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Delco Profile: Must-Try Custom Decorated Cookies by Pomp + Splendor by Chrissy

When a licensed cottage bakery based in Media describes its bounty as “bespoke luxury cookies that look amazing and taste...

Delco’s ‘Spring’-ing Into Summer With Cocktails and Mocktails

Warmer weather demands refreshingly cool beverages to temper the heat! It also reminds us that there’s nothing quite like Delco...

Delco’s Favorite Food Trucks: Must-Try Rolling Roadside Cuisine

Sometimes they’re parked at the same place, on a schedule. Sometimes they surprise and delight at fairs and festivals. Some...

Where to Enjoy Delco’s Favorite Comfort Foods

You know you want them: comfort foods! Maybe that’s because it’s cold outside, or you have a cold, or it’s...

Round 2: More Delco Must-Try Food Finds

Didn’t get enough of our must-try picks in “Round 1”? Then feast upon this list! There’s a lot of comfort...

In Delco? Hit These Must-Try Food Gems — Round 1

You’re sure to find something for your tummy’s to-do list on our “round one” list of Delco’s must-try spots! Whether...

Delco Profile: Blend Your New Favorite Wine at Vino Bambino

When John Giacomucci was a kid, his parents, like many Italian parents who immigrated to America, would make their own...

Sweet Tooth? Indulge in Delco’s Go-To Candies!

You don’t need a holiday to indulge your sweet tooth, especially when there are so many candy shops all around...

Delco Profile: Village Vine’s Executive Chef Krupa Patel on Mentors, Family Influences and the Wawa Pickle Sandwich

Krupa Patel’s story teaches that you never know where your journey may take you, yet it can be incredibly fulfilling...

Delco Profile: Deliciously Creative Gina Carruth Wows with Charcuterplease Boards

Many of us picked up “hobbies” during the 2020 pandemic-related quarantine, from binge-watching classic TV shows to obsessively cleaning our...

Vegan Cuisine for All? Yep, in Delco!

Delco boasts a cornucopia of cuisine, and it is the go-to county for everything from cheesesteaks to ethnic delicacies and...

5 Quick Meals You Can Make in 30-ish Minutes: Kid-Friendly, Too!

Show of hands: Are you shuttling kids to after-school activities? Sports leagues? Play dates? We know you’re the family chauffeur...

Romance It Up at These Delco Restaurants! — Round 2

Did you try all the great restaurant options in our Round 1 blog yet? It’s a great list for impressing...

Delco Says ‘Cheese and Charcuterie? Yes, Please!’

First things first: you absolutely, positively can say both cheese and charcuterie board and party tray in Delco. We’ve got...

Romance It Up at These Delco Restaurants! — Round 1

It turns out that romance isn’t all hearts, flowers and dimly lit restaurants! It can be, of course, but we...

Fido Approved: Delco’s Favorite Dog-Friendly Restaurants

Who’s a good doggie? Yup, it’s your pup! Perhaps no creature enjoys being out with you more than your trusty...

Delco Profile: Chef Char Nolan on Veganism, Food, Container Gardens and More — Bonus Recipe, Too!

To say that Drexel Hill’s Char Nolan is a quiet mover-and-shaker in the local food scene is a gross understatement....

Stamp Your Staycation Passport With Delco’s International Fare

Just because we can travel again doesn’t mean all of us are heading overseas just yet. There are lots of...

Delco Profile: Charisse McGill and Her Growing ‘French Toast Bites’ Empire

A solid history running a seasonal market, special event experience, plus a graduate degree in food marketing, and — according...

Best Eats for Delco-Style Outdoor Parties

Outdoor party season seems to have expanded, even as the (shhh!… dare we say it?) pandemic seems to wane. Why?...

It’s Picnic Time in Delco: Best Spots, Eats and Drinks

It’s no surprise to Delco residents that picnic season can start in April, end in mid-May, start again in late...

Delco Profile: Media’s Storied The Towne House

A must when in Media, D’Ignazio’s Towne House had been a fixture on Veterans Square for 65 years. Countless generations...

Delco Strong: Restaurants That Opened During the Pandemic

We all know you don’t mess with Delco, especially with locals who have plans. Big plans. Plans, for example, to...

Hop Over to These Delco Favorites for Easter Takeout and Dine-in Eats

That’s the Easter Bunny we see peeking out from behind his basket of goodies, and he’s wondering if you’re all...

Delco’s Great Stromboli Debate

A sandwich? A stromboli sandwich? Who are we to argue with the grandson of the guy who created it more...

The Sharon Female Academy

Sharon Female Seminary, established in 1837 by Hicksite Quakers John and Rachel Jackson at their residence in Darby (later renamed...

Historic Eden Cemetery

Historic Eden Cemetery, located in Collingdale, Delaware County, is a historic African American cemetery established in 1902. Spanning across 53...

Honeycomb Union American Methodist Church

Known as “The Light in the Valley,” the Honeycomb Union American Methodist Episcopal Church in Lima was founded in 1852...

Sellers Hall

Sellers Hall, the 7th oldest building in Pennsylvania, was completed in 1684. Samuel Sellers, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1682,...

Providence Friends Meeting

Local historians believe renowned Delco-born abolitionist Thomas Garrett met here with legendary Underground Railroad Conductor, Harriet Tubman, on several occasions...

The Inn at Grace Winery

Little documentation exists about the inn as an Underground Railroad site, but it was purchased as an official land grant...

The Darby Friends Meeting House

Built in 1805, the Darby Friends Meeting House was designed in the prototypical doubled form of the late 18th century....

William Penn’s impact on the abolishment of slavery.

William Penn, a converted Quaker, was given land grants in the new world by the King of England as repayment...

Delaware County Ties to the Underground Railroad

Freedom is a powerful force and, in this country, it is guaranteed to every American Citizen.  For slaves there was...

Delco Profile: Meet Avner Schwartz, Food Network’s Kids Baking Championship Contestant

Get to know Avner Schwartz, Food Network's Kids Baking Championship contestant from Delco, Pennsylvania.

Delco Profile: Chef Reeky’s Redemption Story Pays Off for Lucky Delco Diners

When Chef Tarik Ryant says he went to the school of hard knocks, he isn’t kidding. He did his on-the-job...

What Delco Kids Really Want to Eat for Lunch

Virtual, hybrid or full-day school. Daycare, no daycare. Too young for school or daycare, so home with working parents. Or...

7 Food Trends You’ve Gotta Try: Welcome, 2021!

We’re actually getting tired of writing “due to the pandemic” — but, at this writing, it’s all still very real...

Morning Sweets are Some of Delco’s Favorite Breakfasts

Breakfast, the first meal of the day and, according to our moms and mom-moms, the most important meal of the...

A Very 2020 Holiday Season: Make it Tasty Delco-Style

Although we were hoping to write a different blog in late fall 2020, we can’t ignore the fact that navigating...

Delco Profile: Just Call Them Chef Floyd and Chef Angie at Plum Restaurant Group

A romance that started back in their high school days eventually turned into a perfect pairing, not just as a...

Shop These Delco Specialty Markets for Global Family Favorites

In Delco, PA, we’ve got a melting pot of ethnic cuisine and a diverse offering of specialty markets for the...

Delco Profile: Elisa Costantini, the Mom Behind ‘Italian Moms’ Cookbook Series

She’s made numerous appearances on the “Rachael Ray Show,” local newscasts, “Today,” QVC — the list goes on! Yet what...

Tacos: In Delco, They’re Not Just for Tuesdays

Taco Tuesday! Who doesn’t love an excuse to fill up on handhelds of corn or wheat, stuffed with your favorite...

Get Your BBQ on All Year Long at These Delco Finds

Something hot off the grill gives us all the feels in the summer, but we’ll let you in on a...

The Delco Hoagie Wars: Round 1

Where to start? A hoagie, at its most basic, is meat, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and most likely hit...

It’s Brunch-a-licious in Delco!

We know why brunch is special: It’s our favorite breakfast and lunch foods … plus a few surprises … plus...

Hildacy Preserve: Delco’s Secret Oasis of Nature

Summer is right around the corner and there is no shortage of summer camps right here in Delaware County’s Destination...

Catch the Spirit of the Season

Every December, the Brandywine River Museum of Art transforms into an old-fashioned winter wonderland, faithfully delivering the holiday spirit to...

Must-Try Delco Pizza Joints

Delco denizens are as fierce about their pizza as they are about their cheesesteaks, beer, diners, more cheesesteaks and still...

Delco Profile: Bob Barrar, Brewer and Co-Owner, 2SP Brewing Company

Pretentious? Never. Passionate? Always. Local craft brew lovers will recognize that as the mojo behind 2SP Brewing Company. Fiercely proud...

Bringing Farm-Fresh to You: Can’t-Miss Delco Farmers Markets

The term “farm-fresh” conjures up images of dewy spring mornings in the fields, hazy summer days choosing ripe produce and...

Fair Weather Means Alfresco Fun in Delco

When it seems that Mother Nature has finally released us from chilly weather, then it’s time to seek greener pastures....

Beer Here! Delco’s Favorite Beer Gardens

Git yer ice-cold beer … here in Delco! And they’re not your grandma’s brews, either, although you’ll find many old...

Two Wineries, Big Impact: Delco’s Wine Country

We have nothing but respect for domestic wineries and those around the globe, yet we feel quite content sipping right...

A Garden Good Enough to Eat

Tyler Arboretum’s Edible Garden sows the seeds of environmental education and agricultural literacy with the addition of a new, 1.25-acre...

The Delco Brew Scene is Growing

Craft beer. It’s almost a given now that thirsty beer lovers can get their hands on craft-brewed beer at their...

Delco Cheesesteak Wars — Round 2

In our first installment, Delco Cheesesteak Wars — Round 1, we threw down and waited. As expected, we got a...

Delco’s Big Backyard: Ridley Creek State Park

Springtime in Delaware County is a sight to behold. As the frost melts and our lush landscape is reborn in...

More than Comfort Food: Delco’s Diners Delights

With all due respect, New Jersey, we beg to differ over the perception that the best diners are in the...

America’s Garden Capital Passport Available Now!

Photo by Jen Rudy America’s Garden Capital Passport, an exclusive guide to exploring the region’s 36 public gardens features a...

Dining is Fine in Delco — Discover These 6 Unexpected Gems!

Words like “unassuming,” “unexpected,” “neighborhood gem” and more come to mind when describing these six Delco haunts. They’re all popular,...

Media Rolls Out the Red Carpet for 12th Annual Media Film Festival

The 2019 Media Film Festival will once again take the stage at the historic Media Theatre April 4 – 6...

Chanticleer, a Pleasure Garden, Prepares for Spring

This year March blew into the region with 3 back-to-back snow and sleet storms and single digit wind chills.  But...

4 of Aunt Mary Pat’s Favorite Delco Eats

She’s everyone’s favorite aunt — and we were lucky enough to get few minutes of her time after her second...

Delco Profile: Gino Razzi, President and Winemaker, Penns Woods Winery

Although he’s largely considered the father of the local wine scene, there’s two things to remember about Gino Razzi. First,...

Media Theatre Celebrates 25 Years of Award Winning Professional Music Theatre

It was 25 years ago that the marquee was illuminated with the first ever professional musical production in Media, “My...

Phyllis Mills Wyeth: A Celebration

Through May 5, 2019 Now on view at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, a memorial exhibition celebrating the life...

Great Valentine Dates & More

Whether you’re single or part of a couple, here are some amazing ideas for Valentine’s Fun:  Get locked in a...

Delco Cheesesteak Wars — Round 1

You say South Philly? We say thanks, but no thanks — some of the best cheesesteaks around are within Delco’s...

Turning Back Time

The 1704 Newlin Grist Mill has always been a place to learn about the past, but now it will also...

Winslow Homer: Photography and the Art of Painting

November 16, 2018 – February 17, 2019 A little-recognized aspect of the work of Winslow Homer—one of America’s most iconic...

Everything Old Is New Again

Use whatever adjective you like to describe the sometimes exquisite, sometimes funky heirlooms to be found in Delco – “retro”,...