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Delaware County Team USA Players Remember Their 1984 Olympic Triumph
They worked hard to get to the 1980 Moscow Olympic games, so it was a blow to the U.S. women’s national field hockey team when the U.S. boycotted the games over the Soviet Union’s invasion of Afghanistan, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Two members of the team with Delaware County connections remember the…
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Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts, instead of being spread out over three eight-hour shifts. This increases the number of…
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Open Road Tolls Coming to Pennsylvania Turnpike in January
Those familiar toll booths on the Pennsylvania Turnpike are going away and that means drivers will be able to pay tolls without slowing down or hitting backed up traffic at toll plazas, writes Evan Jones for The Morning Call. The plazas are being replaced starting Jan. 5 in the eastern part of Pennsylvania with an…
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The Hoagie May Have Actually Started in This Delaware County Spot
The Philadelphia hoagie is one of America’s most famous regional cold cut sandwiches and it may have started in Chester, writes Alex Mitchell for The New York Post. Today, DiCostanza’s is a sandwich shop in Boothwyn, but back in 1925, the family had a grocery business at Chester’s West End. According to the DiCostanza website,…
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Wealth Shifts for 5 Delaware County Towns in 2024, List Shows
Five Delaware County communities continued to place in the top 49 wealthiest towns for 2024 compared to a year ago, but three of the towns dropped in rank for wealth, while two had higher wealth rankings this year. Rose Valley Borough tied for the highest median income in Pennsylvania, with 56.1 percent of its households…
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This Delaware County Spot Is a Family Alternative to Beach Heat
To those families looking for time outdoors but have had their fill of the beach with its summer heat and sand, there is a Delaware County alternative that keeps you outdoors near streams, ponds, and towering trees, writes Christine Coppa for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum lets your family…
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America’s Best Employers for Women Includes 1 From Delaware County
Seventeen of the nation’s best employers for women are in the Greater Philadelphia Area, and one of them is in Delaware County. Forbes named SAP in Newtown Square to its 2024 list of America’s Best Employers for Women, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. The list ranks 600 companies in America. Forbes surveyed more…
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Chester Summer Initiatives Working to Keep Youth Out of Trouble
Creative policing and a Safe Summer Initiative with a curfew and youth programs and activities appears to be having a positive effect on lowering crime and violence in Chester this summer, officials say. “With the curfew detail in place, we’re not perfect but things have slowed down for us,” Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky said.…
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First Bank House of the Week: A Virginia Farmhouse in Glen Mills
An amazing Virginia farmhouse home on 1.79 attractive acres with six bedrooms and five-and-a-half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. This stunning residence is a true masterpiece offering both luxury and tranquility. The home welcomes you with a beautiful farmhouse porch with mahogany floors and a copper roof. Highlights include the grand two-story…
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Eagles’ Jalen Hurts, Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Sign Endorsement Deal
Philadelphia Eagles star quarterback Jalen Hurts has decided to partner with Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Group, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Hurts, who is entering his eagles fifth season, will promote financial wellness for the life insurance and retirement investment company. The Lincoln Financial endorsement deal with Hurts includes a partnership between the Lincoln…
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SCORE Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Regional Pitch Competition
Are you ready to take your product or service to the next level? This summer, be a part of SCORE’s 60th Anniversary Pitch Competition and pitch your business to a panel of industry experts. Compete for a chance to win up to $20,000 for your business and receive invaluable mentorship and exposure along the way.…
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Here’s How Much Villanova University Paid for Cabrini’s Campus
Villanova University paid Cabrini University more than $11.5 million for its campus in Radnor, according to Chester County property records, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. That’s in addition to $45 million Villanova is paying to cover Cabrini’s long-term debt and the $25 million or more it’s expected to spend on campus improvements. Villanova…
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Woodlyn Primary Care Provider Vitable Raises $16M in Growth Campaign
Vitable Health, founded in 2020 by Delaware County native Joseph Kitonga, has raised $16 million in venture capital to continue expanding into other states, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Woodlyn company provides direct primary care for employees working at small and midsize businesses that do not offer traditional health insurance. Patients or…
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Jovana Sekulic of Media Makes U.S. Olympic Women’s Water Polo Team
Jovana Sekulic got the call back in May that she would be part of the U.S. women’s water polo team at the Paris Olympics, a team that is going after their fourth straight gold medal, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. In a way, being part of the U.S. team completes a family journey…
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See Which Delaware County Town Is Among Best Places to Live on East Coast
Delaware County’s best-kept secret is secret no more. There’s a town here that is one of the best places to live in on the East Coast, writes Meagan Drillinger for Stacker. Of course, there are hundreds of places that could take the prize, from New England towns full of Ivy League history to sunny shores…
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Forum on Aug. 8 in Upper Darby Explores Community Entrepreneurship
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with the Bywood Community Association to bring The Entrepreneurial Forum for esteemed business owners, side-hustlers and teens alike! All are welcome to attend on Thursday, Aug.8, 6:30 PM, at the Bywood Community Association, 7099 Locust St. in Upper Darby. The Bywood Community Association has been working…
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Here’s How Delaware County Purchasing Power Compares to Rest of Pennsylvania for 2024
Compared to everyone else in Pennsylvania, the purchasing power of Delaware County residents is in the top 10, but neighbors in Chester, Bucks, and Montgomery County are able to buy a bit more with their dollars, according to SmartAsset’s 2024 Cost of Living calculator. Delaware County showed up sixth highest in the state for purchasing…
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2 Months Old, the Interboro Bucs Are Heading to the World Series
The Interboro Bucs girls’ softball team is traveling to the Babe Ruth League World Series in Alabama for the first time ever, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News Philadelphia. Not bad for a 10U district team that formed just two months ago. The new team is on a historic championship run after winning the Babe…
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