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From College Acquaintances to Soulmates: A Main Line Love Story
It’s a Main Line love story. Matt and Melanie met for the first time in a math class at St. Joseph’s University. They struck up a quick friendship, but when he got around to asking her out, she already had a boyfriend., writes Kellie Patrick Gates for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They lost touch for a…
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European-Style Café Offering Locally Roasted Coffee and Rooftop Views Coming to Media
Cafesphere, a European-style cafe with a roof deck, is opening at 25 E. State Street in Media this October, writes Emmag Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 1,500-square-foot café will seat 60 people and cover two stories. It’s the creation of entrepreneur and Delaware County resident Magdalena Pasciak. She and her husband, Pawel, began outfitting…
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Ridley Marine Base in Conflict with Neighbors Over Diesel Exhaust
A vehicle maintenance operation at a Folsom Marine Reserve facility on Rt. 420 is releasing exhaust fumes that are finding their way to its neighbors, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Major Gen. Smedley Butler U.S. Marine Corps Training Center at 610 Kedron Ave. in Ridley became a vehicle maintenance operation in the…
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Boothwyn Shopping Center Sold to New Undisclosed Owner
JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale of Larkin’s Corner, a shopping center in Boothwyn, writes Jenna Sharp for JLL. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, SITE Centers, and located the buyer. The selling price and the buyer were not disclosed. The 225,214-square-foot center is anchored by an Acme and a Walmart, generating 69 percent…
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With the Return of the Gobbler, It’s Time for Some Wawa Sandwich Rankings
Wawa’s Gobbler is the greatest hoagie ever, overstuffed and messy but nostalgically sweet and salty, with plenty of time to savor it before the upcoming holidays. To celebrate its return, here’s Wawa sandwich rankings, the 10 hoagies from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan of Philadelphia Magazine. See the entire list of Wawa sandwich…
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The Largest And Most Inclusive Playground In New Jersey Is Incredible
Today’s playgrounds are a lot different than the ones many of us remember from our childhood, and that’s probably good, writes Raymond Goldfield for Only in Your State. Those were the days of swinging as high as possible until we fell off or sliding down a hot metal slide on a 90-degree day. Today’s playgrounds…
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Delaware County Comedian Crashes Cavalcante News Conference, Asks ‘Little Rascals’ Question
At a news conference following the capture of escaped murderer Danelo Cavalcante Wednesday, one oddball question stood out, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Sir, was there any concern he would team up with another small man to step inside of a trench coat, Little Rascals-style?” the questioner asked Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col.…
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Here’s Why a Social Community Is So Important for Seniors
We all know the heartwarming pleasure that comes from feeling connected to people we care about. And most of us have experienced the misery of loneliness, too. So it probably comes as no surprise that social connection is linked to well-being, while its opposite — social isolation — can have a detrimental effect on health.…
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Winery in Chadds Ford Looks to Create Events Barn, But Neighbors Are Balking
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford wants to replace a barn with an events building, but neighbors are already complaining about noise and traffic at the vineyard and tasting room, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The winery wants a special exemption from Concord Township from R-2D residential zoning to replace a 1,400-square-foot dilapidated…
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The Lincoln Center: When Children Struggle With Mental Health: Encouragement for Parents
Many families in the U.S. have a loved one in the home struggling with mental illness; that loved one is often a child. The COVID-19 pandemic blindsided families, intensifying any children’s mental health concerns already present. While students have returned to “normal” school days, many of the students are not back to normal. Teachers still…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House Right Here in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso for AZ Animals. Swedish immigrants built the Lower Swedish Cabin near the Upper Darby River, close to the Great Minquas Trail, a trade route and a way for farmers to…
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U.S. News Ranks Neumann University for Social Mobility, Undergraduate Teaching
U.S. News & World Report has ranked Neumann University among the Best Regional Universities in the North for social mobility and undergraduate teaching in its Best Colleges 2024 issue. Neumann has been ranked among the best for social mobility for four consecutive years since the magazine first included rankings for this category in 2021. The…
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Crystal Technologies Group, Inc. in West Chester Brings Technology Support and Peace of Mind to Its Clients
The heart of Crystal Technologies Group in West Chester is found in the passion and expertise of its founders, Cheryl Stradling and Greg DeCinque. Crystal is a technology advisory firm hyper-focused on customer experience and support. “We strongly believe our depth of support is unsurpassed, especially in this region,” Stradling said. The success of the…
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Rosemary Restaurant in Ridley Park Is a Hit, and Here’s Why
Rosemary in Ridley Park, has opened to rave reviews and large crowds. Much of the credit for Delaware County’s hot new restaurant goes to Philadelphia chef Elijah Milligan, who has worked in some of the city’s best restaurants, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Milligan learned to cook from his South Philadelphia grandma Vanessa and…
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Valley Forge Military Academy and College Welcomes 96th Corps of Cadets
The 96th Corps of Cadets has returned to Valley Forge Military Academy & College to begin the new academic year. The new VFMAC plebe class arrived earlier to begin preliminary training. The Corps of Cadets represents 15 states and five countries, including China, Kuwait, Mongolia, Russia, and Mexico. “The traditions of VFMAC remain in place…
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Delaware County Symphony Concert Celebrates Local Composers
The Delaware County Symphony Orchestra is participating in Delco Arts Week 2023 with a special concert program Oct. 1 of composers and arrangers with local connections. Delco Arts Week- Local Connections will open the Delaware County Symphony Orchestra’s fall season. It takes place 3 PM in Neumann University’s Meagher Theatre. Included on the program will…
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Neumann University to Host Digital Teaching and Learning Conference
Edge, a nonprofit technology consortium, is holding its next EdgeCon event on digital teaching and learning at Neumann University on September 28. Scheduled for 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Student Multipurpose Hall in the university’s Mullen Communications Center, the event offers general presentations and several tracks of breakout sessions focused on innovation in…
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Rosemary Restaurant in Ridley Park Is a Hit, and Here’s Why
Rosemary in Ridley Park, has opened to rave reviews and large crowds. Much of the credit for Delaware County’s hot new restaurant goes to Philadelphia chef Elijah Milligan, who has worked in some of the city’s best restaurants, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Milligan learned to cook from his South Philadelphia grandma Vanessa and…
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