Commerce
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Meet Alfred D. ‘Fred’ Hagen, the Renaissance Man From Norwood
Alfred D. “Fred” Hagen is a modern-day renaissance man, a carpenter born in Norwood and raised in Delaware County who is among the nation’s most successful corporate builders. He has created sprawling residential developments, corporate headquarters, hospitals, industrial facilities, airports, and museums nationwide. Locally, his company, Hagen Construction Inc., helped complete many prestigious projects, from…
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Couple’s Love Story Wins Them a Free $100,000 Wedding From Finley Catering
A Roxborough couple whose story of love and resilience captured the hearts of the owners of Finley Catering has won a free wedding valued at more than $100,000. The couple was selected from 1,000 entries in Finley Catering’s 50th Anniversary Free Wedding Giveaway. The giveaway celebrates the Golden Anniversary of the catering business, which operates…
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What Changed at Wawa in 2025, and What the Hometown Convenience Store’s 1 Billion Customers Can Expect in 2026
For many Delaware County residents, Wawa is more than a gas station or a quick coffee stop. It’s part of the daily routine. Morning coffee runs. Built-to-order hoagies at lunch. A late-night stop that turns into dinner. When the home-town convenience store chain serves roughly one billion customer visits each year, even small changes can…
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New Parent Empowerment Skills Building Group Brings Connection, Practical Tools to Local Families
Parents are often looking for ways to feel more grounded, connected, and confident in their day‑to‑day interactions with their children. Many caregivers share that they’re simply hoping for a little more ease at home, more moments of cooperation, more understanding during big feelings, and more tools to support their child’s growth. To meet that need,…
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Firehouse Subs Eyes Parkesburg as It Plots Comeback in Philadelphia Area After Three-Year Absence
After exiting the Philadelphia market three years ago, Firehouse Subs is plotting an aggressive comeback, with Parkesburg being considered as a potential location, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The sandwich maker is aiming to have between 50 and 80 new outposts in the region over the next five to ten years, with hopes that the first ten locations will open within the next three years,…
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Audubon’s PJM Takes Steps to Protect Your Electric Bill
Electricity prices could stay more stable in the coming years after PJM Interconnection agreed to extend a temporary cap on wholesale power prices, writes Peter Hall for Pennsylvania Capital-Star. The decision follows pressure from Gov. Josh Shapiro and other state leaders who have raised concerns about rising energy costs as demand for electricity grows. The…
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Five Below’s Turnaround, Lifting Stock Threefold, Can Be Credited to This Shopping Demographic
A renewed focus on teen shoppers has helped Philadelphia-based Five Below offset tariff pressures, positioning the retailer as one of retail’s standout comeback stories, writes Rachel Phua for Bloomberg. Following a five-year stock low that was triggered by President Donald Trump’s April 2024 tariff announcement, the retailer reworked its strategy around licensed products tied to…
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Parx Casino to Open New Bensalem Hotel, Reservations Accepted Soon
Parx Casino is aiming to extend guest stays with the upcoming opening of the Parxview Hotel in Bensalem later this year, write Jo Ciavaglia and Danielle Camilli for the Bucks County Courier Times. Parxview Hotel on Street Road will soon start taking reservations, according to the casino’s website. “The former Inn at Fox Chase is…
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Work Continues on Llanerch Country Club Upgrades in Havertown
Nave Newell Engineers outlined upcoming projects at the Llanerch Country Club in Havertown to replace a 70-year-old pool and upgrade the driving range and short-game practice areas. The company has done past Llanerch work on clubhouse improvements, a dining area expansion, and adding an outdoor bar and grill, writes Jim Bannon, PE for Nave Newell.…
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Luxury Homes Planned for Campbell Soup Heiress’ Radnor Estate
Media-based Rockwell Development Group is building more than two dozen multimillion-dollar homes on the Radnor estate of the late Campbell Soup heiress Dorrance “Dodo” Hill Hamilton, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Rockwell closed a deal last week to purchase 3.5 acres of the estate for $4.96 million. It will close on the remaining…
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Nordstrom Rack Store Opening at Promenade at Granite Run in Media
Nordstrom Rack, the discount-price division of fashion retailer Nordstrom, is opening a store in fall 2026 at Promenade at Granite Run, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Nordstrom Rack store joins TJ Maxx, Michaels, Kohl’s, and Boscov’s at the mixed-use community in Media. A small-format IKEA store is opening there in the spring.…
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West Chester-Based Danny Apex Productions Blends Art with Strategy, Elevates Visual Storytelling for Clients
In a fast-paced digital world where attention spans are scarce, visuals often speak louder than words and instantly shape first impressions. Strong imagery, therefore, has never been more essential for businesses. It can make their brands memorable, credible, and emotionally resonant. That’s the creative space where Danny Apex Productions, founded by West Chester native Daniel…
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On-Campus Foal Cameras Return to DelVal
On-campus foal cameras have returned to Delaware Valley University in partnership with the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association. Beginning Monday, Feb. 23, viewers can watch as expectant mares in DelVal’s Breeding Center prepare to give birth. This year, the footage will feature three mares, each due in March: Although the foal cams only follow the journey…
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Newtown Rezones Corporate Campus Due to Empty Offices
A shift in how we work has created a lot of empty office space in Newtown Township. Most of the office buildings in the Newtown Square Corporate Campus are empty or up for lease and are lowering the tax rate tables as a result, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Newtown supervisors voted 4-1…
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Radnor Introduces Eminent Domain Ordinance for Valley Forge Property
The Radnor Township Board of Commissioners introduced an ordinance last week to use eminent domain to seize 17 acres from the Valley Forge Military Academy Foundation, believing the land has been put up for sale and could be sold to developers. The Foundation oversees the Valley Forge Military Academy and Valley Forge Military College property…
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Former Malvern Chick-Fil-A Employee is First Black Woman to Open Own Franchise Location in PA
Sereena Quick, a former federal probation officer and employee at Malvern Chick-fil-A, has opened her own franchise location in North Philadelphia, writes Brian A. Saunders for Philly Voice. This makes Quick the first Black woman to own a Chick-fil-A in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Quick started her career as a juvenile probation officer in…
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Bryn Mawr Native’s Documentary on Shocking Death of Manayunk Woman 14 Years Ago Debuts on Hulu
Bryn Mawr native Nancy Schwartzman has built her career on filming investigative, socially‑conscious documentaries, many of which delve into gender-based violence, consent, and the cultural systems that enable or suppress justice. “I’m bothered by injustice,” she said. “I’m bothered by easy scapegoats.” Which is why the Emmy Award-winning documentarian and fearless storyteller recently turned her…
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Delaware County Council Declares an End to Health Emergency
Delaware County Council issued a health disaster declaration after Crozer Health collapsed more than a year ago. On Wednesday evening, the council voted unanimously to end the declaration, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “At this juncture, all of our municipalities have contractual arrangements in place for emergency medical services. I’m sure that will continue…
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