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Conservationist Andrew L. Johnson, Brandywine River Museum Founder, Has Died
The Chadds Ford man who helped give us the Brandywine River Museum, and who led both the Natural Lands Trust and the North American Land Trust, has died, reports Chadds Ford Live. Andrew L.“Andy” Johnson was a prominent conservationist. He died June 19 at 83. Johnson was executive director of the Brandywine Conservancy from 1970…
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Delco’s Italian Delight Closes … for Now
Ridley Township’s Italian Delight, which has served customers for almost a half-century, is closing, at least for now, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The restaurant on MacDade Boulevard offered a final taste to customers last weekend. “We will be back,” vowed Nick Guardavaccaro, who owns the restaurant with his father Gino. “We are…
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Devoted ‘Mare’ Fans Bring a Darker Side of the Hit Series to Delco
Police are warning fans of HBO’s Mare of Easttown that trespassing in Wallingford will not be tolerated, writes Dann Cuellar for 6ABC. The hit series brought a lot of national attention, most of it good, to Delaware County. But some fans have been showing up to check out where scenes were filmed, including the home…
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Wawa, Local Craft Brewer Just Made Our Summer a Little Better
A summer beer from Wawa and 2SP Brewing Company in Aston may lure you in on its name alone: The Sunfest Strawberry Lemonade Shandy. The can has a bearded guy surfing on a hoagie. “There’s no better time than now to reunite with our friends at 2SP to provide a perfect summer beverage to our…
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Too Much of a Good Thing? Media Borough Now ‘Facing the Problems of a Successful Town’
Media still feels like the small town it always was, a place where neighbors know neighbors, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. But now Media is at risk of losing that hometown feel. The culprit is unchecked development and suburban sprawl. Media’s losing green space and housing prices have soared, threatening the racially and economically diverse…
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Cole Hamels Puts His All-Star of a Home in Newtown Square Up for Sale
Ever wanted to live in the home of a World Series MVP? Now’s your chance. Former Phillies ace Cole Hamels and his family are selling their Newtown Square home. Asking price: $2.95 million, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Hamels and his wife, Heidi, custom-built the six-bedroom, 10-bath home at 1004 Brick House…
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These Local Spots Are Peaceful Places for Hiking in the Region
The Philadelphia area is home to many beautiful hiking spots that ensure great head-clearing and soul-cleansing experiences, with some of the best ones located in Delaware County, writes Tonya Russell for Philadelphia magazine. John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is a 1,000-acre wildlife refuge that is interlaced with more than 10 miles of hiking…
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VISTA Careers – West Chester University
Enrolling more than 17,000 students, West Chester University is the largest member of the 14-institution Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Founded in 1871, WCU is a comprehensive public institution, offering a diverse range of more than 200 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study. Director of the Dowdy Multicultural…
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Delaware County to Acquire Highly Coveted, 213-Acre Tract in Marple for Use as a Public Park
Delaware County Council has introduced an ordinance to acquire the 213-acre parcel at the former Don Guanella School for use as a county-owned park, the biggest in its system. If the ordinance is adopted, it will allow the county to use Pennsylvania’s eminent domain law to take the property and compensate the site owners. The…
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Wawa’s Next Thing, a Stadium Store in Philly That Sells Beer
Never one to rest on its laurels, Wawa has moved on from its spotlight moment on Mare of Easttown to announce its first-ever stadium store within Philadelphia’s city limits that will sell beer, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The store, at 2600 Penrose Avenue, is less than two miles from the South Philly…
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The Best Philly Cheesesteak Comes from … Wait For It … Delco
Phil & Jim’s Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside has won the title of “Best Cheesteak” in the Delaware Valley region, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. That covers Philadelphia and its collar counties, along with the states of Delaware and New Jersey. The shop is newly-owned by Dan and Gia Miller and Costa Miller.…
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The Lincoln Center: Transforming Youth, Communities Through Innovative Services
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has been a 51-year presence in the community, offering alternative education and social services to at-risk youth, guiding families to the help they need. An established nonprofit, TLC provides an innovative approach to education, coaching and counseling. Founded in 1970 by Eagleville Hospital, TLC works to close the…
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Forbes: Delco Home to Two of the 20 Most-Exclusive Golf Clubs in America
Not even money can get you into these exclusive golf clubs, writes Jim Dobson for Forbes. And two of them are in Delaware County. Platinum Club status represents the highest standard of excellence worldwide. Merion Golf Club in Haverford Township made the list. The Club started in 1896 when the Merion Cricket Club opened a golf…
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They Love Delco, Wawa, and ‘Mare of Easttown.’ So They Stood in Line for All Three
This time, there was more going on than free coffee. The opening of the new Wawa in Upper Darby was akin to an Oscar moment, with hundreds lining up for the Mare of Easttown-fueled experience, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa, Delco, and Mare of Easttown have become intertwined since the series premiered.…
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2021 SCORE Awards Celebrate Resilient Entrepreneurs
Thursday was a very special day at SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties. One nonprofit and three small businesses were honored at the June 10 annual Small Business Achievements Awards program. Client success and client recognition are very important to SCORE. This year, it took on even more significance after 15 months navigating a pandemic crisis.…
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Remembering When Robert Kennedy’s Funeral Train Passed Through Delco
When the funeral train carrying the body of Robert F. Kennedy traveled from New York to Washington, D.C., on June 8, 1968, it passed through Darby Borough, writes Steven M. Gillon for History.com. Gillon, from Darby, caught a glimpse of the train a few hundred yards from his house. “I will never forget the scene,…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hosts Successful Anti-Racism Panel in Coatesville
Child Guidance Resource Centers hosted its second successful roundtable panel discussion June 4 in Coatesville about inclusion, anti-racism, safety, and mental health in our communities. The discussions are part of a commitment by Child Guidance to build and increase awareness of these issues. The virtual event, “Let’s Talk About It: Coatesville”, featured panelists that included:…
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Experts Agree That This Local Vineyard Produces the State’s Best Red Wine and White Wine
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford took two of three awards in the 2021 Pennsylvania Sommelier Judgment, writes Leanna Tilitei for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It won for producing Pennsylvania’s best red and white wines. The vineyard’s 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve took the top spot for reds. The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc took the top spot…
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