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TikTok Sensation Delco Donny Entertains Crowds in Wawa Parking Lots
“Delco Donny”, a.k.a. Jake Dillion, has developed quite a following on TikTok, giving pop-up concerts in Wawa parking lots with a thick Delco accent, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Some of his videos have more than 100,000 views. Jake Dillon, a singer-songwriter and music teacher from Northeast Philly, created his musical alter ego a few…
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Aronimink Golf Club Honors PGA Champion Gary Player
With Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square hosting the 2026 PGA Championship, it seemed fitting that it should honor former PGA champ, golf icon Gary Player, by dedicating a room in his name. Player was at the club when they declared him an honorary member, and dedicated “The Gary Player Lounge,” writes Krystle Rich for…
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It’s the Philly Soft Pretzel But You Don’t Have to Visit the City to Get Your Fix
There are three staples of the Philadelphia diet—cheesesteaks, soft pretzels and Tastykakes (four, if you want to throw in a hoagie). Cheesesteaks get all the attention, but pretzel connoisseurs will speak just as enthusiastic about the perfect soft pretzel, writes Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme for Philadelphia Magazine. Straight from a vendor is still probably the most authentic,…
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Can You Name Pennsylvania’s Longest Bridge? It’s in Delaware County
Pennsylvania boasts 25,400 state-owned bridges and one of its longest happens to be right in our backyard, writes Rob Amend for AZ Animals. The Commodore Barry Bridge over the Delaware River connects Chester with Bridgeport, New Jersey. Not only is it the state’s longest bridge, but it is also the fourth-largest cantilever bridge in the…
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Delaware County Housing Market Is Frozen at the Moment
Delaware County’s housing market matches the weather outside. It’s frozen, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Potential home sellers and buyers didn’t interact much last month. Slow sales were reported in the 50 most populous metropolitan areas, including Delaware County and Philadelphia, according to a Redfin analysis. Sales were down about 4 percent in…
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Wawa Sells Closed Delaware County Store, Along with Six Other Properties
Wawa is selling seven properties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, four that have closed stores and three that are vacant lots, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The portfolio went out to market in May of 2025. It includes a closed Wawa store at 2236 Chichester Ave. in Boothwyn. Wawa is asking $800,000…
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Swarthmore College Plan for Athletic Complex Meets Resistance
Swarthmore College’s plans for a new athletic complex off College Avenue and North Chester Road are not going over well with some residents, writes Alexandra Paskhavier for the Daily Times. The college wants a zoning change for Cunningham Fields to install 12 acres of synthetic turf, stadium lighting on 70-foot poles, and sound amplification. The…
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Winter Storm Tests Media Borough’s New Mayor, Joi Washington
January has been quite a month for Joi Washington, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was sworn in on Jan. 5 as Media’s first new mayor in 30 years, and its first Black woman mayor. On Jan. 25, Media had a snow emergency after 9.3 inches fell in the Philadelphia region. Washington put…
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First Bank House of the Week: Former General Store Now a Family Home for Sale in Media
A charming home at 126 N Providence Road in Media that once operated as the general store of Providence Village, with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The oldest section of the home dates back to the 18th century, with additional sections…
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Students Partner Up to Sustain Food Pantry at Drexel Neumann Academy
Drexel Neumann Academy students in Chester can take advantage of a food pantry built at the school this past summer by the national nonprofit Kids Against Hunger United, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The pantry serves the students and their families. It’s sustained throughout the school year by the “Community Kindness Club,” made up of…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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Eli Lilly to Build $3.5B Weight-Loss Drug Plant in Upper Macungie
Eli Lilly plans to build a $3.5 billion pharmaceutical plant in Upper Macungie Township, just north of Montgomery County, for its next-generation weight-loss medicines, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The selection of the Lehigh Valley for one of Eli Lilly’s four new U.S. factories represents a significant win for Pennsylvania as it competes…
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Chocolate Passion: Delaware County Shops Make Valentine’s Day Sweet
You really can’t go wrong with chocolate, from the classics like chocolate-covered strawberries and traditional gift boxes to chocolate-covered bacon. You’ll find all that and more at these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Bevan’s Own Make Candy at 143 E. Baltimore Pike in…
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Eberz Sisters Build Their Basketball Legacy at Archbishop Carroll
Inspired by their parents, both Villanova Hall of Famers, the three Eberz sisters have forged their own basketball legacy at Archbishop Carroll, writes Jason Dumas for 6abc. Although they were always encouraged to choose their own path, all three ultimately gravitated toward basketball. The Radnor siblings deeply enjoyed playing together and, along with their parents,…
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Have a Favorite Hoagie Spot? Here’s 3 More in Delco to Consider
A favorite hoagie and hoagie shop can be a very personal thing here in Delaware County, subject to lengthy online and in-person debates. While everyone is passionate about their own go-to hoagie shops, some stand-outs deserve a mention. According to Danielle Fusaro with Main Line Today, here are three to recommend. A Cut Above in Newtown…
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2 Delco Spots Make Inquirer List of Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches
One positive outcome of the pandemic—a flood of chicken sandwich shops came into the Philadelphia region, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chicken sandwiches travel well, always a plus in a takeout/delivery world, and chicken prices are relatively stable, compared with the beef used in burgers. Two Delaware County shops made a list of…
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Arc of Chester County Search for New CEO Continues Through Feb. 15
The Arc of Chester County, a non-profit organization in West Chester dedicated to advocating, educating, and providing services to empower individuals with disabilities and their families, seeks a Chief Executive Officer committed to its mission and the inclusion of all individuals. The deadline to apply for the CEO position is Feb. 15. The ideal candidate…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania hospitals now run at a loss. It’s expected that 12 to 14 Pennsylvania hospitals will close in the next five years. Financial strategies like aggressive cost-cutting and sale-leaseback agreements used…
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