IT’S BEEN CHILLY…
Happy Monday, Delco.
Hope you survived the Super Bowl — and the cold. Wind chills dropped to negative 14 this weekend, and if you watched the game outside at any point, you're tougher than most. The Seahawks handled the Patriots pretty convincingly last night, and while nobody around here was exactly heartbroken to see New England lose, it was a little strange watching our guy Milton Williams on the wrong side of a blowout.
Good news: the deep freeze is loosening up this week, Valentine's Day has some genuinely great options around the county, and a Broomall native is representing the U.S. on the Olympic stage right now. Let's get into it.
In today's edition:
Super Bowl LX Recap — and a Former Eagle's Bittersweet Night
Broomall's Taylor Anderson-Heide Competing at the Winter Olympics
Norwegian Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum
Valentine's Week: Things to Do Around Delco
Road Closures, Weather, and County Updates
— From Ridley to Radnor
DELCO / PHILLY SPORTS NEWS
🏈 Super Bowl LX: Seahawks Dominate, Former Eagle Falls Short
The Seattle Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 last night at Levi's Stadium — and it wasn't even that close. Seattle's defense was suffocating: six sacks of Drake Maye, three turnovers, and a scoreless Patriots offense through three full quarters. Kenneth Walker III ran for 135 yards, and kicker Jason Myers set a Super Bowl record with five field goals. Uchenna Nwosu's 45-yard pick-six in the fourth sealed it.
The Delco angle: Former Eagle Milton Williams played for the losing Patriots. Williams was a hero of last year's Super Bowl LIX win over Kansas City (2 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery) before signing a 4-year, $104 million deal with New England. He recorded at least one sack last night but couldn't save the Pats. He's now the only player on either roster to have made three Super Bowl appearances — with one ring to show for it.
Bad Bunny's halftime show — the first primarily Spanish-language performance in Super Bowl history — resonated deeply in Philly, home to the second-largest Puerto Rican population in the mainland U.S. Philly Boricuas hosted a "Benito Bowl" watch party. Around Delco, the vibe was low-key compared to last year's Eagles run — no parades down State Street, but rooting against the Patriots came naturally.
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DELCO GREATS
🏅 Broomall's Taylor Anderson-Heide at the Winter Olympics
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway, and Delco has someone on the ice. Taylor Anderson-Heide, a Marple Newtown High School graduate from Broomall, is competing in curling for Team USA. She's one of the few Delaware County natives to compete in a Winter Olympics. Catch the action on NBC and Peacock through February 22.
DELCO ECONOMY
🛳️ Norwegian Cruise Line Coming to Tinicum
Here's one that flew under the radar: Norwegian Cruise Line has signed a 7-year agreement to operate a new homeport terminal in Tinicum Township. The 16-acre site near Hog Island Road — adjacent to Philadelphia International Airport — will host 41 sailings per year, generating an estimated $300 million in regional economic output. Delaware County is officially on the cruise map.
⚡ QUICK HITS
Wonder, the multi-menu quick-service chain, is now open at 5045 Township Line Road in Drexel Hill — opened January 22 if you missed it.
Brandywine Museum of Art in Chadds Ford has three strong exhibitions right now: "Jerrell Gibbs: No Solace in the Shade" (his first museum solo show), "John Sloan's Street Theater" (Ashcan School urban art), and a newly displayed monumental landscape by Hudson River School painter Jasper Francis Cropsey.
"The Lunar Project" at the Main Line Art Center in Haverford runs through February 20 — ceramic works inspired by the Asian Zodiac's Year of the Horse. Free admission.
PennDOT received over 1,100 pothole complaints since January 1 and is deploying crews to 45 state highways across the region this week. Report potholes at 1-800-FIX-ROAD.
❤️ Things to Do This Week: February 9–15
Valentine's Day is Saturday. Here are your best options — all new this week.
Valentine's Picks 💝
Dear Jack, Dear Louise — Hedgerow Theatre | Opens Fri, Feb 13; Valentine's show Sat, Feb 14 | $ | 64 Rose Valley Road, Media — A regional premiere of Ken Ludwig's romantic WWII love story told through letters. Intimate 108-seat theater. Post-show reception opening night. Tickets $20–$35 at hedgerowtheatre.org.
Valentine's at Jamey's House of Music | Sat, Feb 14, 7:30 PM | $ | 32 S. Lansdowne Ave, Lansdowne — Craig Bickhardt featuring Kyle Swartzwelder, Tommy Geddes, and Larry Ahearn. $25 advance, $30 door.
118 North Valentine's Day | Sat, Feb 14, starting 2 PM | $ | Wayne — Happy hour at 2pm, soul/blues/funk at 7pm, 90s alt-rock at 9pm. All 21+.
Garden Glow — Longwood Gardens | Opens Fri, Feb 13, Fri–Sun evenings 5–10 PM | $ | Kennett Square — After-hours illuminated bonsai, glowing installations, and a suspended botanical piece. Tickets include all-day admission. Valentine's prix fixe dinners at the 1906 Restaurant (Feb 13–15, reserve early).
Eddie Bruce's "Musical Valentine: Songs of Tony Bennett" — Colonial Theatre | Sat, Feb 14 | $ | Phoenixville — A classy Great American Songbook tribute. Perfect date night just outside Delco.
Xscape the Room Valentine's Singles Mixer | Sat, Feb 14 | $ | Media — Escape room challenge with beer and lite fare.
Live Music & Entertainment 🎵
Brandi Carlile with The Head and the Heart | Tue, Feb 10, 7:00 PM | $ | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philly — "The Human Tour." One of the month's biggest concerts. Carlile also performed "America the Beautiful" at the Super Bowl last night.
Delaware County Symphony: "A Celebration of Black History with Sound and Sight" | Sun, Feb 15, 3:00 PM | $ | Neumann University, Meagher Theatre, Aston — Historical interpreter Dr. Daisy Nelson-Century brings Harriet Tubman to life alongside Florence Price's Five Folksongs. Pre-concert talk at 2pm. Tickets at dcsmusic.org.
Streetlight Kitchen & Bar | Thu, 5–8 PM | FREE | 5400 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill — Live entertainment every Thursday.
Theater 🎭
The Phantom of the Opera — Penncrest High School | Fri, Feb 13 & Sat, Feb 14 at 7:00 PM; Sun, Feb 15 at 1:00 PM | $ | Penncrest High School, Media (Rose Tree Media School District) — The kids are doing Phantom. Tickets at onthestage.tickets.
Arcadia — Villanova Theatre | Opens Wed, Feb 12, runs through Feb 22 | $ | Mullen Center, Villanova University — Tom Stoppard's acclaimed play about the collision of past and present. Tickets: 610-519-7474.
Rapunzel! Rapunzel! — Players Club of Swarthmore | Children's theater | $ | 614 Fairview Road, Swarthmore.
You Can't Take It With You — Forge Theatre | Check schedule | $ | Phoenixville area — Kaufman & Hart's Pulitzer-winning comedy. forgetheatre.org.
Sports 🏀
Villanova Men's Basketball vs. Marquette | Tue, Feb 10, 7:30 PM | $ | Finneran Pavilion — Big East matchup on TNT/truTV.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus | Feb 13–16 | $ | Xfinity Mobile Arena, Philly — Multiple showtimes including Sun the 15th at 11 AM.
🛒 County Updates
Weather
Monday stays frigid — highs of just 24–29°F with wind chills near zero. Tuesday warms to the mid-30s. Wednesday is the day to watch: a warm front brings a 40–50% chance of a wintry mix with possible freezing rain in the morning. Watch for icy roads on the commute. Valentine's Day weekend looks partly cloudy, highs around 35–37°F.
Road Closures
I-476 (Blue Route): Weeknight lane closures through Feb 27, 8 PM–5 AM, both directions between I-76 and I-95. Part of a $63.7M resurfacing project.
Eagle Road/Drexel Ave (Haverford Twp): Closed weekdays 9 AM–3 PM through April 30 for Aqua PA utility work.
Route 3 (West Chester Pike): Eastbound lane closure 24/7 through ~March.
Bethel Avenue: Closed 24/7 through late 2026 at U.S. 322/Cherry Tree Road.
That's it for this week, Delco. Stay warm, make your Valentine's plans, and keep an eye on Wednesday's commute. We'll see you next time.
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