Delaware County
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New Beers a Big Hit at Chadds Ford Wawa Brew Tour Opening
The line was hundreds of people long at the Chadds Ford Wawa Friday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Chadds Ford Wawa was the kick off point for Wawa’s Brew Tour. People lined up around the building to get free beer samples and to buy four packs of 2SP’s Winter Reserve Stout, an…
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First Democrat Elected To District Attorney Post In Delaware County Readies Start of Historic Term
Jack Stollsteimer, the first Democrat to be elected to the district attorney’s post in Delaware County, is getting ready to start his historic term in January, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In the November election, Stollsteimer defeated Katayoun Copeland, who was a midterm appointment replacing now-Judge Jack Whelan. Stollsteimer, a former federal prosecutor…
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Who’s Buying the Most Liquor? Delco’s in the Mix, But We’re Not First
Delaware County isn’t nearly as thirsty as Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, Philadelphia or Allegheny counties, according to the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s annual report for 2018-19. The report shows Delaware County ranked sixth in wine and liquor sales, generating $88,114,171 in sales for 2018-19, or 3.95 percent of the Philadelphia region’s county share. Leading the pack…
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See Which Presidential Candidates Received Most Donations from Delaware County Residents in Q3
Wealthier donors in Delaware County donated a total of $123,458 in the last quarter, giving the bulk of the money to former vice president Joe Biden at $66,709, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. This is in line with the entire 18-county Greater Philadelphia region that highly favored Biden with contributions of at…
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NBC Survey Reveals Catholic Worker Views on Key Church Issues
An NBC survey of the Roman Catholic workforce, including those in Delaware County, showed divided opinions on key issues, writes Chris Glorioso and Evan Atulberger for nbcphiladelphia.com. The survey was distributed to 32,000 employees in the Official Catholic Directory. Of those, 2,700 responded. Some, like Drexel Hill Rev. Eileen McCafferty DiGranco of St. Mary Magdalene…
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Democratic Gains in Suburbs Challenge Trump’s Hold in Pennsylvania
Democratic gains in Philadelphia’s western suburbs, including Delaware County, challenges President Trump’s hold on a key general election state, writes Catherine Lucey for the Wall Street Journal. Delaware, Chester and Bucks County all saw Democratic swings in local elections, a reminder of Democratic energy in the suburbs. Trump won the Keystone state by about 44,000…
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Neumann’s Wardrobes for Work on Mission to Recirculate 25,000 Items of Clothing by the Holidays
An estimated 85,000 articles of clothing for career seekers has been distributed free since 2017 by Neumann University’s Center for Leadership’s Wardrobes for Work. Now it has its sights on a new goal for the holidays. “With the colder winter months approaching, Wardrobes for Work has set an aggressive goal for ourselves of recirculating 25,000…
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Chances Are Lanternflies Won’t Be in Your Home for the Holidays
Could spotted lanternflies latch on to your Christmas tree and end up being a holiday guest in your home? Small chance, say the experts, writes Marcus Schneck for pennlive.com. “Real trees are part of an outdoor ecosystem, and there is always a chance that insects may be brought indoors with a tree, and the spotted…
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Delco Bear Spotted in Three Locations, From Villanova to Aldan
There’s a bear in Delaware County and he’s fast-moving, according to a report from Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Delaware County officials first heard about a black bear wandering a driveway on Harrison Road in Villanova Friday morning. By Friday night, there was a second sighting on Cove Road in Maple Township. Since then, two more…
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Delco’s Joe Sestak Drops Presidential Bid After Late Entry Into Democratic Field
Joe Sestak has dropped out of the race for President. His national poll ratings never hit 1 percent and he didn’t qualify for any of the Democratic national debates, writes Jonathan Tamari for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Democratic two-term ex-Congressman for the Seventh District and former Navy admiral ended his campaign Sunday after abruptly entering…
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Delco Council Appoints 3 to Prison Board, Finalizing a New Oversight Board
Three people have been appointed to a new prison oversight board in Delaware County, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The County Council unanimously approved the appointments of Brian Corson, Jonathan Abdur-Rahim King, and Deborah Love, all of whom are active on other boards and organizations in the county. Council began soliciting for the…
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DELCO Careers – Wawa
Wawa, the beloved Media-based chain of convenience stores with a highly passionate fan base, has almost 700 stores in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and Central Florida, and is continuing to expand with new catering options. Loyalty Marketing Manager This position plans and executes strategies and campaign plans designed to acquire, retain, and maximize…
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New Giant Supermarket Employing 200 Opening in Broomall Dec 6
A new 74,000 square foot Giant food store at 2180 West Chester Pike in Broomall will open Dec. 6, replacing a Springfield Road Giant store, writes Max Bennett for Patch.com. The store will employ 200 full and part-time workers. It will be open 6 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. “We’ve proudly served the…
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Springfield Healthplex Turned Over to Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County
The Healthplex Sports Club in Springfield is being given to the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Crozer-Keystone Health System is donating the 175,000-square-foot Club to the Y. The transfer takes place Jan. 18. Crozer-Keystone will also make an annual donation to the YMCA over the next…
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Architects Seeking Public Input for Development of Chester Waterfront
People had a chance to talk about what they’d like to see at the Chester waterfront as architects begin creating a masterplan, writes Colin Ainsworth for the Delco News Network. Casual dining and bars, fitness centers and housing were all suggested at a public meeting last week asking for resident input. Connecting the Riverwalk to…
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Delaware County Forms Complete Count Committee to Encourage Census Participation
A committee has been formed to come up with a strategy for full Delaware County participation in the upcoming 2020 U.S. Census, according to a press release from Delaware County Council. Council appointed Michael Ranck, CEO of the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, to head the committee. The Delaware County Complete Count Committee is…
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Wawa and Workers Both Benefit From Company’s Supported Employment Program
Mitchell, 33, brings a joy to his work at Wawa that draws customers to him, writes Ronnie Polaneczky for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He works two days a week staffing the coffee station, making specialty drinks and lending a hand where needed. For that, he gets a regular paycheck and the satisfaction of “seeing the smiles…
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Investigation of Abuses at Glen Mills Schools Prompts Congressional Bill Allowing Juveniles to Sue
Investigations into violence and cover ups at the Glen Mills Schools inspired a Delaware County legislator to introduce legislation that would allow juveniles abused at residential facilities to sue, writes Lisa Gartner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Justice for Juveniles Act was introduced by U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, whose district includes the Glen Mills…
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