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Shapiro Hopes His New 10-year Economic Development Plan Sets a New Course for Pennsylvania’s Future
Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro recently outlined a series of key investments he would like to see the state undertake as part of a new 10-year economic development plan for the commonwealth, writes Nate Doughty for the Philadelphia Business Journal. There are five defined goals in the plan, including: The plan aims to help Pennsylvania “catch up”…
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Delaware County Leadership: Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair, MacElree Harvey, Ltd.
Lance Nelson, Partner and Litigation Chair at MacElree Harvey, Ltd., spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Connecticut in a duplex that his family shared with his grandparents. He recalled the sacrifices his parents made and learning the value of hard work as a janitor and a busboy. After earning his law degree from…
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There Are Plenty of Great Sledding Hills in the Philadelphia Area, Including 1 in Delaware County
With a lack of any significant snowfall in nearly two years, sledding may be a forgotten art in these parts. But now that the landscape is once again snow-bound, local hills are just waiting for some eager sledders to stop by. Fortunately, you won’t have to go far to find a favorite sledding hill, writes…
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Poconos’ Resort Claims USA Today’s Title of Nation’s Best Snow-tubing Hill
The results for the USA Today’s 10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023 are in, and the title of the best snow-tubing hill in the country went to Camelback Resort in the Poconos in Pennsylvania, according to a staff report from The Keystone. This Tannersville resort is just a two-hour drive from Philadelphia, making it…
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Forbes: Unprecedented Number of Entrepreneurs Opened Small Businesses in Past Three Years
Over the past three years, the nation has recorded an unprecedented boom in small businesses, with nearly 16 million new business applications submitted in that period, writes Rhett Buttle for Forbes. This represents a nearly 85 percent growth in the average flow of monthly applications compared to the period between 2004 – when the U.S.…
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Delaware Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German shepherd that he called his best friend and found surprising success after joining his high school swim team as a senior, which led to a college scholarship. Swimming also helped…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls Likely to Continue Increasing for 30 Years
Pennsylvania Turnpike rates went up again on Sunday, and this trend is not about to stop anytime soon, writes Jon Delano for CBS News. Pennsylvania Turnpike CEO Mark Compton said he expects to see smaller increases than the recent 5 percent in the future, but he also noted that yearly increases will continue for quite…
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Iron Hill Unveils New Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu: A Winter Delight with Signature Beer BBQ Sauce
In a recent culinary update, Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant launched their new Gold Medal Ribs & Chicken Menu. Available at the chain’s Media, Ardmore, and West Chester restaurants until February 29, 2024, this limited-time offer promises to elevate the winter dining experience with a unique blend of flavors and textures. Central to this innovative…
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Delaware County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She recalled the tight-knit neighborhood of Olney and working on evenings and weekends as a teenager to earn spending money. In her early 20s, Harkins had a son who was born…
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As a Result of the American Rescue Plan, Insulin Prices Drops Drastically in Pennsylvania
Due to the American Rescue Plan, the $1.9 trillion economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law in March of 2021, the nation’s three major insulin makers have significantly dropped their prices for insulin in Pennsylvania as of January 1, writes Isabel Soisson for The Keystone. Eli Lilly, Sanofi, and Novo Nordisk, which together make up around 90…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jennifer Carlson, Executive Director, The Colonial Theatre
Jennifer L Carlson, Executive Director of the Colonial Theatre, grew up in Lancaster County and moved several times as a kid. To make friends, she was very involved in school activities, including track, band, and the school newspaper, and got her first part-time job at age 13. After studying theatre at Temple University, Carlson worked…
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New Bipartisan Pennsylvania Legislation Clamps Down on Porch Pirating
New legislation passed by Pennsylvania lawmakers aims to crack down on porch pirating or mail theft with increased penalties based on both offenses and the value of stolen property, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Senate Bill 527 was introduced by State Sen. Frank Farry and signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro just ahead…
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Pennsylvania’s Unemployment Rate Remains at Record-Low for Third Consecutive Month
The unemployment rate in Pennsylvania remained at a record low 3.4 percent for the third consecutive month in November, writes Jonathan D. Salant for The Morning Call. According to preliminary numbers by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate was lower than the 4 percent rate in November 2022. As the economy continued…
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Travel + Leisure Names Delaware’s Rehoboth Beach ‘Nation’s Summer Capital’, One of Best Places to Buy Vacation Home
Rehoboth Beach, part of Delaware’s Atlantic coastline that has been dubbed the Nation’s Summer Capital, is the perfect place to buy a vacation home, writes Dobrina Zhekova for Travel + Leisure. The town has transformed from a permanent religious camp founded in 1873 into the go-to beach getaway for Washington D.C.’s elite. Even President Joe…
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National Association of Realtors Ranks Philadelphia Metro Area Among Top Ten Housing Markets to Watch in 2024
According to the National Association of Realtors, the Philadelphia metro area is one of the top ten markets with the highest potential for strong growth in home sales in 2024 due to pent-up demand and supply, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Following two years marked by “subdued activity,” the association is expecting to…
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Meet Taylor Swift’s Dad, Bryn Mawr Native Scott Swift
Scott Swift, a Bryn Mawr native, is the father of superstar Taylor Swift who has been a constant support to his daughter throughout her entire career, writes Emily Hodgkin for the Daily Express US. The 71-year-old Swift worked as a stockbroker and financial advisor for The Swift Group under Merrill Lynch. He and his wife,…
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Grocery Prices in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia Soar Above National Average
Grocery prices have continued to climb in 2023, and both Pennsylvania and Philadelphia have recorded some of the sharpest increases in the nation this year, writes Mark Huffman for Consumer Affairs. According to a Consumer Affairs analysis, grocery prices increased by 5.3 percent nationwide in 15 analyzed categories year over year. Pennsylvania took the top…
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Darby Monarchs Head to Orlando for Pop Warner Tournament
After winning the championship in Philadelphia, the Darby Monarchs, also known as the Delco Monarchs, left for Orlando on Saturday to compete at the national Pop Warner tournament, reports CBS News Philadelphia. This is the 14U Pop Warner football team’s first trip to the National Championship. The team is planning to use the opportunity to…
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