The businesses residents most want | Inquirer Haverford

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Residents recently tallied a list of the businesses they’d most like to see open in the township. Here’s what those include. Also this week, a township native is gearing up to open a nearby general store, the county’s former emergency services director stands trial, plus students and alumni are urging Haverford College to protect free speech after it settled a recent lawsuit.

In other news: Handel’s is finally opening and the township day is nearly here.

— Lisa Dukart (haverford@inquirer.com)

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Residents want more communal spaces and safer streetscapes

An indoor farmers market, a multi-vendor marketplace, a movie theater, and a bakery are among the businesses residents most want to see open in the township, according to the latest consumer survey conducted by Discover Haverford.

The biannual survey also shows that residents want more family-friendly businesses, communal spaces, and revitalized streetscapes to make shopping more accessible.

Discover Haverford uses the data to help recruit businesses and inform potential small business owners about what’s most in demand. That was the case with Moore Books, which opened two years ago on West Eagle Road.

The Inquirer’s Denali Sagner digs into the data and what respondents said they most want right now.

💡 Community news

• Havertown native Jen Kurland is opening a new general store in Narberth this fall. Jeneral Store will have à la carte craft items, DIY floral bouquets, and curated home goods.
• A group of alumni and students signed an open letter calling on Haverford College to “preserve the rights to free speech and academic freedom” after the school settled a lawsuit alleging it allowed antisemitic speech on campus.
• Haverford School alum Charles P. Baker III, the cofounder of Baker Industries, died last month of congestive heart failure at the age of 101. The Army veteran and national squash champion’s former company employs disabled individuals, recent parolees, people in recovery, as well as those facing homelessness.
• Tim Boyce, the county’s former director of emergency services, stood trial this week for assaulting his executive assistant in 2024. Boyce was fired following the incident.
• Monday night’s Eagles game may not have had many moments of levity, but township resident Jason Kelce managed to provide a humorous exchange with coach Nick Sirianni during his ESPN commentary.
• Monday’s board of commissioners work session will include a presentation on the township’s comprehensive parking survey.

🗺️ Other nearby news

• A Penn Wynne man has been charged with securities and wire fraud after allegedly defrauding investors of $8.8 million through his cannabis start-up, KindManage, LLC, over the course of nearly a decade. Prosecutors say David Dinenberg, 54, allegedly used hundreds of thousands of dollars of company funds for personal use such as his sons’ college tuition, social club memberships, and a luxury home rental in California.
• Longtime Delaware County resident Anthony “Tony” Oriente made it to the bonus round on an episode of Wheel of Fortune last week, ultimately winning over $25,000, as well as a trip to Vancouver Island. Oriente, who lives in Media, has previously appeared on The Price is Right and Deal or No Deal. Catch the episode here.

🏫 Schools briefing

• Haverford High School lands at No. 33 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings of the best public high schools in the state. Nationwide, the school ranks No. 926.

🍽️ On our plate

• The long-awaited Handel’s outpost at 13 W. Benedict Ave. is opening today at 11 a.m. The popular ice cream spot took over the former Al Pastor location, which shuttered early this year.
• Village Cafe opened at 1422 Manoa Rd. last week. The new Wynnewood spot serves a selection of coffees and pastries.
• Vintner’s Table opened its Ardmore outpost on Monday. Located at 24 Cricket Ave., the Italian-inspired wine bar has a salumeria and lifestyle boutique.
• Bryn Mawr’s The Bakery House opened its second location over the weekend at 35 W. Lancaster Ave. in Paoli. It sells treats such as custom cakes, pastries, and pies, as well as the viral dot cakes.

🎳 Things to do

🗓️ Haverford Township Day: Now in its 31st year, the annual community celebration features a parade, vendors, multiple musical performances, food, and kids activities. There’s also a 5K Saturday morning. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (rain date: Oct. 4) 💵 Pay as you go 📍 Along Darby Road

🎨 Delco Arts Week: The annual countywide event pays homage to the region’s varied art scene. ⏰ Saturday, Oct. 3-Sunday, Oct. 11, times vary 💵 Prices vary 📍 Throughout Delaware County

🛍️ Clover Market: Browse a curated selection of over 90 vendors, hear live music, and grab a bite to eat from a food truck. ⏰ Sunday, Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 💵 Pay as you go 📍 7 N. Bryn Mawr Ave., Bryn Mawr

🍷 Wine and Wander: Explore Stoneleigh after hours while sampling four types of wines. ⏰ Thursday, Oct. 8, 5:30-7:30 p.m. 💵 $65-$75 📍 Stoneleigh

🏡 On the market

A fully updated Ardmore Colonial

This 1945 stone Colonial has undergone a full renovation as well as a two-story expansion to bring it into the 21st century. The first floor features a living room, kitchen with stainless steel appliances and honed granite countertops, a dining area with a bay window, and the newly added family room. All four bedrooms are upstairs, including a new primary suite with a walk-in closet. The home also has a finished basement and a patio out back.

See more photos of the home here.

Price: $824,900 | Size: 2,192 SF | Acreage: 0.37

Each week we feature an interesting local listing in or around the township. Have one we should consider? Email us at haverford@inquirer.com.

🗞️ What other Haverford residents are reading this week:

• Starbucks is closing three stores in Philly and South Jersey
• Delta is ending a route out of Philadelphia that it launched months ago
• She was just a kid when a strange man tried to abduct her in 2009. This week, she learned it was Raymond Horsch.

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