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This Winery on Delco’s Doorstep Made Top 25 List of PA Wine Producers
A Chadds Ford winery in the Brandywine Valley made a top 25 list for producing and selling the most gallons of wine in Pennsylvania, writes Paul Vigna for pennlive.com. Chaddsford Winery at 632 Baltimore Pike in Chadds Ford, Chester County came in 16th in wine production in 2019, the latest year figures were available, producing…
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Newtown Square Contracting Firm Eyes $100M Goal as It Takes on Big Projects
Tracey Mechanical Inc., a 50-year contracting company in Newtown Square,, has its name attached to some sizeable building and renovation projects in our region, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. They worked on the Philadelphia Museum of Art renovation, Lincoln Financial Field, 10 Rittenhouse, Arthaus on South Broad, projects at the University of Pennsylvania,…
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Neumann University Student Will Represent Flyers at NHL Draft on ESPN
The Philadelphia Flyers have invited Jasmine Martinez, a senior at Neumann University, to help represent the team at the podium for the Flyers’ first draft pick (#5 overall) during ESPN’s national coverage of the NHL draft on Thursday, July 7. The draft starts at 7 p.m. from the Bell Centre in Montreal. Valerie Camillo, president…
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Ocean City Hotel Owner Drew Reilly With Delco Roots Remembered
Drew Reilly, owner of the Blue Water Inn, the Ocean Breeze Hotel and several other businesses in Ocean City, New Jersey, has died, writes Maddy Vitalie for OCNJ Daily. Originally from Delaware County, Mr. Reilly passed away July 3 at age 55. His longtime friend, Jody Levchuk, co-owner of Jilly’s Boardwalk and downtown shops, described…
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Jersey Shore Estate with Ocean Views from Every Room — ‘Most Talked-About House in Past 23 Years’ — Hits Market
Countless Chester County residents flock to the Jersey Shore every year in the summer. If you’re one of them, and vacationing in the vicinity of Long Beach Island, you’ll want to check out a 9,000-square-foot estate that just hit the market. It boasts an ice cream parlor, butterfly habitat, and koi pond, writes Lisa Dukart…
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SCORE Webinar: Your Marketing Roadmap – Stop Selling and Start Educating
A free SCORE webinar is being offered today, July 7, at 1 p.m., Part 2 of the “Your Marketing Roadmap” workshop series. In today’s webinar, you will learn the effectiveness of educating customers instead of trying to “sell” to them. By educating your customer you’ll be guiding them to buy from you instead of trying…
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For Many Businesses, Old Wawa Stores Are a Perfect Fit
As Wawa continues expanding, Super Wawas replace older, more traditional convenience stores. But those older Wawas still have plenty of life left in them, writes staff photographer Tom Gralish for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He’s made it a practice to check up on former Wawa stores and see what’s become of them. Most still look like…
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There’s 1 Pharmacy in Delco That Has a COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Under 5
Only a third of the Philadelphia region’s pharmacies carry COVID-19 vaccines for children under five years old. Out of those, just one is in Delaware County, writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. You can find the vaccine at Rios Pharmacy, 35 Morton Avenue in Morton. Since federal regulations prevent children younger than three from…
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New Dean Lauren Wochok Named at Valley Forge Military Academy
Valley Forge Military Academy’s assistant dean since 2020 Lauren Wochok was named this week as the new dean for the Academy. Wochok replaces Paul Lea, IV, who has been named president of Valley Forge Academy in Doha, Qatar. “We are fortunate to have in place someone who knows the Cadets and our school very well…
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Ridley Teen Leilani Felicity Named Miss Philippine for 2022
Ridley High soon-to-be junior Leilani Felicity Valdehueza Hencinski was crowned “Miss Philippines 2022″, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. She was crowned June 18 at the 47th Annual Independence Ball in Trevose, celebrating the 124th year of Philippine independence. She was selected by the Filipino Executive Council of Greater Philadelphia, representing 23 member Philippine…
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Advisory Committee Gets Your Ideas Heard About the County’s New Park
Delaware County residents have a chance to get in on the ground floor of the county’s first new public park in more than 30 years by joining an advisory committee. Fifteen community leaders are being sought to join a new Master Plan Advisory Committee to develop the park at the former Don Guanella property in…
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This Delco University Business Program Ranks High in Return Investment
If you’re hoping to recoup the costs of your business education with a lucrative career, you might want to consider business degrees at Philadelphia-area colleges, including one in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. These local schools ranked well in offering the best returns on a graduate’s investment. That’s according to a…
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Glen Mills Advisor Joins Delphi Wealth Management at New Exton Offices
Frank Capriotti, CFP, a Widener University graduate and a resident of Glen Mills, has joined the team at Delphi Wealth Management Group as a new advisor. His coming on board coincides with Delphi’s recent move to a new home office at 805 Springdale Drive in Exton. Capriotti has an MBA and undergraduate degree in finance.…
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BHCU Surprises Highland Park Teachers With Shopping Donation
Last summer, employee volunteers from the BHCU, now known as Delaware County’s credit union, helped the nonprofit Teachers Teammates get their Folcroft warehouse in order. They built, painted and organized the new space. This year, the BHCU continues its relationship with a $1,855 donation, enough to buy the 53 teachers at Highland Park Elementary School…
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DELCO Careers: The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County is a public charity founded in 2016, as the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County. The foundation encourages philanthropy by providing efficient giving vehicles like donor-advised funds, gift annuities, and estate planning advice to generous individuals who want to have an impact in Delaware County and beyond. The foundation makes grants…
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SCORE Award Winner: NecksLevel
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to the five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16 at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out…
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Havertown Lemonade Stand Helps Raise $15,000 for Pediatric Cancer Research
A lemonade stand in Havertown generated more than just a little pocket money for kids. It helped raise $15,000 for pediatric cancer research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, reports Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. The stand held personal meaning for the group of cousins who started it. In 2013, 2-year-old Jack Scanlon was diagnosed with leukemia.…
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Hope Still Abounds for a Second Season of ‘Mare of Easttown’
So many people want to see a second season of “Mare of Easttown,” but does wanting it make it so? For those who need a refresher, the story concerns the fictional town of Easttown, modeled very much after our own Delaware County, with Mare Sheehan, the protagonist, played by Kate Winslet, a Philadelphia police detective…
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