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Fresh Capital Comes in for Cobbs Creek $150M Golf Course Project
Another $14.05 million has been raised through a debt sale by the Cobbs Creek Foundation to support its current $150 million renovation and expansion of the Cobbs Creek Golf and Education Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The foundation has raised more than $100 million for…
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Delaware County Goes Hollywood as Delco: The Movie Premieres
This weekend marks the premiere of Delco: The Movie, opening to sellout crowds at the Media Theater, reports 6abc. Chris Pierdomenico’s love letter to his birthplace has generated so much local interest a separate showing was added at the Media Theater on Monday. The Aston native highlighted popular locations in the film, including Tom Jones…
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Home Prices Up 57 Percent In 2 Hot Delco ZIP Codes in First Quarter
The Wayne real estate market is on fire. Broomall is also hot, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wayne ranked as Philadelphia’s hottest housing market in Greater Philadelphia for the first quarter of the year, with average home sale prices up to $1.18 million. That’s based on the Journal’s analysis…
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Crozer’s Closed, SEPTA’s in Trouble and State Budget Talks Are Under Way
If you’re in southeast Pennsylvania, right now is a good time to remind elected officials that a major health system just closed and a transit crisis looms since those same officials are now putting together a new state budget, writes Marco Cerino for The Philadelphia Tribune. Pennsylvania Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro has to address the…
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Aston Native Ava Franz Calmer but Passionate About Villanova Softball
Ava Franz has experienced it all during her four years with Villanova’s softball team, one of the top programs in the Big East, writes Katie Lewis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The senior shortstop has gone from third base to second to shortstop. “[Franz] has played almost every infield position,” Villanova head coach Bridget Orchard said.…
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What Is the Difference Between a Nursing Home and a Memory Care Community?
Discovering a loved one has dementia and can no longer safely live on their own has the potential to create a lot of upheaval. While most of us are familiar with the term nursing home, few of us realize there may be a better option specifically designed to provide Alzheimer’s and dementia care, often called…
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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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A Wheelwright’s 1798 Home Is Up for Sale in Wallingford
A Wallingford 1798 home built in 1798 by Wheelwright James Hinkson is available for sale, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “All the houses I’ve lived in have had quirky and interesting histories,” said current owner Cathy Osborne. The home was originally built as two houses side by side, with a second house for…
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Remembering Media Native Jack Falkenbach, a Unique Distiller and Musician
Media native Jack Falkenbach, an expert distiller at Philadelphia Distilling, a creative mixologist, and a multi-skilled musician, is being remembered. Mr. Falkenbach died on April 23 at his Philadelphia home. He was 44, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He grew up in Media Borough and was on the swim, track, and cross-country teams…
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These Delaware County Restaurants Will Show Mom How Much You Love Her
A favorite Mother’s Day gift is not making mom cook. Here are three Delaware County restaurants ready to do some pampering, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. DiFabio’s in Media and Springfield, a Delaware County favorite, has its Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 11 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. There’s prime rib…
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Here’s All You Need to Know to Participate in This Year’s Delco Gives
The donation period for this year’s Delco Gives runs May 8 and 9, but celebratory events kick off Wednesday, May 7, at 6 PM, at Media Borough’s Dining Under the Stars. Join The Foundation for Delaware County at Olive and State Street in Media to help launch Delco Gives. Cecily Tynan from 6abc Philadelphia will…
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Hands-On Science at West Chester University Hopes to Spur STEM Career Interest for High Schoolers
A group of 9th and 10th graders from Oxford Area High School spent time on April 24 hooked up to sensors in a West Chester University physics lab, experimenting with electrical physiology. The students used the electrical currents generated by muscle movements to play Super Mario Bros., control a claw to build a cup tower,…
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Former Crozer Health CEO Anthony Esposito Hired by Temple Health
Anthony M. Esposito, the former CEO of the now-closed Crozer Health, has been appointed CEO of Temple Physicians Inc. and CFO for Temple Faculty Physicians. He will start his dual role on May 5, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Tony has a proven track record of improving operations, driving growth, and maximizing…
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Aston’s Sisters of St. Francis, Around for 170 Years, Is Fading
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia have been around for 170 years. They survived the Civil War, the 1918 flu, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and a dramatic shift in American culture. Now it’s unclear how much longer the 270 sisters can go on, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It doesn’t look…
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Crozer Health Closing Fallout Continues in Delaware County Towns
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland was down to 20 patients as of Wednesday, April 30, with the hospital set to close Friday, May 2, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A baby delivery was the last action taken by its emergency department staff, which ceased operating Wednesday. Mother and baby were quickly transferred to…
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Lansdowne Theater Plans Fall Reopening as Public Gets Restoration Tour
A $19 million project to restore the former glory of the Lansdowne Theater as it becomes a new concert venue got some love Saturday when community members and leaders were invited inside. The former movie theater at 31 N. Lansdowne Ave. dates back to 1927 and has been closed since 1987. It’s scheduled to open…
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Anti-American Sentiment Means Less PHL International Travelers
Anti-American sentiment overseas triggered by President Donald Trump’s trade war and rhetoric toward Canada and the European Union has meant a significant decline in international travelers coming through the gates at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Stephen Stirling and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The decline of international visitors is likely to impact tourism and…
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First Bank House of the Week: Spectacular Colonial in Newtown Square
A spectacular colonial home at 4104 Meadow Lane on an attractive 1.43 acres with five bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. This exceptional residence blends classic charm with refined craftsmanship in the sought-after Echo Valley neighborhood. Thoughtfully designed and custom-built, it features distinctive touches like ten-foot ceilings,…
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