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Weekend Wanderer: Cities of the World, We Need a Word
I have an agreement with the cities of the world. I love cities. I find things to do in them, like museums and used bookstores. I use public transportation and jaywalk, because I’m a yokel trying not to broadcast I’m a yokel. I flash my Oyster card and cross on red lights, all casual despite…
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From Abington to the National Stage: Shapiro’s Possible Path to the White House Started in Montgomery County
All the talk this week is about PA Governor Josh Shapiro being one of the top candidates being considered to be Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential running mate. Many who have followed the Abington native’s political career are not surprised, write Julia Terruso, Jeremy Roebuck, Gillian McGoldrick, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Shapiro caught…
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GK Elite Designs and Outfits the U.S. Women’s Gymnastics Team for Paris Olympics
GK Elite, a company located right above Chester County in Reading, is responsible for outfitting the U.S. women’s gymnastics team for the 2024 Paris Olympics, reports Christie Ileto for 6ABC. GK Elite has been making gymnastics leotards and apparel for decades, but this is the first time they have unveiled the leotards before the competition.…
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Why Bucks County Homeowners Are Celebrating Halloween in July
Bucks County’s Josh Stolarski is one of many homeowners in the region turning summer into a spooky spectacle with oversized lawn ghosts and ghouls, writes JD Mullane for Bucks County Courier Times. Stolarski’s 10-foot skeleton, festively dressed for various holidays, has become a beloved fixture in his neighborhood. “The kids love him,” he says. …
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West Philly Native, Basketball Legend Once Set Out to Help Richard Nixon Win Over Black Voters in 1968 Election
In 1968, Wilt Chamberlain was the biggest basketball star in the world and Richard Nixon was the Republican candidate for president. That year, they collaborated in an effort to help Nixon win over Black voters and the 1968 presidential election, writes Shaun Assael for Politico. It was April 9, 1968. The two had just attended…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes Jim Walsh for the Courier-Post. This will be Wawa’s 14th state where its setting down roots. A groundbreaking for the new store in Inwood, West Virginia, is planned for Aug.…
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Discounter Big Lots Closes Stores, Including 1 in Delaware County
Discount retailer Big Lots will close about 149 stores in 28 states, according to multiple reports, including its store in Clifton Heights, writes Katherine Rodriguez for NJ.com. The chain announced the closures about one month after it notified the Securities and Exchange Commission it would close 35-40 stores this year. Company leaders cited “inflation” and…
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Kyj’s Bakery Closing in Chester, Brookhaven After a 70-Year Run
You have until Aug. 3 and 4 to visit Kyj’s Bakery before its doors close forever, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Daily Times. The 70-year-old Ukrainian bakery will close Aug. 3 in Chester and Aug. 4 in Brookhaven. Kyj’s Bakery was founded in 1954 by Ukrainian immigrants Vasyl and Lydia Kyj. The family business…
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Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square Has 4 Alumni in Olympic Games
Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square has four alumni are in Paris, participating in the 2024 Summer Olympic Games. Ashley Sessa, Class of 2022, is the youngest player to be named to the Olympic roster as a member of Team USA field hockey. Sessa is a high-performing member of the reigning NCAA championship UNC field hockey…
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Collingdale’s Bulk Foods Delco Latches on to Dubai Chocolate Bar Craze
A new chocolate bar from Dubai is all the rage on TikTok and it’s putting pressure on one Delaware County company to keep up with demand, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The creamy, pistachio butter-filled bar has a crunch effect delivered by a toasted, shredded phyllo. It comes from an Emirates-based chocolatier. Justin…
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Chester Fills Key Leadership Roles to Guide Its Economic Revitalization
Chester is hiring key professional staff with experience in finance, engineering, planning and development to help the city fulfill its mission of economic revitalization. Richard Troutman was recently hired as the city’s new chief financial officer. Troutman assumes responsibility for the development, implementation, and monitoring of the city’s budget. He is a multifaceted financial leader…
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First Bank House of the Week: Stunning Colonial in Springfield
A stunning colonial home on 6.66 beautiful acres with four bedrooms and four-full-and-two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Springfield. This stunning residence is perfectly nestled at the end of a scenic lane. It welcomes you with its breathtaking two-story foyer bathed in natural light. The heart of the front-to-back colonial layout is a large,…
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Jason and Travis Kelce Pitching $100M Deal for New Heights Podcast
The Wall Street Journal is reporting that the Kelce brothers are seeking a $100 million deal for New Heights and have been in discussion with the podcasting network Wondery, writes Ingrid Vasquez for People Magazine. “They will absolutely get that much. These aren’t vanity deals, these shows are cash machines,” said a podcast industry executive.…
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IKEA’s Immersive Sleepeasy Exhibit Highlights Sleep Products
For two weekends in August, IKEA customers can visit an immersive exhibit in New York City showcasing the furniture company’s new products and solutions to enable better sleep. The free, family-friendly IKEA Sleepeasy takes place Aug. 8-11 and Aug. 15-18 in SoHo at 51 Crosby St. in New York. No reservation are required. The exhibit…
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Hundreds to Descend Upon Downingtown for 90-Year Tradition Involving Frog Legs
At St. Anthony’s Lodge & Swim Club in Downingtown, a 90-year tradition shines a spotlight on frog legs – sometimes up to 6,500 sets of them, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. During the Aug. 1 dinner, 800 men will wash down thousands of deep-fried frog legs with plenty of beer. The $50 meal…
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Philadelphia Businesses Have a Key Role to Play as Pennsylvania Prepares for 2026 Celebrations
As the entire state of Pennsylvania prepares to be the center of attention in 2026 as part of the celebrations honoring the 250th anniversary of the nation’s independence, Philadelphia will shine especially bright, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cassandra Coleman, executive director of America250PA, noted the organization has a number of goals…
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New Jersey “Barbie Dreamhouse” Goes Viral on TikTok
A home in New Jersey, dubbed the “Barbie Dreamhouse,” has gone viral on TikTok for its pink-themed interior, writes Katherine Cressman for the Bucks County Courier Times. Listed on Zillow for $500,000, the Hamilton house at 835 Hughes Drive stands out with bubblegum pink shutters and salmon-pink walls, kitchen cabinets, and floors, all complemented…
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Trainer Rob Rabena Asks Clients to Do Their Best Delco Accent
Rob Rabena wanted to find out who had the best Delco accent so he posted an Instagram video asking his clients to read the sentence “I’m walking home from Wawa and I got a hoagie, water, and a bagel,” in their best Delco accents. Rabena is the director of Strength and Conditioning at Ivy Rehab…
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