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NOVA OPENS WITH LAFAYETTE NOV 4, THEN COLUMBIA BEFORE ST JOE!
Villanova will open the season against Lafayette on Monday, Nov. 4. The Wildcats host Columbia and NJIT later that week before opening Philadelphia Big Five competition at Saint Joseph’s on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Villanova hosts Big Five foe Penn on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The first of two neutral site...
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.
Azie on Main in Villanova Center Closing After 15 Years
Azie on Main, a popular Asian Main Line restaurant in Villanova, is closing Sept. 22 following a decision by the landlord to convert the restaurant space to offices, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Restaurant owner, hospitality group Win Hospitality, is looking at options to relocate the restaurant, currently...
58th Duryea Day Celebration Back in Boyertown Aug. 31
BOYERTOWN PA – Duryea Day, the annual antique, classic car, and truck show named for automotive pioneer Charles Duryea, returns Aug. 31 (2024; Saturday) to Boyertown. The event, accompanied by a flea market, observes its 58th anniversary this year. Hundreds of vehicles will be on display from 9 a.m....
Soccer Six Rival Temple to Host Wildcats Sunday Night
Villanova will play its first road contest of the 2024 regular season when it visits Philly Soccer Six rival Temple Sunday night in Philadelphia (7 p.m./ESPN +). The Wildcats played St. Peter's to a 2-2 draw in their season opener Thursday at the Higgins Soccer Complex. Jordan Canica and Jorge Garcia scored the goals for Villanova.
Stars abound for Owen J. Roberts in season-opening 49-14 win over Conestoga
BUCKTOWN >> Owen J. Roberts head coach Rich Kolka knows a good thing when he sees it,and a defense he describes as “strong” returning 10 starters from an eight-win team certainlyqualifies. But Kolka wasn’t satisfied. “This year, we’re looking to take a step forward from a good defenseto...
Wolfpack Muster A Victory Over District XI Foe Whitehall Friday Night
Tagged under: District 11, District 2, Gameday Hub, News, pfn. Wilkes-Barre Area Wolfpack Started Slow But then Got on a Roll to Defeat the Vising Zephyrs of Whitehall Opening Night. Wilkes-Barre- The Wolfpack of Wilkes-Barre Area left the Lehigh Valley in the 2023 District XI/2 6A sub-regional disappointed after a...
New Look Pats Open 2024 With A Stunner
NORRISTOWN – If you were to ask any player, coach, or fan what the biggest on-field issues with Carroll Football were last season, they’d probably all give you the same few answers; ‘offensive line,’ ‘stagnant offense,’ ‘flimsy defense,’ etc. So when the...
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.
Northwestern Lehigh pays tribute to football player who died last month
HEIDELBERG TWP., Pa. - The high school football season is officially underway, but at one stadium in the Lehigh Valley, football took a bit of a back seat on Friday night. At Northwestern Lehigh High School, it was time for kick off. "These boys, you know, they're with each other......
Lehigh Valley man lives in a cemetery. Now he’s facing eviction.
Confined to a hospital bed due to an accident, Jim Racht is facing eviction from an apartment he began renting in late 2022. Racht uses oxygen 24 hours a day. He takes liquid nourishment because swallowing solid food causes pain. He wears an alert button around his neck in case of emergency. Both his accident and housing predicament directly involve Easton Cemetery, which hired him part time in late 2022 for seasonal work — mowing grass — on the nearly 90-acre burial site in the city’s West Ward. In spring 2023, while mowing some of the cemetery’s lawn, the commercial vehicle Racht was riding flipped over, severely injuring his back and neck. With previous medical disabilities, he has remained bedridden for months.
Jenkintown’s Aug 28 agenda includes liquor license transfer from Willow Grove Amazon Fresh
Jenkintown Borough Council’s August 28 agenda includes a public hearing on the transfer of a liquor license from an Amazon Fresh store in Upper Moreland Township to Giant Company, LLC. The hearing is necessary because the license to be transferred is from outside the borough. If Council approves the...
Longwood Gardens makes big changes right before the holiday season
Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square has been in the public eye for generations, with visitors capturing wedding photos, walking amongst holiday lights, and exploring nature through their thousands of flowers and foliage of every color and hue. Now the garden is expanding and developing even further. Taking pieces of its...
Wings Field in Blue Bell to host air festival
BLUE BELL — Wings N’ Wheels touches down at Wings Field on September 7, delivering a day full of fun activities for the whole family. The local airport will be transformed into a festival featuring local breweries, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities. Guests can get a bird’s-eye view of the community during 15-minute sightseeing flight tours. Dozens of the finest airplanes and antique cars in the area will be on display.
West Philly native creates hypoallergenic hair brand that's gone international
Black Business Month is a time to celebrate diverse entrepreneurs. Many of them created businesses focused on needs that are often overlooked.That's the case with one business owner in Manayunk whose nationally-renowned hair brand focuses on sensitive scalps."I'm pretty sensitive, tender-headed, so I really didn't have the best salon experience," said Ash Williams, of South Philadelphia, as she got her hair braided by natural stylist Kiara Brown."Braids are super, super popular now," said Brown, who leads the team of stylists at Dosso Beauty's new salon and shop in Manayunk. The brand is focused on providing certified hypoallergenic braiding hair."It...
Spotlight on City Workers: A Glimpse into the Heart of Philadelphia’s Municipal Government
The Office of Human Resources, with support from the Mayor’s Internship Program, just launched a new project aimed at bringing the stories of the City of Philadelphia’s dedicated municipal workers to the forefront. In our new short video series, we’ll highlight the experiences and contributions of City employees across various departments, showcasing the diverse roles that keep our city running smoothly.
Wildcats Shutout Penn, 1-0
Villanova Women's Soccer continues its strong start to the season, securing a 1-0 victory over Penn, marking their second shutout win in a row. The game's only goal came from Susanna Soderman early in the second half, while the defense held strong, allowing just two shots on goal from Penn. Villanova outperformed the Quakers in overall shots, with Gabby Koluch notable for leading with five attempts. Head coach Samar Azem praised the team's adaptability against a formidable opponent.
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