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Lou Turk’s, Tinicum’s Gentleman’s Club, Is Getting a New Name
Lou Turk’s, Delaware County’s only strip club, is changing its name to The Carousel Delco, part of a rebranding for this 50-year-old Delco icon, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Referring to itself as a “gentleman’s club,” Lou Turk’s posted the name change Jan. 31 on its Facebook and Instagram pages. “We are still…
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Middletown Township Votes Down Proposed Lima Loop Road
After years of debate, the Middletown Township Council voted last week to reject a proposed loop road project in Lima, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The plan from 2018 moved forward five years later when Middletown Council gave the green light to construction behind the Chick-fil-A and CVS at Baltimore Pike and South…
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Analysis Shows That Brandywine River Is ‘Elite’ Flooding Area
Eight-foot flood waters at the Brandywine Creek in Chadds Ford from Hurricane Ida in 2021 dramatically demonstrate that parts of Delaware County have a water problem, writes Anthony R. Wood and Stephen Stirlling for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Inquirer has mapped the region’s flood-prone areas based on U.S. Geological Survey data. Brandywine Creek is one…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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American Airlines Route Connects Philadelphia to Porto, Portugal
Starting in summer 2027, American Airlines will launch daily seasonal flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Porto Airport in Portugal, pending government approval, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a representative of PHL’s largest carrier, the start date will be announced in the coming months. American plans to deploy its new…
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Marie Whitaker’s Media Fellowship House Strives to End Racial Divides
Marie Whitaker, cofounder of the Media Fellowship House, was an obvious choice to be spotlighted for Black History Month by the Media-area NAACP, writes Dana Munro for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marie Whitaker and her sister were denied service at the Tower Restaurant in Media back in 1943 because they were Black. When she and her…
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First Bank House of the Week: Traditional with Car Enthusiast’s Dream Garage in Media
A magnificent traditional at 365 Arbor Circle on a pristine lot with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This impressive residence is a custom-built estate showcasing refined design and thoughtfully crafted for elevated everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive details include tray and coffered ceilings, cherry built-ins,…
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General Recreation Offers Tips on Restoring Playgrounds After Winter
When this winter’s freezing temperatures and snow accumulation finally end, playgrounds will require some special attention in anticipation of spring. For schools and municipalities, spring preparation isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your investment, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. Freeze-thaw cycles, snowplows, de-icing chemicals, and months of…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings Media Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Former Philadelphia Eagle Brent Celek has brought his real estate team based in Media to Keller Williams in what he calls the “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, which was previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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Sometimes the Wawa Sides Beat the Entrées, Sometimes Not
Wawa may be best known for its hoagies and coffee, but frequent customers who have spent time ordering food at the kiosks can also delight in the convenience store’s numerous side dishes. Here are Wawa’s nine worst to best sides, according to Chelsea Falin for the Daily Meal. 9. Seasoned black beans “Not only did…
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza in Philadelphia are behind Jackson Street Steaks. It will open in September in the former New American…
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6 Delaware County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and six are in Delaware County, writes Joane Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new ranking from the Business Journal looks at ZIP Codes with the highest concentration…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Raise $36,348 to Fight Childhood Cancer
For Penn State students across Pennsylvania, one year of fundraising to support children fighting pediatric cancer culminated Feb. 20-22 in a 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon at University Park in the Bryce Jordan Center, writes Christina Bilie for Penn State Brandywine. Penn State THON raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds, an organization at Penn State Health…
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Radnor Investors Seek $15M for Spread Bagelry Expansion
Spread Bagelry is raising $15 million so it can open up to 18 new stores over two years in the region, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The expansion would double the company’s store footprint by the end of 2028. Spread Bagelry is majority-owned by Radnor private equity firm MVP Capital Partners, which came…
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$39M Debt Sends Rosetree Office Complex in Media Into Receivership
The 268,000-square-foot Rosetree office complex in Media has been sent to receivership, with the property holding more than $39 million in debt, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The two-building property at 1400 N. Providence Road, owned by an entity affiliated with Keystone, became the subject of foreclosure after the owner missed the…
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New Assistant Manager on Board at Ridley Creek State Park Complex
A Bucks County native has been named the new assistant manager for the Ridley Creek State Park Complex, encompassing Ridley Creek State Park as well as Big Elk Creek State Park and White Clay Creek Preserve. Emma Isaacson was named to the position by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn…
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