Boothwyn
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Philly’s ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino Opening Cheesesteak Shop in Boothwyn
Just a year after opening his South Philadelphia cheesesteak shop, “Skinny Joey” Merlino is launching new locations at the Jersey Shore and Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. According to his partner, Joe “Lil’ Snuff” Perri, the new Wildwood boardwalk location will be opening shortly after Memorial Day. Perri discussed that the boardwalk location will…
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Boothwyn Teacher Battling Cancer Honored at Annual Phillies Event
Students at Boothwyn Elementary School were treated to a special surprise when Scott Messick, Boothwyn’s physical education teacher, visited the school amid his battle with cancer, writes Mike DeNardo for Audacy. Messick has been battling a rare form of appendix cancer and underwent an intensive surgery in March before spending over a month at a Baltimore, Md., hospital in recovery. He was called into the…
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Boothwyn Shopping Center Sold to New Undisclosed Owner
JLL Capital Markets has closed the sale of Larkin’s Corner, a shopping center in Boothwyn, writes Jenna Sharp for JLL. JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, SITE Centers, and located the buyer. The selling price and the buyer were not disclosed. The 225,214-square-foot center is anchored by an Acme and a Walmart, generating 69 percent…
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S&T Bank Branch Manager Maintains Commitment to Community
S&T Bank branch manager Ratnam Rakesh and his team are always ready to lend a hand whether you are a new customer or have stepped through their doors many times before. For over 120 years, S&T Bank has been committed to personal banking and helping customers meet their financial goals. The bank’s strength lies in…
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A 30-Year Daily Wawa Customer Earns Boothwyn Store Honors
“You can take me to the finest meal and on my way home I’d like to stop at Wawa,” said Cherylann Siple. Now that’s a fan. Siple was there the day the Boothwyn Wawa first opened its doors in 1969. When it relocated up Chichester Avenue in 2021, she was there for the old store…
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Robert Sanford Jr. of Boothwyn Gets 4-Year Sentence in Jan. 6 Attack
Robert Sanford Jr., a retired Chester firefighter from Boothwyn who threw a fire extinguisher at police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol riot, was sentenced Tuesday to more than four years in prison, writes Michael Kunzelman for the Daily Times. “Sanford also hurled obscenities and insults at the law enforcement officers on the…
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It’s Not a Potato, Not Irish, and You Can Get Them at Oh Ryan’s
Green beer and parades may be the first things that spring to mind for St. Patrick’s Day, but in Southeast Pennsylvania and in Delaware County there’s also a special attachment to the Irish Potato. The non-potato, non-Irish Irish Potato is a Philadelphia tradition that goes back 100 years. The best-known wholesale distributor for Irish Potatoes…
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Delaware County Man Discovers in His 70s He Was Adopted
Ed Grunwell, a Boothwyn man had lived well into his 70s when he suddenly discovered he was adopted, writes Dawn Timmenney for Fox 29. Grunwell, 77, choked back tears as he talked about learning he was one of 13 children in a family he never knew. “I still have six brothers and sisters left, two…
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Inflation Won’t Fizzle Out Their 4th, Boothwyn Customers Say
It’s going to cost you more to celebrate the Fourth of July this year, reports Madeleine Wright for CBS 3. “They’ve gone up, probably, in the neighborhood of 10 to 15% this year, over last year’s increase, which is probably another 10%,” says Skip Clinton, managing operator at Wholesale Fireworks in Boothwyn. “So, in the…
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Wawa Opens Newest Delaware County Store in Boothwyn
Wawa opened its third new store in Delaware County Friday at 2608 Chichester Ave. in Boothwyn, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The new store is actually relocated from its former location at 2300 Chichester Avenue. First responders, local officials and charity partners participated in the ribbon-cutting. Other Delaware County stores that opened in…
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EQT Exeter Acquires 8 Delaware County Buildings for $48.5 Million
EQT Exeter has acquired eight buildings in the Naamans Creek Business Center in Boothwyn for $48.5 million, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. The properties, totaling 265,757 square feet are located off Rt. 322 a short distance from Interstate 95 and the Philadelphia International Airport. The buildings, which will be added to EQT’s industrial…
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Don’s Deli in Boothwyn Creates Sandwich Celebrating Its Role in Mare of Easttown
You’re watching the action on HBO’s hit series, “Mare of Easttown.” You’re listening for the accent. Now you can taste the sandwich, writes Hannah Kanik for phillyvoice.com. Don’s Deli & Catering, 1509 Meetinghouse Road in Boothwyn, was one of the filming locations for the series. The deli created a hoagie to mark the honor. “The…
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CoreLife Opens Healthcare Center in Boothwyn
A Maryland health care company specializing in treating obesity opened a new facility in Boothwyn Monday as it expands into the Philadelphia market, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. CoreLife plans to grow throughout Pennsylvania in the coming year. “We anticipate 12 locations opening in the Philly market by the end of 2021,…
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Electrical Workers Union Local 654 Hosts June 6 Food Drive in Boothwyn to Ease Food Hardships
As the pandemic continues to create hardship in our communities, IBEW Local 654—the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Upper Chichester, continues to find ways to help. On June 6 they will be hosting a food drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their facility, 3279 Chicester Ave. in Boothwyn. Items dropped off will…
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DELCO Careers – Pentec Health
Headquartered in Glen Mills with an additional location in Boothwyn, Pentec Health is an industry leader in providing Specialty Infusion Services nationwide to patients who require access to complex pharmaceutical products and services outside of the hospital setting. Quality Assurance Specialist This position determines overall RCM quality by evaluating various RCM processes and informing RCM management of…
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Remains of Delco WWII Marine Killed on Small Island Finally Laid to Rest at Arlington National Cemetery
A Gardendale soldier who was killed on a small island during World War II will finally be laid to rest in Arlington Cemetery, reports CBS3 and the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Marine Corps Reserve Pfc. Michael Kocopy was 20 years old when he was killed on Nov. 20, 1943. He was a member of Company…
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Pentec Health Closing Boothwyn Site, Laying Off 73 Employees
A Boothwyn manufacturing site for Pentec Health, a compounding and specialty pharmacy company, is laying off 73 employees and closing, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The job cuts, effective Jan. 4,, were disclosed in a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification notice the company filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry. A…
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Residents Get an Eyeful of Hollywood as HBO Series Films in Delco
Delco residents are spotting some celebrities in town, reports Alex George for Fox29.com. Kate Winslet and Evan Peters are starring in the HBO series “Mare of Easttown” and a film crew has been filming around Delaware County and Philadelphia. One of their locations was Boothwyn and Don’s Deli was able to get in on the…
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