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Former Lansdale High Football Player Ryan Quigley Recovering After New Orleans Attack
Lansdale Catholic High School graduate and Princeton University football player Ryan Quigley is stable and on the road to recovery as one of nearly three dozen people injured in the New Year’s Day truck attack in New Orleans. “To provide an update, Ryan is doing okay,” said a Thursday update from the Quigleys. “He is…
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50 Restaurants and Bars Opening in 2025; 4 Are in Delaware County
The Philadelphia region’s restaurant boom that saw a busy 2024 continues into the new year, with dozens of restaurant openings slated for 2025, including some Delaware County restaurants, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Up to 50 new restaurants and bars, from small cocktail and wine bars to a 300-seat restaurant to a 10,000-square-foot…
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Enrollment Applications Are Surging at These Delaware County Colleges
Despite changing demographics and the impact of the pandemic, several Philadelphia-area colleges have seen freshman applications surge in the past decade, including four in Delaware County. Trending enrollment declines regionally have meant closing schools like Cabrini College and the University of the Arts, or mergers, like one between St. Joseph’s University and University of the…
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GOP Sees Delaware County Council Opening Amid Tax Rise
Republicans think they’ve got a chance to get back on Delaware County Council, hoping frustration over a 23 percent tax increase this year will give voters a reason for change. Two Delaware County Council seats are on the ballot this November, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Democrats swept the county board in…
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Jim and Mia Cassady Are Bringing Pickleball Centers to Delaware County
Glen Mills native Jim Cassady has given up his job in digital marketing at Bristol Myers Squibb so he can saturate Delaware County with pickleball centers, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Cassady, 55, and his wife, Mia, have signed a deal to be Dill Dinkers regional developers for Delaware County and northern Delaware.…
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Take a Cold Plunge at New Wellness Center in Havertown
Cold Plunge Philly, Havertown’s newest wellness center at 1213 Darby Road, invites you to experience the benefits of heat and cold-water immersion. “The hardest part is that first 45 seconds. After that it’s relaxing,” said owner Alex Rosengarten, a Haverford High School graduate. “As soon as you hop out, you feel instantly better.” It’s the…
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Delaware County Transplants Describe LA Fire Devastation
Two former Delaware County residents are eyewitness to the Los Angeles fires currently raging in Los Angeles, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Craig Lundberg and John Craig both moved to the Los Angeles area from Delaware County. Lundberg now lives in Venice, California, a few miles from the Palisades fire. “The apartment I lived…
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First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Federal in Wayne
An exquisite federal home at 339 Louella Avenue in Wayne, located on 0.74 lovely acres with six bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale. This elegant residence combines timeless charm with modern conveniences, offering an ideal blend of sophistication and comfort. Attractive details include crown molding, and architectural features that enhance…
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Wawa Closes Drive-Thru Lehigh Store After Less Than a Year
Open less than a year, a new concept drive-thru Wawa at 6216 Hamilton Blvd. in Lower Macungie has closed, writes Ryan Kneller for WFMZ. The Lehigh Valley drive-thru closed Jan. 5. No reason for the closure was given. A Wawa spokesperson did not immediately return a message seeking more information. Wawa opened its first Lehigh…
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Learn How to Include Charitable Giving in Estate Planning at Jan. 14 Presentation
Interested in learning how to include charitable giving in your will or estate plans? Find out how by registering for the second in a free four-part educational series on estate planning that helps you expand your knowledge of the basics. You can register here. The virtual presentation will take place Tuesday, Jan. 14, at noon.…
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Fran Visco Honored With Presidential Medal for Breast Cancer Work
Fran Visco, a St. Joseph’s University and Villanova Law School graduate, was honored with the Presidential Citizens Medal on Jan. 2 for her pioneering work toward ending breast cancer, writes Pat Loeb for the KYW Newsradio. Visco got a White House email containing a phone number. When she called, she was told she would be…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s 1,100 locations. It’s part of a “Mornings Made Easy” campaign, running through Feb. 16, reports NACS Magazine. A limited-time coffee flavor, Caramel Cream, will hit the stores in mid-January. Wawa…
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Villanova University Researchers Looking at Hurricane Secrets
A Villanova University research team has been collecting data from Florida hurricane impacts on to figure out ways to reduce future damage, writes Maryann Pugh for MyChesCo. In October 2024, Hurricanes Milton and Helene caused tens of billions of dollars in damage to Florida. Dr. Jonathan Hubler, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, and…
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Eberz Sisters’ Family Tradition Is a Win for Archbishop Carroll Basketball
The Eberz sisters are 60 percent of Archbishop Carroll High’s starting five in basketball, writes Alex Colffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Alexis, 17, a junior; and Kayla and Kelsey, 15-year-old freshman, learned basketball from their parents, who were Wildcats stars at Villanova. Now the sisters are on the court together. Their father Eric was a…
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Radnor Court Office Building in Wayne Sells for $36M
The three-story Radnor Court office building at 259 N. Radnor Chester Road in Wayne has sold for just over $36 million, writes, Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The 127,000 square-foot building, owned by New York-based investment bank Goldman Sachs sold it to Florida-based mortgage lender Freedom Mortgage. The sales price equals about $285 per…
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Spirit Airlines Cuts Back Popular Flights Out of Philadelphia Airport
Spirit Airlines is cutting back some of its most popular flights at Philadelphia International Airport next month, according to data from Cirium, an aviation analytics company. Over 100 flights will be cut in February at PHL compared to the same time last year, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Spirit will offer less frequent…
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Jasmine Bascoe’s Villanova Success Is Inspired by a Wildcats Legend
Villanova Wildcat freshman Jasmine Bascoe is having a pretty good season as Villanova’s leading scorer this basketball season, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She credits NBA player Jalen Brunson as her inspiration Bascoe used to watch Brunson play from her home in Milton, Ontario, and knew she wanted to play point guard at…
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11 Area Nonprofits Receive $22K in Foundation Associates Board Grants
The Foundation for Delaware County has awarded more than $22,000 in grant awards to 11 area nonprofits through the Foundation’s new Associates Board Community Grants Program. The Associates Board of The Foundation for Delaware County is comprised of young professionals committed to making positive change in Delaware County. Grants were awarded to the following organizations:…
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