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Six Bucks County Schools Make List of Top High Schools in Pennsylvania
U.S. News & World Report recently released its 2025–2026 Best High School Rankings list, which included six Bucks County schools in its top 100 in Pennsylvania, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. New Hope-Solebury High School was the highest-ranked Bucks County school, placing fourth on the list. The high school also ranked among the top…
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Two Philly Sandwich Shops Rank Among Top 100 in America, According to Inaugural Yelp List
Yelp has released its inaugural list of the top 100 delis in the United States and two Philadelphia sandwich shops can be found on the list, writes Abigail Chachoute for the Philadelphia Business Journal. At No. 40 on the list is Christie’s Deli. The Logan Square deli, which has been around for about 10 years,…
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This Delaware County High School Named Among Nation’s Best
A Delaware County high school has placed among the top 500 high schools in the nation, as determined by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School placed 379th in the nation, according to the “Best High Schools” ranking, writes Joe Brandt for CBS News Philadelphia. In 2016, U.S. News & World Report named Radnor…
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Prospect Medical Sues Federal Agencies Claiming Bankruptcy Violation
Crozer Health’s parent company, Prospect Medical, is suing two federal health care agencies, claiming they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January. The July 11 complaint seeks at least $1.5 million for care that Medicare and Medicaid patients received at five Crozer Health ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, writes…
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Upper Darby School District Closes on Shuttered Hospital Purchase
The Upper Darby School District closed a deal Friday with Prospect Medical Holdings to purchase the former Delaware County Memorial Hospital and two other structures on the Drexel Hill property for $600,000, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Crozer Health hospital has been closed since November 2022. Prospect Medical, owner of Crozer…
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After Decades of Closure, Lansdowne Theater Set to Open Its Doors Again as a Concert Hall
A century-old Lansdowne Theater is set to open its doors on August 22 after nearly four decades of closure, with the presentation of Chazz Palminteri: A Bronx Tale, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The movie theater was forced to close in 1987 after a devastating fire and has stayed unused since then. Ownership of the…
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Upper Darby’s Popular Pica’s Restaurant Announces New Location
Pica’s in Upper Darby was set to close its 69-year location on West Chester Pike this summer as it downsizes and relocates. That is no longer the case, writes Max Bennett for Marple Newtown Patch. “We have decided to delay our closing to the fall,” according to a social media post from the Pica family…
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Chesapeake Crab Company in Garnet Valley Brings the Ocean to Delco
The Chesapeake Crab Company in Garnet Valley brings seaside tastes to Delaware County. They’ll sell you a dozen blue crabs, a half bushel, or a whole bushel fresh from the Chesapeake Bay, along with a variety of homemade crab and seafood delicacies. The business is family owned, operated by John Renzi, along with his wife…
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Hill’s Quality Seafood in Media Passes 50-Year Milestone
Hill’s Quality Seafood in Media Borough runs its business the old-fashioned way. Around since 1975, you won’t find online ordering or delivery apps here. Instead, customers walk in and are overwhelmed with displays of fresh seafood, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A friendly face behind the counter chats a bit with the customers…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Contemporary in Bryn Mawr
A stunning contemporary home at 913 Drexel Lane on 1.01 acres with six bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This work-in-progress residence seamlessly combines modern design with timeless elegance, offering a luxurious, functional, and connected living experience on a beautiful, secluded lot. Sophisticated details include engineered…
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Fairman’s Skate Shop Collection Up for Auction in Garnet Valley
Briggs Auction, Inc. in Garnet Valley is running a Special Collection: Fairman’s Skate Shop Auction that will feature items highlighting skateboard history, including autographed skateboard decks, posters, unique collectibles, original memorabilia and more. The collection is being curated by Dave Fairman, founder of Fairman’s Skate Shop. The store opened in 1977 and became a cultural…
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Philadelphia Region Is Prime Market for Mansions
The Philadelphia region ranks among the top markets in the country for mansions, with 32,400 properties located throughout the area, according to a new analysis by Zillow, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Zillow defines mansions as homes that have 5,000 square feet or more of finished living space. In the region, the median…
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Former Willow Grove Navy Base Moves Closer to Development After Recent Rezoning
The former U.S. Navy base in Horsham is slowly moving toward long-awaited redevelopment, writes Lacey Latch for the Bucks County Courier Times. Fourteen years after the closure of the former Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Willow Grove, Horsham Township Council will hold a public hearing on its official zoning map later this month. The…
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West Chester’s Bam Margera Exits Iconic ‘Jackass’ Franchise For Good
West Chester native Bam Margera has no plans to return to the Jackass franchise which first skyrocketed him to national fame, writes Jessica Wang for Entertainment Weekly. Margera confirmed he was finished with the franchise in an interview with CinemaBlend. The decision comes after he was fired from Jackass Forever in 2020 due to his…
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Doylestown’s Pennsylvania Biotech Center Recruits Hepatitis C Cure Inventor
Michael J. Sofia, the inventor of the Hepatitis C cure, has joined the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Doylestown, working towards a cure for Hepatitis B, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sofia will be the distinguished professor and principal investigator at the Bucks County biotech center, a life sciences incubator and educational hub…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute state funding to cover a $213 million deficit. Fares will increase an average of 21.5 percent starting Sept. 1. On Monday, bus…
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Greatest Hits Store in Media Highlights Nostalgia and Variety
There’s a unique record and bookstore in Media Borough that’s loaded with nostalgia from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Greatest Hits Records and Books was recently featured on Kelly Drives at Fox 29. The store is owned by the husband-and-wife team of Stu and Janet. They started with a gift shop around the corner. “And…
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Inn at Grace Winery in Glen Mills Welcomes New Chef and Tasting Room
The Inn at Grace Winery in Glen Mills has made some changes to make your visit to this local winery even better, writes Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. There’s a new chef, a new tasting room, and a new menu. New in the offering is Two Donkeys, a dry cider made with Chester…
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