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Here Are Some Holiday Happenings This Month in Delaware County
The Christmas season has arrived in Delaware County with plenty of holiday spirit to go around. So while shoppers are rushing home with their treasures, here are some holiday-themed activities in Delaware County, as compiled by Peg DeGrassa at the Daily Times. And if you haven’t picked out a Christmas tree yet, Linvilla Orchards in…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts December Events
December at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is busy, with events that will spark ideas, strengthen networks, and bring a little holiday magic to your work week. From energizing forums on workforce and economic readiness, to a festive Sip & Shop at Chosen Tweed, to celebrating new openings and connecting with nonprofits, it’s a…
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Some of Philadelphia’s Trash Goes to Chester. That Could Be Ending
Philadelphia’s solid waste and recycling contracts are ending in June 2026. One of those contracts allows its trash to be burned at the Reworld (formerly Covanta) waste-to-energy facility in Chester. Now, Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a bill, The Stop Trashing Our Air Act, that would ban the city from incinerating any of its…
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At 14, Drew Yantosh Is Ready for Some Philly Sports Talk
Drew Yantosh is happy to talk to you about Philadelphia sports, about his favorite teams and his favorite leagues, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. In fact, the 14-year-old high school freshman is ready to embark on a career talking about sports. A natural behind the mic, the confident and knowledgeable teen already produces a…
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Program Lets High Schoolers Launch Teaching Careers Early
Delaware County is expanding a free program that helps high school students work toward teaching careers, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The students can earn up to 38 college credits toward a teaching degree while they are still in high school. The Future Educators Certificate of Competency Dual Enrollment Program is offered at…
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Advocates Think Don Guanella School Site Could Ease Stray Animal Problem
Lisa Small of Delco Loves Animals thinks one of the nine buildings at the Don Guanella property in Marple would be an excellent location for a cat sanctuary to address a growing stray animal problem, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The 213-acre Don Guanella property is the future site of Delco Woods,…
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American Airlines Gearing Up for 2026 Influx of Visitors to Region
American Airlines is preparing for its annual May-through-September surge at Philadelphia International Airport, made more hectic in 2026 because of several local events taking place, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. American is prepared for the expected flood of visitors, said Lakshman Amaranayaka, American’s vice president for its Philadelphia International Airport hub. “It will…
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Haverford High’s Liam Taylor Breaks Rushing Record in Last Game
Liam Taylor is leaving a football career behind on an unforgettable high note, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Taylor played his last football game on Thanksgiving Day for the Haverford High Fords against Upper Darby, where he broke the all-time Delaware County rushing record. The 5-foot-10, 190-pound senior tailback finished with 130 yards…
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Loomis Elementary Students in Broomall Surpass Pajama Collection Goal
The Thanksgiving holiday at Loomis Elementary School in Broomall kicked off with a pajama drive reveal from a banana ball celebrity, reports Jenn Frederick for Fox 29. The elementary school conducted its 18th annual Pajama Drive, collecting new pajamas, books, and money for the National Pajama Program. The program collects pajamas from schools and agencies…
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Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford Better Than Ever After 4th Rebuild
After four years, Hank’s Place co-owners Anthony and Katie Young can finally sit again at their lunch counter in Chadds Ford, writes Roger Morris for The Hunt. “This is the fourth rebuild,” said Anthony Young, “And it’s the last one.” The rebuild includes many floodproof features added after Brandywine Creek floodwaters pounded the building in…
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Freedom Village Manager LCS Tops Senior Living Satisfaction Study
J.D. Power announced the results of its 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study, and Freedom Village at Brandywine’s management company, LCS, has been recognized for the seventh consecutive year as No. 1 in Resident Satisfaction among Independent Senior Living Communities. The J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Senior Living Satisfaction Study recognized LCS for excellence in Independent Living,…
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Delco Crime Drama ‘Task’ Receives $49.8M Tax Credit to Film in Pennsylvania
The HBO crime drama Task has a strong incentive to return to Pennsylvania for a second season, even beyond a desire to tell a Delaware County-centered story, writes Rosa Cartagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The show has been awarded a $49.8 million tax credit from the Shapiro administration through the Film Production Tax Credit Program.…
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Flight on Ice Rink Returns Again for the Holidays to Newtown Square
Flight on Ice has returned to the Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink in Newtown Square for another holiday season, writes Timothy Alexander for MyChesCo. The rink at 4901 West Chester Pike opened Nov. 28 and will stay open through Feb. 1. Energy Transfer continues its support of the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association with a…
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New Robbinsville Playground Built With General Recreation’s Help
Kids were able to enjoy a new, fully-inclusive playground at Community Park in Robbinsville, New Jersey, one of the latest projects worked on by General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. The playground opened in mid-November with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, as children eagerly tried out new equipment for climbing, gliding, swinging, and sliding, writes Steve Lenox…
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New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that region by 2030. “We see Harrisburg up to State College, and I’ll say everything between and around it,” said Wawa President Brian Schaller. Though Wawa has not given a specific…
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Bryn Mawr Mansion with Movie Theater, Indoor Pool, Heads to Auction
A Bryn Mawr mansion in Delaware County with an indoor pool and 18-seat movie theater is heading to auction after sitting on the market for two years, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The home was custom-built in 2005, designed by architect Gordon L. Todd Associates and built by A.L. Hellman Custom Builders. The…
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Black Friday Still the Busiest for Local Malls, but the Allure Has Faded
Black Friday mall traffic was one of those guaranteed days when local malls could count on being busy. But last Black Friday, foot traffic at nine area shopping destinations remained lower than in 2019, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Part of the decline comes from less promotional emphasis on a single day of…
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Devour Desserts in Aston Goes Way Beyond Pumpkin Pie
If pumpkin pie just isn’t going to cut it at this year’s Thanksgiving feast, there’s always Devour Desserts in Aston, reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29 News. The dessert company off Rt. 452 features handmade truffles, chocolate-dipped fruit, celebration cakes, cupcakes, and dessert sampler boxes. “All we do is delicious,” reads the company’s motto on…
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