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Delaware County Council Declares an End to Health Emergency
Delaware County Council issued a health disaster declaration after Crozer Health collapsed more than a year ago. On Wednesday evening, the council voted unanimously to end the declaration, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “At this juncture, all of our municipalities have contractual arrangements in place for emergency medical services. I’m sure that will continue…
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Safety System Increases Media/Sharon Hill Trolley Travel Time
Starting Monday, a new trolley safety system will add 10 to 15 minutes travel time for riders on the Sharon Hill (D2) and Media (D1) trolleys, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Trips from Orange Street in Media to 69th Street in Upper Darby will be about 15 minutes longer, while those riding from…
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Côte d’Ivoire Selects Chester Facilities as World Cup Base Camp
The West African Cote d’Ivoire team has selected the Philadelphia Union’s Subaru Park and WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester as its base camp for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The country’s national team will play two matches in Philadelphia during the group round of the tournament. Les…
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First Bank House of the Week: Lovely Transitional Home in Villanova
A lovely custom-built transitional home at 541 Atterbury Road, set on 1.17 attractive acres with five bedrooms and six and a half bathrooms, is available for sale in Villanova. This exceptional residence exudes a harmonious blend of rustic lodge charm and contemporary elegance. Distinctive details include Brazilian cherry hardwood floors and sophisticated architectural flourishes. Among…
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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…
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Inaugural Snow Bowl Brings World-Renowned Youth Soccer Academies to Union’s Chester Facility
Last week, the Philadelphia Union hosted elite youth academies from around the world for its inaugural Snow Bowl tournament at the WSFS Bank Sportsplex in Chester, writes Owen Hewitt for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Featuring divisions for under-15, under-16, and under-18 teams, the tournament attracted ten major soccer clubs, including England’s Manchester United and Germany’s Borussia…
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Jason Kelce Shares Some Intense Bobsledding With Team USA
“I thought it would be like a fun roller coaster, but man, was I wrong,” said Jason Kelce on training with Team USA’s Bobsled Team in Park City, Utah. His experience bobsledding was the latest adventure for this retired Philadelphia Eagle. The Haverford resident worked with members of the USA Bobsled Team before they headed…
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There’s a Drexel Hill Mardi Gras House Where the Party Keeps Growing
Once a year at the start of Mardi Gras, a house in Drexel Hill is transported to New Orleans, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. Homeowner Paula has been throwing a massive Mardi Gras celebration for about five years, With decorations inside and out, Paula has become known in the Drexel Hill neighborhood as the…
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For Wawa and Other Convenience Stores, It All Started With Milk
Milk is the liquid gold that launched the Wawa empire, writes Dan Sullivan for Lancaster Farming. Wawa, Sheetz, Turkey Hill, Rutter’s, Royal Farms, Heritage’s, and Lawson’s all started out in the milk business. In fact, we live in one of the nation’s leading dairy regions. Wawa’s founder, entrepreneur George Wood, got into dairy production after…
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Delco Tattooer Wins Scrapple Sculpting Contest with Tush Push Carving
A Delaware County tattoo artist has been named the champion in Reading Terminal Market’s second annual Scrapple Sculpting Contest, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He took the prize for his sculpture, “Mush Push,” based on the Philadelphia Eagles Tush Push play. His sculpture was described as “advanced” and “ambitious,” as it pushed scrapple…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at an event Saturday organized by the nonprofit advocacy group, the Chester chapter of One Pennsylvania, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. City residents no longer have access to…
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Popular Frozen Chicken Brands Are a Staple of Wawa’s Menu Offerings
There’s a $5 chicken sandwich deal right now at Wawa stores, so this is probably a good time to talk about where that chicken comes from. Wawa has tried to raise the bar on typical convenience store food with expanded offerings that include custom-made sandwiches and hot food. Those sandwiches are usually stuffed with…
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A Norwood Woman, Sam the Popcorn Girl, Heads to the Open Seas
A Norwood woman who gained fame as ‘Sam the Popcorn Girl’ at Citizens Bank Park won’t be around much for this season of the Phillies. After 10 years, Samantha DiMarco will instead be spending her summer working on a Carnival Cruise Line ship, writes Nick Kariuki for Billy Penn at WHYY. DiMarco, who has a…
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At Upper Darby’s Tlali Restaurant, Chefs Bring Taste of Home to the Menu
The Sandoval brothers have brought their contemporary Philadelphia restaurant experience to a small Upper Darby BYOB with their traditional Poblano flavors, writes Craig LaBan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When you taste the Sandoval family’s mole, a blend of dried chiles, fruits, and bittersweet Mexican chocolate, you’re tasting the mole remembered by Alberto Sandoval when he…
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At Garnet Valley’s Ascent Athlete, Teen Finds 101.7 mph Fastball
Sixteen-year-old Cole Kuhn is among the top high school pitchers in the country, thanks in large part to Ascent Athlete, a Garnet Valley pitching laboratory, writes Matt Breen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kuhn, who attended St. Joseph’s Prep on a partial music scholarship, did not make the JV baseball team as a freshman. However byy…
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PGA Looking for Some Local Help to Hire for Aronimink Tournament
About 200,000 people are coming to Delaware County, specifically the Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, during the second week of May for the 2026 PGA Championship. PGA America is going to need some help and is on a hiring spree, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s looking to hire 250 workers…
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Freedom Village Collects 200 Pounds of Food for Soup for the Super Bowl Food Drive
Freedom Village at Brandywine put a charitable twist on Super Bowl weekend, giving back through its annual “Soup for the Super Bowl” food drive and collecting 200 pounds of nonperishable food for the Chester County Food Bank. Held the Friday before the big game, the fundraiser encouraged team spirit and community impact. Staff members donated canned…
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Stolen Wawa Coffee Worth $100K Seized in Chicago Area
Investigators have recovered 24,000 pounds of stolen Wawa coffee from a Melrose Park warehouse in suburban Cook County in the Chicago area, writes Justine Baker and Sylvia Perez for Fox 32 Chicago. A tip from an insurance company led authorities to the warehouse. The coffee is valued at $100,000. The theft involved “cross-docking,” in which…
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