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Convenience Stores Like Wawa Are Investing in Food Service
When chains like Wawa lead in food service, they get more people in the store, writes Chuck Ulie for CSP Daily News. R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, said convenience stores with the most foot traffic areas are also leaders in food innovation. “What we’re seeing is that those chains that really invest…
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An Underground Railroad Marker Unveiled in Drexel Hill
There’s a marker now in the 400 block of Shadeland Avenue letting people know it is the site of the Riverview House/Cleveland Farm section of Upper Darby’s Underground Railroad, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Upper Darby unveiled the marker on Friday. The Upper Darby Underground Railroad self-guided tour was created in 2021 by…
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DELCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Delaware County Adjusts Around New Crozer Health Absence
As Crozer Health begins the business of shutting down, Delaware County, its communities, and other healthcare providers are taking steps to protect patients and displaced staff from a Crozer Health absence. Taylor Hospital is scheduled to close on Monday, April 28. Crozer-Chester Medical Center is set to close on Friday, May 2. Crozer EMS services…
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Essington Hotel Near Philadelphia Airport Changes Hands After $10M Sale
The Wyndham Garden Philadelphia Airport hotel in Essington near Philadelphia International Airport has a new owner and a new name following a $10 million sale, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 308-room hotel at 45 Industrial Highway is now known as the Quality Hotel Philadelphia International Airport. In addition to rooms, the…
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Widener’s Annual Disaster Drill Tests Nursing Student Responses
Last year, a tornado called Widener University’s nursing students into action. This year, Darby Creek flooded after a heavy rain. No worries, though. No one was hurt or killed, no property damaged on the Chester campus. It’s part of Widener’s disaster drill run by the university’s School of Nursing to test how well prepared its…
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World Atlas Names Doylestown One of Pennsylvania’s Most Unconventional Towns
The World Atlas has named Doylestown Borough as one of Pennsylvania’s most unconventional towns thanks to its “historical and quirky attractions,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The list is aimed at people who are not visiting Pennsylvania to explore its deep well of historical sites, which are plentiful in cities such as Philadelphia, but…
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Mercy Fitz Prepping for a Patient Surge if Crozer Health Closes
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby has come up with a plan to handle a surge in patients should Crozer Health and its two hospitals close this week, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Meanwhile, Ridley Park has declared an emergency in light of the possible closures, giving the borough the ability to hire temporary…
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Delco Woods Plans Include Paved Hiking Paths, a Dog Park and Elevated Boardwalks
Delaware County’s newest and largest park, Delco Woods, in Marple Township will hopefully one day have paved hiking paths, mountain bike trails, a dog park, and elevated boardwalks over wetlands. The county just needs some money, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. “The biggest challenge is financial,” Delaware County Council Member Elaine Schaefer said.…
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Delaware County Is Tree-Friendly When It Comes to Ground Coverage
Local climate influences what kind of tree coverage you’ll find in any given region. Delaware County is part of the eastern United States where large forests have historically existed and trees tend to grow here wherever they can find room, writes Niko Kommenda for The Washington Post. A look at five random communities in Delaware…
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A New Doo-Wop Wawa Will Blend Into the Wildwood Scene
A new Wildwood doo-wop Wawa will feature an architectural style consistent with the iconic 1950s and 1960s architecture recreated elsewhere in the Jersey Shore community, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wildwood officials asked Wawa to include the architecture in the new store, according to the Cape May County Herald. The store, replacing a…
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First Bank House of the Week: Architectural Masterpiece in Devon
A one-of-a-kind carriage house at 599 Longchamps Drive on a lovely 1.02 acres with four bedrooms and two full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Devon. This charming residence, transformed in 1995, perfectly blends timeless elegance with modern convenience. Many attractive details are found throughout, including walnut floors, custom millwork, crown moldings,…
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Villanova Student, Professor Reflect on Pope Francis’ Passing
A Villanova University student is in Rome, reporting on the preparations for the funeral of Pope Francis, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. James Haupt, a communications major at Villanova, is in Italy for a semester as a Vatican intern. Haupt said St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City is filled with crowds waiting to pay their…
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Nurturing Healthy Sleep Habits in Children and Adolescents
If you’ve been listening carefully, you may have heard a teenager near you say it: “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Adolescent posturing? Sure. A killer Warren Zevon song, absolutely. But the guiding mantra for children? Definitely not. The utterer and every other teenager ought to know just how vital sleep is to their development and…
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Busy Chick-fil-A in Middletown Is Being Torn Down, Then Rebuilt
A busy Chick-fil-A restaurant in Middletown will be torn down and rebuilt with a second drive-thru lane to ease long wait times, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Franchisee Dave Heffernan said the store near Sesame Place will be demolished in early 2026. It is expected to reopen in June of the…
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Chester Mayor Stefan Roots Explores City Partnerships on Taiwan Trip
Chester Mayor Stefan Roots had a unique opportunity to travel to Taiwan and seek out partnerships that could help Chester City. The mayor reported on his experience April 21 in his blog, “Chester Matters.” Mayor Roots visited Taiwan in early April, traveling with a Delaware County delegation to Pintung County, Taiwan, to attend the 2025…
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Settantatre Pasta, Gluten-Free in Milmont Park, Has Moved to the Main Line
Settantatre Pasta, known for its line of gluten-free pastas, has moved out of its Milmont Park shop in Delaware County to the former Candelario’s Pizzeria in Berwyn, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Business at the new, larger location on Lancaster Avenue is brisk. The gluten-free tomato pie is the most popular offering, along…
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Riddle Hospital Ready to Take on Crozer-Chester Patients
Riddle Hospital in Media has added 50 beds on three floors anticipating a rush of patients from the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which is only five miles away, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. “We’re ready to go,” said Shelly Buck, the president of Riddle Hospital. “We have been preparing…
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