Delaware County
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$8M U.S. Shipbuilding Grant Awarded to Partners: DCCC, Hanwha Philly Shipyard, and a Regional Higher Education Consortium
A public/private partnership — led by Delaware County Community College (DCCC) and shipbuilder Hanwha Philly Shipyard, Inc. (HPSI) — has been awarded an $8 million federal grant over four years to create an innovative, new model of education and training for U.S. shipbuilding that will include sending U.S. instructors and workers overseas to learn advanced…
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Nonprofits Invited to Apply for 2026 Partners in Giving Grants
The Community’s Foundation (TCF) and The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation) have announced the 2026 Partners in Giving competitive grantmaking cycle, a collaborative funding initiative designed to better support nonprofits serving Delaware County. For the 2026 Partners in Giving Grant cycle, funding will be considered for organizations focused on community development, health, hospice and…
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These Delaware County Spots Offer Some Tasty Cheesesteaks
Several Delaware County eateries bring their A-game in crafting Philadelphia’s iconic cheesesteaks, and creating some of the finest on the Main Line and beyond, write Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for the Main Line Today. With locations in Drexel Hill and Havertown, Toni Roni’s offers over half a dozen cheesesteak varieties, including the fan-favorite…
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Kate Winslet: ‘Strong Likelihood’ Mare Season 2 Shoots in 2027
Kate Winslet is now saying there’s a “strong likelihood” that there will be a second season of the Delco-centered murder mystery Mare of Easttown, writes Baz Barnigboye for Deadline. The seven-part HBO series by Brad Ingelsby about Mare Sheehan, a small-town detective in Delaware County investigating missing and murdered young women, captivated national audiences in…
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Delaware County’s Got Some Good Lottery Karma Right Now
It’s been a scratch-off lottery ticket bonanza lately in Delaware County. A $5 million ticket was sold at the Giant supermarket at 550 E. Lancaster Ave. in Radnor Township, according to the Pennsylvania Lottery, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. The winning ticket was part of the $50 Monopoly Own It All scratch-off game.…
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Higher Car Prices Drive Delaware County Buyers to Longer Loans and Leases
Rising car prices are pushing many Delaware County drivers into having to make difficult financial choices, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Driven in part by tariffs, the average cost of a new car currently stands at $50,080, according to automotive research company Kelley Blue Book. As a result, the typical monthly car payment…
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At 30, Siddiq Kamara Is Delaware County’s Youngest Sheriff Ever
History was made when Siddiq Kamara, 30, was sworn in on Monday, Jan. 5, as Delaware County’s youngest sheriff ever, writes Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Kamara is also the first African immigrant to become a sheriff in Pennsylvania. He grew up in Upper Darby and graduated from Upper Darby High School. The…
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‘We the People’ Party Jan. 9 Kicks Off 250th Anniversary Events
Delaware County is bringing a local flavor to the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration with historical journeys that visit some of the places that highlight what the county was like during the birth of the nation, writes Timothy Walton for 6abc. Places like the Brandywine Battlefield, the Lazaretto, the Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead, The Newlin Grist Mill and…
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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenues Fund Delaware County Public Projects
Pennsylvania gamblers are helping fund numerous Delaware County public projects, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. From police station renovations to vehicle purchases, playground improvements, and flood control measures, Delaware County communities are receiving 43 grants totaling $14 million-plus that come from state gambling revenue. The Pennsylvania Department of Economic Development is distributing…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts January Events
Young Professionals Meeting Join the Chamber’s Young Professionals on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Zoom to hear from a professional in the nonprofit field. These free meetings are a great opportunity to network with fellow young professionals across industries while gaining insight into different career paths from someone well-established in their profession.…
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Gas Stations Now Considered the Best Place to Charge Your EV
Phillip Stafford is a Wawa fan, but when he needs to charge his Tesla, he’s going to Sheetz, where his EV charging is faster. Convenience store chains like Wawa, Sheetz, and Love’s Travel Stops think differently when luring EV users. The draw is no longer who has the cheapest fuel, but who has the fastest,…
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State and Local Lawmakers, College Supporters Join Dr. Cronin in Discussion about DCCC’s New Southeast Center
State and local lawmakers, Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students, faculty, staff, board members, and supporters gathered on Dec. 3, 2025. to learn more about DCCC’s new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, which will open at the site of the former Archbishop Prendergast High School in January 2026. More than 75 attendees participated in “Coffee…
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18-Year 5th District Congressman Dick Schulze Remembered
Republican Congressman Dick Schulze, who provided nonpartisan representation for the Fifth District from 1975 to 1993, died Dec. 23 at age 96, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mr. Schulze championed legislation during his first term in the U.S. House to make Valley Forge a national park. President Gerald Ford signed the legislation into…
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Area College Endowments Surge in 2025 with Bond, Equity Investments Up
Colleges in Delaware County saw increased returns on their fiscal 2025 endowments, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. It was an atypical year because equity and bond investments were both up. Those gains, however, will likely be impacted by higher federal endowment taxes for some schools. Swarthmore College saw a 9 percent increase…
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Roast Beef Brings Customers In at These 2 Delaware County Restaurants
When you’ve got to have a fresh roast beef sandwich as soon as possible, you won’t go wrong at Pompei’s State Street Sandwiches in Media Borough, and Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford. Both are on Family Vacations‘ list of 13 Pennsylvania restaurants known for their roast beef sandwiches. The sandwiches on this list don’t have…
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DELCO.Today Wishes Delaware County a Happy, Healthy New Year
DELCO.Today would like to wish our subscribers, readers, partners, and neighbors across Delaware County a happy and healthy New Year. As 2025 comes to a close, we’ve been reflecting on a year filled with stories that resonated right here at home, from big moments that shaped Delco to the everyday wins unfolding in our boroughs,…
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Tanner Rouse, Delaware County’s New DA, Outlines His Goals
Tanner Rose will be sworn in as Delaware County’s new district attorney on Jan. 5. He replaces predecessor Jack Stollsteimer, who won a county judgeship in November. The 42-year-old has worked as Stollsteimer’s assistant since 2020. He will finish out the final two years of Stollsteimer’s term, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In…
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Associates Board Community Grants Announced by the Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced $30K in grant awards to 12 area nonprofits through the Foundation’s second annual Associates Board Community Grants Program. The Associates Board of The Foundation for Delaware County is comprised of young professionals committed to making positive change in our county. “Serving on the Associates Board has been a…
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