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Natural Lands in Media Buys Historic 10-Acre Villanova Estate
The historic Oakwell Estate is being sold to Natural Lands, based in Media, who plans to preserve the property, including up to 700 trees there. The Lower Merion School Board has agreed to sell the 10-acre Oakwell Estate in Villanova to Natural Lands, a conservation nonprofit based in Media, writes Frank Kimmel and Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer.
Money Magazine Names This Delaware County Town Among 50 Best Places to Live in US
Media Borough and Lancaster are two locations in Pennsylvania that are among the 50 best places to live in the U.S. for 2024, according to Money Magazine. Media was praised for being a walkable Philadelphia suburb with plenty of parks, restaurants and good schools, according to the Tribune News Service, as reported in the Daily Times.
‘Black women in power’: Delaware delegates’ role in nominating first Black woman for president
What questions do you have about the 2024 elections? What major issues do you want candidates to address? Let us know. This story was supported by a statehouse coverage grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Vice President Kamala Harris accepted the Democratic nominee for president Thursday and Delaware’s delegates...
After 2 ocean breaches, state uses riprap to fortify dune by Indian River Inlet bridge
After the ocean breached the dune on the north side of the Indian River Inlet bridge Sunday night, temporarily shutting down Coastal Highway for the second time this year, riprap is being used to fortify the sand. The state Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control and Department of Transportation are working jointly...
Delco parents fight for safer streets for students ahead of new school year
The face of Damien Hocker on a sign at the intersection of MacDade Boulevard and Fairview Road serves as a reminder of what happened earlier this year. The high school junior was killed in April while walking home. His family is calling for action ahead of the school year. It's...
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, a shooting survivor, honors Biden and praises Harris in convention speech
Former Rep. Gabby Giffords, D-Ariz., on Thursday honored President Joe Biden, whom she called "a decent man" from Delaware, before she urged Americans to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris in November. "On Jan. 8, 2011, a man tried to assassinate me. ... I almost died, but I fought for...
Judge upholds subpoena seeking info on ammo theft at Christiana Mall Cabelas
A Delaware Superior Court judge has upheld a subpoena for more information on ammunition taken from the Cabelas sporting goods big box store in the Christiana Mall area. Attorney General Kathy Jennings released today the following statement on the opinion issued by the Superior Court of the State of Delaware in State of Delaware, ex rel. Kathleen Jennings v. Cabela's Inc.
Wawa, Kelces Team Up for New Commercial That Feature the Couple
Kylie Kelce on the set of Wawa's new commercial starring Kylie and Jason Kelce. Kylie helped direct and steer the brand campaign. A new commercial brings together two of Delaware County’s favorite things—Wawa and the Kelces, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A new Wawa commercial ,...
Chester County Hosts 3rd Annual Affordable Housing Summit
WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, the Allies for Housing in Chester County, in collaboration with Chester County Commissioners, gathered for the 3rd Annual Affordable Housing Summit at Milestone Events in West Chester. The summit facilitated critical dialogue among elected officials, non-profits, and individuals with firsthand experiences of housing insecurity.
Delaware County Student Earns 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship
DCCC student Michelle Stover of Spring City has been awarded a $5,000 Dunkin' Scholarship. /Submitted Image. DELAWARE AND CHESTER COUNTIES, PA — Michelle Stover, a dedicated student at Delaware County Community College, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Stover, a mother of four and owner of a successful hair salon in Phoenixville, is one of 20 recipients selected from a competitive pool of over 1,260 applicants. The scholarship provides $5,000 to support her pursuit of higher education.
Two years later, still no answers about why K-9 died in fire official’s car
🚨 Gloucester County K9 Ember died while in the care of the fire marshal in 2022. 🚨 An investigation by the Attorney General's office is ongoing. 🚨 County commissioner Chris Konawel is calling for closure to the case. Two years ago Gloucester County K9 Ember died while...
10 most expensive homes sold in the Camden area, Aug. 5-18
A house in Camden that sold for $292,500 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Camden area between Aug. 5 and Aug. 18. In total, 11 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $154,764. The average price per square foot was $110.
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