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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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Blighted Middletown Intersection OK’d for a Piazza Dealership
One of the busiest intersections in Middletown has been the scene of a blighted building at Woodbourne Road and Lincoln Highway. Now that building will be rehabbed and reopened as a Piazza Volkswagen dealership, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Land development at 1974 E. Lincoln Highway, site of an empty 20,000-square-foot…
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BUCKSCO Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Main Line Health Keeps Nervous Eye on Crozer Bankruptcy Amid Cuts
Main Line Health is laying off almost 200 administrative and management staff as it works to restore its finances after three years of losses, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s also keeping a close eye on the situation at Crozer Health, which could impact its own hospitals. Main Line Health is a nonprofit…
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2nd Golfer, Jordan Spieth, Joins Tiger Woods in Backing Cobbs Creek Project
Tiger Woods has been joined by professional golfer Jordan Spieth in backing a $150 million restoration and expansion of the Cobbs Creek Golf Campus in West Philadelphia and Upper Darby, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. A three-time major winner, Spieth has awarded the Cobbs Creek Foundation a $250,000 grant through the Jordan Spieth…
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Bristol Seafood BYOB Among 76 Best Restaurants in Philly’s Dining Scene
Jules@Market, a contemporary seafood BYOB in Bristol, is one of the 76 best restaurants in the Philadelphia area that are defining the region’s dining scene right now, writes The Philadelphia Inquirer. The popular eatery from caterer Jules Soto has been a staple of Bristol’s historic downtown since it opened eight years ago. The restaurant is…
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General Recreation: Kids Soar to New Heights With Volo Aire Tower
Now, kids ages 5 to 12 can take an exciting journey up a three-story accessible and inclusive tower with Volo Aire, available from playground designer General Recreation in Newtown Square. The tower comes complete with a winding path constructed from revolutionary Landscape Structures’ Flexx steel-reinforced net that is suitable for climbing, rolling, bouncing, or relaxing…
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Pennsylvania Ranks in Lower Half Among Best States to Drive
To the little surprise of local drivers, Pennsylvania ranked in the lower half of a recently released report on the best states to drive in 2025, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Financial planning website WalletHub placed the Keystone State at No. 36 on its Best and Worst States to Drive in 2025 list. To…
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Wawa Takes Another Hit on Its Pizza, This Time From David Portnoy
Well-known pizza reviewer David Portnoy, founder of Barstool Sports, a sports and culture media company, weighed in on Wawa pizza, and it wasn’t good, writes Jacob Baumgart for Patch. Portnoy stopped at a Wawa in Glen Burnie, Maryland. “Wawa has disgusting pizza,” the celebrity foodie and sports personality said in a video review. He rated…
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Crozer Uses EMS Ambulances for Non-emergencies After Vendor Quits
Crozer Health lost its ambulance vendor, Keystone Quality Transport, so it is facing an ambulance shortage as it uses emergency ambulances for nonemergency transport, writes Harold Brubaker and Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crozer owes the vendor $267,000, so they quit providing service on Friday. Likewise, a fuel card bill went unpaid, so $500…
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Warrington Farmers Market Will Not Return in 2025
After four years of offering fresh produce and local goods to residents and visitors, Warrington Farmers Market in Warrington will not return in 2025, marking the end of its role as a vibrant community gathering place, writes Lauren O’Neill for the Bucks County Herald. According to founder Mariah Drenth-Cormick, the decision was made amid numerous…
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Zillow Ranks Greater Philadelphia Among Top Five Housing Markets for 2025
Greater Philadelphia ranked on Zillow’s top 5 housing markets for 2025, coming in fifth among the nation’s 50 most populous metro areas, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The region’s housing affordability compared to nearby markets, combined with low inventory and high demand, makes the Philadelphia metro area one of the most competitive markets…
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Decorating a Memory Care Room For Warmth and Comfort
If you’re assisting a loved one with their move to a memory care apartment, here are dementia-friendly memory care room decorating tips from Freedom Village at Brandywine in Chester County to create a warm and comforting place that will encourage better days for your loved one. Bring in Familiar Items Photos of loved ones, long-held…
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‘Departure’ Restaurant in Former Media Bank Gives Off Airport Vibe
Departure Restaurant & Lounge has an international menu described by owners Rory and Krystal Hirst as a “departure” from typical dining, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. The restaurant is in a former bank building on South Orange Street in Media across from the Delaware County Courthouse. The interior, a unique design by Rory, resembles…
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When Wawa Arrives in Kentucky, It’s Bringing Along 1,400 Jobs
Wawa’s expansion beyond Delaware County is not only bringing its localized brand to other parts of the country, it’s creating jobs along the way. The convenience store chain plans to open about 40 stores in Kentucky in the next 8 to 10 years. That’s equal to about 1,400 new jobs for the state, writes Chip…
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Delaware County Goes Hollywood as Delco: The Movie Premieres
This weekend marks the premiere of Delco: The Movie, opening to sellout crowds at the Media Theater, reports 6abc. Chris Pierdomenico’s love letter to his birthplace has generated so much local interest a separate showing was added at the Media Theater on Monday. The Aston native highlighted popular locations in the film, including Tom Jones…
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Villanova University Now Home to the Original Copy of Martin Luther King, Jr’s ‘I Have a Dream’ Speech Text
Villanova University is now the permanent steward of Dr. Martin Luther King’s original copy of his “I Have a Dream” speech, writes Jackie Thomas for The Villanovan. University President Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A., Ph.D made the announcement Aug 27 on the eve of the speech’s 58th anniversary. The document arrived at Villanova University through…
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Freedom Village Earns 2025 Best Nursing Home Designation From U.S. News & World Report
Freedom Village at Brandywine has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2025-2026 by U.S. News & World Report. The Continuing Care Community earned the 2025 Best Nursing Home recognition by achieving a High Performing rating, the highest possible rating from U.S. News. “This designation is a testament to our quality care and commitment…
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