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Havertown Couple Worked for Years to Create Their Perfect Home
Maria Grutkowski and Stewart Leftow had considered moving from their two-story Havertown home to Phoenixville to be closer to their jobs, writes Sally Downey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Now thanks to some fine-tuned renovations, they have no intention of going anywhere. Both work at Phoenixville Hospital. Leftow, 61, is chairman of the department of anesthesia. His…
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Penn State Brandywine Student Engineers Help Lansdowne Church
Penn State Brandywine’s engineering program allows students to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it to real-world solutions that benefit the community, while also developing strong technical and interpersonal skills, writes Natalie DiMario for Penn State Brandywine. Cornerstone Engineering Design is a three-credit course where students work in teams to find solutions…
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Taylor Hospital Owners Talking to Nonprofits to Run Hospital
The new local owners of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park are talking with nonprofit healthcare providers about running its day-to-day operations, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We want to be, basically, a landlord,” said Todd Strine, who leads the group of private investors who bought the 100-bed hospital for $1 million. “We want…
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Delco Steaks Has Opened a New Location in Springfield
Delco Steaks is holding a Sept. 28 grand opening celebration for its new shop that opened earlier this month at the former Phastbreak Cheesesteaks at 158 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The event will include food specials and a visit from Dan “Killer” Kennedy, five-time champion of the annual…
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, Villanova University in Radnor is the only school located in Delaware County that cracked the top 100 overall. It came in at No. 57. It also ranked 60th…
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Delco Proud: 2 Suburbs Make Top 100 List of Best Places to Live in US
Two Delaware County suburban communities placed in the top 100 ranking of 2023 Best Suburbs to Live in America, as compiled by Niche.com Swarthmore Borough, which has made other best-of lists, came in at No. 13. Niche has already ranked Swarthmore, with a population of 6,318, as the No. 1 best place to live in…
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Upland Youth Football Team Recovering From Deadly Sideline Shooting
The Upland Hurricanes, a youth football team, recently returned to the field for after witnessing a deadly shooting Sunday during a game in New Castle County, writes Steve Keeley for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Lamar Massas, a 36-year-old Delaware father who was watching his son play against the Upland team, was killed in the shooting incident.…
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Chester Residents Excited by Philadelphia Trash Resolution
A resolution by Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier would prevent the city’s trash from being burned at the Reworld incinerator in Chester, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The Chester incinerator is the largest in the country and burns 3,500 tons of trash a day, most of it from Philadelphia. Environmental advocates say the incinerator releases…
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First Bank House of the Week: Home and Studio for Sale in Media
A one-bedroom, two-bathroom home and a matching studio at 157 Bortondale Road in a serene, rural Media setting recently hit the market. Artist Greg Reitze built the home and studio in 2007 on a wooded lot overlooking a quiet valley. Each property spans 1,568 square feet. “I wanted to build something that would last,” he…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts October Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Coffee Connection event on Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 AM, at Sharon Bank, 153 Saxer Ave. in Springfield. This event is free to members and $25 for prospective members. Register now. For over 150 years, Sharon Bank has been more than just a bank–it’s been a…
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Main Line Health Nurses Inventing Devices to Improve Work
An innovation program is helping nurses and frontline workers at Main Line Health improve their work and bring new medical inventions to market, writes Nicole Leonard for WHYY. The invented devices help with catheter insertions, prevent injuries from falls, and support limbs for rehab patients. Main Line Health is partnering with the Lankenau Institute for…
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ChristianaCare Expands Presence on Delaware County’s Medical Landscape
ChristianaCare has completed its bankruptcy deal for five Delaware County Crozer locations and will be bringing primary care, imaging, surgery and behavioral health treatment services to the county. The nonprofit estimated it preserved more than 200 jobs in the $50 million bankruptcy deal by acquiring five Crozer leases in Broomall, Glen Mills, Havertown and Media,…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village job positions are available to qualified candidates. Dunwoody Village is a five-star ranked 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…
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Drexel Hill Man Coined Now Famous Bernie Parent Bumper Sticker
Fans of the Philadelphia Flyers may remember a 1974 bumper sticker that was making the rounds, writes Alex Coffey for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Only the Lord saves more than Bernie Parent,” it read. The slogan was all about longtime Flyers goalie Bernie Parent, an NHL Hall of Famer and member of the Broad Street Bullies…
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Valley Forge Academy Problems Over the Years Led to Closing
Mixed-up priorities may have hastened the closing of Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, write Max Marin, William Bender, and Ryan W. Briggs for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The elite boarding school that serves grades seven to 12 is closing in 2026, with VFMA leaders citing declining enrollment and rising insurance premiums. The school also faces…
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Step Aside Pumpkin Spice. We’ve Got Apple and Hard Cider in Delco
With the arrival of fall comes an irresistible urge for some apple cider, whether hot, chilled, or spiked from your favorite orchard or store. Here’s what’s out there in Delaware County to check out on your next autumn excursion, as compiled by Ben Silver, Regan Bradley, and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Linvilla…
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Delaware County Now Has Itself a Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council has approved a new human relations commission, but specifics on how it will work are still being ironed out, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Council unanimously passed a resolution on Sept 17 to create the commission, but it tabled a proposed ordinance that would have given the commission the power to mediate…
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Upper Darby Embraces Immigrant Communities at Annual Festival
Upper Darby continued to highlight its motto, ‘The World in One Place,’ with its 8th annual International Festival Saturday, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The festival featured musical and martial arts performances, a kids zone, and around 50 vendors. The township is home to many diverse immigrant communities, all on display Sept. 20. Children waved…
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