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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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General Recreation Offers Tips on Restoring Playgrounds After Winter
When this winter’s freezing temperatures and snow accumulation finally end, playgrounds will require some special attention in anticipation of spring. For schools and municipalities, spring preparation isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your investment, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. Freeze-thaw cycles, snowplows, de-icing chemicals, and months of…
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$39M Debt Sends Rosetree Office Complex in Media Into Receivership
The 268,000-square-foot Rosetree office complex in Media has been sent to receivership, with the property holding more than $39 million in debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-building property at 1400 N. Providence Road, owned by an entity affiliated with Keystone, became the subject of foreclosure after the owner missed the…
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Here’s How the Real Estate Market is Doing in Delaware County
The regional housing market appears to have stabilized, according to Larry Flick V, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors. The Greater Philadelphia market is performing “reasonably well,” and has remained largely a seller’s market, he said. “I think when the spring market pops, it will be strong,” Flick said, predicting a small…
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MONTCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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Swarthmore College Backs Harvard’s Suit Over International Student Enrollment
Swarthmore College is supporting Harvard University’s federal lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration’s effort to keep international students from enrolling in American universities. It joined Bryn Mawr College and the University of Pennsylvania in signing an amicus brief filed Jan. 20 by the American Council on Education, writes Rana Rastegan for WHYY. The brief argues that…
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Broomall Native Taylor Anderson-Heide and Team USA Eye Possible Bronze Medal
Broomall native Taylor Anderson-Heide and Team USA’s women’s curling team have a shot at an Olympic Bronze medal, depending on how things go in their competition against Canada Sunday morning. The 30-year-old has been an integral part of the team’s success at the Milano 2026 Winter Olympics, writes Michael Tannenbaum for PhillyVoice. The U.S. women’s…
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Côte d’Ivoire Selects Chester Facilities as World Cup Base Camp
The West African Cote d’Ivoire team has selected the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester as its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The country’s national team will play two matches in Philadelphia during the group round of the tournament. Les…
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Radnor Introduces Eminent Domain Ordinance for Valley Forge Property
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners introduced an ordinance last week to use eminent domain to seize 17 acres from the Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation, believing the land has been put up for sale and could be sold to developers. The Foundation oversees the Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College property…
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VISTA Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Napa Kitchen and Wine Opens at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
A restaurant inspired by the Napa Valley is now open at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. After two years of development, Napa Kitchen and Wine made its debut in the Equus Capital Partners’ mixed-use development on Feb. 11. The restaurant is owned by franchisees David and Lisa Trout…
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At This Delaware County Restaurant, You Get a Creekside Seat 5 Minutes From the Airport
As we inch our way toward warmer weather, people are finding opportunities for dining and drinking near scenic waterways. Here in Delaware County, you can take in the view at Stingers Waterfront restaurant in Ridley Park, writes Jen Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The scenery is Darby Creek at the Ridley Township Municipal Marina, while…
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Mark Gellert Opens Chefs for Seniors Franchise in Chester County
Mark Gellert wanted to open a Chefs for Seniors franchise in Chester County as a way to help his 84-year-old mother. “Seeing her struggle with nutrition prompted me to look further into the Chefs For Seniors franchising,” he said. Chefs For Seniors is a friendly in-home national cooking service that’s tailored to the clients’ tastes…
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The Bazaar of All Nations Lives Fondly in Delaware County’s Memory
The building has been gone now for decades, but the Bazaar of All Nations that once stood between Oak and Bishop avenues off Baltimore Pike remains strong in the Delaware County memory. There are fond memories recounted in Facebook groups, old photographs, newspaper clippings, and a detailed 2010 documentary produced by Patrick Manley and Brendan…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting 200 pounds of nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Held the Friday before the big game, the fundraiser encouraged team spirit and community impact. Staff members donated canned…
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Shoppers Reminisce About Amazon Fresh After Store Closings
Amazon’s announcement last month that it was closing all of its physical Amazon Fresh stores has stirred the emotions in some shoppers as they search for an alternative, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the Philadelphia area, six Amazon Fresh locations closed, with nearly 1,000 workers laid off. That includes an Amazon Fresh…
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Lost Lincoln Presidential Order Signed 2 Days After Civil War End Being Sold in Ardmore
A presidential order signed by Abraham Lincoln four days before he was assassinated has been found in an old writing desk and is now being sold for $45,000 in Ardmore by the Raab Collection, writes Cris Barrish for WHYY. The order, dated April 11, 1865, names anti-slavery proponent Allen M. Gangewere to a federal Treasury…
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