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David Bjorkgren is the Editor of DELCO Today. He is an award-winning journalist with more than 38 years of community news experience in Delaware County, With a BA in Communications from Temple University, David started his journalism career as a correspondent with the NEWS of Delaware County in 1984 before becoming a staff writer there a year later, covering Haverford Township for 10 years. He was promoted to editor for the Springfield and Borough editions of the NEWS and served as managing editor from 2009 to 2016. He is a lifetime resident of Drexel Hill. To contact David, e-mail dbjorkgren@delco.today.

Mary Lou Carey (left(.

Jason Kelce Fulfills Mary Lou Carey's Dying Wish With a Signed Jersey

Mary Lou Carey of Upper Darby, who worked as a teacher’s aide at Bywood Elementary School until her retirement in 2014, was a huge…

Marple Police released this photo of a coyote they believe is still at large in the Broomall area.

Dog-Snatching Coyote Captured but at Least One Is Still at Large

The coyote that snatched a Marple woman’s dog last week was caught Wednesday morning, but another has been sighted still in the Broomall area…

Prime Steaks in Glenolden offers Mastrocola pork in both the roasted pork sandwich, left, and the roasted pork with provolone and broccoli rabe.

Roast Pork Dynasty Can be Traced Back to One Family and One Man

When Danny Laskans, owner of Prime Steaks in Glenolden discovered the roast pork sandwich crafted by Mike Mastrocola Sr., he knew it had to be…

Researchers testing new drugs.

Marinus Pharmaceuticals Loses 80 Percent Market Value Over New Drug 

Marinus Pharmaceuticals of Radnor saw its stock price plunge by more than 80 percent Monday because of a setback in an experimental seizure drug, writes…

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A group outside of a Wawa store on Wawa Day.

Wawa Pulled Out All the Stops for a 60 Anniversary Celebration Tuesday

Wawa celebrated the 60th anniversary of opening its first store (in Folsom, if you’re curious) on Tuesday, in style writes Stephanie Farr for The…

Philadelphia Union fans can meet at the new Union Yards brew hall before and after games.

Philadelphia Union Creates Brew Hall, Tailgate Zone Near Subaru Park

The Philadelphia Union announced Monday the creation of “Union Yards,” a 7,000 square-foot brew hall, along with a 32,500 square-foot tailgate…

The sign for Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square.

DELCO Careers: Dunwoody Village

Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates.

Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown…

The Chadds Ford wedding band Jellyroll is shown at a White House reception with former President George W. Bush.

Chadds Ford Wedding Band Jellyroll Sues Country Artist Jelly Roll Over Trademark

A Chadds Ford wedding band that goes by the name of Jellyroll is suing country artist Jelly Roll for a trademark infringement, writes Joe Brandt…

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The gates at Sproul Road looking in at the former Don Guanella School in Marple.

Marple Commissioners Weigh in on Use of Don Guanella Property

As far as Marple Township is concerned, the former Don Guanella property has been rezoned for open space use, according to township solicitor Adam Matlawski…

The first complete CH-47F Block II on a recent test run at the Boeing plant in Ridley Park.

Chinook Contracts Mean More Workers for the Boeing Ridley Plant

Two contracts, one by the U.S. Army to modernize the Chinook helicopter fleet, and another by the German government for 60 new Block II…

The 'Little Scandinavia' facility at SCI Chester.

A Pilot Scandinavian Prison Program at SCI Chester Should be Permanent

The inmates at the SCI Chester prison facility have benefitted greatly from a Scandinavian prison model used in a pilot program there and it should…

Riddle Hospital in Media

Delaware County Hospital Makes National List of Best Medical Centers

A Delaware County hospital was among three medical centers in the Philadelphia area that made Healthgrades’ list of best hospitals in the nation for 2024…

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A professional teacher or therapist working with a child.

DELCO Careers: CCRES

CCRES staff provide an essential service to children and adults with behavioral health challenges and they are asking for your help.

Several CCRES jobs are…

The first complete CH-47F Block II on a recent test run at the Boeing plant in Ridley Park.

Newly-Designed Chinook Rolls Off Boeing Ridley Assembly Line; Many More to Come

On Monday, the first updated Chinook helicopter rolled off the assembly line at the Boeing Ridley plant, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily ‘Times.

The…

A rendering of the Wawa stores proposed for Kentucky.

Consumer Focus on Convenience Makes Wawa Expansion Understandable

Wawa is one of several retailers nationwide who are on an expansion kick because they know how to deliver convenience, writes Lanie Beck for RE…

Virginia Kricun

Remembering Virginia Kricun of Radnor, Avenue of the Arts Creator

Virginia Kricun, a longtime resident of Radnor, who helped create the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia, was a civic activist recognized for her statement…