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Pregnant and a Cancer Survivor, Villanova Field Hockey Coach Takes on Marathon
Villanova University field hockey coach Karlie Kisha participated in Saturday’s 8K Philadelphia Marathon, writes Stephanie Stahl for CBS News Philadelphia. Her participation was particularly impressive because she is seven months pregnant and a cancer survivor. The former Olympic athlete took the race in stride. “Looking for a 9-minute mile pace,” Kisha said, “but seven months…
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New Robbinsville Playground Built With General Recreation’s Help
Kids were able to enjoy a new, fully-inclusive playground at Community Park in Robbinsville, New Jersey, one of the latest projects worked on by General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The playground opened in mid-November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as children eagerly tried out new equipment for climbing, gliding, swinging, and sliding, writes Steve Lenox…
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The Trains Are Back for Brandywine Museum’s Holiday Season
A holiday tradition returns again this year to the Brandywine Museum of Art with its model train display, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The holiday-themed model railroad has been entertaining museum crowds for decades. “It’s such a special feeling to be able to pass on that joy of seeing children’s eyes light up at the…
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Sales Jump for Lansdowne’s Forte3D After $250,000 ‘Shark Tank’ Deal
Lansdowne-based Forte3D $250,000 deal on “Shark Tank” is already translating into a noticeable uptick in sales one week after founder and CEO Alfred Goodrich appeared on the ABC reality series, writes Stephanie L. Arnold for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I’d say we’re at least 20 times our weekly revenue,” Goodrich said. “We’re blowing it out.” The…
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BUCKSCO 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.…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Named 2026 Best Nursing Home
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report. Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a critical resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking…
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Delaware County Luxury Home Prices Are Up, But Listings Are Down
Sales and listings of luxury homes in Delaware County are down this year, but prices are up, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The trend is also seen in the Philadelphia area and nationwide as luxury home prices rise faster than the rest of the market. “The people buying at the top end are…
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Springfield Hospital Legal Action Over Repairs to Be Dismissed
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan is pleased with the progress made between various parties to fix the closed Springfield Hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Springfield Township filed a September Common Pleas Court injunction against Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, Veritas Inc., which leases the…
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Eagles and Jason Kelce Introduce Limited-Edition Clothing Line
The Philadelphia Eagles are partnering with one of their own, retired Eagles center Jason Kelce, and his Underdog Apparel brand to launch a limited-edition clothing collection, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Eagles and Underdog Artist Series features designs by Philadelphia artists Eric “heavyslime” Kenney, Paul Granese, and Kees Holterman. The partnership uplifts…
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PHL Holiday Flight Schedules Return to Normal as FAA Lifts Restrictions
Things should be running normally again at Philadelphia International Airport just in time for the Thanksgiving and holiday travel season, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. All flight restrictions on airlines have been lifted by the FAA with the end of the government shutdown. The Federal Aviation Administration order eliminating 10 percent of airline…
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When Is a Good Time to Move Into a Life Care Community?
Have you ever walked into the middle of an interesting story or lively party and wondered what you missed? Even if someone tries to fill you in, it’s never the same as seeing it for yourself. As they say, “Timing is everything.” If you’re considering moving to a Life Plan Community, like Freedom Village at…
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Crozer Closings Prompt Emergency Service Tax in Swarthmore
Swarthmore Borough now has an emergency service tax to cover rising EMS costs after the closure of Crozer Health, writes Henry Savage and Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The tax was implemented on Nov. 10 by the Swarthmore Borough Council as the borough faces budget shortfalls and rising service costs. The tax will impose…
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Rare Coin Dealer in Broomall Skeptical About the $5M Penny
Broomall rare coin dealer Richard Weaver is skeptical about the potential value of the last new penny in the United States that was stamped at the United States Mint in Philadelphia on Nov. 12, 2025. The moment was captured by U.S. Treasurer Brandon Beach, who pressed the last pennies to be minted, holding the last…
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Keep Music Alive in Brookhaven Named 2025 Nonprofit of the Year
The husband and wife team of Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico are working hard to instill the love and benefits of music in children and adults. They run the nonprofit Keep Music Alive out of Brookhaven. Their mission promotes music in children’s education, in therapy, and for our overall happiness. Their efforts have earned them…
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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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A Chadds Ford Visit Immerses You in History, Nature, and Art
Nature and history meet in Chadds Ford, writes Arpita Adhya for Islands. This Brandywine Valley suburb‘s history dates back to the Revolutionary War. The township was the site of the 1777 Battle of Brandywine. It became an industrial center in the 1800s with mills producing gunpowder and paper. Scenic railroads cropped up to transport goods…
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Many Students, Professors Opt to Hang On Until Rosemont College Closes
Rosemont College’s enrollment has dropped by 45 percent, but those remaining behind have decided to stick it out until the school closes in 2028, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University is purchasing the financially-strapped Rosemont College in a merger agreement. Meanwhile, the campus’s remaining 428 students are keeping busy. “Classes are the…
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