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How This Nearly 100-Year-Old Philadelphia Company Has Stood the Test of Time
It has been nearly 100 years since Myer “Spike” Shandelman founded Spike’s Trophies. The Philadelphia-based company has been able to survive this long due to its ability to modernize it, writes Holly Quinn for Technical.ly. Over these many decades, Spike’s Trophies has evolved from a traditional hand-engraving shop into a tech-driven company that benefits organizations…
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Looking for Answers at Mount Mariah Cemetery in Yeadon and Philadelphia
Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins and State Sen. Anthony Williams were among the officials who met last week looking for ways to prevent future crime at Mount Moriah Cemetery in Yeadon and Philadelphia following the largest grave desecration in Pennsylvania history. There are an estimated 180,000 buried within the cemetery’s 100 acres, writes Jillian Kramer for…
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Pennsylvania Public Colleges Received No State Funding Increase This Year
The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, which includes Cheyney University, is operating this year with no increases in state funding, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The flat-funding comes after three years of state funding increases to the college system. “We knew it was going to be difficult given the revenue situation in…
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Drexel Hill’s Kevin Stefanski Is Atlanta Falcons’ New Head Coach
Kevin Stefanski, a Drexel Hill native, has signed a five-year deal to take over as the Atlanta Falcons’ new head coach, writes Caio Miari for The Score. Stefanski will report to Matt Ryan, the team’s new president of football. “We’re thrilled to land a lead-by-example leader in Kevin Stefanski, who brings a clear vision for…
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As an Upland Student, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Public Speaking Grades Weren’t Great
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who gave us “I Have a Dream,” once got a “C” in public speaking. That grade was handed down while King was a student at the Crozer Theological Seminary, located in Upland on the site of the future Crozer Chester Hospital, writes Jared Weaver and Dennis Owens for WKBN. The…
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Consumers in Philadelphia Region Pull Back on Spending, Fed Reports
With strong economic growth but a slowing labor market last year, a theme of 2026 will be “waiting for clarity,” according to Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia President Anna Paulson, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Speaking to the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia last week, Paulson said the national economy created…
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This Delaware County Hospital Makes 2026 US News List for Best Maternity Care
The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list includes one from Delaware County, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Riddle Hospital in Media once again made the list, after appearing on it last year. It ranked among 495 hospitals nationwide and among 13 in the Philadelphia region. A record-breaking…
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Wawa Celebrates 1,000th Fuel Store; Elsewhere a Wawa Takes Over a Car Dealership
Wawa celebrated the grand opening on Dec. 11 of its 1,000th fuel store at Baltimore Pike and Leamy Avenue in Springfield, reports 6abc. Philadelphia Eagles mascot Swoop, the Eagles Cheerleaders, and the team’s drumline were on hand for the celebration. There was also a check presentation to the Eagles Autism Foundation and Philabundance. The first…
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DELCO Careers – Dunwoody Village
Dunwoody Village is a five-star, not-for-profit continuing care retirement community in Newtown Square, located in a picturesque wooded setting, combining comfort with award-winning, high-quality healthcare and rehabilitation. Dunwoody job positions are for career people who want a “decidedly different career,” people who share a commitment to excellence, and who want to join the team. Qualified applicants are encouraged to…
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WCU’s Knauer Art Gallery Presents ‘Reflections of New Sweden’ Jan. 20-Feb. 22
From Jan. 20-Feb. 22, West Chester University (WCU) will present Reflections of New Sweden: Swedish and Finnish Culture along the Delaware, a special exhibition celebrating nearly four centuries of cultural heritage and community building along the Delaware River. The exhibition is free and open to the public in the Knauer Art Gallery at West Chester…
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Inside the Mall That Became a Mini-City in Montgomery County
Few places in Montgomery County can overwhelm quite like the King of Prussia Mall, writes The Northeast Times. With more than 400 stores, sprawling dining options, and an ever-growing mix of entertainment, the Upper Merion landmark has evolved far beyond a traditional shopping center into a full-day destination. Shoppers can bounce between luxury heavyweights like…
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Guru’s Indian Cuisine In Newtown Closes Doors Due to Chef’s Health
Guru’s Indian Cuisine in Newtown Township has closed, giving chef Ashni Kumar time to prioritize his health following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis, writes Michele Haddon for the Bucks County Courier Times. Priya Guru, owner of the popular Indian restaurant, and Kumar had recently finalized the adoption of their two daughters and welcomed them home to…
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SEPTA Saw Lowest Rate of Serious Crime Since 2015 Last Year
SEPTA recorded its lowest level of serious crime last year since 2015, according to new crime statistics, writes Mike DeNardo for KYW Newsradio. According to new crime statistics, SEPTA had a 6 percent decline in serious crimes in 2025. This includes homicides, thefts, and aggravated assaults. Among the eight categories of crime, numbers were down…
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Local Investors for Taylor Hospital Buy Springfield Hospital for $1M
Local investors who acquired Taylor Hospital in a bankruptcy auction in September are now picking up Springfield Hospital after the original auction winner’s deal fell through, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prospect Medical Holdings announced in a court filing Friday it plans to sell Springfield Hospital and an adjoining parking garage to KQT…
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Sheetz Encroachment Into Wawa Territory Could Mean Cheaper Gas
Sheetz and Wawa are moving into each other’s territories. That could be good for consumers, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. As each competes in the same space, they could try to lure customers with cheaper gas prices, predicts a Temple economist. The Altoona-based Sheetz, strongest in western and central Pennsylvania, is opening a gas…
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Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run
Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Upper Chichester couple are owners of Michael’s sandwich shop at Jefferson and Fairview roads in Woodlyn. The shop permanently closed on Dec. 31. That final week…
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Tea Rooms in Delaware County Can Chase Away the Winter Cold
Fancy a cozy afternoon tea in Delaware County, maybe a high tea with a china teapot, fancy sandwiches, and dainty pastries? There are actually four tea rooms that can make it happen, writes Emily Kovach for PA Eats. The Painted Tea Cup in Upper Darby hosts high teas on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with reservations…
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No Real ID? Prepare for New $45 Airport Fee in February
Travelers without a Real ID will face a $45 surcharge to board flights starting next month, which is double the fee that was originally projected by the Transportation Security Administration, writes Jason Lalljee for AXIOS. The $45 fee provides coverage for ten days, after which travelers must pay it again. The TSA “will refer all…
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