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Springfield Hospital to Remain a Hospital, Prospective Owner Says
The prospective owner of the Springfield Hospital property said future plans call for the hospital to remain a hospital, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Restorative Health Foundation Inc., the high bidder for the property in a bankruptcy auction, “plans to reopen the hospital and have it mirror the same services that it…
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Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County
A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are some prime spots to visit in Delaware County. Bring binoculars on your hike in the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum for some optimum…
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Chester Firefighters Practice Swift Water Rescues Following Drowning
Chester firefighters are practicing life-saving swift water rescue techniques a year after 6-year-old Li’najah Brooker drowned after falling into a rain-saturated Chester Creek, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Her death has emphasized the need to train for the next water emergency. “I think it’s in the back of our minds all the time,”…
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Restaurant Critic Defends Wawa Pizza for Being Exactly What It’s Supposed to Be
Philadelphia Magazine’s restaurant critic Jason Sheehan is asking people to get off their high horse and embrace Wawa pizza for what it is—pizza from a convenience store. Wawa pizza’s being called the worst. Here’s why those critics are wrong, Sheehan wrote for Philadelphia Magazine. He and his family ate their first Wawa pizza after they…
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Even the Wardrobe in ‘Task’ Is Delaware County-Themed
“Task,” the HBO crime drama is Delaware County through and through, even in the clothing the characters wear. There’s Rita’s water ice and Wawa coffee, but there’s also a hoodie promoting Delco’s Victory Cleaners chain and clothing from the Havertown Bicycle Shop, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The character of Cliff wears a sweatshirt for…
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Patient Surge from Crozer Closing Boosted Main Line Health Revenue
An increase in patients from Crozer Health’s closing is partly responsible for Main Line Health reversing a $61 million loss last year with a $4 million gain in operating income for 2025, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Revenue increased 10 percent to $2.62 billion in fiscal 2025 ending June 30. Net patient revenue…
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According to the New York Times, ‘Task’s’ Delaware County Seems More Rural Than It Really Is
When television journalist Alan Sepinwall inadvertently referred to Delaware County as rural America in a New York Times opinion piece, freelance writer Jason Nark took him to “Task” in The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Task” is peppered with Delaware County references. In Sepinwall’s opinion piece about the HBO crime drama, Nark refers to a line in the…
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Chester Receiver, Retirees Settle, Bids Move Forward on Water Assets
For-profit entities may now bid on Chester’s water systems, but whoever wins the high bid must keep the water systems in public hands, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. That’s the essence of an Oct. 8 bankruptcy hearing settlement worked out between Chester Receiver Vjay Kapoor and the Official Committee of Retired Employees…
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Delaware County References Are Everywhere in the ‘Task’ Series
In a way, the new HBO series “Task” is a gift to Delaware County from its creator, Brad Ingelsby. Along with plenty of action, and a strong cast led by Mark Ruffalo, the series is chock full of local and Delco references, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Farr estimates in her column that…
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First Bank House of the Week: Attractive Colonial in Newtown Square
An attractive colonial home at 6 Greystone Circle on a lovely 1.55-acre lot with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This exquisite residence exudes elegance and thoughtful craftsmanship throughout. Refined details include wainscotting, gleaming hardwood floors, and a sophisticated sprinkler and safety system. Among the…
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General Recreation Helps Design Pocket Park for York City Police
York City Police dedicated a new pocket park at their King Street headquarters on Sept. 3 that was designed and installed with the help of staff from General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. The park sits on a patch of grass to the left of the department headquarters, writes Paul Kuehnel for the York Daily…
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Shoppes at Concord Coming to Vacant Lot in Glen Mills Area
A new shopping center, the Shoppes at Concord, are planned for a long-vacant 25.5-acre lot at the corner of Route 202 and Ridge Road near Glen Mills and Chadds Ford, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. New Jersey-based Retail Sites is acquiring the 165,000 square foot parcel from realtor Pettinaro Co. Shoppes at Concord…
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ABC World News Tonight: Sun Valley Football Players Honor Teachers with Their Jerseys
A gesture of teacher appreciation by Sun Valley High football seniors in Aston was featured as part of the America Strong segment on ABC’s World News Tonight, reports the digital staff at 6abc. The players surprised their teachers, who helped shape their lives, by giving them their jerseys ahead of homecoming. Wide receiver Kaden Mortimer…
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Help Sought for Broomall Fox Wearing Stuck Plastic Tube
A Broomall fox has been traveling neighborhoods sporting a plastic tube stuck around its neck, writes Leland Pinder for 6abc. Residents and animal rescuers became concerned after seeing videos and pictures of the fox. Broomall resident Bill Shuker took footage of the fox when he spotted it near his chicken coop around 2 AM Oct.…
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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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Here’s a Round-the-Clock Guide to Visiting Swarthmore Borough
The peaceful college town of Swarthmore Borough has everything you’ll need to enjoy a full day of shopping, dining and strolling, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Get your day started at 9 AM with a visit to Hobbs Coffee at 1 Park Ave., a corner coffee shop near the train station. From…
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Penn State Brandywine Garden Takes First in Delaware County Contest
The Penn State Brandywine Campus Garden, led by Garden Manager Emily Dozor, continues to be a growing success as it recently won first place in the Advanced Community Garden category at the Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Delaware County’s 34th annual garden contest. Established in 2014, Brandywine’s garden began as a small honors project…
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Wawa/Sheetz Are Fairly Evenly Matched in Battle for Business
A perceived Wawa-Sheetz rivalry has been a focus for decades in Pennsylvania as both companies work to dominate the Keystone State, writes Ryan Deto for Axios. In reality, neither Delaware County’s Wawa nor Altoona’s Sheetz is dominating, though Sheetz has gained ground. Both are tied as the second-highest rated convenience store chain in the country,…
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