Folcroft
Folcroft, a borough in Delaware County, had a population of 6,606 in the 2020 census.
Just 10 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a suburban feel, local parks, and convenient transportation options.
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Scrub Daddy Owner Weighing Possible Sale of $220M Company
The founder of the hugely successful Scrub Daddy kitchen product, initially manufactured in Folcroft, is thinking of selling his company, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia…
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Dollar Tree Plans to Close Nearly 1,000 Family Dollar Stores
Dollar Tree, reporting a fourth-quarter loss, announced it would close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores, writes Michelle Chapman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dollar Tree plans…
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Pining for a Pint? Broomall Irishman Will Rent You Park a Pub
John Chambers, a 59-year-old native of Ireland and a longtime Broomall carpenter, is bringing his love of pubs to a neighborhood near you, writes Stephanie…
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Folcroft Historical Marker Honors Borough’s First Black Family
Folcroft’s first Black family, the Baker family, is being honored Saturday, Aug. 19 at 1 PM, with the unveiling of a historical marker near their…
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2 Delco Shops Part of Final 8 for Top Cheesesteak Votes
Delaware County is represented once again by popular vote on PhillyBite Magazine’s March Cheesesteak Madness 2023 Elite 8. The two local shops among six others…
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Mercy Fitzgerald Seeks New EMS Contract With 3 Boroughs
Clifton Heights, Folcroft and Lansdowne fire companies could lose Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital paramedic services by the end of August if they don’t climb on board…
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‘Delco Mom,’ Long-time EMT Mary Ellis Dies After Valiant Cancer Fight
“Delco’s Mom,” Mary Ellis, a special EMT in Delaware County, died Aug. 13 after a valiant fight with cancer, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Mary…
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Vaccine Drive Dedicated to Delaware County Police Super Who Died of COVID-19
A Delaware County Park Police Superintendent who died last month from COVID-19 is being remembered with a county law enforcement vaccine drive dedicated to him,…
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2 Delaware County Vocational Schools among Top 25 Best in Pennsylvania
Two Delaware County vocational schools are among the best 25 in Pennsylvania, according to a new ranking published by the Public School Review. Vocational schools…
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Release of New Study Marks Milestone in Efforts to Clean Up Former Landfill in Folcroft
The release of a new study created for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency marks a new milestone in cleaning up acres of a former landfill…
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Two Superfund Sites in Delaware County Are Within Flood Zones
Fourteen Superfund sites in the Philadelphia area, including two in Delaware County, are within flood zones or areas susceptible to rising seas connected with climate…
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Folcroft Family Continues Four-Generation Tradition of Making Pierogi
For the Kosloski family from Folcroft, the week following Thanksgiving means it’s time to gather for its annual pierogi-making party, a tradition that has continued…
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Latest Product of Folcroft’s Scrub Daddy Finds Immediate Success on QVC
Folcroft’s Scrub Daddy has a new product out, and people already can’t get enough of it, writes Diane Mastrull for the Philadelphia Inquirer. Scrub Daisy…
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Folcroft’s FarmArt Sues Garces Restaurants of Iron Chef Fame for Alleged Unpaid Bills
FarmArt, the produce wholesaler from Folcroft, is suing a number of Philadelphia restaurants owned by Iron Chef Jose Garces for allegedly having more than $118,000…
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Suburban Real Estate Market Sizzles; Where Have Housing Prices in Delco Increased the Most?
Following years of sluggishness, the real estate market in the Philadelphia suburbs is finally experiencing the recovery it needs, writes Caitlin McCabe for the Philadelphia…
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Which Delco ZIP Code Ranks Among the Hottest Housing Markets in the Philly Area?
Delaware County’s Folcroft ranks among the Top 15 hottest housing markets in Greater Philadelphia, writes Kenneth Hilario for the Philadelphia Business Journal. According to data…
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Neumann Students to Present Report on Folcroft Manufacturer at Economic Conference
Four students in a Neumann University senior seminar class produced a report on Cork Industries, a manufacturer of coatings and adhesives in Folcroft, and it…
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New York-Based Private-Equity Firm Buys Folcroft’s Alyan Pump
PumpMan Holdings, a portfolio company of New York’s Soundcore Capital Partners, has acquired Folcroft’s Alyan Pump for an undisclosed amount, writes Luisa Beltran for the…
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