Retail
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Springfield Store’s Natural Approach Earns Owner SCORE Small Business Award
Tamora Williams was tired of seeing chemicals in skincare products. Instead, she wanted to use the power of nature to take care of her family’s skincare needs. She already knew about the healing power of shea butter so, at her mother’s urging, she came up with her own line of natural products using karite, the…
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Good Vibrations at Wayne Music Festival
Wayne Music Festival Co-director Ken Kearns wants to make sure the Festival on Saturday, June 8, appeals to a broad range of people, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. “This festival is never boring, predictable or packaged. It’s a curated lineup of excellent music from well-known artists.” The annual event, noon to 10 p.m.,…
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Across Pennsylvania, Communities Voted to Turn On the Taps
In some Pennsylvania communities, alcohol is still the devil’s drink and bars are an unnecessary evil. But with Election Day came an opportunity to turn on the taps in those towns — and many of them seized it, writes Emily Opilo and Peter Hall for The Morning Call. Voters in 20 municipalities considered referendums to…
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Wawa Closing in on 7-Elevens in Philadelphia
In Philadelphia proper, Wawa is closing in on its competitor—7-Eleven, writes Danya Henninger for billypenn.com. The 7-Eleven store has been the Philly market leader for over a decade. As of May 2019 it maintains 55 outposts inside the city limits. Wawa has 44 Philly stores. That’s a big switch from the turn of the millennium,…
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Former Delco Cop Opens No-Men Allowed Fitness Studio
Jennifer August loved being a Delaware County police officer, but she has never felt more empowered than now, running the all-female Jabz Boxing studio in Ridley Park, writes Erin McCarthy for philly.com. “It’s so refreshing,” the Norwood native said, “going from 10 years of working with all men to now working with all women.” August…
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Young Entrepreneur Sends Out Positive Messages — 1 T-shirt at a Time
Ishan Haque is a successful entrepreneur with his own inspirational T-shirt business. He’s also a philanthropist, donating part of his profits to the Kyle Ambrogi Foundation out of Havertown, which focuses on suicide prevention and depression in teens and young adults. This savvy young businessman has a business presence on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and…
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It’s a ‘Chef’s Table’ of Local Cuisine at Wayne Senior Center
Once a month, a visiting chef shares his secrets with the older adults of the Wayne Senior Center, offering the best that local restaurants have to offer, reports Main Line Media News. The senior center created its Chef’s Table program to address the nutritional needs of older adults and provide a fun opportunity to enjoy…
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Three Towns Get Voter OK on Liquor Sales, Bond OK’d for Elwyn Land Buy
Voters in Aldan, Lansdowne and Marple all said ‘yes’ to allow liquor sales in their communities, writes Kevin Tustin for the Daily Times. Unofficial results from the May 21 Primary Election showed Aldan with a 472-271 vote in favor of the liquor sale referendum. In Marple, numbers showed 2,357 to 1,303 in favor. Giant Food…
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Just In Time for HoagieFest, a Spotify Playlist of Wawa Tunes
For years, Wawa fans have written songs to their favorite convenience store, writes Stephanie Farr for philly.com. Now, a playlist of four songs entirely dedicated to Wawa and its HoagieFest has dropped on Spotify. Lettuce break these songs down for you: “H.O.A.G.I.E.F.E.S.T” by The Meatball Mann and Shorti K. This sounds like the Delco version if Taylor Swift wrote a…
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‘Beer Me.’ Here’s Two Great Places to Get Single Serve Craft Beer in Delco
Neighborhood beer stores are often overlooked as places to get single servings of the latest and greatest in craft beer but two of those popular bottle shops can be found right here in Delaware County, writes Nick Vadala for philly.com. Delco’s 320 Market Café focuses on “craft beer” only for its’ 650 selections of beer…
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Radnor Alum Named to Jewish Sports Hall of Fame
A Radnor High School alum was one of two Main Line natives inducted into the Philadelphia Jewish Sports Hall of Fame, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. Colby Cohen, a star ice hockey player who won a state championship with Radnor High School, was inducted April 30. Cohen’s hockey career saw him play Division…
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CNN Report: Outfit Bar at Havertown Kohl’s Taps Millennial Shoppers
Kohl’s wants to give Millennials a positive shopping experience, so it’s testing 50 new outfit bars. The first opened late April in its Havertown store, writes Nathaniel Meyersohn for CNN Business. On-the-go Millennials don’t want to spend time roaming big-box retail stores searching for the right size and style. The outfit bar helps them put…
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Veteran-owned Breweries Release Special Beer for Memorial Day
Brewers from veteran-owned breweries in Pennsylvania have collaborated on a beer due to be released in time for Memorial Day weekend, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. Twenty veteran-owned breweries, including Aston Abbey Brewing in Aston, will serve “Hurry Up and Wait,” a collaboration beer dedicated to veterans. The beer is scheduled to be released…
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Liquor in Lansdowne? Voters Will Decide
Voters in Lansdowne Borough will mull over whether to allow beer, alcohol and hard liquor into their community when they vote in the May 21 Primary, writes Kathleen E. Carey for Delaware County News Network. There is a similar referendum in Marple Township, where only beer distributors, state stores and licensed restaurants can sell alcohol.…
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See Which Delaware County Eatery is One of 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America
OpenTable recently released one of its more popular user-generated lists, The 100 Best Brunch Restaurants in America, with Terrain Café in Glen Mills continuing its uninterrupted appearance, writes Karla Alindahao for Forbes. The list is based on data from 12 million verified diner reviews of over 30,000 restaurants in all 50 states and the District…
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Documentary Explores Our Passion for Wawa
Wawa and Sheetz store allegiances are the topic of a new documentary in the works, “Sheetz vs. Wawa,” writes Hannah Lynn for the Pittsburgh City Paper. The film, by Pennsylvania filmmaker Matthew Fridglooks, looks at what our allegiances say about our desire for identity and rivalry as it explores the competing passion of fans of…
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Newtown Square Girl Uses Her ‘Make-a-Wish’ to Help Fund Cancer Research
Eight-year-old Mary Andersen from Newtown Square used her “Make-a-Wish” to help design and launch a new Lilly Pulitzer print, using part of the proceeds to help others, writes Katherine Scott for 6ABC. The girl, who is battling leukemia, recently celebrated the launch of the happy and vibrant “Magical Mary” pattern at the Lilly Pulitzer headquarters…
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It’s a New Season for Dining Under the Stars
Media’s Dining Under the Stars has returned for another season, running now through Sept. 27, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. On Wednesdays, 5-11 p.m., visitors can shop, stroll and dine al fresco along State Street, which will be closed to cars. This year, expect 28 eateries, live music and more. Participating restaurants include 320 Market…
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