• New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester

    New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester

    The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.  The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility.  “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…

  • Toll Brothers Joint Venture Sells Apartment Building Outside of Boston for $131M

    Toll Brothers Joint Venture Sells Apartment Building Outside of Boston for $131M

    A joint venture between Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers and an affiliate of The Carlyle Group has sold an apartment building outside of Boston for $131 million, writes Grant Welker for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Pantzer Properties, a New York real estate investment firm, bought the 289-unit property located roughly 15 miles from downtown Boston. The…

  • Swiss Investment Company Acquires Rittenhouse Square Building for $5.23M, Conversion Possible

    Swiss Investment Company Acquires Rittenhouse Square Building for $5.23M, Conversion Possible

    MZP AG, a Switzerland-based investment company has purchased a Rittenhouse Square building in a $5.23 million deal, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The six-story building at 1619 Walnut Street is mostly-vacant and saw a 70 percent decline in its sale compared to the $19.2 million New York-based Nuveen Real Estate paid in…

  • Popular Hot Chicken Chain Opens Second Bucks County Location in Warminster

    Popular Hot Chicken Chain Opens Second Bucks County Location in Warminster

    After a successful debut in Bucks County with the opening of the Bensalem location in July 2023, Asad’s Hot Chicken is now expanding its local footprint to include Warminster, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The new eatery at 348 York Road in a shopping center opened on Friday, January 23, and the first 15…

  • Delaware County Leadership: Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO, Overbrook School for the Blind

    Delaware County Leadership: Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO, Overbrook School for the Blind

    Todd Reeves, Executive Director and CEO of Overbrook School for the Blind, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Oregon, where he picked pole beans to help pay for his school clothes, played baseball, and fervently pursued his academic goals. After studying Speech Pathology at Pacific University and choosing a career in Special Education,…

  • Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store

    Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store

    A now-closed digital Wawa at 3300 Market Street that had no shelves and no products was a bad idea, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea was to improve efficiency in serving Wawa customers by streamlining the whole process. “The problem was, words like smooth, seamless, and efficient are words that precisely no one…

  • DCCC President Welcomes Students to New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill

    DCCC President Welcomes Students to New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill

    When Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill officially opened its doors to students on Tuesday, Jan. 20, DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin was there to welcome them on their first day of class. “We were not simply welcoming them to the College; we were walking alongside them as they stepped into…

  • Pennsylvania Leads the US in Online Gaming Revenue, Harrah’s Ranked 4th in November

    Pennsylvania Leads the US in Online Gaming Revenue, Harrah’s Ranked 4th in November

    Pennsylvania is the number one iGaming market in the U.S.,  and the only state to achieve $300 million of online gaming revenue in two consecutive months, writes Corey Sharp for Play Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board reported that Pennsylvania iGaming operators generated $304.4 million in revenue in November, above $300 million for the second…

  • Cupcake Marty Going Bananas Combines Pudding and Baked Goods

    Cupcake Marty Going Bananas Combines Pudding and Baked Goods

    There’s a bakery in Upper Darby where banana pudding and cupcakes meet. Cupcake Marty Going Bananas at 9004 West Chester Pike greets you with banana wallpaper, then invites you to come inside and get something sweet. It was recently featured by Bob Kelly on Breakfast With Bob at  Fox 29 The owner grew up in…

  • What You Choose Today Will Define This Year

    What You Choose Today Will Define This Year

    Big years aren’t created by big moments. They’re created quietly — in ordinary days, familiar routines, and the small decisions most people rush past without thinking. That’s where momentum is either built or lost. Right now, many people feel stretched thin. The pace of life keeps accelerating. Expectations are higher. Distractions are constant. Many people…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded $16.9M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment Projects

    Aqua Pennsylvania Awarded $16.9M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Treatment Projects

    Aqua Pennsylvania has been awarded a combination of principal forgiveness loans and low-interest loans through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). Funding totaling $16.9 million will support five PFAS treatment systems at nine community well sites in southeastern Pennsylvania, which will meet federal regulatory requirements. Aqua Pennsylvania is already in full compliance with the Pennsylvania…

  • Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start 

    Major U.S. 30 Interchange Work Planned for Chester County With 2034 Start 

    Major changes are being planned for several Chester County interchanges as part of projects to improve a 7.5-mile stretch of U.S. Route 30, writes Brooke Schultz for The Philadelphia Inquirer.  The proposed interchange changes affecting multiple Chester County towns, including Caln, East Brandywine, Easttown, West Brandywine, Uwchlan, and Downingtown, have been under conceptual design by Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation to…

  • The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick

    The Math Behind Sheetz Opening Across From Wawa in Limerick

    The arrival of Sheetz in Limerick isn’t just about brand rivalry, writes Michael Tanenbaum for The Philly Voice. The move is a calculated economic play rooted in traffic patterns, pricing strategy and consumer behavior. Sheetz will open its first Montco location Feb. 12 on Ridge Pike in Limerick Township, directly across from a Wawa. For…

  • Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding

    Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding

    The closing of Crozer Health last year has caused patient numbers to spike at Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals. Now the state has released $6 million in additional funding to both hospitals so they can expand their healthcare services to help cover the surge, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About $5 million of…

  • Here Are 7 Happy Hour Deals in Media to Get You Out of the Cold

    Here Are 7 Happy Hour Deals in Media to Get You Out of the Cold

    When the snow and ice clear, Media Borough will be ready for you with Happy Hours, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Check individual restaurants for times and details. Departure offers select drinks and small bites, such as tandoori chicken dumplings, jerk shrimp, and hummus. Maris Mediterranean is new to Media’s dining scene, serving…

  • 8 Businesses Commit $312,000 to Foundation’s Family Village HOPE Program

    8 Businesses Commit $312,000 to Foundation’s Family Village HOPE Program

    The Foundation for Delaware County announces that eight businesses have committed a total of $312,000 to support Family Village’s Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE) through the Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program (NAP). Family Village, a program of the Foundation, is a comprehensive hub dedicated to ensuring all children in Delaware County have a…

  • Register for the Spring Session of Arc of Chester County’s  Chat n’ Chew

    Register for the Spring Session of Arc of Chester County’s Chat n’ Chew

    The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics, which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy. The following Chat n’ Chew topic sessions are available. Register for one, two, or ALL of these informative sessions. Register for Chat n’ Chew Trainings : Events & Activities : The…

  • Grey Towers Castle Stands as a Striking Architectural Landmark at Arcadia University

    Grey Towers Castle Stands as a Striking Architectural Landmark at Arcadia University

    Built in 1898, Grey Towers Castle on Arcadia University campus is one of Pennsylvania’s most striking buildings, with more than 50 gargoyles and a mirror room, reports Tom Kretschmer for 6abc. Grey Towers Castle was once among the largest private residences in the nation, and today it is a home for some lucky students. “Even…