Springfield
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Brothers with Springfield Roots Behind America250PADelco Shirts
Three Springfield-raised brothers, Ryan, Pat, and Brett Cassidy, launched an apparel brand honoring their Delco roots, creatively named Phillygoat, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A few years ago, as the Phillies played the Mets in London, one fan was photographed wearing one of their shirts with the phrase “The British Blew a Thirteen…
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CCP Now Cardiology Walk-in Clinic Now Open in Springfield
In another response to Delaware County’s loss of urgent care facilities, a walk-in cardiology clinic has opened in Springfield, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Cardiology Consultants of Philadelphia has already treated about 60 patients at the clinic in the past three weeks. The CCP Now clinic provides evaluation and treatment for patients…
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Battle Royale Brewing in Springfield Combines Brews and Retro Arcade
The husband and wife team of Matt and Stephanie Courchain are opening a retro arcade and brewery in Springfield known as the Battle Royale Brewing Co., writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The couple is investing between $300,000 and $350,000 in the brewery, which will feature arcade games, in-house brews, and Nintendo Switch stations.…
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Local Investors Complete Purchase of Closed Springfield Hospital
KQT Aikens Partners 2, a Delaware County investor group, has completed the purchase of the former Springfield Hospital for $1 million, according to KQT leader Todd Strine. The deal was secured on Tuesday. The hospital is the last of Crozer Health’s four hospitals to be sold in bankruptcy liquidation proceedings of Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.,…
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Hangout Cafe in Springfield Mall Has Grand Reopening Sunday
The Hangout Cafe at the Springfield Mall will have a grand reopening from 2 to 5 PM on Sunday, March 1, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mall restaurant at 1250 Baltimore Pike in Springfield temporarily closed, shifting its focus from being a traditional restaurant to The Hangout Cafe: An Event and Experience…
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X-Golf Eyes Springfield for Possible Location on Sproul Road
A new spot for golf lovers could soon take shape in Springfield, with the township’s Board of Commissioners reviewing an application for a franchised X-Golf location, a simulated golf center featuring a restaurant and bar, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. At X-Golf, visitors can enjoy simulated golf courses from across the globe and lessons…
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Local Investors for Taylor Hospital Buy Springfield Hospital for $1M
Local investors who acquired Taylor Hospital in a bankruptcy auction in September are now picking up Springfield Hospital after the original auction winner’s deal fell through, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Prospect Medical Holdings announced in a court filing Friday it plans to sell Springfield Hospital and an adjoining parking garage to KQT…
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Delco Steaks Has Opened a New Location in Springfield
Delco Steaks is holding a Sept. 28 grand opening celebration for its new shop that opened earlier this month at the former Phastbreak Cheesesteaks at 158 Baltimore Pike in Springfield, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The event will include food specials and a visit from Dan “Killer” Kennedy, five-time champion of the annual…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Celebrates Project Milestone at Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant
Aqua Pennsylvania reached a milestone in the $14.3 million construction project at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield. With a turn of a valve, a new concrete pretreatment sedimentation basin was placed into service. This comes less than a year after Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at the Delaware County plant. Work continues on…
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Springfield’s Nirvana Hair Gallery Gives Cecily Tynan a New Look
6abc Action News meteorologist Cecily Tynan debuted a brand-new hairstyle last week that caught viewers by surprise, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. For years, Tynan has worn a bob, keeping her hair short throughout most of her on-air career. She recently decided to switch it up, getting some extensions during her latest trip to…
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The Crossover Is a New Food Sensation at PhastBreak Cheesesteaks in Springfield
Two Delaware County businessmen have brought a new food combination to Springfield—the Crossover, reports Bob Kelly of Kelly Drives on Fox 29 Philadelphia. Bill McKee and Tom Shivers, both of Glen Mills, opened PhastBreak Cheesesteaks back in September in in Springfield. Out of their shop came the Crossover—a doughnut and pizza combo, though customers can…
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Springfield’s Joe O’Loughlin’s a Long-Time Gem of a Philly Sports Fan
Joe O’Loughlin, a 70-year-old with West Philadelphia roots who now lives in Springfield, describes himself as a “four by four” fan, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. His first Phillies game was July 25, 1964 at Connie Mack Stadium and he was there a couple of months later when the team fell one game short…
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Fire Guts Historic St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield
The community at St. Francis of Assisi School in Springfield is mourning the loss of the 100-year-old school to a fire Monday night as it looks for an alternate location for the students, writes Katherine Scott and the 6abc digital staff. By Tuesday, students and families were already working on fundraising to rebuild the school,…
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Film Producer Acquires Rights to NBA Scandal Story With Delaware County Ties
Producer Jonathan Saba has acquired the film rights to the NBA betting expose that involved former Cardinal O’Hara students James Battista and Tim Donaghy. The expose was reported in Sean Patrick Griffin’s novel, “Gaming the Game: The Story of the NBA Betting Scandal and the Gambler Who Made It Happen,’ writes Jack Dunn for Variety…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Breaks Ground on Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
Aqua Pennsylvania broke ground at its Crum Creek Water Treatment Plant in Springfield today. Aqua leadership joined elected officials and community leaders to kick off a construction project that will ensure safe drinking water for customers in Delaware County. The plant upgrades will improve service and water quality and are the latest example of Aqua’s…
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Springfield Resident Caroline Pamukcu Set to Compete in Paris Olympics Equestrian Events
Springfield resident Caroline Pamukcu is set to compete in the Olympic Games next month, representing the U.S. in equestrian events in Paris, writes Rick Holmes for WFMZ. She dedicates 12 hours a day to perfecting her skills at Buckwampum Farm, a place she regards as an equestrian haven. She has been training here since she…
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Johnny Paisano’s Open Once Again at New Springfield Location
Local favorite Johnny Paisano’s has reopened at the Springfield Shopping Center, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Sit-down service will begin next week at the Italian restaurant’s new location at 143 S. State Road, next to the Hibachi’s restaurant in the shopping center. It is open now for catering and call-ahead take-out. The new…
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There’s an Owner Now for the Delco Shack but He Won’t be Living There
The “Delco Shack”, next to the Springfield Mall, has been bought, though the new owner won’t be living there, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The one-room 17 x 17-foot redbrick Springfield building, purchased by Realtor Joe Vaccone for $150,000, has no running water and no functioning sewage system. It does have location and…
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