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Award-Winning Niko’s Steaks in Clifton Heights is Family-Built
Sometimes it takes a family to win a cheesesteak award. That’s the case over at Niko’s Steaks in Clifton Heights, where the combined efforts of a father, mother, son, and sister led to Niko’s Steaks winning a Best Cheesesteaks in Delco award for 2026 in the March Cheesesteak Madness competition. Bob Kelly of Fox 29…
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Handcrafted Soda Shop Open at Booth’s Corner in Garnet Valley
The Soda Spot had a grand opening on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25, at Booth’s Corner Farmers Market, 1362 Naamans Creek Road in Garnet Valley. The shop features handcrafted dirty sodas, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. It is the area’s first store dedicated to handcrafted dirty sodas, continuing a beverage trend…
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Glen Mills Welcomes Ryan’s Rise Up, a Nonprofit Café Creating Jobs for People With Disabilities
More than a thousand people turned out Saturday for the grand opening of Ryan’s Rise Up Café in Glen Mills, with some waiting outside in the morning air just to be among the first through the door. By the time the 9 AM ribbon cutting gave way to cheers and applause, the steady stream of customers showed this was…
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Black Bear Sightings in Delaware County: How Homeowners Can Keep Them Away
A black bear strolling through Media is not something Delaware County residents see every day. But there it was, caught on a neighbor’s home security camera, ambling through the suburbs as if it had every right to be there. The recent sighting, reported by 6abc, adds Delco to a growing list of southeastern Pennsylvania communities…
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“An American Dream” Debuts at Longwood Gardens June 25 with Symphonic Salute to America250
The making of the Brandywine Valley Symphony’s commissioned patriotic piece for America250, An American Dream by Iowa composer Aaron Fullan, was “a genuine serendipity,” in the words of Symphony Vice President Colin Hanna. The piece will debut at the Symphony’s annual concert at Longwood Gardens on June 25 at 7:30 p.m., capping months of work…
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At 90, Havertown’s John Durning Has Won Over 200 Medals and He Isn’t Done Yet
At 90, John Durning still chases the long jump like a man half his age, and his friends in Havertown have dubbed him “Superman.” The Irish immigrant, Army veteran, longtime coach, and lifelong athlete returned to the Delaware County Senior Games this year with a full slate ahead of him: seven track and field events spanning sprints,…
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Weekend Wanderer: Sleepaway Camp, Rabies, and Maternal Worry
Do you remember my absolute meltdown when I left my oldest at sleepaway camp? I spent a week obsessively refreshing the camp’s Facebook page. No phones and no calling home were two major rules of the camp. Facebook was my only link to my child. Seeing my daughter’s countenance populate the camp’s Facebook feed brought joy. Relief.…
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New Bucks-Ursinus Transfer Agreement Opens a Top 100 Liberal Arts Path With $43,000 in Scholarships
Bucks County Community College and Ursinus College have announced a deal that creates new possibilities for students in the Greater Philadelphia region. The dual admission and core-to-core transfer agreement, signed June 10 in a ceremony at Ursinus College in Collegeville, creates a direct pathway for Bucks graduates at the public two-year college to transfer to…
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QVC Group’s Preferred Shareholders Challenge $6.6 Billion Debt Restructuring Plan in Texas Court
A battle over the future of West Chester-based QVC Group is playing out in a Texas courtroom, where a group of preferred shareholders are fighting to block a bankruptcy reorganization plan they say would wipe out their investment while benefiting creditors, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Judge Alfredo R. Perez in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court is…
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Eagles Players Dominate NFLPA Merchandise Rankings for 2025-26 Season
Philadelphia Eagles players Saquon Barkley, Jalen Hurts, and Cooper DeJean all cracked the NFL Players Association’s latest year-end merchandise rankings, reports Conor Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Barkley finished as the league’s third best-selling player overall, while Hurts ranked seventh. The list tracks sales of officially licensed player products purchased between March 2025 and February 2026, like jerseys,…
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Punch Buggy Brewing Brings Craft Beer to Spring City with New Main Street Taproom
A Philadelphia craft brewery is putting roots in Chester County, and owner Patrick Coyne already calls the borough home, writes Brooke Schultz at The Philadelphia Inquirer. Punch Buggy Brewing Company opens its second taproom in Spring City on Saturday, June 13 after a year-long renovation of the former Main Street hardware store. Coyne, 42, moved…
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40 Years Strong: How Ukee Washington Became Philadelphia’s Favorite Anchor
Ukee Washington has spent nearly four decades doing something few broadcasters ever manage: becoming a trusted and familiar presence in the daily life of a city, writes Frank Halperin for Philadelphia Magazine. The longtime CBS News Philadelphia anchor is approaching his 40th year with Channel 3. The official anniversary falls on July 9, a milestone that…
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The Sweetest Stops in Delaware County: Eight Ice Cream Shops Locals Keep Coming Back To
Few summer debates in Delaware County are more personal than where to go for ice cream. Every family has its usual order, and every kid knows the difference between a quick cone and a full-blown, sprinkle-covered event. The shops on this list understand that distinction, and most of them have been perfecting it for years, sometimes…
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Six Delco Community Bars Locals Keep Coming Back To
In Delaware County, community bars are more than places to grab a drink. They’re neighborhood staples; the kind that absorb the character of their surroundings over decades, becoming as much a part of the community as the streets they sit on. Locals gather here after work, argue about the Eagles, celebrate birthdays, and unwind in a way that no upscale lounge…
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3 Italian Restaurants in Delco Make Philadelphia Inquirer List
If you’re looking for a great Italian restaurant with a variety of delicious food options, there are plenty of spots in Delaware County for you to try, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osteria Ama is a wonderful restaurant with tasty fresh pasta dishes and brick oven Neapolitan-style pizzas. Located at 100 Ridge Road…
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A Rock Promoter Saved the Tower Theater From Its Demise
For 50 years, Upper Darby’s Tower Theater has been a premier concert hall. As concert halls go, this former movie theater only seats 3,500, but it’s hosted a legend of performers. The Rollings Stones, U2, Radiohead, Bob Marley, Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, The Smiths, Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Oasis, Steely Dan, Eddie Murphy and…
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Springfield Mall Through the Years: A Delaware County Memory Machine
For most of us who grew up in Delaware County, the Springfield Mall isn’t really a building. It’s a feeling. It’s the smell of the food court on a Saturday. The first paycheck from a first job. The annual pilgrimage for back-to-school sneakers, the holiday crush, the aimless teenage laps with no money and nowhere else to be. Like every older mall in…
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First Bank House of the Week: $4.95M Villanova Home Blends Modern Design With Natural Beauty
Priced at $4,950,000, this contemporary Villanova residence offers a striking blend of modern architecture, advanced technology, and resort-style outdoor living. Set on two landscaped acres in Radnor Township, the property is designed to maximize natural light and create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. . . At the center of the home is…
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