Economic Development
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The Foundation for Delaware County Helps with Chester Waterfront Project
The Foundation for Delaware County has awarded a multi-year grant to The Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County charged with the development of the Delaware County waterfront. The Alliance is a consortium of private sector corporations and non-profit institutions. The Foundation awarded $25,000 in 2022, amounting to a total of $50,000 at the end of 2023.…
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New Lidl Store Is Just Part of Clifton Height’s Revitalization
The Lidl Food Market that officially opened Wednesday morning in Clifton Heights is part of a bigger revitalization happening in the borough, according to borough Mayor Mark J. Campbell. The new store opened at the former Kmart property and sits next to the Big Lots at 713 East Baltimore Pike in Clifton Heights, writes Pete…
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Gov. Wolf Calls for $2,000 Payments to Pennsylvanians
Gov. Tom Wolf called on Pennsylvania’s General Assembly to support Pennsylvanians by passing legislation for the American Rescue Plan Act-funded $500 million PA Opportunity Program, which would send checks of up to $2,000 to millions of Pennsylvanians. “I first introduced this plan four months ago,” said Gov. Wolf. “A lot has changed since then, from inflation to…
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$1.6 Billion in Funding Connects 3,000 Pa. Bridges with Upkeep and Safety Resources
Pennsylvania will receive $1.6 billion in funding to repair 3,000 bridges across the state, writes Priyanka Singh for Contractor News. The once-in-a-generation boost is being facilitated through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The major initiative was first unveiled earlier in the year by Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. “This is…
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Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something … from Ukraine? Coatesville Woman’s Wedding Dress Has a Story to Tell
When Coatesville resident and bride-to-be Megan Teti found the right designer for the wedding dress of her dreams, she was not expecting Maria Kolomoiets to continue working on it after having to flee her war-ravaged home in Ukraine, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6ABC. Searching for the perfect gown for her perfect day, Teti was delighted…
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Boxing Competition in Upper Chichester Will Be Lucrative for Delco
Former heavyweight fighter Dan Mullarkey from Darby announced this week that Upper Chichester has won a bid to host the 2023 national Golden Gloves of America tournament for the first in May 2023, writes Jack McCaffery for the Daily Times. Mullarkey, who has been a champion amateur, a manager, trainer, promoter, and gym owner, expects…
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Delaware County among Places in Pennsylvania with Highest GDP Growth
2021 was a prosperous year in Delaware County compared to the rest of Pennsylvania, if you’re looking at GDP figures. Delaware County ranked among the highest counties in Pennsylvania for GDP growth, according to a recently released report by SmartAsset. The county ranked in seventh place in the state with a GDP growth of $520…
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New Census Data: We’re More Diverse in Delco But Not as Likely to be Married
The Philadelphia region is more diverse than ever, but it’s also facing more income inequality and housing stress, according to the American Community Survey, writes Aseem Shukla, Kasturi Pananjady, and Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The information comes from the most recent U.S. Census data. Here are the highlights. The last 10 years show…
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A Summer 2023 Opening for the Historic Lansdowne Theater? It’s Looking Good
After 35 years, the Historic Lansdowne Theater could open its doors to the public as early as summer 2023, writes Katheleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The accelerated timetable was helped by an additional $3.5 million in county and federal funds, including $2 million from the American Rescue Plan. Twelve months of construction is…
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Phila. Area’s Post-COVID Bounce Back: Best- and Worst-Case Possibilities for Economic Recovery
While it is not possible to know exactly what the future hold for post-pandemic economic recovery in the Phila. region, a new report provides a glimpse of the best- and worst-case outcomes. The analysis came from the Pew Charitable Trusts and the William Penn Foundation, as reported by Taylor Allen for Axios. According to the…
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Conshohocken’s IKEA Decreases Climate Footprint; Aims to Be Climate Positive Worldwide by 2030
IKEA recently announced this week that it was on track to become climate positive by 2030 since its annual carbon emissions fell 6% from pre-pandemic levels despite record sales, writes Anna Ringstrom for Reuters. According to brand owner Inter IKEA, value chain emissions – meaning everything produced from raw material production to customers’ use and…
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DELCO Today Hits 1 Million Page Views in 2021
DELCO Today is proud to announce that it has hit 1 million-plus page views for 2021. We would like to thank our loyal readers — many of whom begin their day by opening our e-mail, clicking on our stories, and sharing them on social media — for getting us to this milestone. DELCO Today launched…
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PREIT, Owner of Springfield Mall, Issues First-ever Sustainability Report
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT), the owner of the Springfield Mall, has issued its inaugural sustainability report. The report highlights PREIT’s efforts to position its properties as pillars of their communities by sustaining jobs, hosting events that bring community members together, reducing the environmental impact, and supporting organizations that provide for those in need.…
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These Delaware County Companies Showed the Most Growth in the Pandemic
There are 20 Philadelphia-area public companies that have seen their market capitalizations show pandemic growth since the pandemic started in March 2020, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Of the 20 companies that had pandemic growth, two are solidly in Delaware County while one is in nearby Wayne and one is in nearby Bryn…
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Wegmans-anchored Providence Town Center in Collegeville Up for Sale
Providence Town Center, the open-air shopping center anchored by Wegmans in Collegeville, has hit the market, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 760,000-square-foot property that is currently owned by Brandolini Company is expected to sell for upwards of an estimated $160 million. The retail center is positioned on 80 acres. The Wegmans…
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Amazon to Add 4,800 Jobs to Region, Concentrating in Southwest Philly
Amazon is hiring 4,800 employees in the Philadelphia area, with jobs concentrated in transportation and fulfillment, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The announcement was made at a press conference Tuesday morning at Philadelphia City Hall. Starting wage for the new jobs will be $18 an hour and will include benefits like health care,…
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President Biden Officially Declares Hurricane Ida a Local Disaster; Direct Aid Now Available
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster declaration for Southeastern Pennsylvania. The designation includes Delaware County, which now allows storm-affected residents to apply for direct aid. Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel covered the relief for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ida tore through the region last week, spawning multiple tornadoes…
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Delaware County Ranks in Top 5 Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank counties by 2019 5-year estimated median household income. Delaware County ranked fourth with a median household income of $74,477, which is 20.6 percent…
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