Delaware County
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How Wawa Went From a Delco Dairy Farm to a 1,200-Store Convenience Store Empire
Pull up to any Wawa on a weekday morning, and the sight is familiar. Coffee in one hand, a Sizzli in the other, a quick meal ordered off the touchscreen before the gas even finishes pumping. In Delaware County, Wawa is less a store than a fixture of daily life. People stop in before work, after school, on the way to the Shore, or when dinner…
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Brad Ingelsby on Why He Starts With Characters, Not Crime, in ‘Task’ and ‘Mare of Easttown’
Brad Ingelsby doesn’t start with the crime in his projects. He starts with the people. The creator of the HBO series Mare of Easttown and Task is drawn to flawed, working-class figures because they let him dig into grief, empathy, and moral contradiction through people who feel rooted in everyday life, writes Mark Salisbury for Screen Daily. “I always start…
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Here Are the Best Water Ice Spots in Delaware County for Beating the Summer Heat
When summer turns sweaty in the Philadelphia suburbs, relief is rarely more than a few blocks away. Ben Silver and Anne E. Hill rounded up several local water ice stops for Main Line Today, and the list is a reminder that Delaware County knows how to beat the heat. The spots worth knowing range from…
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Your Delco Father’s Day Guide: Linvilla Fishing, Rose Tree Car Show, and World Cup Watch Parties
Father’s Day doesn’t have to mean a card, a grill, or another “World’s Best Dad” mug. On Sunday, June 21, spots around Delaware County offer enough to build a full day around whatever Dad actually likes, whether that’s casting a line, lingering over brunch, walking a wooded trail, swinging a club, sipping something local, talking horsepower, or settling into a lawn chair for…
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Revival Gains Traction as Health System Weighs Lead Role
A year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center went dark, the shuttered Upland campus may be inching back to life. Chariot Equities’ plan to revive the hospital is gaining traction, with a Philadelphia-area health system now in a due-diligence period to potentially become the lead healthcare provider on the campus, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. …
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Nine Delaware County Hoagie Shops That Prove Delco Takes Sandwiches Seriously
In Delaware County, a hoagie is never just lunch. It is a roll-quality exam, a party-tray essential, a shore-trip companion, and a neighborhood loyalty test wrapped in deli paper. Delco has no shortage of shops where people argue over the right amount of oil, oregano, onions, sharp provolone, and long hots, and whether the roll can…
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Brad Ingelsby Talks ‘Task,’ ‘Mare of Easttown,’ and Possible Crossover
In a recent interview, critically acclaimed filmmaker Brad Ingelsby spoke about the future of the Delco-centered hit shows Task and Mare of Easttown, writes Kevin P. Sullivan for Gold Derby. Competing with Sunday night football and lacking the murder mystery that Mare brought to the table, it took some time for Task to find its footing when it first released. While its debut had lower ratings…
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Five Delaware County Homes Hitting the Market Next Week, From a $340K Condo to a $2.3M Estate
The Delaware County housing market refuses to pick a lane. In a single week, the same county can offer a low-maintenance condo steps from shopping, a stone colonial with a finished basement and a fenced yard, a backyard rigged for summer, a garage big enough to swallow a small fleet, and a private resort with a grotto…
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‘Task’ Production Designer Reveals How He Built the Show’s Authentic Delco World
The best compliment you can pay the world of Task is that it doesn’t look designed at all, and that was the whole point. Production designer Keith P. Cunningham built the HBO drama’s Delaware County around a single guiding idea: it should never feel intentionally styled, writes Amber Dowling for MovieMaker. The Brad Ingelsby series follows Tom Brandis, a priest-turned-FBI agent played…
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Wawa’s Blueberry Cobbler Coffee Is a Fan Favorite. Here’s How to Customize It
Wawa fans have spoken, and one limited-time flavored coffee sits at the top of the list: Blueberry Cobbler drip coffee, writes Jessica Riggio for The Takeout. The seasonal brew shows up in spring and summer, then disappears, and that scarcity has only deepened its cult following. Regulars have repeatedly called for it to be added to the chain’s…
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57 New Officers Graduate from DCCC Police Academy — Including a 57-Year-Old Who Refused to Give Up on His Dream
Fifty-seven cadets are ready to begin careers in law enforcement after graduating from Delaware County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy on June 11, joining police departments and public safety agencies across Southeastern Pennsylvania. The graduating class represented a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and ages — from 20 to 57 years old — and included…
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Black Bear Sightings in Delaware County: How Homeowners Can Keep Them Away
A black bear strolling through Media is not something Delaware County residents see every day. But there it was, caught on a neighbor’s home security camera, ambling through the suburbs as if it had every right to be there. The recent sighting, reported by 6abc, adds Delco to a growing list of southeastern Pennsylvania communities…
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The Sweetest Stops in Delaware County: Eight Ice Cream Shops Locals Keep Coming Back To
Few summer debates in Delaware County are more personal than where to go for ice cream. Every family has its usual order, and every kid knows the difference between a quick cone and a full-blown, sprinkle-covered event. The shops on this list understand that distinction, and most of them have been perfecting it for years, sometimes…
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Six Delco Community Bars Locals Keep Coming Back To
In Delaware County, community bars are more than places to grab a drink. They’re neighborhood staples; the kind that absorb the character of their surroundings over decades, becoming as much a part of the community as the streets they sit on. Locals gather here after work, argue about the Eagles, celebrate birthdays, and unwind in a way that no upscale lounge…
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3 Italian Restaurants in Delco Make Philadelphia Inquirer List
If you’re looking for a great Italian restaurant with a variety of delicious food options, there are plenty of spots in Delaware County for you to try, writes Hira Qureshi for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Osteria Ama is a wonderful restaurant with tasty fresh pasta dishes and brick oven Neapolitan-style pizzas. Located at 100 Ridge Road…
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Things to Do in Delco This Weekend: World Cup, Pride, Music Fest, Fireworks, & More
Delaware County’s calendar is overflowing this weekend, and the lineup reads like a little bit of everything: World Cup fever, Pride, live music on multiple stages, fireworks, farmers markets, and a handful of wonderfully offbeat local happenings, compiled in a list by Blueberry_Sienna on Reddit. Things get rolling Friday, June 12, when Union Yards in Chester transforms…
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Two Delco Restaurants Featured in Philly Inquirer Best Burgers List
Two Delaware County burger spots, Charlie’s Hamburgers and Cornerstone Bistro, were recently featured in a list from The Philadelphia Inquirer of the best burgers in Philadelphia, writes Craig LaBan and Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since its opening in 1935, Charlie’s Hamburgers has been a staple of Delaware County culture. Its signature sliders,…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Expands Programs to Help Businesses Solve Workforce and Growth Challenges
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to network and build relationships. These days, though, the Chamber is more than that, as it strategically helps local businesses solve problems, develop talent, and prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Under the leadership of President Trish McFarland, the Delaware County Chamber of…
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