Commerce
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Wawa Promotes New Credit Card as Its Latest Customer Perk
The Wawa Mastercard is now a thing. The Delaware County convenience store chain announced it is teaming up with the First National Bank of Omaha on a credit card that will generate savings and everyday rewards for customers. Cardholders will be able to save on fuel costs, earn points toward purchases, and enjoy exclusive Wawa…
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Sheetz Goes on Offensive with Plan to Open Store Across from Wawa in Chester County
Sheetz is making a bold move in its rivalry with Wawa, pushing into its opponent’s territory with plans to open one of its first Greater Philadelphia locations in Chester County, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The convenience store and gas station chain plans to redevelop a shuttered Rite Aid in Downingtown, diagonally…
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Beam-Signing Celebrates Progress on Aston Micro-Hospital
A beam-signing ceremony on Wednesday signified that the structural phase of the Aston micro-hospital from ChristianaCare is finished. ChristianaCare and Delaware County leaders were on hand for the ceremony at 700 N. Turner Way, according to a ChristianaCare press release. The hospital is slated to open in the second half of 2026. ChristianaCare is developing…
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Swarthmore College Won’t Have to Pay a Federal Endowment Tax After All
Swarthmore College is now exempt from paying a federal excise tax on its endowment earnings under the new conditions of Trump’s budget bill. The law raised taxes on colleges with the largest endowments but exempted colleges with fewer than 3,000 students, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Swarthmore, a small private college, has 1,730…
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First Bank House of the Week: Peaceful Contemporary in Radnor
An attractive contemporary home at 460 King of Prussia Road in Radnor, located on 1.91 lovely acres with four bedrooms and four and a half bathrooms, is available for sale. This extraordinary residence is designed by acclaimed architect Mark Stanish and blends tranquility with modern sophistication across approximately 6,000 square feet of elegant living space.…
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Criterions Jazz Ensemble Alumni Return to WCU for Moving Tribute Concert Honoring H. Lee Southall
The swing is back in town! On Thursday, Jul. 17 at 7:00 PM, alumni of West Chester University’s renowned Criterions Jazz Ensemble will reunite on stage for a special free public concert in Emilie K. Asplundh Concert Hall, Philips Memorial Building, 700 S. High Street, West Chester. This year’s concert is dedicated to the memory and legacy of H. Lee Southall, beloved…
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Bucks County Rep. Fitzpatrick One of Two House Republicans to Oppose ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate from Bucks County, was one of just two Republicans in the House to vote against President Donald Trump’s so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” last week, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Fitzpatrick also opposed a procedural vote on the sweeping domestic spending and tax policy package, signaling his opposition…
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Passenger Shoe Checks Disappear at Philadelphia International Airport
Passengers can now keep their shoes on when going through a standard TSA screening at Philadelphia International Airport, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The new policy reverses a 20-year Transportation Security Administration procedure that required passengers to remove their shoes to check for potential explosives. Passengers in PHL’s expedited TSA PreCheck…
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Applications Open for Students to Join Junior Delaware County Council
Delaware County Council is accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Junior County Council program. This innovative initiative offers high school juniors and seniors from across Delaware County the opportunity to explore local government, engage with public officials, and build leadership skills through real-world civic experience. Students selected for Junior County Council will observe the policymaking process,…
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The New Sapphire Lounge at Philadelphia Airport Is Open, and Gorgeous
The new Sapphire Lounge by The Club at PHL opened Thursday at the Philadelphia International Airport and is ready to be admired, writes Zach Griff for The Points Guy. The 20,000-square-foot lounge has a wide variety of top amenities, including a signature bar, dining room, wellness center, game room, beer garden, children’s play area, and…
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Delaware County Leadership: Susan Hamley, Executive Director, Chester County Tourism
Susan Hamley, Executive Director of Chester County Tourism, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up on the North Side of Chicago, cheering for the Cubs, attending Catholic school, and learning leadership as the oldest sibling in an Irish family. After attending Northern Illinois University, Hamley created roles for herself within Citicorp Diners Club and the Colorado…
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Penn State Brandywine Engineering Professor Receives Open Champions Award
Nasibeh Zohrabi, assistant professor of engineering at Penn State Brandywine, was honored with Penn State’s Open and Affordable Education Resources (OAER) Champions Award at the end of the spring semester. The award recognizes excellence, innovation, and impact in open educational practices at Penn State campuses, writes Christina Billlie for Penn State Brandywine. The award began…
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The Lincoln Center: Here Are the Best Ways to Navigate Sibling Rivalry
Romulus and Remus. Scar and Mufasa. Thor and Loki. Sibling rivalry has been around forever and is a common experience in families with more than one child. While it can be challenging, this rivalry also offers valuable learning opportunities for children, teaching them about conflict resolution, empathy, and cooperation. With the right support, parents and…
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Southampton’s Growth Opportunity Center a Cornerstone of Mental Health Support in Bucks County and Beyond
Since its founding in 1974, Southampton-based Growth Opportunity Center has been a cornerstone of mental health support for many individuals and families in southeastern Pennsylvania. What began as a grassroots initiative in Huntingdon Valley has evolved into one of Bucks County’s largest and most respected mental health centers. Today, GOC continues to grow — both…
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Essential Utilities Makes a Splash Promoting Safety Around Water with Nonprofit Partners
Essential Utilities, Inc. is helping more families feel safe and sure while they enjoy the water this summer through a $75,000 investment in community-based water safety programs. The donations were made through the company’s Essential Foundation and its expanded Sure Splash initiative. Essential Utilities, which provides drinking water and wastewater service under the Aqua brand,…
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New Restaurants and Updated Menus Arrive in Chester County Just in Time for Summer
With seasonal menus, new drinks, and debut restaurants opening up, summer dining in Chester County offers residents a delicious way to spend the season, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. Dining spots both old and new are setting a fresh twist on the Chester County culinary scene. Recently, The Noble Goat at Downingtown’s River…
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New Warrington Sports Bar and Restaurant Set to Open This Summer
Gloria Sports & Spirits, a restaurant and sports bar, is coming to the Shops at Valley Square in Warrington this summer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The family-oriented joint will be situated in the former Bar Louie space in the shopping center. The owners invested over a million dollars in redeveloping the restaurant with…
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See Which Delaware County Universities Pay 6-Figure Faculty Salaries
Average faculty members commanded six-figure salaries in 2024 at 18 colleges and universities in Greater Philadelphia, including four from Delaware County. Colleges in the region that had at least 1,000 faculty members paid an average of more than $100,000 annually, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In Delaware County, Swarthmore College, Villanova University,…
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