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A Court-Appointed Receiver Is Now Running Crozer Health, Fueled by Grants
An independent receiver appointed by the courts began overseeing the Crozer Health system on Feb. 14 and will run hospital operations for 30 days, barring an extension, paid for with $20 million in state and county funds, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The temporary manager, FTI Consulting, is overseeing the Crozer-Chester Medical Center…
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Some Smaller Wawa’s Are Being Pushed Out by Super Wawa Option
The Collingswood Wawa store on Haddon Avenue in New Jersey is one of the latest victims of a trend at the Delaware County-based corporation to phase out its older, smaller stores with Super Wawas, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers thought the store would only close temporarily for “necessary repairs,” but Wawa announced…
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Delaware County Parties Name Endorsed Candidates for Primary
Democratic and Republican leaders have announced their endorsed Primary candidates for county-level positions in the May 20 Pennsylvania Primary Election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Democratic slate of unopposed candidates includes Joanne Phillips of Middletown and incumbent Richard Womack of Darby Township for county council and Mike Power of Thornbury and…
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Phillies Legend Mike Schmidt’s Former Media Home Sells for $2.9M
Someone has paid $2.995 million for Phillies legend Mike Schmidt’s former mansion in Media Borough, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The sales price, reported by Zillow, is 40 percent below its original listing of $4.975 million in April 2023. The 12,000-square-foot seven bedroom, six and a half bath mansion is off Providence Road…
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Prospect Medical Holdings Readies to Close Crozer Health Hospitals
Prospect Medical Holdings can only keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital open through March 14 and told a bankruptcy judge Thursday it is filing a motion to close the Crozer Health hospitals, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crozer Health has been running temporarily for 30 days on $20 million provided by Pennsylvania…
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Delaware County Council OKs $7.2M Payment Toward Delco Woods
Delaware County Council is back on track with its plans for the county’s newest park, Delco Woods in Marple Township. County Council unanimously approved a $7.2 million payment Wednesday toward the $22 million cost to acquire the property from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Marple Glen Development LLC, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Bryn Mawr Traditional
A stunning traditional brick-front colonial home at 107 Leighton Drive in Bryn Mawr, that sits on a lovely one-acre lot with seven bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms, is available for sale. This gorgeous residence sits on a quiet cul-de-sac and exudes timeless elegance and charm. Beautiful details include elegant wainscoting, gleaming hardwood…
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A Goldilocks Moment: Living in the Neighborhood of Haverford
The neighborhood of Haverford is your sweet spot for living in the Philadelphia region. It’s close to everything, but still far enough away to offer tranquility, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. This peaceful suburb is nestled in Haverford College territory and there’s a Regional Rail station nearby. Compass realtors Leigh Anne and Frank Ambrose…
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Dunwoody Village Hosts Job Fair on Thursday, March 13
Dunwoody Village, a five-star rated not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square is hiring! On-the-spot interviews for various positions are being held Thursday, March 13 from 11 AM-7 PM at Dunwoody Village, 3500 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square. Select positions in nursing and dining services are eligible for sign-on bonuses, and all full-time positions…
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Southeast Delco Teachers Protest Suggested Federal Funding Education Cuts
Teachers from the Southeast Delco School District held a rally Tuesday at Darby Township Elementary School to warn about the effect federal education funding cuts would have on at-risk students in the district and nation-wide. President Trump has suggested that the U.S. Department of Education be eliminated. Cuts to U.S. Department of Education programs and…
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Mausoleum Door Thefts Hit SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery in Marple
Thieves are stealing mausoleum doors from cemeteries around the region, including at SS. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Marple and St. Sharon Cemetery in Springfield, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The doors are valued for the rare minerals they contain. Besides the two Delaware County cemeteries, locations have also been hit in the last month…
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An 1890s Media Plasterer Immortalized in Preserved Church Note
They were doing some construction work at the Allen AME Church in Cape May, New Jersey in 2024 when they discovered a 134-year-old note nailed to a beam in the rafters. “To all whom this may concern, Elwood Rowland, formerly of Media, PA Daniel Galvin [formerly of] Phila. Plastered this church during the month of…
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The Lincoln Center: Building Financial Literacy in Teenagers
Unexpected expenses can quickly add up throughout the year, making financial literacy an essential skill for everyone. If managing money is challenging for adults with significant financial experience, imagine how crucial it is for teenagers who are just beginning to navigate personal finances. They will be responsible for handling school and consumer debt, savings, informed…
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Arkema in Radnor Signs Philadelphia Union Sponsorship Deal
Arkema, an international specialty materials company with a new American headquarters in Radnor, is sponsoring the Philadelphia Union, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The three-year $390,000 sponsorship gives Arkema a sign above the press box at Subaru Park in Chester, along with digital displays on the field, and on a ribbon board inside…
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Wawa’s First Ohio Store Opens April 16 as It Expands Into Midwest
Wawa has started its expansion into the Midwest with a scheduled opening of its first Ohio Wawa store April 16, writes Rachel Gignac for CSP. The date coincides with the founding of Wawa’s first store in Folsom, which opened April 16, 1964. The anniversary of that date, known as Wawa Day, will be celebrated at…
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Ruth’s Chris Steak House coming to Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square
Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square is getting a Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times, as reported in the Daily Local News. The high-end steakhouse arrives March 31 at 2745 Equus Blvd. “Our founder, Ruth Fertel, believed that dining at an upscale steak house should feel approachable for everyone,” said Michael Krywucki,…
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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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People’s Choice Urgent Care in Upper Darby Fills Medical Gap
Drexel Hill native and Monsignor Bonner High School graduate Dr. Michael Whalen has opened a new urgent care business, People’s Choice Urgent Care, in Upper Darby amidst the closing of several hospital emergency rooms in the area. The urgent care center is targeted toward residents who have an immediate medical need but can’t get an…
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