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Jacquin’s in Kensington is America’s Oldest Producer of Cordials
Charles Jacquin et Cie., better known as Jacquin’s, founded in 1884, has been bottling liquor in Kensington since 1941 and prides itself on being America’s oldest producer of cordials, write Jenn Ladd and Lauren Schneiderman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. During its peak production season, which lasts from May to September, the company churns out at…
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One of Bucks County’s Largest Family-Owned Companies Acquires Six Applebee’s Restaurants
Newtown franchisee The Rose Group, one of Greater Philadelphia’s largest family-owned companies, has acquired six Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar restaurants in Central Pennsylvania, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The six eateries in Carlisle, Ephrata, Harrisburg, Hummelstown, Lancaster, and York were purchased from fellow franchisee Keystone Apple on Nov. 19 for an…
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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County company placed 22nd on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies in 2024, generating $18.84 billion in revenue. Sheetz placed No. 30 on the list, with an…
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Upper Darby Fire Department at a Crossroads as Volunteers Disappear
Upper Darby fire service is getting a look over as it faces a continual decline in volunteers, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Upper Darby Council approved plans last week to have a third party, the Center for Public Safety Management, look at Upper Darby’s fire and EMS service. It did a similar assessment…
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Katie Florio, a Carroll Grad From Ardmore Wins Philadelphia Marathon
Center City mom Katie Florio is this year’s Philadelphia Marathon women’s race winner, only the second woman from the Philadelphia area to have won it in recent years, writes Paulie Loscalzo for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Living in the city, I run these streets twice a day,” said 30-year-old Florio, an Ardmore native and Archbishop Carroll…
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These Delaware County Spots Fit Well With an Active Lifestyle
If an active lifestyle is important to you, there are at least two Delaware County communities that can help, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Marple Township and Broomall offer one of the most challenging public golf courses in the region, the Paxon Hollow Country Club. Built in 1926 as a private club, it’s been…
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Grateful for Delaware County: A Thanksgiving Message from DELCO Today
This Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on the incredible community that makes Delaware County such a special place to live, work, and play. At DELCO Today, we are endlessly grateful for you—our readers, subscribers, and local champions—who inspire us daily. Delaware County isn’t just a collection of townships and boroughs. It’s a vibrant tapestry of…
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General Recreation Playground Revamp Opens at Fox Chase Recreation Center
General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square provided improvements to playground areas at Fox Chase Recreation Center. Philadelphia City Councilman Brian O’Neill and Department of Parks and Commissioner Susan Slawson recently cut a ribbon to celebrate the improvements, writes Tom Waring for PA Times. The 18-month project was completed in phases. The $2.5 million project includes…
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Shapiro Approves One-Time Funding to Avert SEPTA Fare Hike and Service Cuts
Gov. Josh Shapiro has approved $153 million in one-time federal funding for SEPTA, preventing a planned fare increase and service cuts set to take effect in 2025, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Shapiro has instructed Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to start transferring the funds from seven highway projects throughout…
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Wayne’s Aclaris Therapeutics Signs Exclusive Licensing Deal with Chinese Biotech
Wayne-based Aclaris Therapeutics has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement with a Chinese biotechnology company worth up to $960 million, causing a spike in the company’s shares earlier this week, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Biosion deal involves an experimental treatment for severe asthma and atopic dermatitis, a skin disorder. As…
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Trader Joe’s-Anchored Shoppes at English Village in North Wales Changes Hands
CBRE announced the sale of The Shoppes at English Village, a prominent 103,325-square-foot, Trader Joe’s-anchored shopping center in North Wales, reports Linda Lindner for ROI-NJ. Global investment management firm Nuveen Real Estate acquired the property from MetLife Investment Management. The retail center is located in Montgomery County and is leased to high-profile tenants like LensCrafters,…
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Newly-Opened Fabric Shop is South Philly’s First in Decades
Approved Textiles, a newly-opened fabric shop is the first South Philadelphia has seen in 40 years and it embraces the humanity of fashion, writes Kiersten Tate for Billy Penn at WHYY. In 2020, when owner Matthew Addonizio lost his job as a woodworker, he decided to deepen his pursuit of a personal passion and started…
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See Where Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Oldest Homes
There’s a certain charm about owning and living in a pre-World War II home, with its high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors and ornate details, but that ownership comes with a cost. Older homes often have asbestos, lead piping, knob-and-tube wiring and outdated building styles. The ravages of time can ruin even the best mansion,…
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New Middletown playground honors the memory of Mark Dombroski
A new playground at the Roosevelt Community Center in Middletown Township has been named after Mark Dombroski, a Middletown resident and St. Joseph’s University freshman who died due to injuries from an accidental fall in Bermuda. The Mark Dombroski Memorial Playground was officially opened following a ribbon cutting Nov. 21, writes Pete Bannon for the…
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Montco Residents Turn to Professionals for Holiday Lighting
As the holiday season approaches, Montgomery County homeowners like Greg Bowden and Suzanne Taylor are turning to professional services to brighten their homes with festive lights, writes Erin Mcarthy for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Schwenksville’s Greg Bowden hired Four Seasons Property Services to install 600 custom-cut holiday lights on his home for $5,000. Bowden shared that…
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$1 Million Grant to Boost Establishment of New Preserve in Willistown
A $1 million grant has been awarded to assist in the establishment of the Kestrel Hill Preserve, writes Max Bennett for Patch. The funds were awarded to the to the Willistown Conservation Trust, an organization based in Newtown Square, by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The grant will be…
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What Impact Has Philadelphia’s Soda Tax Had on Public Health? New Study Provides Some Answers
University of Pennsylvania researcher Christina Roberto did not expect to find much of a health impact when she set out to study Philadelphia’s soda tax, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We know that it is really hard to shift a person’s weight and keep that weight off, and it’s a really tall order…
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Delco Woods Park Regains Momentum After Litigation Ends
Creation of Delaware County’s newest park, Delco Woods, can move forward now that the county has dropped litigation against Marple for zoning actions at the property, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “After several months of working with Marple Township, we were able to come to an agreement regarding the zoning change of…
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