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Newtown Native, Founder of ‘Call Her Daddy’ Media Empire, Is Pregnant With Her First Child
Bucks County’s most downloaded and listened to daughter is expecting. Alex Cooper, the Newtown native who turned a scrappy relationship podcast into one of the most powerful brands in digital media, announced Sunday that she and husband Matt Kaplan are expecting their first child, writes Jo Ciavaglia for Bucks County Courier Times. The “Call Her…
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Newtown Man Who Wrote Hundreds of Pen-Pal Letters to WWII Soldiers Honored 75 Years Later
More than 75 years after his death, a Newtown resident who quietly kept hundreds of soldiers connected to home during World War II was honored at his graveside, finally recognized as the “home front hero” he always was, reports Siafa Lewis for CBS Philadelphia. John Janney never wore a uniform or carried a rifle. Instead,…
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Pennsylvania’s Free Native Plant Kits Turn Lawns Into Pollinator Habitats
Pennsylvania is paying people in wildflowers to stop mowing their lawns. The state’s Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is distributing free Pocket Meadow Kits to residents across the Commonwealth as part of its Lawn to Habitat Program, which aims to turn ordinary turf into thriving native ecosystems, writes Allaire Conte for Realtor.com. The…
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Villanova University’s Growing Student Footprint Raises Concerns in Tredyffrin
Concerns are rising within the Tredyffrin Township community as Villanova University’s student housing footprint expands, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Student partying has been an ongoing issue for the Mount Pleasant Avenue neighborhood, which is home to many seniors, families, and children. Due to the neighborhood’s proximity to several Villanova University student rentals,…
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Upscale Coastal Dining Awaits at West Chester Seafood Kitchen
West Chester Seafood Kitchen is continuing to impress residents with its chic, coastal dining experience, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Now in its second year in the heart of West Chester, the restaurant features an expansive menu that ranges well beyond its namesake cuisine. The kitchen attracts a consistent customer base for its…
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New Wine Bar Stays True to Pennsylvania Wines Ahead of Unionville Debut
Proximity Wine Bar is bringing hyper-local food and wine to Chester County with its forthcoming Unionville location, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Owner Corey Krejcik envisioned a community-focused wine bar highlighting Pennsylvania winemakers. With the upcoming Unionville bottle shop and tasting room, located at the former Catherine’s Restaurant space, guests will soon be…
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Alex Fraser Lists New Hope Estate for $3.25 Million as His Bucks County Playhouse Tenure Nears Its End
Tony Award-winning producer Alex Fraser and his husband Peter Maloney have listed their New Hope home for sale, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal. The restored 1700s-era estate is priced at approximately $3.25 million, a fitting bookend to one of the most unlikely success stories in Bucks County history. When Fraser arrived in New Hope…
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Newtown Flyers Fan Catches Cam York’s Series-Winning Stick — Then Gives It Back
A recent news segment captured a moment a Newtown Flyers fans will not forget, centered on the surge of excitement after an overtime goal sealed both the game and the series, and the emotion and connection that followed, as reported by 6abc Action News. Longtime fan Jack Brod of Newtown, 64, walked out of Game…
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This Bucks County Park Was Just Named One of Pennsylvania’s Most Underrated Nature Destinations
Ringing Rocks Park in northern Bucks County has been named one of the five most underrated nature destinations in Pennsylvania, according to Stephen Hanson writing for Islands. Tucked away near Upper Black Eddy in Upper Bucks County, the park offers something you will not find anywhere else in the region. A sprawling seven-acre field of…
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Chester County Man Fights Township’s Plan to Condemn Part of His 45-Acre Family Farm
A Willistown man is persisting through an ongoing governmental battle to save his beloved homestead, Maple Leaf Farm, writes Jen Samuel for The Daily Local News. Landowner Richard Glunk’s 45-acre farm is currently preserved in a land trust through an easement with the Brandywine Conservancy. The land is also protected by the state’s Agriculture and…
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Willistown’s M. Night Shyamalan Visits Philadelphia Pizzeria for a Baby Shower
Beloved Philly-area filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan recently surprised a local pizzeria owner when he stopped by the shop for a baby shower, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The famed director of classic Philadelphia-set films like The Sixth Sense and The Happening, who is also a resident of Willistown Township, visited Philadelphia pizza shop…
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Daughter of Former MLB Catcher Ranks as No. 1 Lacrosse Player in the Country
Riley Davis, daughter of Malvern Prep alum and baseball star Ben Davis, is carrying on her family’s tradition of athletic stardom as the no. 1 lacrosse player in the country, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Major outlets named Davis, currently a junior at the Academy of Notre Dame de Namur, as the nation’s…
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Downingtown STEM Academy Alum Helped Make NASA’s Artemis II Mission Possible
Chester County native Cameron O’Rourke helped send humans around the moon for the first time in 50 years through his important work on NASA’s Artemis II mission, writes Justin Heinze for Patch. A payload and spacecraft mechanical engineer at NASA, O’Rourke was a key member of the Artemis II launch team at Kennedy Space Center.…
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Historic Chester Springs Landmark Restored for New Milling Demonstrations
A set of wheat stones used for grinding flour has been restored at The Mill at Anselma, bringing new demonstrations to the 18th-century landmark, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. In 1747, The Mill at Anselma was constructed in Chester Springs as a water-powered grain mill. Initially, nearby farmers used the mill to grind their own…
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Toughkenamon Greenhouse Celebrates A Near Century of Vibrant Plant Growth
Whalen’s Greenhouses in Toughkenamon has been growing millions of plants for Philly-area retailers for nearly a century, writes J.F. Pirro for The Hunt. Set across 140,000 square feet of greenhouse space, the company sells wholesale plants to garden centers and landscapers. The team grows a wide range of seasonal plants and flowers, from Easter lilies…
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A Look Back at How a Devon Native Became the Third Person to Walk on the Moon
While no astronauts on Artemis II tout Philly-area roots, a look back at aerospace history reveals that Chester County native Pete Conrad played an important role in early space exploration, writes Michaela Althouse for PhillyVoice. A crew member of Apollo 12, Conrad became the third person to set foot on the moon in November 1969.…
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Historic Farmhouse Featured in ‘Marley & Me’ Hits the Market in West Chester
A unique piece of Chester County film history is available for sale as a stunning West Chester farmhouse hits the market, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The interior and exterior of the farmhouse, located at 1775 Meetinghouse Road, appeared in the 2008 film Marley & Me. The beloved movie stars Owen Wilson and…
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Turnpike Workers Save Malvern Car Crash Victims Seconds Before Explosion
The lives of two car crash victims were saved just in time thanks to the quick thinking of two Pennsylvania Turnpike workers, writes Christie Ileto for 6abc. Turnpike workers Ralph Valenteen and Lucy Calancea were working at the Devault Maintenance Shed in Malvern before a February snowstorm. Valenteen was working inside the shed and Calancea…
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