Delaware County
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Tucker Carlson Ends FOX News Career Chatting With Delco Pizza-Guy Hero
Tucker Carlson’s final guest before he was let go by FOX News was Tyler Morrell, the Delco delivery driver for Cocco’s Pizza. Morrell became an instant hero when he tripped a stolen-car suspect fleeing police in Middletown, Delaware County, writes Michael Tanenbaum for Philly Voice. The April 16 incident was captured by a now-viral residential-door…
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Delaware County Fisherman Discovers Alligator-Like Creature in Philadelphia Park
An alligator-like creature later identified as a caiman was caught Sunday, March 5, by Ike Peyton from Delaware County, writes Neirin Gray Desai for the Daily Mail. Peyton was fishing at FDR Park in South Philadelphia when he spotted the 3.5-foot animal at about 10 AM relaxing on the shore. He captured it with his…
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This High Profile Delco Republican Once Stomped through Springfield Routinely
Minnie the Elephant, a Delco Republican Party symbol, was retired in 2019 after 30 years of walking in the 4th of July parade in Delaware County, reported Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Springfield Republican Party chairman Michael Puppio said the decision was reached after discussion with scientific experts. Stephanie Curson was shocked to learn…
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2019 Guinness World’s Record: Local Kids Jumped at the Chance to Enjoy Something Massively Fun
The world’s largest bouncy castle, according to the Guinness World Records, was in Delaware County in May of 2019. It was at the Maplezone Sports Village, 4881 Chichester Ave., Aston, reported Sinead Cummings for PhillyVoice. According to Guinness, The Big Bounce America measured 11,433 square-feet 132-square inches and was achieved by Grahame Ferguson and Cammy Craig,…
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In Haverford Township, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford Township after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The stone home sits on a one-acre…
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Hey Lucky Traveler, Wawa’s Bringing Its Stores to You
A Wawa “Travel Center” is coming, according to Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. Gheysens announced Wawa’s new direction at a Chamber of Commerce for Greater Philadelphia’s 2023 Economic Outlook, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. You still won’t be able to sleep overnight at a Wawa but it will have a rest stop style that…
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Craig LaBan Gives a Nod to Neighboring Delaware County in Best 2022 Dining Scene Review
Neighboring Delaware County dining scene made it onto a list of the Philadelphia Inquirer’s best dining scenes for 2022, writes Inquirer food critic Craig LaBan. “After our Center City furnace went kaput in January, we spent a tasty week in Delco exploring the culinary draws of the region’s most underappreciated food county, from scrapple fries…
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Remembering Charlie Gracie, Philly’s First Rock and Roll Star
Charlie Gracie, whose music impacted the Beatles in the 1960s, died Friday in Aldan. He was 86, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The South Philadelphia singer and guitarist had a 70-year music career. He lived in Drexel Hill with wife Joan before moving to Springfield this year. Considered Philadelphia’s first native son rock-and-roll…
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Aqua Donates $450,000 to Share Food Program, Launches Multi-Year Partnership to Fight Hunger
Share Food Program has announced a $450,000 donation through the Essential Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Aqua Pennsylvania, an Essential Utilities Company. The check was presented during an Aqua employee volunteer day and launched a new multi-year partnership to provide hunger relief for Delaware County residents served by both organizations. As Lead Sponsor, Aqua’s…
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A Lifetime Devoted to the Eagles — Now There’s a Fan Cave
The Eagles Monday Night Football loss to the Commanders hasn’t dimmed Delaware County fan Allison Cawley one bit. She may be disappointed (she’s not alone) but that won’t stop her from enjoying the Birds — good times and bad — in her Eagles fan cave in her Delaware County basement, writes Dave Uram for KYW…
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Scaling Ivy-Covered Walls: One Montco College Makes National List of Most Rigorous Admissions Policies
Two of the most difficult colleges to get into in the U.S. are local to the Phila. suburbs, and one is in Montgomery County. Natasha Dado, citing data compiled by Niche, enrolled her journalist skills to file the report for CBS News. The Niche findings used several criteria to determine its 2023 college rankings, including…
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Crozer Health Closing Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill is closing and becoming an inpatient behavioral health center by next spring, according to owner Crozer Health, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The announcement was made Wednesday, Sept. 21. Current services, including the emergency department, will close within 60 days, Crozer said. Crozer Health is owned…
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Delco-Themed Mini-Golf May Have Unfamiliar References Montco Players, But It’s Still Retro Fun
Welcome to Delcoland, Delaware County in miniature golf form. You’ll find this unique course behind the former Charlie’s Hamburgers lot in Folsom, now home to a Delco Steaks. The golf course is the brainchild of home-grown entrepreneurs Nick Reynolds and John McKenzie, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal was to somehow make…
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Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support
Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need saving, writes Davis Giangiulio for Main Line Tonight. Leaders of ambulance companies in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties say they are facing dire financial needs due to inadequate funding from the state or municipalities they…
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Locally Invented Motorized Wagon Lets Shore-Goers Smartly Depart from the Hand-Pushed Cart
Beach goers — at the Jersey Shore or elsewhere — now have a more convenient transport from their vacation accommodations to the surf and sand, replacing those hand-pushed carts and their human-powered movement. The e-Beach Wagon, invented by a Delco resident, more easily does the heavy lifting when toting belongings to/from the beach, writes Greta…
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Now Harder to Find, The All-Night Diner Still Lives in Delco
The Philadelphia region at one time catered to the late-night appetite with a variety of 24-hour diners to choose from. Lately, those numbers have thinned out, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. Fortunately, there are still two all-night diners in Delaware County that are keeping the lights on and the food hot. Stargate Diner This…
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Hope Still Abounds for a Second Season of ‘Mare of Easttown’
So many people want to see a second season of Mare of Easttown. But does wanting it make it so? For those who need a refresher, the story concerns the fictional town of Easttown, modeled very much after Delaware County, with Mare Sheehan — the protagonist played by Kate Winslet — a Philadelphia police detective…
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General Recreation: Water Park Fun in Your Local Community
Local towns can save energy, water and space, and still provide splash opportunities for kids with AquaSmart, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation provides playground and recreational equipment throughout the region. AquaSmart Splash Pads are powered by HydroLogix, which cuts down on water and energy use, saving money. Choose up to…
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