Ridley Park
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Ridley Park Native Diane McGraw’s Decades-Long Push to Bring the World Cup to Philadelphia
Diane McGraw helped bring the World Cup to Philadelphia. She just had to wait more than three decades to see it happen. Her path to the city’s soccer moment began far from any pitch, as Alex Coffey reports for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A Ridley Park native who once dreamed of becoming an actress, McGraw had little interest…
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Ridley Park’s Rosemary Revamps Menu, Prices to Reflect Local Economics
Rosemary, the Ridley Park restaurant that has received rave reviews for its sophisticated city dining experience in the suburbs, is now streamlining its menu to boost lagging business, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rosemary’s opened in June 2023 with the most ambitious menu in Delaware County. The customer count and revenue have not…
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Talluto’s in Ridley Park Keeps Italian Hoagie Simple and Fresh
Talluto’s in Ridley Park proves that while Philadelphia’s signature sandwich may be the cheesesteak, the region also has an abundance of other great long-roll offerings, including its Italian hoagie, writes BZ Maestro for BZ Maestro Eats. The popular deli and Italian gourmet shop dates back to the 1960s, first opening in Philadelphia’s Italian Market before…
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Mike Schmidt Takes ‘Play Sun Safe’ Initiative to Ridley Park
Former Phillies 3rd baseman Mike Schmidt talked on April 17 to athletes atRidley High School, part of a campaign promoting sun safety, reports 6abc and Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Schmidt’s visit on April 17 to Ridley Park was the first event in the “Play Sun Safe” initiative that offers sun safety education, free…
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Tom Garvey of Ridley Park Had a Sweet Apartment at the Vet, and the Rent Was Great
Tom Garvey is a former Ridley Park native now living in Ambler, but for a time, he and the Philadelphia Phillies had the same address. Apparently, it was very easy to hide at the former Veterans Stadium, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. Tom Garvey, now 80, lived in a converted storage room under the…
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Ridley Park’s John Worley Kept the U.S. Men’s Hockey Team Healthy
John Worley, a Ridley Park native, played a key role in the Gold Medal win of the U.S. men’s hockey team at the Winter Olympics by keeping the team in prime condition, writes Pat Gallen for CBS News Philadelphia. Worley served as the team’s athletic trainer. Worley was in Milan Cortina two weeks ago when…
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Philly Sports Guy Jamie Pagliei Hangs at This Ridley Park Bar
Jamie Pagliei may be known as the Philly Sports Guy, revving up Eagles fans with his motivational videos, but you’ll often find him hanging out at Dolan’s Bar in Ridley Park, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. You can find him there wearing his spiky green mohawk, Eagles face paint, and Saquon Barkley jersey. It was…
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D’Dummers Parade in Ridley Park Has a 14-Month-Old Grand Marshal
The annual D’Dummers Parade taking place today in Ridley Park will be led this year by toddler Callan Palladino, who was born with a rare heart defect, writes Isaac Avilucea for Axios. The D’Dummers Parade is an annual fundraiser organized by Philadelphia Eagles fans to support local families struggling with a serious medical issue. Callan…
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Jabz Boxing in Ridley Park Offers a Different Kind of Workout
Jabz Boxing at 611 N. Swarthmore Ave. in Ridley Park offers a different kind of workout for women. This full-body, boxing-inspired gym with circuit training gives visitors a chance to punch, kick, lift, and row their way to fitness. The gym was established about five years ago and is part of a multi-state franchise. Two…
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Ride the Cyclone Musical Gets Delco Debut at Barnstormers
Barnstormers Theater director Andrew John Mitchell thinks a lot of folks in Delaware County are going to like the theater’s upcoming production of Ride the Cyclone, a cult-favorite musical that’s especially popular with Gen Z. “So we did Cyclone at my theater last year. And I love the show and immediately thought of the Barn…
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Taylor Hospital Owners Talking to Nonprofits to Run Hospital
The new local owners of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park are talking with nonprofit healthcare providers about running its day-to-day operations, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. “We want to be, basically, a landlord,” said Todd Strine, who leads the group of private investors who bought the 100-bed hospital for $1 million. “We want…
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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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Ridley Park Couple Find E-Bike Joy, Start a Rental Business
A Ridley Park woman who lost her job in the Crozer Health closings is now pouring her energies into e-bike rentals with her husband, reports Jennaphr Frederick for Fox 29 News. Ed and Jessica Kline run KlineRentNRide, bringing e-bikes to Delaware County and to other locations throughout the Philadelphia region. The couple discovered the joy…
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A Teen’s Quick Thinking and Kind Shop Owners Defused a Dangerous Moment in Ridley Park
A 16-year-old girl’s quick thinking and the kind intervention of two shop owners saved her from a potential stalker in Ridley Park, writes Sean Neumann for People Magazine. Ariana MacMillan and her mother, Christina Pino, revisited the story on Good Morning America Friday, April 25. A strange man holding a large liquor bottle approached Ariana…
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Boeing’s Looking Good in First Quarter, Even With Upcoming Trade Wars
Boeing is showing a strong first quarter as it continues its recovery over the past year, writes Lauren Rosenblatt for the Seattle Times. The company will be affected by large tariffs imposed by President Trump, especially for plane deliveries to China, but Boeing is moving in a positive direction, according to its executives. The aerospace…
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Rosemary Restaurant in Ridley Park Is a Hit, and Here’s Why
Rosemary in Ridley Park, has opened to rave reviews and large crowds. Much of the credit for Delaware County’s hot new restaurant goes to Philadelphia chef Elijah Milligan, who has worked in some of the city’s best restaurants, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Milligan learned to cook from his South Philadelphia grandma Vanessa and…
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Chinook Contract Keeps Ridley Boeing Plant Going to at Least 2030
A $240 million U.S. Army contract to upgrade five more Chinook helicopters should keep Boeing’s Ridley Park plant busy at least through 2030, writes Joseph DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The contract came from the U.S. Army Special Operations Aviation Command. With the new work order, Boeing is now rebuilding 51 Chinooks for the Army…
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Ridley Park Restaurants Fear Loss of Business From Hospital Closing
Taylor Hospital’s closing under the Prospect Medical Holdings bankruptcy would not only impact local healthcare, it also affects the business of nearby restaurants in Ridley Park, reports Ray Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. John Marshall, owner of The BrickHaus said Taylor Hospital employees are regular customers for breakfast and lunch. “We’ve had doctors and other…
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