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These Projects Are Transforming the Look of Local College Campuses
West Chester University and Wilmington University are among the local institutions undertaking landmark projects that are reshaping the look of college campuses across Greater Philadelphia, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. West Chester, the largest school in the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, has recorded a strong demand for on-campus living in…
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Deal Inked to Purchase 24 Acres in Coatesville for National Sports & Events Center
IDG Development has purchased a 24-acre parcel from the City of Coatesville to make way for construction of the National Sports & Events Center (NSEC), a state-of-the-art multi-purpose arena and special-events center featuring a world-class velodrome. “The intention of the National Sports & Events project is to create real generational impact that will change lives,”…
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Ogle Some of Grand Old Estates of the Main Line During a Driving Tour
If you are looking for a fun way to spend a day, take a driving tour of the grand old Main Line estates, writes County Lines Magazine. While many have been demolished over the years, those still standing are as majestic as ever. Start the tour at Grey Craig in Devon, designed in 1902 by…
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Want a Philadelphia Mascot at Your Wedding? Here’s How to Make It Happen
Having your favorite Philadelphia mascot make an appearance at your wedding adds a unique touch that guests will talk about for years to come, writes Bradford Pearson for the Philadelphia Magazine. Stephanie Powers decided to surprise her then-fiance, Rory Magargee, an obsessive St. Joe’s fan, by having the ever-flapping mascot, the Hawk, show up during…
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All Hallows’ Eve Is a Time to Remember Spirits of Extinct Pennsylvania Species
While Halloween–or All Hallows’ Eve–has mostly become a secular holiday, it is still a good time to honor the spirits of extinct Pennsylvania species such as animals, insects, and plants, writes Elizabeth Eisenstadt Evans for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Some species have been luckier than others. Today, you can still see eagles soaring over the water…
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Bucks County Book Festival Returning to Doylestown Next Year
Following a short hiatus, the Bucks County Book Festival will return to Doylestown next year, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Festival organizers held a fundraiser called “A Taste of Book Festival” last week to help strengthen support and interest ahead of the event’s full relaunch in May. The event was started…
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After 10 Years of Popularity, Iron Hill Brewery’s Phoenixville Location Closes
Iron Hill Brewery, popular in Phoenixville for over a decade, has permanently closed, according to employees, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. While it’s unclear what led to the closure, increasing competition and rising costs could have been a reason. This is not the only restaurant to close in Phoenixville recently, as PJ Ryan’s also shut…
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Lucatelli’s in Doylestown Closing Temporarily for Good Reason
Lucatelli’s in Doylestown will temporarily close its doors starting Nov. 4 for a major renovation and expansion project, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Owner Dave Schiano opened the popular pizza shop almost three years ago and almost immediately developed a strong following of regulars. The number of customers surged once again…
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Conestoga High School Team Smashes Egg Drop World Record
The T/E Egg Drop Team at Conestoga High School recently set a Guinness World Record for the highest egg drop, writes Max Bennett for Patch. Set by seniors Matthew Ma, Charlie Gawthrop, Jeffrey Wang, Valley Forge Middle Schooler Breckin Shefflerwood, and teacher Dr. Derrick Wood, the new record is 83 feet. It was achieved on…
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After Years of Reimagining, Longwood Gardens Project Finally Prepares to Open
The historic Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square prepares to unveil its latest modern chapter following a $250 million renovation, writes for the WHYY. The popular attraction is reimagining itself as something with a sense of magic. Its new, huge conservatory looks as if it is floating on water, while the surrounding fountains spew both water…
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Bucks County Residents Brave Long Lines for Early Voting
Red and blue voters in Bucks County are braving long lines to cast their votes early for the next president of the United States, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. In the very purple county, the line outside the Government Services Building was long on Tuesday, and it contained both Republicans and Democrats confident in…
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Pennsylvania Couple Win Pumpkin ‘Grower of the Year’ Title
Dave and Carol Stelts, giant pumpkin growers from Western Pennsylvania, have been awarded the highly-coveted “Grower of the Year” title at this year’s Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers Weigh-off, writes Jason Nark for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple’s three pumpkins weighed in at a whopping 7,729 pounds. Their largest pumpkin weighed in at 2731.5 pounds,…
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Longwood Gardens Set to Open Group of Superb New Buildings Next Month
As part of Longwood Reimagined, a $250 million multi-year project, Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square is currently preparing to open a group of superb new buildings in November, writes Inga Saffron for The Philadelphia Inquirer. These new structures are the culmination of an ongoing effort to modernize the popular public garden. The project included the…
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Yardley Couple Spares No Expense to Turn Their Yard Into Halloween Haunt
Sheri and Chris Connolly spared no expense to turn the yard of their Yardley home into a true Halloween haunt, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For the couple, “Halloween is somehow becoming bigger than Christmas,” said Sheri Connolly. Their spooky displays attract more visitors each year. “There is such a need in society…
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New York Real Estate Firm Acquires Majority Debt on Historic Wanamaker Building
New York-based TF Cornerstone has acquired a majority of the debt on the historic Wanamaker building and is now moving to seize the property from Rubenstein Partners via foreclosure, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The real estate firm’s acquisition of the loan has shifted the dynamics of the building’s ongoing foreclosure case.…
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Check Out This Local Real Haunted House Likely to Give You Goosebumps
If you are looking for a spot that will give you goosebumps at Halloween – or any time of the year – this real haunted house in Chester County is the place to go, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Thornbury Farm in West Chester was the site of the final skirmish in the…
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New Project Will Expand Schuylkill River Trail Further Into South Philadelphia
The Schuylkill River Development Corporation is currently working on a project that would expand the Schuylkill River Trail further into South Philadelphia, according to a staff report from The Bharat Express News. The main element of this ambitious plan is a pedestrian bridge over the river that would link South Philadelphia to Grays Ferry. The…
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Wall Street: Former Eagles Head Coach Chip Kelly Has a Goal to Reorder Football
Former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Chip Kelly is aiming to reorder football and win a national title in the process by stepping down the coaching ladder, writes Laine Higgins for The Wall Street Journal. Kelly already revolutionized almost every aspect of college football during his time as head coach at the University of Oregon. His…
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