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Suffragette Leader Alice Paul Spent Time at Swarthmore College
Actor Maya Keleher had no idea the impact Alice Paul had in the women’s suffragette movement until she got the chance to play her in the “SUFFS” touring company, now opening in Philadelphia, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for Billy Penn. “I learned so much about her tenacity and her fight,” Keleher said. “She was…
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Tanner Rouse, Delaware County’s New DA, Outlines His Goals
Tanner Rose will be sworn in as Delaware County’s new district attorney on Jan. 5. He replaces predecessor Jack Stollsteimer, who won a county judgeship in November. The 42-year-old has worked as Stollsteimer’s assistant since 2020. He will finish out the final two years of Stollsteimer’s term, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In…
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Freedom Village: Managing the Emotions That Come With Retirement
In our culture, retirement is seen as something to look forward to, filled with a sense of joy and adventure. So, it may feel weird if you find adjusting to retirement brings up other feelings. The reality is that there is a wide range of emotional effects of retirement, all of which are perfectly normal.…
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Bill Atkinson: The Life and Impact of the Catholic Church’s First Quadriplegic Priest
Rev. Robert P. Hagan, O.S.A., was inspired to become an Augustinian priest because of Father Bill Atkinson’s own incredible relationship with God. Rev. Hagan, a Drexel Hill native, serves as the Prior Provincial at The Augustinian Province of St. Thomas of Villanova. He spoke about the life and canonization of Father Atkinson back in June…
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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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A Haverford College Student Created a Network to Support Student Journalism
There’s a need out there for more resources to support college journalists in the Philadelphia region, and one network, created by Haverford College senior Jackson Juzang, hopes to make that happen. He founded the Philadelphia Student Press Association, which seeks funding for the work of student journalists, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The…
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Employees Reveal 11 Wawa Secrets That Enhance the Experience
Beyond its customized menu, there are 11 Wawa secrets that are also part of the Wawa experience, writes Charlotte Hilton Andersen for Reader’s Digest. Here are some of the best. 1. There’s a secret menu you can access from a tiny goose icon on the touchscreen. 2. Fountain drink lids are color-coded to keep you…
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Philly’s Best Steak Opens Massive New Yeadon Food Processing Facility to Fuel National Expansion
Philly’s Best Steak Co., which prepares meats for restaurants to use in their cheesesteaks, opened a new facility in Yeadon, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The new $25 to $35 million facility has been in development for three years. It will allow Philly’s Best to double the size of its production space and…
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Hilton Hotel a Sign of Delaware County’s Growing Tourism Prosperity
The new Hilton Garden Inn in Middletown Township marks an expansion of Delaware County’s tourism industry, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stakeholders from across Delaware County recently toasted their achievement with champagne and mini-pastries at the hotel, located off Baltimore Pike at the former Franklin Mint site. “We may be the only Hilton…
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The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement
After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…
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Wonder Cuts Ribbon in Media, With Eyes Toward Drexel Hill in Rapid Expansion
A Wonder food hall opened Thursday in Media Borough in the Promenade at Granite Run, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Media Wonder at 1127 W. Baltimore Pike officially opened with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and community celebration. Senior operations leader Eddie Jefferson, who oversees the Media location, emphasized the importance of local ties.…
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Main Line Health CEO Ed Jimenez Talks About Healthcare Priorities
Employees, safety, and improved care delivery are the priorities for Main Line Health President and CEO Ed Jimenez six months into the job. He took over in June with 30 years of healthcare leadership experience, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Jimenez most recently served as president and CEO of University Hospital in Newark,…
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Riddle Hospital Is Quieter These Days at Night, New Survey Shows
Riddle Hospital in Media once had the dubious honor of being the loudest acute-care hospital in the region at night, according to a federal survey. Not anymore, writes Lizzie Mulvey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It has significantly reduced its night-time noise levels, according to newly released federal data. The most recent survey of Riddle Hospital…
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Wawa Grabs Expensive Bucks County Liquor License in Pennsylvania Auction
Pennsylvania liquor licenses don’t come cheap. Wawa emerged this week as the winning bidder in a Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board auction for two expired restaurant liquor licenses. It paid $170,000 for a license in Bucks County. A second license for Delaware County was purchased for $300,000, double the average winning bid, writes Mike Newall for…
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Judge Settles Crozer Health WARN Act Violations at $1.5M for Employees
Former Crozer Health employees who say they weren’t given enough notice over the closing of two hospitals and the loss of their jobs are entitled to claims of $1.5 million, far less than the $21 million they requested. U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey G.C. Jernigan of the Northern District of Texas was ruling on alleged WARN…
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Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs
Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent move, writes Jess Simms of Islands.com. Four of the five most affordable Philadelphia suburbs are located in Delaware County. Chester ranks as the region’s most affordable suburb and is among…
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PHL Set for 1st International Flight for 2026 World Cup, report says
The first international flights for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will likely be here in June to see Curacao play Ivory Coast, writes Emma Dooling and Ellen Cagle for the Philadelphia Business Journal Turkish leisure airline Corendon Airlines will have four charter flights between PHL and Curacao from June 23 to June 27, carrying a…
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Freedom Village Supports Local Families Through ‘Project Snowflake’
Freedom Village at Brandywine residents and team members came together to support their neighbors at Reeceville Elementary School through the school’s annual “Project Snowflake” initiative. Over the last few weeks, Freedom Village collected more than 140 toys and over $350 in gift cards to help provide holiday support for local families with children ages three…
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