Delaware County
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IONNA Teams Up With Wawa to Add Ultra-Fast EV Chargers
IONNA is teaming up with Wawa to provide ultra-fast EV chargers at various locations in the United States, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. IONNA is a joint venture backed by eight automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. An IONNA ultra-fast EV charger can add 248.5 miles of charge to an electric…
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Delaware County Baseball Historian Jim Vankoski Reflects on the Game’s Popularity
Baseball survives as a national pastime, according to Jim Vankoski, a baseball historian and one of the curators of the Sports Legends of Delaware County Museum in Radnor. “Baseball has been through so much. It’s basically withstood the test of time,” Jim Vankoski said. “Where would we be without baseball? It’s the only game I…
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Hank’s Place Reopens in Old Chadds Ford Location on Tuesday
Hank’s Place in Chadds Ford has triumphed over flood waters and will reopen on Tuesday after a lengthy rebuilding, writes Laura Fay for CBS News Philadelphia. The reopening is timed with the restaurant’s 75th anniversary. Hank’s Place began as a roadside eatery in 1950. The business was purchased by Katie and Anthony Young in 2017.…
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ChristianaCare Looking Into a $6B Merger with Virtua Health
ChristianaCare, the Delaware nonprofit that is opening two micro-hospitals in Delaware County, is considering a $6 billion merger with Virtua Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. If the two systems combine, it would create a regional nonprofit health system that would cover 10 counties with 600 healthcare sites. Virtua is South Jersey’s…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Joins Toastique Ribbon Cutting Today in Newtown Square
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce will celebrate the grand opening of Toastique in Newtown Square with a ribbon-cutting ceremony today, 2 PM, at 108 Square Drive in Newtown Square. Register here to attend the free ribbon cutting. Toastique, featuring gourmet toast, juice, and a coffee bar, will officially open on Saturday, July 19, at…
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2 Delaware County Towns Among 10 Hottest Housing Markets in Region
Two Delaware County communities are among the 10 hottest housing markets right now in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Housing prices have hit a new high in the region, with a typical home price in Greater Philadelphia reaching $416,000 in June. Swarthmore Borough and Chadds Ford were among the…
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At Garnet Valley, Floods Force School Renovations; in Wallingford, It’s a Choice
Garnet Valley High School received significant flood damage in this latest round of thunderstorms in Delaware County, generating $1 million to $3 million in damage and repairs, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The school is being cleaned up after floodwaters reached the school’s auditorium, boiler room, and electrical system room. The plan is…
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Favorite Roller-Grill Hot Dog? Wawa, 7-Eleven Come Out on Top
When it comes to roller-grill hot dogs, you apparently can’t beat Wawa or 7-Eleven, writes Chuck Ulie for CSP. In honor of National Hot Dog Day July 16, a Gunther Volvo Cars Daytona Beach poll asked 3,006 drivers and truckers nationwide where they get their favorite roller-grill hot dog. Wawa and 7-Eleven dominated the results,…
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Delaware County Chamber Honors Chamber President Trish McFarland, Foundation’s Frances Sheehan
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce had a chance to review its accomplishments and honor its members at its annual membership luncheon. The June 18 event at Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel Hill also recognized Frances Sheehan with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Sheehan is retiring from The Foundation for Delaware County in the fall. The Chamber…
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July Openings Set for 3 Restaurants Coming to Delaware County
The Philadelphia region will see a dozen new restaurants this summer, including three opening this month in Delaware County, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Tlali in Upper Darby will feature Mexican cuisine and is expected to open in late July at 7219 West Chester Pike. Chef Alberto Sandoval has 20 years of experience…
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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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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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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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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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Latest Data Shows Delaware County Still Struggling With Crozer Loss
It’s been two months since Crozer Health closed, and Delaware County communities and residents are definitely experiencing longer waits, longer transport times, and higher costs for their healthcare, writes Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. Most communities are facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in upfront costs as they scramble to find ambulance coverage for…
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Hundreds Line Up in Delaware County for The Peach Truck Tour
A fresh fruit tradition continued on Baltimore Pike Tuesday afternoon when more than 100 people lined up at the bright orange tractor-trailer in the Springfield Mall parking lot to pick up their order of fresh peaches. The Peach Truck Tour has been traversing the country since 2012, dropping off orders of fresh Georgia peaches, writes…
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New Board Members Join The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the election of Dia R. Williams Adams, Tom Belmont, and Dottie Schindlinger to the Foundation’s board of directors. The following community leaders have also been appointed to the board’s leadership and will help lead the largest philanthropy in Delaware County: Michael B. Magnavita, Chair Kelly Thornton, Vice Chair Mia…
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State Legislators Respond to Hospital Fund Proposal for Crozer-Chester
State legislators responded to a budget amendment from State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford to create a $200 million Hospital Acquisition Assistance Fund to entice potential buyers of the Crozer-Chester Medical Center property to reopen it as a hospital. Rep. Williams said the fund would not require a tax increase or revenues…
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