willy Wonka golden ticket,” he says. The Ridley Park native who now lives in Ambler details his life from 1979 to…
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Here’s What It Cost Villanova University to Acquire Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova University will pick up $45 million in debt for acquiring Cabrini’s campus this June, then will spend another $25 million on campus improvements, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That information was disclosed in a $215 million bond sale filing released Wednesday. Villanova will start using the Cabrini campus in August 2026. The…
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Bucks County SCORE: Entrepreneur Builds Community Through Indoor Play Center
When her SCORE Bucks County mentor, Carl Rubin, told Ashleigh Hill, owner of The Barn Yard, that she was “one of the most passionate, organized people,” the entrepreneur strived to live up to the sentiment. Hill, of Hatfield, had already opened The Barn Yard, a 13,000-square-foot “imagination-based” Collegeville play area for kids ranging from crawling infants…
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