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Philadelphia Union Sportsplex Is Part of Chester Vision
The $100 million WSFS Bank Sportsplex Philadelphia Union was unveiled July 17 and is expected to bring 500,000 visitors annually to Chester’s Delaware River waterfront, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It is slated to open in mid-August. The 170,000 square-foot sports and recreation complex sits next to Subaru Park. It includes an…
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IONNA Teams Up With Wawa to Add Ultra-Fast EV Chargers
IONNA is teaming up with Wawa to provide ultra-fast EV chargers at various locations in the United States, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. IONNA is a joint venture backed by eight automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. An IONNA ultra-fast EV charger can add 248.5 miles of charge to an electric…
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Delaware County Baseball Historian Jim Vankoski Reflects on the Game’s Popularity
Baseball survives as a national pastime, according to Jim Vankoski, a baseball historian and one of the curators of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum in Radnor. “Baseball has been through so much. It’s basically withstood the test of time,” Jim Vankoski said. “Where would we be without baseball? It’s the only game I…
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If You Searched for the Best Suburb in Pennsylvania, Where Would It Be? Hint: It’s in Delaware County
If you could pick any suburb in Pennsylvania to live in, where would you move to? Would you stay right here in Delaware County? According to 247wallst.com, the best suburb in Pennsylvania is actually in Delaware County’s own back yard. The publication named Swarthmore Borough, population 6,304, as the best suburb in Pennsylvania. Swarthmore’s median…
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Truckzilla Detour Wreaks Havoc in Prospect Park Neighborhood
Prospect Park Police say big rig Truckzillas unable to fit under the Route 420 bridge are navigating alternate neighborhood streets badly, creating damage along the way. “I’ve been living here for decades, and it happens way too often,” said Debbie Melbourne. The police are working to get control of these ‘Truckzillas,’ writes Beccah Hendrickson for…
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Hank’s Place Reopens in Old Chadds Ford Location on Tuesday
Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford has triumphed over flood waters and will reopen on Tuesday after a lengthy rebuilding, writes Laura Fay for CBS News Philadelphia. The reopening is timed with the restaurant’s 75th anniversary. Hank’s Place began as a roadside eatery in 1950. The business was purchased by Katie and Anthony Young in 2017.…
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Defense Contractor Alloy Surfaces in Aston Laying Off Workers
About 52 employees are being laid off at Alloy Surfaces Co. Inc., a military contractor in Aston, writes Ariana Perez-Castells for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The layoffs come as the company decides whether to close the Aston facility or sell the business. Alloy Surfaces is part of Chemring Group PLC, a technology manufacturing and services company…
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Scooter Fatality Has Haverford Grandfather Seeking E-Bike Safety
A grandfather living in Haverford Township was so moved by the tragic death of 12-year-old Abby Gillon following an electric scooter accident that he demanded more be done in his hometown, writes Yukare Nakayama and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Gillon was killed back in June when she was hit by a car…
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ChristianaCare Looking Into a $6B Merger with Virtua Health
ChristianaCare, the Delaware nonprofit that is opening two micro-hospitals in Delaware County, is considering a $6 billion merger with Virtua Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. If the two systems combine, it would create a regional nonprofit health system that would cover 10 counties with 600 healthcare sites. Virtua is South Jersey’s…
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First Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Colonial for Sale in Media
A luxurious colonial home at 90 Indian Spring Road, situated on 1.16 attractive acres, is available for sale in Media. The property features six bedrooms, four full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. This exquisite residence offers a private summer retreat nestled at the end of a tranquil cul-de-sac in the coveted Indian Spring community. Thoughtfully…
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Lansdowne Woman Who Lost Her Daughter Cares for Miracle Baby Left Behind
Tylicia Bell is coping with the loss of her 19-year-old daughter, a victim of murder, even as she remains strong for her granddaughter. Tanyiah Bell was eight months pregnant when she was shot and killed in her apartment by her boyfriend, according to Lansdowne police. Doctors were able to save the baby, and Tanyiah Miracle…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Joins Toastique Ribbon Cutting Today in Newtown Square
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of Toastique in Newtown Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, 2 PM, at 108 Square Drive in Newtown Square. Register here to attend the free ribbon cutting. Toastique, featuring gourmet toast, juice, and a coffee bar, will officially open on Saturday, July 19, at…
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2 Delaware County Towns Among 10 Hottest Housing Markets in Region
Two Delaware County communities are among the 10 hottest housing markets right now in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Housing prices have hit a new high in the region, with a typical home price in Greater Philadelphia reaching $416,000 in June. Swarthmore Borough and Chadds Ford were among the…
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Franklin Mint Logistics Warehouse Proposal Rejected by Planning Commission
A proposal for a 330,000 square-foot logistics warehouse complex at the former Franklin Mint property in Middletown did not pass muster with the Middletown Planning Commission, which unanimously recommended denying the plan, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Outrigger Industrial LLC submitted plans to subdivide a 35-acre parcel on the site for the warehouse.…
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Hiramasa Brings Japanese Cuisine to the Heart of Newtown Square
Japanese flavor has come to Newtown Square through Hiramasa, a much-anticipated restaurant that opened this past November, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives for Fox 29. Kelly noted that, unlike other restaurants, Hiramasa transforms its customers to feel as if they are in Japan. The restaurant’s website describes Hiramasa as a “gateway to the rich…
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A Chadds Ford Dairy Farm a Favorite Scene for Andrew Wyeth
Andrew Wyeth must have drawn the Kuerner Farm a thousand times over 70 years, contemplating a scene less than two miles from his childhood home, writes Adam Clair for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Karl Kuener Sr., a German World War I machine gunner, ended up renting and, eventually, owning a farm in Chadds Ford and raising…
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Learn About Possible Tax Advantages of a Life Care Community
While you were working, you had to live where your job required — and that meant paying the taxes your state imposed. Now that you’re retired, you may not be able to avoid taxes altogether, but there are strategies that can offer significant tax benefits. A good place to start is by considering the state…
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At Garnet Valley, Floods Force School Renovations; in Wallingford, It’s a Choice
Garnet Valley High School received significant flood damage in this latest round of thunderstorms in Delaware County, generating $1 million to $3 million in damage and repairs, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The school is being cleaned up after floodwaters reached the school’s auditorium, boiler room, and electrical system room. The plan is…
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