Havertown
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Popular Ice Cream Shop Coming to Former Al Pastor in Havertown
Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is coming to Havertown this summer with a new shop at the former Al Pastor Mexican restaurant, writes June Bakan for Patch. Al Pastor, located at 13 W. Benedict Ave, closed in January. The Havertown Handel’s will have walk-up counter service only and outdoor patio seating, writes Caroline O’Halloran for Savvy…
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Remembering Carl Henderson, Owner of Carls’s Cards in Havertown
The owner of Carl’s Cards & Collectibles in Havertown is being remembered this week, writes Alexandra Simon for CBS News Philadelphia. Carl Henderson, who opened the popular sports memorabilia and novelty shop 32 years ago, has died, according to an announcement posted Saturday on social media. “Our hearts are literally broken. We have no…
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VondernLust: The Grange Estate is a 300-Year-Old Havertown Landmark Hiding in Plain Sight
I was born and raised in Haverford Township, and somehow it took me until my 40s to finally visit the historic Grange Estate. I’ve driven past it my whole life, but never stepped inside until recently. The first time I wandered onto the property while on a run, I felt like I’d stumbled into another…
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Ohio Investment Firm Buys Quarry Center in Havertown for $80M
The Quarry Center at 116 Township Line Road in Havertown has been sold for more than $80 million to Ohio-based Mid-America Management, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The price paid is one of the highest in the Philadelphia region in recent years for a grocery-anchored shopping center. The 31-acre, 222,500-square-foot shopping center, anchored…
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Ohio Investment Firm Buys Quarry Center in Havertown for $80M
The Quarry Center at 116 Township Line Road in Havertown has been sold for more than $80 million to Ohio-based Mid-America Management, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. The price paid is one of the highest in the Philadelphia region in recent years for a grocery-anchored shopping center. The 31-acre, 222,500-square-foot shopping center, anchored…
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Kylie Kelce and Actress Kate Hudson Talk Fame and Taylor Swift
Kylie Kelce and actress Kate Hudson recently spoke about Taylor Swift on Kelce’s Not Gonna Lie podcast, praising the singer for her hard work, writes Olivia Bellusci for Newsweek. The actress, known for How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, spoke with Kelce about the trials of fame. Hudson and Kelce agreed it takes…
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Haverford Man Loses $100,000 in Koi Fish to Power Outage
He spent 20 years taking care of 100 koi fish until the power outage from last week’s storm killed them all. The Havertown fish, valued at an estimated $100,000, died after the power failure deprived them of much-needed oxygen, writes Jadon George for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tom East’s koi pond was praised by family and…
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JAG Physical Therapy Moves into Havertown in Expansion Plan
JAG Physical Therapy continues to move into the Philadelphia market with the recent purchase of Penn Therapy Associates in Havertown, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Penn Therapy Associates was founded in Broomall by Mark E. Reitz in 1984. It relocated to the 2010 West Chester Pike in Havertown in 1999. “Our patients and…
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Cake Swap: Havertown Acme Quickly Switches From Travis to Jason Kelce Cake
A viral X photo Monday that showed a Taylor Swift–Travis Kelce cookie cake for sale prompted a quick Havertown ACME cake switch, replacing it with an Eagles-themed cake focusing on Travis’ brother, Jason, who lives in Haverford, writes Henry Savage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Obviously, we bleed green,” said an ACME spokesperson. The original Swift-Kelce…
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Havertown Bar Owner Notes Guinness on the Rise Among a Surprising Demographic
Local bar owners, including Tom Thornton of J.D. McGillicuddy’s in Havertown, have noticed a boost in Guinness sales among an unexpected age group, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The acclaimed Irish stout has been a fan favorite for older demographics in Ireland and the United States since its creation. Recently, Thornton has noticed…
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Take a Cold Plunge at New Wellness Center in Havertown
Cold Plunge Philly, Havertown’s newest wellness center at 1213 Darby Road, invites you to experience the benefits of heat and cold-water immersion. “The hardest part is that first 45 seconds. After that it’s relaxing,” said owner Alex Rosengarten, a Haverford High School graduate. “As soon as you hop out, you feel instantly better.” It’s the…
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Wonderland’s Roy Gillian, From Havertown, Made Ocean City What It Is Today
Roy Gillian, the owner of Gillian’s Wonderland Pier and former mayor of Ocean City, New Jersey, helped define “America’s Greatest Family Resort,” writes Annabelle Williams for The Wall Street Journal. Up to a million people visit the resort in the summer and many of those head up to the boardwalk for the arcade games, minigolf,…
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Early Child Care in Montco Gets Help with Massive Grant
Montgomery County is offering big grants to early child care centers, reports Kim Hudson for CBS News Philadelphia. The grants will help the more than 400 early child care centers across the county that have struggled to find staff. Staff shortages have resulted in many of these centers shrinking class sizes or closing altogether. Havertown’s…
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Couple Finds Local Colonial With ‘Good Bones’ and Gets to Work on Its Old World Charm
Nicole and Kenny Klein wanted to move from Manayunk to a suburban neighborhood where they could walk to at least one restaurant. They found that place in Havertown, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Even better they fell in love with a 1950s stone Colonial, even though the center hall had a pinkish carpet…
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Havertown Grille Is a Neighborhood and Jason Kelce Favorite
The Havertown Grille at 2409 West Darby Road in Havertown has been a neighborhood presence since 2012 but has received some extra attention lately as an occasional hangout for retired Philadelphia Eagle Jason Kelce. “You’ve heard about it. You’ve probably drove past it and saw it,” commented Bob Kelly for his Kelly Drives feature on…
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Havertown Parents Run 340 Miles for Their Son With Down Syndrome
Michael Mallick and Jenny Mallick of Havertown joined a 340-mile run March 21 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Society. Their youngest son, Gregory, 9, was born with Down Syndrome, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Gregory is truly an amazing little guy and teaches me…
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Apartments and Showroom Proposed for Lamplighter Tavern Property on Darby Road in Havertown
Plans for four apartments and a showroom have moved forward for the closed Jack Quinn’s Lamplighter Tavern property off Darby Road in Havertown, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The Lamplighter opened In 1971 in an 1890s home. It was a favorite township watering hole in the Oakmont section for 40 years before it…
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1920s Colonial at Merion Golf Estates Has It All; Now It’s Up for Sale
Chris Rhodes has lived his life in Main Line houses, most recently at a home in the Merion Golf Estates. “I love the Colonial look,” he said. The one he currently occupies in Havertown was built in the 1920s, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He bought the five-bedroom, 2-1/2-bath home for himself and…
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