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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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American Airlines Route Connects Philadelphia to Porto, Portugal
Starting in summer 2027, American Airlines will launch daily seasonal flights between Philadelphia International Airport and Porto Airport in Portugal, pending government approval, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to a representative of PHL’s largest carrier, the start date will be announced in the coming months. American plans to deploy its new…
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Marie Whitaker’s Media Fellowship House Strives to End Racial Divides
Marie Whitaker, cofounder of the Media Fellowship House, was an obvious choice to be spotlighted for Black History Month by the Media-area NAACP, writes Dana Munro for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marie Whitaker and her sister were denied service at the Tower Restaurant in Media back in 1943 because they were Black. When she and her…
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First Bank House of the Week: Traditional with Car Enthusiast’s Dream Garage in Media
A magnificent traditional at 365 Arbor Circle on a pristine lot with six bedrooms and seven full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Media. This impressive residence is a custom-built estate showcasing refined design and thoughtfully crafted for elevated everyday living and entertaining. Distinctive details include tray and coffered ceilings, cherry built-ins,…
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General Recreation Offers Tips on Restoring Playgrounds After Winter
When this winter’s freezing temperatures and snow accumulation finally end, playgrounds will require some special attention in anticipation of spring. For schools and municipalities, spring preparation isn’t just about appearance — it’s about safety, compliance, and protecting your investment, according to General Recreation Inc. in Newtown Square. Freeze-thaw cycles, snowplows, de-icing chemicals, and months of…
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After Building Chatham Financial, Michael Bontrager Turned His Fortune Toward Revitalizing Kennett Square
After hedge fund adviser J. Michael Bontrager built Chatham Financial into an 850-employee powerhouse, he turned his focus into revitalizing Kennett Square and area towns, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bontrager, who stepped down in 2018 as founding head of the investment-risk adviser, has since used a mix of personal funds, private donations, and…
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Montco Restaurateurs Expand to Jersey Shore With Second North Wildwood Spot
Three Montgomery County restaurateurs are taking their talents to the Jersey Shore once more, writes Emma Dooling for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Gent Mema, Orbelin Bitraj, and Joshua Friedberg have purchased the Salty Mermaid Bar & Grille in North Wildwood for $2.45 million. This marks their second Shore acquisition in just three months. The trio…
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Several Bucks County Towns Make Big Strides Up Wealth Rankings
Several Bucks County municipalities have climbed the top 50 list in a regional income analysis, with some towns now staking a claim to the “Big Bucks County” label, writes Anthony R. Wood and John Duchneskie for The Philadelphia Inquirer. New Hope and Solebury, towns linked to reality television personality Yolanda Hadid of Real Housewives of…
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Swarthmore College President to Step Down in 2027 After 12-year Run
Swarthmore College is losing its president in June 2027, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Valerie Smith, 70, is leaving at the end of her current contract, which had been extended in 2024. Smith did not indicate why she was leaving. She has served as president for 12 academic years. She announced her decision…
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Eagles Legend Brent Celek Brings Media Real Estate Team to Keller Williams
Former Philadelphia Eagle Brent Celek has brought his real estate team based in Media to Keller Williams in what he calls the “natural next step,” writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Brent Celek Real Estate, which was previously independent, will now join the nation’s largest brokerage at its Media office. Celek, a former…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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Sometimes the Wawa Sides Beat the Entrées, Sometimes Not
Wawa may be best known for its hoagies and coffee, but frequent customers who have spent time ordering food at the kiosks can also delight in the convenience store’s numerous side dishes. Here are Wawa’s nine worst to best sides, according to Chelsea Falin for the Daily Meal. 9. Seasoned black beans “Not only did…
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6 Delaware County Zip Codes Cracked the Top 1,000 Wealthiest in the US
Philadelphia-area ZIP Codes are well represented among the Wealthy 1000. These 1,000 ZIP Codes have some of the richest neighborhoods in the US, and six are in Delaware County, writes Joane Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new ranking from the Business Journal looks at ZIP Codes with the highest concentration…
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Jackson Street Steaks in Media Brings City Cheesesteaks to the Suburbs
A new cheesesteak restaurant and bar coming to Media Borough will feature a European-inspired design and serve beers from the Meyers Brewing Company in Fishtown, writes Lisa Dukart for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The owners of Pete’s Famous Pizza in Philadelphia are behind Jackson Street Steaks. It will open in September in the former New American…
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Philly Inquirer Includes 2 Delco Delis in List of Best Hoagie Spots
So, where’s the best spot to get a fresh, perfectly crafted hoagie? Reporters from the Inquirer looked for the best hoagie spots in the Greater Philadelphia area and two locations in Delaware County were highlighted by Craig LaBan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first place mentioned is A Cut Above Deli located at 3523 West…
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Penn State Brandywine Students Raise $36,348 to Fight Childhood Cancer
For Penn State students across Pennsylvania, one year of fundraising to support children fighting pediatric cancer culminated Feb. 20-22 in a 46-hour, no-sleeping, no-sitting dance marathon at University Park in the Bryce Jordan Center, writes Christina Bilie for Penn State Brandywine. Penn State THON raised $18,841,726.53 for Four Diamonds, an organization at Penn State Health…
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Ursinus Secures $1.99M NSF Grant to Launch STEM Scholarship Program
The National Science Foundation (NSF) recently awarded Ursinus College a $1,999,659 grant, designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields. With this funding, the college will launch a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program called “PERSIST: Partnerships for Engagement, Resilience, and Support through Interdisciplinary STEM Teamwork.” An…
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Madrigal’s Rezdiffra Nears Blockbuster Status With $958M in First Full Year on Market
In its first full year on the market, West Conshohocken-based Madrigal Pharmaceuticals’ flagship drug Rezdiffra nearly got to blockbuster status, bringing in $958.4 million in 2025, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The treatment for MASH, a progressive liver disease metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis, marked the company’s largest advancement since being founded in 2011.…
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