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Brookhaven Firm Steps Up to Restore Flood-Ravaged Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale
For years, families visiting loved ones at Mount Zion Cemetery in Collingdale have been met with flooded areas and mud. Now, a Delaware County company is stepping in to try to change that, reports Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. Steve Schultz, founder of Brookhaven-based Blue Sky Strategic Partners, first learned of the cemetery’s flooding…
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Eight Delicious Italian Restaurants in Delaware County That Define Great Dining
Delaware County has always had a deep connection to Italian food, and today, that tradition is as strong as ever. It’s the cuisine of birthdays and anniversaries, of Sunday dinners that stretch into the evening, of the kind of hospitality that makes a restaurant feel less like a business and more like someone’s home. From decades-old…
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‘Task’ Emmy Campaign: HBO Positions Delco Crime Drama Across Major Awards Categories
HBO is making a serious awards season push for Task, the Delaware County-area crime drama that has quickly become one of television’s most talked-about series. The network has revealed its Emmy submission strategy, positioning the show as a contender across nearly every major category, from acting and writing to directing and craft, according to Nellie Andreeva for Deadline. …
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Cathedral Gardens: Chester Community Works to Transform Vacant Church Into Public Green Space
A fire-scarred church in Chester is becoming something unexpected: a lush mosaic garden open to the entire community. The effort to transform the former Third Presbyterian Church at 9th and Potter streets into Cathedral Gardens is already underway. Volunteers recently descended on the long-vacant property armed with chainsaws, rakes, and wheelbarrows to begin clearing the…
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Seven Family-Friendly Attractions in Delaware County That Can Save Summer Vacation
Summer vacation sounds magical until the kids start announcing they’re bored by the third day. Luckily, families don’t need to plan an expensive getaway to make the season feel memorable. Delaware County is packed with family-friendly attractions that can turn any ordinary afternoon into a full adventure. From indoor playgrounds and bowling lanes to orchards,…
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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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