Delaware CountyRita’s latest owner hopes year-round sales and drive-thru lanes will finally make the Philly-centric chain a national nameRita's has been trying to go national for 20 years. Is winter custard the key to water-ice profits?Joseph N. DiStefano The sale of the shuttered Springfield Hospital to local investors has been completedHarold Brubaker Swarthmore’s borough manager has been terminated after just six months on the jobDenali Sagner and Lisa Dukart Joseph E. McGettigan III, longtime trial lawyer and celebrated former prosecutor, has died at 76Gary Miles House of the week: A Spanish-style ranch house near Swarthmore for $699,000Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer AdvertisementMost Philly-area health systems had improved financial results in first half of fiscal 2026Children's Hospital of Philadelphia had the highest operating profit margin in the region in the six months that ended Dec. 31.Harold Brubaker Media, the nation’s first Fair Trade Town, marks 20 years supporting farmers in the developing worldUnder Fair Trade, farmers are paid more in exchange for assurances that they’ll maintain eco-friendly practices and safe working conditions. Denali Sagner Noel Mayo, groundbreaking Black industrial designer and college professor, has died at 88 As owner and president of Noel Mayo Associates, he and his staff designed all kinds of products, interiors, exteriors, graphics, mobile exhibits, and signage systems for companies and private clients.Gary Miles Radnor Middle School employee arrested for sexual assault of a minor in Texas, authorities sayMichael Robinson, 43, was a paraprofessional at the middle school, officials said. He was arrested Thursday morning in Wayne. Jesse Bunch Delco, apparently, is the place where the country’s best Scrabble players meet and competeFrom national champions to top-50 contenders, a tight-knit club in the Philly area has quietly built one of America’s most competitive Scrabble scenes. Even the CW Network agrees.Abigail Covington and Earl Hopkins Main Line Health reported an operating profit of $8.7 million in the first half of fiscal 2026The nonprofit reported strong gains in revenue and patient visits.Harold Brubaker How a land dispute between Gov. Josh Shapiro and his neighbor is shaking up a sleepy Abington neighborhood — and why he says it’s a ‘political stunt’The neighborhood has became the battleground for dueling lawsuits between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors, bringing tension to a tranquil community.Gillian McGoldrick Philly schools will remain virtual on Tuesday; other Pa. and N.J. districts are a mixed bagAnd the storms this winter have sparked a new debate over virtual instruction in New Jersey, where state law prohibits students to learn remotely due to snowstorms.Kristen A. Graham, Melanie Burney, and Maddie Hanna Penn expert says whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is a ‘risk-risk conversation’A Penn researcher found the risk of a mental health emergency nearly doubled in women who discontinued their SSRIs or SNRIs, compared to those who stayed on their medication.Kayla Yup Nearly a year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed, Chester residents still struggle to access healthcareResidents say they're committed to advocating for more medical services in the city, which has no primary care providers.Aubrey Whelan Wawa has expanded far beyond Philly. But hometown fans still fuel the chain’s successAfter 60 years, locals still see Wawa as "part of their neighborhood," said CEO Chris Gheysens. The chain founded in Delaware County now has nearly 1,200 locations in 13 states and Washington, D.C.Erin McCarthy A $105-million mixed-use complex with apartments set to rise in the shadow of Willow Grove mallThe project will include more than 250 apartments and new retail space, with construction to start this summer, according to the developer.Erin McCarthy ‘I was vulnerable’: Women testify against head of Delco addiction nonprofit accused of trading money for sexual favorsLarry Arata abused his position of influence with the nonprofit Opioid Crisis Action Network, prosecutors said Thursday.Jesse Bunch New SEPTA trolley safety system will make rides longer but smootherTrips from Orange Street in Media to 69th Street in Upper Darby would be 15 minutes longer, SEPTA says.Thomas Fitzgerald Upper Darby Council passes resolution to restrict cooperation with ICE following resident’s death in the agency’s custodyThe largely symbolic resolution comes after Parady La, an Upper Darby resident struggling with addiction, died in the hospital in ICE custody last month. Kyle McIntyre said the council will do more.Aliya Schneider See more storiesAdvertisement
Rita’s latest owner hopes year-round sales and drive-thru lanes will finally make the Philly-centric chain a national nameRita's has been trying to go national for 20 years. Is winter custard the key to water-ice profits?Joseph N. DiStefano
Rita’s latest owner hopes year-round sales and drive-thru lanes will finally make the Philly-centric chain a national nameRita's has been trying to go national for 20 years. Is winter custard the key to water-ice profits?Joseph N. DiStefano
Swarthmore’s borough manager has been terminated after just six months on the jobDenali Sagner and Lisa Dukart
Swarthmore’s borough manager has been terminated after just six months on the jobDenali Sagner and Lisa Dukart
Joseph E. McGettigan III, longtime trial lawyer and celebrated former prosecutor, has died at 76Gary Miles
Joseph E. McGettigan III, longtime trial lawyer and celebrated former prosecutor, has died at 76Gary Miles
House of the week: A Spanish-style ranch house near Swarthmore for $699,000Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
House of the week: A Spanish-style ranch house near Swarthmore for $699,000Paul Jablow, For The Inquirer
Most Philly-area health systems had improved financial results in first half of fiscal 2026Children's Hospital of Philadelphia had the highest operating profit margin in the region in the six months that ended Dec. 31.Harold Brubaker
Most Philly-area health systems had improved financial results in first half of fiscal 2026Children's Hospital of Philadelphia had the highest operating profit margin in the region in the six months that ended Dec. 31.Harold Brubaker
Media, the nation’s first Fair Trade Town, marks 20 years supporting farmers in the developing worldUnder Fair Trade, farmers are paid more in exchange for assurances that they’ll maintain eco-friendly practices and safe working conditions. Denali Sagner
Media, the nation’s first Fair Trade Town, marks 20 years supporting farmers in the developing worldUnder Fair Trade, farmers are paid more in exchange for assurances that they’ll maintain eco-friendly practices and safe working conditions. Denali Sagner
Noel Mayo, groundbreaking Black industrial designer and college professor, has died at 88 As owner and president of Noel Mayo Associates, he and his staff designed all kinds of products, interiors, exteriors, graphics, mobile exhibits, and signage systems for companies and private clients.Gary Miles
Noel Mayo, groundbreaking Black industrial designer and college professor, has died at 88 As owner and president of Noel Mayo Associates, he and his staff designed all kinds of products, interiors, exteriors, graphics, mobile exhibits, and signage systems for companies and private clients.Gary Miles
Radnor Middle School employee arrested for sexual assault of a minor in Texas, authorities sayMichael Robinson, 43, was a paraprofessional at the middle school, officials said. He was arrested Thursday morning in Wayne. Jesse Bunch
Radnor Middle School employee arrested for sexual assault of a minor in Texas, authorities sayMichael Robinson, 43, was a paraprofessional at the middle school, officials said. He was arrested Thursday morning in Wayne. Jesse Bunch
Delco, apparently, is the place where the country’s best Scrabble players meet and competeFrom national champions to top-50 contenders, a tight-knit club in the Philly area has quietly built one of America’s most competitive Scrabble scenes. Even the CW Network agrees.Abigail Covington and Earl Hopkins
Delco, apparently, is the place where the country’s best Scrabble players meet and competeFrom national champions to top-50 contenders, a tight-knit club in the Philly area has quietly built one of America’s most competitive Scrabble scenes. Even the CW Network agrees.Abigail Covington and Earl Hopkins
Main Line Health reported an operating profit of $8.7 million in the first half of fiscal 2026The nonprofit reported strong gains in revenue and patient visits.Harold Brubaker
Main Line Health reported an operating profit of $8.7 million in the first half of fiscal 2026The nonprofit reported strong gains in revenue and patient visits.Harold Brubaker
How a land dispute between Gov. Josh Shapiro and his neighbor is shaking up a sleepy Abington neighborhood — and why he says it’s a ‘political stunt’The neighborhood has became the battleground for dueling lawsuits between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors, bringing tension to a tranquil community.Gillian McGoldrick
How a land dispute between Gov. Josh Shapiro and his neighbor is shaking up a sleepy Abington neighborhood — and why he says it’s a ‘political stunt’The neighborhood has became the battleground for dueling lawsuits between Josh Shapiro and his neighbors, bringing tension to a tranquil community.Gillian McGoldrick
Philly schools will remain virtual on Tuesday; other Pa. and N.J. districts are a mixed bagAnd the storms this winter have sparked a new debate over virtual instruction in New Jersey, where state law prohibits students to learn remotely due to snowstorms.Kristen A. Graham, Melanie Burney, and Maddie Hanna
Philly schools will remain virtual on Tuesday; other Pa. and N.J. districts are a mixed bagAnd the storms this winter have sparked a new debate over virtual instruction in New Jersey, where state law prohibits students to learn remotely due to snowstorms.Kristen A. Graham, Melanie Burney, and Maddie Hanna
Penn expert says whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is a ‘risk-risk conversation’A Penn researcher found the risk of a mental health emergency nearly doubled in women who discontinued their SSRIs or SNRIs, compared to those who stayed on their medication.Kayla Yup
Penn expert says whether to take antidepressants during pregnancy is a ‘risk-risk conversation’A Penn researcher found the risk of a mental health emergency nearly doubled in women who discontinued their SSRIs or SNRIs, compared to those who stayed on their medication.Kayla Yup
Nearly a year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed, Chester residents still struggle to access healthcareResidents say they're committed to advocating for more medical services in the city, which has no primary care providers.Aubrey Whelan
Nearly a year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed, Chester residents still struggle to access healthcareResidents say they're committed to advocating for more medical services in the city, which has no primary care providers.Aubrey Whelan
Wawa has expanded far beyond Philly. But hometown fans still fuel the chain’s successAfter 60 years, locals still see Wawa as "part of their neighborhood," said CEO Chris Gheysens. The chain founded in Delaware County now has nearly 1,200 locations in 13 states and Washington, D.C.Erin McCarthy
Wawa has expanded far beyond Philly. But hometown fans still fuel the chain’s successAfter 60 years, locals still see Wawa as "part of their neighborhood," said CEO Chris Gheysens. The chain founded in Delaware County now has nearly 1,200 locations in 13 states and Washington, D.C.Erin McCarthy
A $105-million mixed-use complex with apartments set to rise in the shadow of Willow Grove mallThe project will include more than 250 apartments and new retail space, with construction to start this summer, according to the developer.Erin McCarthy
A $105-million mixed-use complex with apartments set to rise in the shadow of Willow Grove mallThe project will include more than 250 apartments and new retail space, with construction to start this summer, according to the developer.Erin McCarthy
‘I was vulnerable’: Women testify against head of Delco addiction nonprofit accused of trading money for sexual favorsLarry Arata abused his position of influence with the nonprofit Opioid Crisis Action Network, prosecutors said Thursday.Jesse Bunch
‘I was vulnerable’: Women testify against head of Delco addiction nonprofit accused of trading money for sexual favorsLarry Arata abused his position of influence with the nonprofit Opioid Crisis Action Network, prosecutors said Thursday.Jesse Bunch
New SEPTA trolley safety system will make rides longer but smootherTrips from Orange Street in Media to 69th Street in Upper Darby would be 15 minutes longer, SEPTA says.Thomas Fitzgerald
New SEPTA trolley safety system will make rides longer but smootherTrips from Orange Street in Media to 69th Street in Upper Darby would be 15 minutes longer, SEPTA says.Thomas Fitzgerald
Upper Darby Council passes resolution to restrict cooperation with ICE following resident’s death in the agency’s custodyThe largely symbolic resolution comes after Parady La, an Upper Darby resident struggling with addiction, died in the hospital in ICE custody last month. Kyle McIntyre said the council will do more.Aliya Schneider
Upper Darby Council passes resolution to restrict cooperation with ICE following resident’s death in the agency’s custodyThe largely symbolic resolution comes after Parady La, an Upper Darby resident struggling with addiction, died in the hospital in ICE custody last month. Kyle McIntyre said the council will do more.Aliya Schneider
