Villanova
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Villanova’s Historic Oakwell Mansion and Grounds Saved From Demolition
A historic Villanova estate once targeted for school athletic fields will instead be preserved and eventually opened to the public, writes Frank Kummer for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A $13 million sale between the Lower Merion School District and two conservation-minded nonprofits closed last Friday. A Deal Years in the Making The 13-acre Oakwell property is…
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Main Line Neighborhood Ranks Among 50 Hottest Luxury Housing Markets in America
Villanova ranked among the 50 hottest luxury housing markets in America for the third quarter, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova landed at No. 49 based on an analysis of the nation’s hottest luxury markets using third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange. During that time, Villanova’s 19085 ZIP code saw…
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Montgomery County Town Among 25 Hottest Luxury Housing Markets in U.S.
Villanova ranked among the 25 hottest luxury markets in the United States in the fourth quarter of 2025, according to Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journal’s latest analysis used ZIP code-level mortgage and real estate data from Intercontinental Exchange to determine the hottest luxury housing markets nationwide. These…
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After Years in Montco Courts, Villanova Family Dispute Over Deb Shops Moves to Federal Level
The legal battle over the fortune of the late Warren Weiner, former owner of the now-defunct Deb Shops, has moved to federal court after years of disputes in Montgomery County Common Pleas and Orphans’ Courts, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Villanova family remains locked in a dispute of over $200 million,…
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Villanova Grad Pope Leo XIV to Welcome Wildcats as They Open Season in Rome
Villanova will begin the 2026-27 men’s and women’s basketball seasons in Rome with a doubleheader matchup against Notre Dame, writes Jeff Neiburg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fox will carry the men’s game nationally at 9:30 a.m., with the women’s matchup scheduled to air at noon on FS1. The two universities were granted a special waiver…
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First Bank House of the Week: Villanova Home for Sale Offers Bold Design in a Private Setting
Listed at $1,475,000, this architecturally distinctive Villanova home offers a striking blend of modern design and serene privacy in Lower Merion Township. For a closer look at the full listing, visit Realtor.com. Set on a 1.07-acre lot along a quiet double cul-de-sac, the four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath residence is hitting the market for the first time since…
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First Bank House of the Week: Villanova Estate Blends Mid-Century Style with Modern Upgrades
Listed at $1,995,000, this fully renovated Villanova estate blends mid-century modern design with high-end upgrades — and you can explore more via Realtor.com. . . Set along Valley Road in the sought-after estate section of Villanova, this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom home offers a compelling mix of architectural character and modern comfort. Recently reimagined from top to…
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Wildcats Sought Advice From March Madness Vets to Regroup Toward NCAA Tournament
When the season started, it didn’t look like the Villanova Wildcats had a shot at the NCAA Tournament. The women’s basketball team’s record was 2-2 after losing to Fairfield and Princeton in November, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Wildcats turned to senior forward Annie Welde and senior guard Maggie Grant for advice.…
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PA Gov. Josh Shapiro Chats with Jay Wright as He Promotes Memoir
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro talked with former Villanova coach Jay Wright Saturday about his love of basketball in an event promoting the governor’s new memoir, Where We Keep the Light. The discussion before an audience of 350 at Villanova University also turned to family and faith, writes Maggie Prosser for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The governor…
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A Best-in-Pennsylvania Buffalo Wings Spot Is Here in Montco
Although the exact birthplace of Buffalo wings is debatable — yes, they hail from their namesake N.Y. city, but specific credit beyond that is slippery — a few things are certain. They are delicious. And Pa. chefs have come to excel at them. A list of the state’s best, from William Zimmerman IV at East…
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Villanova University Acquires 8-Acre Site Next to Cabrini Campus
Villanova University has acquired an 8.3-acre residential parcel next to Cabrini University as it looks for opportunities to grow its campus. The parcel at 1250 Upper Gulph Road was purchased for $2.25 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is located between the Cabrini campus in Radnor and St. David’s Golf Club in…
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This Delaware County ZIP Code Is in the Nation’s Top 50 Luxury Housing Markets
Affluent homebuyers are snatching up properties in Villanova, making it one of the top luxury housing markets in America, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Villanova’s 19085 ZIP Code ranks 49th on a list of 258 ZIP Codes, according to third-quarter listing and sales data from Intercontinental Exchange. It was the only Philadelphia-area market…
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Villanova University VP Father DePrinzio Gets Papal Assignment in Rome
Villanova University’s Father DePrinzio has kept in touch with Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, since they met more than 20 years ago. Now, Villanova’s vice president of Campus Mission and Ministry has received a divine assignment to serve in Rome, writes Christie Illeto for 6abc. “Very humbling – it still hasn’t even quite sunk…
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Pope Leo XIV Happily Takes Eagles Hat but Chooses Not to Wear It
Pope Leo XIV, who has spent time in Delaware County as a Villanova University student, was offered a Philadelphia Eagles hat as a gift from a Philadelphia delegation that met him in the Vatican on Wednesday morning, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. His Holiness was seen smiling and shaking hands with Philadelphia Archbishop…
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Howie Roseman Vowed Not to Repeat Mistakes from Eagles’ First Super Bowl Win – and He Delivered
Villanova resident Howie Roseman vowed not to repeat the mistakes from Philadelphia Eagles’ first Super Bowl win, and delivered on his promise, writes Joseph Santoliquito for MSN. While everybody celebrated winning Super Bowl LII, it was easy to forget that the team’s foundation was crumbling amid its inability to draft and develop in-house talent since…
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$40M Gift to Villanova University Second Largest in Its History
An anonymous donor has given a boost to Villanova University’s $1.25 billion fundraising campaign with a $40 million gift, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It is the second largest gift received in the university’s history. The money will go toward the president’s Strategic Initiative Fund, which allows President Rev. Peter Donohue to “direct…
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Villanova’s Howie Roseman Reflects on His ‘Very Philly’ Story
Howie Roseman, Villanova resident and Eagles GM, had a literal brush with Philly fandom when a beer can struck him during the team’s Super Bowl parade, writes Jeff Neiburg for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Now, with a faint scar and two Lombardi trophies to his name, Roseman is embracing the chaos—and the accolades. On Monday night,…
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Pope Leo XIV Turns Down Villanova Commencement Speech Invite
Villanova University President, the Rev. Peter M. Donohue, took a chance this week when he sent an email to Pope Leo XIV asking if he’d be free to speak at next year’s commencement exercises. “Very funny,” Pope Leo XIV responded. “I don’t think I’m going to be able to do that.” Still, Rev. Donohue isn’t…
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