NO BAD LUCK, ALL LOVE THIS WEEKEND 🌹
Happy Friday the 13th, Delco.
Don't worry — the only scary thing around here is the price of a Valentine's Day dinner reservation. Speaking of which, the deep freeze is finally loosening its grip. Temps are climbing back above freezing, and by tomorrow we should be in the low 40s. Just in time for a proper Saturday date night.
Whether you're hunting for roses, catching a show, or just happy it's the weekend, there's plenty going on. Let's get into it.
In today's edition:
Springfield approves X-Golf simulator and a new upscale restaurant
Delaware County joins lawsuit over removed slavery exhibits
Homes for sale across the county — from $90K to $1.6M
Eddie Bauer filing for bankruptcy — Concordville location closing
Valentine's Day events and weekend plans
Great Backyard Bird Count starts today
— Kevin, From Ridley to Radnor
DELCO NEWS ROUNDUP
⛳️ Springfield Approves Two New Restaurants
Springfield Township commissioners approved two new dining concepts on Tuesday night, both bringing something different to the W. Sproul Road corridor. (Delco Times)
X-Golf will open a golf simulator with a bar and food menu at 751 W. Sproul Road in the Springfield Shopping Center, taking over the former mattress store space. The franchise offers simulated courses from around the world, PGA-certified lessons, and a full food and drink menu. X-Golf already has four Pennsylvania locations, including one in nearby Garnet Valley.
Blue Sunday, a high-end American restaurant, will replace Carrabba's Italian Grill at the Springfield Mall. The owners operate several restaurants in the Philadelphia area, signed a lease in April, and expect to open by September. The restaurant will seat 204 and employ 15 to 20 workers.
💪 Delco Joins Fight to Restore Slavery Exhibit
Delaware County has joined Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties in filing a joint amicus brief supporting Philadelphia's lawsuit to restore the slavery exhibits at the President's House Site at Sixth and Market streets. The National Park Service removed the exhibits in January 2026. (Delaware County)
Delaware County Council Chair Richard Womack spoke plainly about the decision: "Our history is imperfect, but it is ours."
The President's House site told the story of the enslaved people who lived and worked there during George Washington's presidency. The legal effort aims to reverse the removal and restore public access.
DELCO REAL ESTATE
🏠 Delco Homes on the Market
There are over 1,000 homes currently listed for sale across Delaware County, with a median list price around $317,000. The typical Delco home value sits at roughly $355,000 — up about 2% over the past year — and homes are going under contract in an average of just 10 days. Here's a snapshot of what's out there right now.
Starter / Budget
1317 W. 3rd St, Chester — $89,900 | 4 bed, 1 bath | 1,776 sq ft. A lot of house for the money in Chester. Needs work, but at this price, there's room to invest.
1053 Taylor Dr, Folcroft — $115,000 | 3 bed, 1.5 bath | 1,120 sq ft. A coming-soon listing in the Delmar Village section — compact, affordable, and close to the airport corridor.
Mid-Range
208 S. Pennell Rd, Media — $450,000 | 3 bed, 2 bath | 1,368 sq ft. A single-family home in the Rose Tree Media School District with a giant backyard.
10 Sheridan Ln, Aston — $425,000 | 3 bed, 3 bath | 1,906 sq ft. Open house today (Friday), 4–6 PM. A well-kept home in a quiet Aston neighborhood.
Move-Up / Luxury
2432 Olcott Ave, Ardmore — $1,650,000 | 5 bed, 3.5 bath | 3,950 sq ft. A fully gut-renovated colonial on a spacious corner lot. Open house Saturday, 1–3 PM.
102 Harvey Rd, Nether Providence — $1,086,900 | 4 bed, 3.5 bath | 2,854 sq ft. New construction in the Wallingford-Swarthmore School District. Open house Saturday, 1–3 PM.
Listings sourced from Bright MLS via Zillow and Homes.com. Details may change — verify with the listing agent before visiting.
⚡ Quick Hits
Philadelphia Flower Show opens in two weeks. The 197th annual show runs Feb 28–Mar 8 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This year's theme, "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening," ties into the Philly 250 celebration. Weekday tickets start at $43. (phsonline.org)
Eddie Bauer filing for bankruptcy. The retailer filed Chapter 11 on February 9 and is liquidating all U.S. stores, including its location at the Shoppes at Brinton Lake in Concordville. Stores remain open during the wind-down. (Delco Today)
Upper Darby Summer Stage is moving. The popular youth theater program is relocating to Haverford High School for its upcoming season. (Delco Times)
Great Backyard Bird Count starts today. The 29th annual citizen science event runs February 13–16. Spend at least 15 minutes counting birds anywhere in Delco and report your sightings at birdcount.org.
DELCO EVENTS
📅 What’s Happening This Weekend?
Valentine's Day 💕
Longwood Gardens: Garden Glow — Fri–Sun, Feb 13–15 | 5–10 PM | $ | Kennett Square. Illuminated conservatory displays, vibrant blooms, and tropical greenery. Weekend shows run through March 8.
RiverRink Winterfest: Fire & Ice Valentine's Party — Sat, Feb 14 | 7–10:30 PM | $ | Penn's Landing. Ice skating, fire performers, ice sculpting, and Valentine's hot cocoa.
Chilly Philly Mini Golf: LOVE Edition — Through Feb 28 | $ | Franklin Square. The course goes full Valentine's mode. Special Date Night event on Saturday.
Theater & Arts 🎨
PCS Theater: And Then There Were None — Final performances Feb 13–14 | $13–24 | Players Club of Swarthmore. Agatha Christie's classic locked-room mystery.
Community Arts Center: "Confluencia Visual" — Reception Sun, Feb 15, 2–4 PM | FREE | Duke Gallery, Wallingford. Art exhibit featuring Philadelphia-area Latino artists.
Brandywine Museum of Art: Cropsey, Wyeth, and the American Landscape Tradition — Through May 31 | $ | Chadds Ford. World museum debut of a rediscovered 1873 Cropsey masterwork — a 7-foot autumn landscape.
Outdoors & Family 🌿
Great Backyard Bird Count — Feb 13–16 | FREE | Anywhere in Delco. Count birds for 15 minutes at Tyler Arboretum, Ridley Creek State Park, or your own backyard.
Linvilla Orchards: Fore! The Planet Mini Golf — Ongoing | $ | Media. An 18-hole educational exhibit by the Academy of Natural Sciences. Great for families.
Coming Up 📅
Lansdowne Folk Club: Mike Agranoff — Feb 26 | 7:30 PM | $20 | Twentieth Century Club, Lansdowne
Community Arts Center: Friday Night Live with Tino Serrano's Latin Jazz Quintet — Feb 27 | $10–15 | Wallingford (BYOB)
Philadelphia Flower Show: "Rooted: Origins of American Gardening" — Feb 28–Mar 8 | $ | Pennsylvania Convention Center
🏛️ County Updates
Weather: The deep freeze is over. Saturday — Valentine's Day — should reach the low 40s. Slight chance of rain Sunday.
County Council meets Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00 PM at the Government Center in Media.
Free tax prep is available through the CAADC VITA program for qualifying residents. Details at delcocaa.org.
Health resources: Free "Test and Go" kiosks operate 24/7 in Chester, Yeadon, and Media. County Wellness Line: (484) 276-2100.
That's it for this week, Delco
Whether you're planning a Valentine's dinner, browsing open houses, or just enjoying the warmer weather — have a great weekend. If you know someone who'd enjoy this newsletter, pass it along.
See you on Monday.
Kevin, From Ridley to Radnor — your weekly Delaware County digest.