• New Owners Offer Details on Future of Taylor, Springfield Hospitals

    New Owners Offer Details on Future of Taylor, Springfield Hospitals

    Local investors who now own the former Taylor and Springfield hospitals have laid out different expectations for each facility, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. KQT Aikens Partners, spearheaded by Todd Strine and Justin Misner, has purchased both Crozer Health hospitals for $1 million each following the Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. bankruptcy. For…

  • Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit

    Wilson’s Secret Sauce Closing a Year After Gordon Ramsay Visit

    A year after Wilson’s Secret Sauce got a retooling visit from celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, the Upper Darby barbecue restaurant is closing, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Ramsay’s interventions appeared on an episode of a new Fox show, Gordon Ramsay’s Secret Service. Now, husband-and-wife owners Steve and Kelly Wilson have decided to replace their…

  • Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal

    Cruise Ships Are Back as Passengers Depart Tinicum Terminal

    The Norwegian Jewel departed from its Tinicum terminal around 4 PM on April 16 with its passengers bound for Bermuda and beyond, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC 10 Philadelphia. The voyage out of Philadelphia marks the first time a cruise ship has docked in the Philadelphia area in 15 years.   Norwegian Jewel, part of…

  • Residential Development Proposed at Newtown Square Coporate Campus

    Residential Development Proposed at Newtown Square Coporate Campus

    A residential project of 50 townhomes and 192 apartments has been proposed for the Newtown Square Corporate Campus, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Media-based Henderson Group wants to replace three office buildings to create 242 age-restricted residential units. The office park, south of West Chester Pike, is currently 60 percent occupied, a…

  • First Bank House of the week: Havertown Craftsman Home for Sale

    First Bank House of the week: Havertown Craftsman Home for Sale

    This Craftsman home at 521 Strathmore Road in Havertown is available for sale. The house, built in 1923, is 2,337 square feet and is in the Brookline neighborhood, writes  Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It had a good vibe,” said Scott Carpel, describing the Havertown neighborhood where he ended up living for 22 years.…

  • Jason Kelce’s Masters Role Draws Backlash from Golf Purists

    Jason Kelce’s Masters Role Draws Backlash from Golf Purists

    After transitioning to broadcasting with ESPN three years ago, former Philadelphia Eagles lineman Jason Kelce was largely focused on the NFL before he branched out into other sports, including making his golf broadcasting debut at a TGL event last month, writes Matt Audilet for Men’s Journal. The Haverford resident is now set to continue his…

  • DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine

    DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine

    Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine, and on-site care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care, and rehabilitation services. Be…

  • Crozer-Chester to Get Primary Practice in 9 Months; Long-Term Plans Outlined

    Crozer-Chester to Get Primary Practice in 9 Months; Long-Term Plans Outlined

    The new owners of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center talked with residents April 14 at a standing-room-only meeting at Widener University about the future of the campus. That future, phased in over three years, includes a smaller campus better tuned to modern healthcare practices, with an expansion of outpatient services and behavioral healthcare facilities, writes Kathleen…

  • Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food

    Wawa, Sheetz, Rutter’s Competing for Best Gas Station Food

    USA Today has announced the top 10 finalists in its “Best Gas Station for Food” competition, writes Bill Shannon for WTAJ, as printed in yahoo! news. Delaware County-based Wawa, Altoona-based Sheetz, and York-based Rutter’s are all in the running, It’s Wawa’s first time on the Top 10, according to USA Today’s prior lists of top…

  • Soft-Serve Margarita Drink Sensation a Hit at Ridley House in Holmes

    Soft-Serve Margarita Drink Sensation a Hit at Ridley House in Holmes

    Ridley House in Holmes has added a new drink sensation that is flying off the shelf—soft-serve Margaritas, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The delicious concoctions, which arrived at Ridley House only two weeks ago, come ready-made in a soft-serve ice cream machine in cherry, mango, or a swirl of both, with a Tajin…

  • For Fresh Mediterranean, Try These Delaware County Greek Restaurants

    For Fresh Mediterranean, Try These Delaware County Greek Restaurants

    The warm months ahead call for lighter fare, and Delaware County’s Greek restaurants deliver with fresh, vibrant Mediterranean dishes, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. With several locations in the region, including St. Davids, Estia is an upscale Greek restaurant known for fresh dishes such as whole fish, octopus, and spanakopita. Its…

  • Wawa Employees Weigh in: This Is the Worst Stuff Customers Do

    Wawa Employees Weigh in: This Is the Worst Stuff Customers Do

    Wawa workers are underappreciated, dealing with thousands of Wawa customers, keeping it all humming 24/7, writes Chris Coleman for We Are New Jersey. Every once in a while, a customer may do something annoying. Hard to believe, but true. Some people, apparently, have no problem walking behind a counter to look for something instead of…

  • Here’s How You Can Win Free Tickets to the PGA Championship

    Here’s How You Can Win Free Tickets to the PGA Championship

    Pennsylvanians can enter to win free tickets to the practice sessions of the 2026 PGA Championship taking place May 11, 12, and 13 at the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square. The free tickets are courtesy of a partnership between Visit PA and the PGA of America. Visit Delco is hosting the giveaway, reports Laura…

  • With Convenience Store Emphasis on Food, 7-Eleven Stores Evolve

    With Convenience Store Emphasis on Food, 7-Eleven Stores Evolve

    As convenience stores like Wawa add higher-quality and more varied food and beverage options and upgraded services, 99-year-old 7-Eleven is remodeling some stores and closing 645 others in 2026 to meet changing demand. “As 7-Eleven eyes a 2027 IPO, the company continues adjusting its footprint, mainly through closing underperforming locations and opening new ones under…

  • Chester Church Ruins to Become Public Mosaic Garden

    Chester Church Ruins to Become Public Mosaic Garden

    Six years after a devastating fire destroyed the Third Presbyterian Church in Chester, local arts and historical groups are reimagining it as a public mosaic garden, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “We can’t rebuild, but we can preserve what it is and transform the space into something that’s usable for the community,”…

  • Reviewer Pays a Visit To Booth’s Corner in Garnet Valley

    Reviewer Pays a Visit To Booth’s Corner in Garnet Valley

    Booth’s Corner Farmers Market in Garnet Valley is a “must-visit stop for foodies and locals,” writes Joy Franklin for PhillyBite Magazine.  Not only does it offer a “dazzling array of locally grown produce,” visitors can also find handcrafted items and prepared foods, while enjoying a range of music and activities, Franklin writes. Describing Booth’s Corner…

  • This Popular Delco Spot Made List of PA’s 10 Best Milkshakes

    This Popular Delco Spot Made List of PA’s 10 Best Milkshakes

    Milkshakes are available on most menus in Pennsylvania, but it takes real skill to create a truly great one, writes PhillyBite Magazine.  So it might surprise people to know that a famous place in Delaware County known for its made-to-order burgers also makes a mean shake. Charlie’s Hamburgers in Folsom made PhillyBite Magazine’s list of…

  • Delaware County Joins World Tai Chi Day April 25 with a Celebration

    Delaware County Joins World Tai Chi Day April 25 with a Celebration

    Delaware County residents can experience a quiet but powerful moment with people across the globe on Saturday, April 25, for the county’s first-ever World Tai Chi Day celebration in Media. The free, family-friendly event begins at 10 AM at the Roosevelt Community Center, 464 S. Old Middletown Road, in Media. Leading the local celebration is…