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Woman Uses Own Funds to Open Upper Darby Foster Teen Shelter
A woman has stepped up with her own money to open a facility in Upper Darby for foster teens, writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc. Marie Minor, CEO of Cater 2 You, is opening a luxury shelter, the Youth Haven and Emergency Residential Care Facility. The teens will find fluffy pillows, golden fixtures, and chandeliers, more like…
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Amazon Is Closing its Amazon Fresh Stores, Including One in Broomall
Amazon announced Tuesday it would be closing its Fresh and cashierless Go stores in Pennsylvania and nationwide, including an Amazon Fresh store in Broomall, writes Kara Seymour for Patch. Amazon Fresh will continue to exist as an online brand. “While we’ve seen encouraging signals in our Amazon-branded physical grocery stores, we haven’t yet created a…
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Riddle Roundtable Highlights Crozer Impact on Patients, Hospitals
Overcrowding at emergency rooms and long waits to see doctors continue to plague Delaware County following the closure of the Crozer Health system. State legislators and Main Line Health executives met last week, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Chronic patients no longer have easy follow-up visits or easy medication refills, said Phil…
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Springfield Mall Welcomes New Restaurant, The Hangout Cafe
The Hangout Café, which started as a small snack bar two years ago in Morton, has come to the Springfield Mall at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield. It will serve breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts. The café was started by Latisha and Alonzo Gray as The Hangout Snack Bar at 29 S. Morton Ave. The…
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Real-Life Simulation Part of Multi-Million Dollar Nursing Program Upgrade
A new custom-built space at the Marple Education Center in Broomall gives nursing students opportunities to experience real-life situations, writes Justin Udo for KWY Newsradio. The multi-million-dollar upgrade from the Delaware County Intermediate Unit adds four new classrooms and two simulation labs. “It’s great for the students to be able to practice on a non-human…
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First Bank House of the Week: Brick-Front Colonial in Media
A stunning brick-front colonial home at 20 Kingston Road on 1.17 attractive acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This thoughtfully updated residence blends classic architectural character with refined modern comfort, has a well-balanced layout designed for both everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive details include refinished…
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Legislation to Halt Philadelphia Trash Incineration in Chester Delayed
Intense lobbying from residents, activists, and industry has stalled legislative action to prohibit Philadelphia from sending its trash to Chester for incineration, writes Frank Kummer and Sean Collins Walsh for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At the last minute, Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier opted to hold back a bill that would have halted the city from sending…
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Boys to Fame Documentary Highlights Ray Didinger, Tom McDonald Friendship
Documentarian Sam Katz has brought to film the heartwarming story about the friendship between Hall of Fame sports writer Ray Didinger, a Delaware County native, and Eagles wide receiver Tommy McDonald, writes Olivia Kram for Philadelphia Magazine. Boys to Fame is based on Tommy and Me, a play written by Didinger. The story reveals the…
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Dunwoody Village Recognized as “Best Nursing Home” by US News & World Report
Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square has been named a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report. The William Hood Dunwoody Care Center achieved the prestigious “High Performing” rating – the highest possible – for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The U.S. News badge is a widely respected symbol of excellence in…
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Sign Code Typo Cost Wayne Business Owner David Mackey Thousands
When David Mackey moved the Philadelphia Print Shop to the former Antiquities Etc. on Lancaster Avenue in Wayne, he took his sign with him, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. It had hung over his business at two previous Wayne locations and was smaller than the sign that had hung at the Antiquities…
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Swarthmore Has New Mayor in Former Fire Chief Conlen Booth
Conlen Booth was recently sworn in as the new mayor of Swarthmore, stepping into the role with more than two decades of emergency-management experience, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Booth brings a deep professional background that includes oversight of emergency services for major hospitals and governments, paired with 25 years in Swarthmore’s fire…
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Garnet Valley’s Georgia Chambers, 7, Finds Fame with a Book About Money
Georgia Chambers, 7, of Garnet Valley, learned a valuable lesson about money from her parents and decided she wanted to share her experience in a book she wrote with her father called “The Scoop.” The children’s book, illustrated by Martynas Marchiusm, was recently released and published through Bear With Us Productions, writes Peg DeGrassa for…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cutting: Bliss by HS Creative Studios The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Bliss by HS Creative Studios. The Ribbon Cutting Celebration will take place on Thursday, January 29, at 3 PM, at 1115 Powell Road in Brookhaven. Bliss by HS Creative Studios is a modern, blank-canvas event venue designed for both…
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Cruise Ship Home Port Terminal to be Built in Tinicum Township
A cruise ship terminal will be built in Tinicum Township at the former Hog Island Dock Terminal Facility, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The terminal was formed out of a partnership between PhilaPort, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, and Energy Transfer Marketing and Terminals. Norwegian will be Philadelphia’s exclusive homeport under a berthing agreement…
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DELCO Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store
A now-closed digital Wawa at 3300 Market Street that had no shelves and no products was a bad idea, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea was to improve efficiency in serving Wawa customers by streamlining the whole process. “The problem was, words like smooth, seamless, and efficient are words that precisely no one…
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Pennsylvania Leads the US in Online Gaming Revenue, Harrah’s Ranked 4th in November
Pennsylvania is the number one iGaming market in the U.S., and the only state to achieve $300 million of online gaming revenue in two consecutive months, writes Corey Sharp for Play Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that Pennsylvania iGaming operators generated $304.4 million in revenue in November, above $300 million for the second…
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Cupcake Marty Going Bananas Combines Pudding and Baked Goods
There’s a bakery in Upper Darby where banana pudding and cupcakes meet. Cupcake Marty Going Bananas at 9004 West Chester Pike greets you with banana wallpaper, then invites you to come inside and get something sweet. It was recently featured by Bob Kelly on Breakfast With Bob at Fox 29 The owner grew up in…
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