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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Six Delco Community Bars Locals Keep Coming Back To
In Delaware County, community bars are more than places to grab a drink. They’re neighborhood staples; the kind that absorb the character of their surroundings over decades, becoming as much a part of the community as the streets they sit on. Locals gather here after work, argue about the Eagles, celebrate birthdays, and unwind in a way that no upscale lounge…
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263-Room Philadelphia Airport Hotel for Sale: Embassy Suites Lists at $40M Appraisal
A familiar name near Philadelphia International Airport could soon be under new ownership. The 263-room Embassy Suites by Hilton Philadelphia Airport at 9000 Bartram Ave. has been put up for sale by Dallas-based Ashford Hospitality Trust, a move that would mark the company’s exit from the Greater Philadelphia market, according to Emma Dooling of the…
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Why Swarthmore Continues to Be One of Delaware County’s Most Desirable Places to Live
There’s a moment, walking through Swarthmore on a weekday morning, when it’s easy to forget you’re just eleven miles from one of the country’s largest cities. The streets are quiet, the canopy is thick, and the architecture feels deliberately unhurried. Yet within minutes, a train can have you sitting in Center City Philadelphia. That tension, between small-town calm and big-city access,…
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Buc-ee’s vs. Wawa: A Philly Fan’s Honest Review of the South’s Most Hyped Convenience Store
What happens when a die-hard Wawa fan spends nearly five hours driving to check out the South’s most hyped convenience store? Stephanie Farr of The Philadelphia Inquirer made exactly that trip and came back with plenty of thoughts. Farr’s destination was the 74,000-square-foot Buc-ee’s in Mount Crawford, Va., a Texas-born chain with a fanbase so passionate it made her…
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Chadds Ford Teen Helps Pave the Way for First Needle-Free Insulin Approved for Kids with Diabetes
For most kids, managing a busy schedule of sports and school is just part of growing up. For Greg Stanoch of Chadds Ford, it also meant multiple insulin injections every single day. “It’s really hard for me to say this, but I couldn’t really be a kid,” the 15-year-old said. “It was a lot of…
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Reggie King, Son of Former 76ers GM, Is Forging His Own Athletic Legacy on the Baseball Field
Reggie King was supposed to be a basketball player. With a father like Billy King, former Philadelphia 76ers general manager and Duke basketball standout, the expectation practically wrote itself. But Reggie had other ideas. The Episcopal Academy center fielder has quietly emerged as one of the area’s top baseball prospects, and his story is as compelling as his stat…
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Neumann University Partners with Local Police to Tackle Nearly 1,000 Cases Through Student-Led N.I.T.E. Center
In two years, Neumann University students have helped solve nearly 1,000 crimes. And they’re just getting started. The N.I.T.E. Center, short for Neumann Investigative Technology Excellence Center, marked its second anniversary this spring, and the numbers tell a striking story. Since opening in May 2024, the center has assisted with 988 cases across 64 police departments and agencies, including 424 digital forensic investigations…
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Nine Unique Shops That Make Media One of Delaware County’s Most Fun Towns to Explore
Media has earned the nickname “Everybody’s Hometown” for good reason. The borough’s walkable downtown, lively event calendar, and thriving restaurant scene have long made it a destination worth the drive. But spend an afternoon ducking in and out of its independent shops, and you’ll discover another side of Media entirely, one built on creativity, community, and the kind of personality that can’t be…
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Wawa Closes 43-Year-Old Marlton Store as the Chain Shifts Toward More Modern Locations
After 43 years, the Wawa at 491 Route 73 in Marlton has served its last hoagie. The store closed on May 28, ending more than four decades of service at the corner of Route 73 and Brick Road, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa described the decision as the result of a…
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Upper Darby’s Tina Fey Brings Jersey Shore Nostalgia to Netflix’s ‘The Four Seasons’ Season Two
Tina Fey never really left the Philadelphia area, and neither did her new show. The Delaware County native and co-creator of Netflix’s hit comedy-drama The Four Seasons is bringing a wave of local nostalgia to Season 2, with two episodes set against the backdrop of the Jersey Shore, reports Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For anyone who…
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Nearly 300 Delco Fans Travel to Baltimore to Celebrate Detroit Tigers Rookie Kevin McGonigle
Nearly 300 people from Delaware County didn’t just watch Kevin McGonigle’s moment from home; they showed up for it. Fans, family, and friends made the trip to Baltimore recently to celebrate the Detroit Tigers rookie and Aldan native, turning Pickles Pub into an unofficial Delco outpost for the night. The gathering, reported by Siobhan McGirl for NBC10 Philadelphia, was a…
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American Airlines Preps for Record Summer at PHL With 200 Hires and New Flight Schedule
American Airlines is gearing up for its busiest summer yet at Philadelphia International Airport, and it’s making major moves to keep pace, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The carrier, which dominates PHL with roughly 67 percent of the market share, is set to operate approximately 41,000 flights between May 21 and Sept. 8, a 10 percent jump from last…
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Ridley Creek State Park: The Ultimate Guide to a Summer Day Trip in Delaware County
Summer in Delaware County doesn’t always require a long drive or an expensive getaway. Sometimes the perfect escape is hiding in plain sight, just off a suburban road in Delco, or 16 miles from Center City Philadelphia, depending on which direction you are coming from. Ridley Creek State Park, which spans Edgmont, Middletown, and Upper Providence Townships, does not announce…
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Philadelphia’s Cleavers Brings Its Signature Modern Twists on Cheesesteaks to Delaware County
Popular Philadelphia cheesesteak destination Cleavers is heading to the suburbs, and Delaware County diners should be excited. The restaurant, founded by siblings Dimitri and Electra Poulimenos, has spent the past decade earning a devoted following in Rittenhouse Square by doing something simple but rare: making cheesesteaks that are both high-quality and genuinely creative. Now, they’re bringing that…
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Aronimink Neighbor Earns Thousands Renting Home to Top PGA Golfer During 2026 Championship
When a top-10-ranked professional golfer needed a place to stay during the 2026 PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club, he didn’t book a hotel; he booked Greg Murray’s house. Murray, a Delaware County entrepreneur and owner of GM Mechanical, Bernie’s Pretzels, and Murray’s Bar and Grille, walked away with a reported $50,000 to $100,000 after renting his St. David’s…
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Four Delaware County Schools Rank Among Pennsylvania’s Best for Standardized Test Performance
Four Delaware County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s academic elite, with new statewide rankings placing all four in the top 20, and one firmly in the top five for the third year running. The rankings, compiled by the Pittsburgh Business Times and reported by Ethan Lott and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal, drew on three years…
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Can You Afford a Home in Delaware County? Most Buyers Are Coming Up Short
Buying a home in Delaware County is getting harder, even as the rest of the country catches a break. While affordability improved across most major U.S. housing markets this spring, the Delaware County and Philadelphia area is moving in the opposite direction. According to a recent Redfin analysis highlighted by Michaelle Bond in The Philadelphia…
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Swarthmore College’s New Program Could Mean Free Tuition for Thousands of Families
A Delaware County college just made a major move to take cost off the table for thousands of families, reports Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. Swarthmore College announced Monday that starting in fall 2027, it will cover full tuition for students from families earning less than $200,000 a year, a significant commitment from one of the country’s most…
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