• Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly’s Middle Eastern Perfume Oils

    Social Media Influencers Are Popularizing West Philly’s Middle Eastern Perfume Oils

    Since the early 2000s, West Philadelphia shop owners have been importing Middle Eastern perfume oils to help build a bridge between Black and Brown communities. More recently, several Philadelphia-based Black creators on TikTok and Instagram have popularized these Middle Eastern-imported fragrance oils as affordable alternatives to high-end designer perfumes, writes Mariyum Raina Rizman for The…

  • Wawa Fans Give a Warm Welcome to First Central PA Store

    Wawa Fans Give a Warm Welcome to First Central PA Store

    Hundreds of Wawa fans screamed and danced as the first Central PA Wawa store in Middletown opened in Sheetz territory Thursday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa fans were there before dawn, lining up at 4:30 AM to witness the store opening, within eyeshot of a Sheetz store a mere .3 miles away.…

  • Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. Where Brisket Is King

    Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. Where Brisket Is King

    “We only smoke the good stuff in Delco.” That’s what it says on a sign for Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby, a BBQ restaurant known for its brisket. “The sign says it all. I’m looking for the secret sauce,” reports Bob Kelly for Fox 29. A mechanic for 30 years, Steve Wilson was just…

  • Enjoy These Immersive Fall Experiences Here in Delaware County

    Enjoy These Immersive Fall Experiences Here in Delaware County

    This time of year there are immersive fall experiences in Delaware County for families to be out in nature and to experience the arts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The annual Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills takes place today, Sept. 21, 10 AM to 4 PM. The festival features…

  • New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations

    New Alcohol Law Allows Pennsylvanians to Buy Canned Cocktails, Hard Seltzers at Grocery Stores and Gas Stations

    Thanks to Pennsylvania’s newest alcohol law, canned cocktails and hard seltzers are now available to buy at grocery stores and gas stations statewide, according to a staff report from FOX 29 Philadelphia. Up until this Monday, ready-to-drink cocktails were only available to purchase in Pennsylvania liquor stores. The bipartisan legislation was signed into law by…

  • Weekend Wanderer: I’ve Been Up to No Good Behind My Husband’s Back

    Weekend Wanderer: I’ve Been Up to No Good Behind My Husband’s Back

    I’ve been cheating.  Netflix cheating.   It’s not my fault. Factors beyond my control led to my deceit.  Also, my husband Netflix cheated on me first.   So there’s that.  Are the strict categories I have for my shows contributory to my cheating?  No. They’re not. Just stop.  I can’t watch a show I binge during workouts…

  • Wayvine Winery in Nottingham Hosts a Cross-Country Farm-to-Table Feast

    Wayvine Winery in Nottingham Hosts a Cross-Country Farm-to-Table Feast

    Outstanding in the Field’s cross-country table-to-farm feast made a stop at Wayvine Winery & Vineyard in Nottingham last week, writes Erin Negley for LancasterOnline.  The sold-out dinner party happened during harvest time at the winery and vineyard owned by brothers Zach and James Wilson. Three days before the event, the duo opened a new tasting…

  • Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County? 

    Could Taylor Swift Be Moving to Bucks County? 

    A rumor is spreading that the 34-year-old singer-songwriter and self-made billionaire Taylor Swift may have bought a home in Doylestown in August, writes Michele Haddon Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times.  The supposed property in Plumstead Township was sold on Aug. 9 for $12.9 million. However, county property records still do not list…

  • Brooklyn-based Bon Appétit Editor Goes on Search for the Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia

    Brooklyn-based Bon Appétit Editor Goes on Search for the Best Cheesesteak in Philadelphia

    Bon Appétit recently sent Restaurant Editor Elazar Sontag to Philadelphia to find out who makes the best Philly Cheesesteak in the city. Sontag, who lives in Brooklyn, tried 19 different cheesesteaks in a single day. Each one was recommended by Philly locals, Best-Of Lists, and a number of online forums. Then the following day, he’d…

  • Survey Still Ranks PHL Worst Large Airport, Despite Investments

    Survey Still Ranks PHL Worst Large Airport, Despite Investments

    Despite investments in infrastructure and customer service, Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) continues to poll badly in satisfaction among large airports in the U.S., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. For the fourth year, PHL has ranked last in its size category for airport satisfaction, according to J.D. Power’s 2024 North America Airport Satisfaction Study.…

  • First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Colonial in Haverford

    First Bank House of the Week: Exquisite Colonial in Haverford

    An exquisite Haverford colonial home on 1.63 beautiful acres with five bedrooms and four full and three half bathrooms is available for sale. This stunning residence showcases exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail with much-coveted privacy thanks to its many mature trees. Highlights include a marble-floored foyer, grand front-to-rear center hall, living room with gas…

  • Donna Kelce Makes Cameos in 2 Hallmark Christmas Movies

    Donna Kelce Makes Cameos in 2 Hallmark Christmas Movies

    Donna Kelce, mom to retired Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce, is debuting in two Hallmark Christmas movies, reports 6abc.   One of the films relates to the Eagles, the other to the Chiefs. Christmas on Call, features a die-hard Eagles fan who introduces the love of his life…

  • New Community Grants Available From Foundation for Delaware County

    New Community Grants Available From Foundation for Delaware County

    The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new funding opportunity for nonprofits serving Delaware County. The Foundation’s new Associates Board has a Community Grants Program offering nonprofits the opportunity to apply for up to a $5K grant to support their missions. A maximum of $25K will be awarded to local nonprofits with an operating…

  • New Basketball Court at West Chester University Named After Two Superstar Coaches 

    New Basketball Court at West Chester University Named After Two Superstar Coaches 

    A West Chester University basketball court is set to be named after two superstar coaches, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio.  Deidre Kane coached the women’s basketball team at WCU for 27 years, where she won a legendary 447 games before her retirement in 2014. Dick DeLaney was at the helm of the men’s team…

  • Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft’s Burger: A Double-Patty Delight

    Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft’s Burger: A Double-Patty Delight

    For one of the best burgers that the Philadelphia area has to offer, look no further than Ardmore’s Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft. Craig Laban recommends this double patty delight in The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the world of Philadelphia dining, few voices carry as much weight as longtime critic Craig LaBan. Known for his incisive reviews…

  • Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers

    Barnes and Noble’s Center City Store Fills This Very Important Void for Readers

    It has been nearly a year-and-a-half since Center City’s new Barnes and Noble store opened and while it has less space than its old Rittenhouse Square location, it has done more sales, writes Jake Blumgart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The newer Chestnut Street location is designed and curated more to those who most feel the…

  • Retirees Are Moving to These 4 Cities and One’s in Delaware County

    Retirees Are Moving to These 4 Cities and One’s in Delaware County

    Delaware County residents may be surprised to know that one of their own towns is right up there with Florida, Las Vegas, and Arizona when it comes to popular places for retiring, according to Brittney Myers at fool.com. Media Borough was second on a list of four popular places to retire. The others were in…

  • Franklin Fountain, Created by 2 Delaware County Brothers, Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    Franklin Fountain, Created by 2 Delaware County Brothers, Celebrates 20th Anniversary

    Ryan and Eric Berley grew up in their Media-area home with a dining room decorated like a historical ice cream parlor.  They carried that motif into adult life, with their successful business, Franklin Fountain in Old City Philadelphia. Now the old-fashioned ice cream parlor is celebrating its 20th anniversary, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily…