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Haverford Landscapers Oppose Gas Blower Ban That Isn’t Here Yet
A total ban on gas leaf blowers coming to Lower Merion in 2029 is worrying some landscapers in Haverford, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Lower Merion’s ban addresses air and noise pollution generated by gas-powered leaf blowers, along with their contribution to climate change, and their impact on the health of individuals with…
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The Philadelphia Region Is Now an Easy Place to Catch a Cruise
No longer will local travelers have to haul themselves up to New York or down to Baltimore to catch a world-class cruise. The Norwegian Cruise Line PhilaPort terminal at Tinicum means Philadelphia’s cruising drought has ended, writes Meghann Foye for The News Tribune. On April 16, the Norwegian Jewel made history as the first major…
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These Delaware County Bookstores Can Prop Up Your Summer Reading List
Whether you are searching for a new favorite novel or a gift for the book lover in your life, Delaware County is home to plenty of standout bookstores that have you covered, writes Patrick Rapa for Philadelphia Magazine. Bookish Notions in Media is a bright, carefully curated bookshop that feels more like an art gallery.…
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Norwood Stars on HGTV’s ‘House Hunters’ as Philly Family Finds Their Suburban Dream
A city family’s search for a small suburban home that led them to Norwood was featured Tuesday night on HGTV’s “House Hunters” writes Peg DeGrassa for The Times Herald. Luciana “Luci” Villar and her husband Ryan Nugent, living in the Mayfair section of Philadelphia, dreamt of getting out of the city and moving to a…
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Kylie Kelce Talks to Girls at Skilladelphia Event About Women in Sports
Kylie Kelce and best-selling author Liz Moore spoke to dozens of young girls at the Old Pine Community Center in Society Hill about the importance of women in sports. The occasion was the first fundraiser for Skilladelphia, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Moore founded Skilladelphia with husband Mac Casey. The nonprofit offers low-cost…
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Havertown Native’s Solo Play ‘Unreconciled’ Confronts Clergy Abuse
Havertown native Jay Sefton, abused by a priest in middle school, channeled his pain into a solo play called Unreconciled, with its final performance near the steps of the Harrisburg Capitol to sway lawmakers to help abuse survivors, writes Gauri Mangala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Co-written by Sefton and Mark Basquill, the play also explores…
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Popular Ice Cream Shop Coming to Former Al Pastor in Havertown
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is coming to Havertown this summer with a new shop at the former Al Pastor Mexican restaurant, writes June Bakan for Patch. Al Pastor, located at 13 W. Benedict Ave, closed in January. The Havertown Handel’s will have walk-up counter service only and outdoor patio seating, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy…
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After 27 Years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills Heading to Market
After 27 years, Meghan’s Restaurant in Glen Mills is up for sale, with the current owners hoping that the new buyer will carry on the tradition of the restaurant, writes June Bakan for the Patch. The popular breakfast and lunch spot, open six days a week, will continue operating as usual in the meantime. “Nothing…
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Nursing Home Fire Simulation Tests Widener Nursing Students
First responders and medical professionals are on the front lines of every crisis, and Widener University’s annual disaster simulation challenged students in the Jack & Nancy Dwyer School of Nursing to apply their emergency preparedness skills in a realistic, high-pressure setting. Over 100 undergraduate nursing students took part in the event which simulated a fire…
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Sounds of Delco Team Talk About Their Project at Fox 29 Philadelphia
The team at Greatest Hits Records and Books in Media talked with Mike Jerrick at Fox 29 Philadelphia about their “Sounds of Delco Vol. 1” album, available May 15 on vinyl and through streaming. “We get a lot of vintage sound effects records that come in the shop. And we’re really inspired by those,” said…
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Todd Strine, Chester Mayor, Talk About Delaware County Hospitals
The new owner of Taylor and Springfield hospitals, Todd Strine, and Chester Mayor Stefan Roots, recently talked about the future of Delaware County hospitals on Fox 29 Philadelphia. KQT Aikens Partners, a Delaware County ambulance company, acquired Springfield and Taylor Hospitals for $1 million each from the bankruptcy proceedings of the previous owner, Prospect Medical…
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Local Investors Complete Purchase of Closed Springfield Hospital
KQT Aikens Partners 2, a Delaware County investor group, has completed the purchase of the former Springfield Hospital for $1 million, according to KQT leader Todd Strine. The deal was secured on Tuesday. The hospital is the last of Crozer Health’s four hospitals to be sold in bankruptcy liquidation proceedings of Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.,…
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Delco Volunteers Looking for Some Individuals to Step Up in 2026
Volunteers are fanning out across Delaware County this weekend as America250PADelco concludes National Volunteer Week April 19-25 with countywide events and a call to serve year-round with Delco Volunteers. The Delco Volunteers program is working toward a goal of signing up 2,500 Delaware County residents for service in 2026. It’s part of the national America…
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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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Delaware County Entrepreneur Bill McKee Revives Baja Beach Club
Delaware County native and Sun Valley High alumnus William “Bill” McKee is reviving the Baja Beach Club brand with the opening of a Philadelphia venue that resembles a tropical escape McKee has spent decades in the nightclub business and has now opened a 42,000 square-foot Baja Beach Club along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, writes…
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Search to Find Crozer-Chester Health Partner Could be Tricky
Chariot Allaire’s efforts to find one or more local nonprofits to run Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland will not be easy, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The new owner of the Crozer-Chester campus has been talking to all of the regional health systems for months and will soon begin a 90-day “study process…
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Philadelphia’s Best Seafood Restaurants Include Two Must-Visit Delco Spots
The Philadelphia region has built a reputation on some famous fish houses over the years, even though we started out mostly living on fish cakes and oysters. These days, there are an increasing number of seafood restaurants entering the fray, including two well-known Delaware County spots, writes Jason Sheehan and Kae Lani Palmisano for Philadelphia…
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Delco Does Hoagies Right: 4 Local Shops Make Philadelphia Magazine’s List of 25 Essential Stops
Here are four Delaware County locales that you can rely on for an outstanding hoagie experience, part of a list of 25 essential shops in the Philadelphia region, writes Bradford Pearson, Regan Fletcher Stephens, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. 1. Ro-Lynn Deli in Brookhaven offers up its signature sandwich, the Godfather hoagie on a…
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