Delaware County
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Gas Station to Restaurant, How Convenience Stores Have Evolved
When consumers veered from roadside stops for cigarettes, maps, frozen burritos and soft drinks to embrace made-to-order meals, places like Wawa went with them, writes Anne D’Innocenzio for the Associated Press, as reported in The Philadelphia Inquirer. A convenience store stop is no longer like stopping at a gas station or truck stop. Convenience stores…
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DCIU Hosts 3rd Annual Adaptive ArT Showcase Featuring Special Art Created by Special Children
An event highlighting the artistic talents of students with special needs took place Thursday evening, Dec. 5, at the DCIU Education Center in Morton. The third annual ArT Showcase, hosted by the Delaware County Intermediate Unit, had more than 500 pieces of artwork on display from students across Delaware County. The work included paintings, drawings, sculptures,…
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See What’s Happening With Delaware County’s Population
Pennsylvania is among a handful of states that is seeing its population shrink, writes Jess Thomason for Newsweek. It joins New York, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Oregon and West Virginia in showing population declines. Delaware County’s population showed virtually no change between 2020 and 2023, adding only 364 people, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.…
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Delco: The Movie Gets Opening Premiere Jan. 17 at Media Theatre
It’s a wrap on “Delco: The Movie” and preparations are underway for a Jan. 17 red-carpet premiere at the Media Theatre, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The film was directed and produced by Sun Valley High School graduate and Delco native Chris Pierdomenico. The coming-of-age comedy/drama stars Steve Harding, Jenna Kuerzi and Jeff…
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Large Sky Drones, 1st Seen in New Jersey, Now in Delaware County
The FBI continues to investigate mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey even as new reports come in about Delaware County drones showing up in towns, reports staff for 6abc. Viewers of Action News have been sending in videos of drone sightings. Numerous reports to Action News reported flying objects in Media and Broomall, as well…
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Service Cuts or More Taxes? A Tough Decision in Delaware County
Residents are facing a tough Delaware County decision between paying more taxes to cover a proposed 23.8 percent tax increase many can’t afford, or a reduction in government services. A debate over those choices in Delaware County’s proposed $321 million budget for 2025 generated a packed council meeting room Dec. 4, most opposing a tax…
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Delaware County Schools Up Digital Defense Against Cyberattacks
There has been an increase in cyberattacks on Delaware County schools so efforts are underway to keep districts protected, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “Not only are they increasing in quantity, they’ve also become more sophisticated,” said Khalid Ayyubov, chief information and technology office of the Delaware County Intermediate Unit. “Some attacks make it…
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Chamber’s EPIC Awards Luncheon Honors Top Businesses, Individuals in Delaware County
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce paid tribute to Delaware County’s best businesses, nonprofits, and institutions at its annual EPIC luncheon Nov. 19, at Drexelbrook Catering in Drexel Hill. Awards were given out in several categories at the well-attended luncheon. Deanna Doane, chairman of the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce board of directors, kicked off…
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DCCC Student Awarded $5K Lockheed Martin Vocational Scholarship
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) student Ayisha Barrie of Secane, a dual major in Cloud Computing and Cyber Security, has received a $5,000 Lockheed Martin Scholarship and a full-time job offer through Lockheed Martin Space’s Software Associate Degree Program. Additionally, Barrie has been accepted into the company’s Software Associate Degree Program (SWAP), a three-year development…
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2025 Delaware County Budget May Come With 23 Percent Tax Hike
County Council is looking at a proposed $397 million 2025 Delaware County budget and it’s trying to figure out how to pass it without a 23 percent tax increase, writes Greg Payne for Fox 29. “I think, if like minds come together, we can work together, we can get through this crisis and I hope…
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Foundation for Delaware County Highlights 2024 Successes in Annual Report
The local impact made by The Foundation for Delaware County was evident in its just-released annual report for fiscal year 2024, as it follows through on its “Making More Good Possible in Delaware County” theme. The Foundation, created in 2016, is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County offering support and resources to nonprofits, with…
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DCCC, County Council, Visit Delco Partner to Boost Hospitality, Culinary Careers
Delaware County Community College (DCCC), Delaware County Council, and Visit Delco have partnered to enhance hospitality and culinary arts education, strengthening workforce development in the region. The initiative, unveiled during a Nov. 21 press conference at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center in Drexel Hill, will support a state-of-the-art facility for DCCC’s Culinary Arts and…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest film “Lee” about American World War II woman photographer Lee Miller. Winslet won an Emmy for “Mare of Easttown”… “playing a vaping, beer swigging detective – nailing the *specific* sound…
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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Delaware County company placed 22nd on Forbes’ list of America’s largest private companies in 2024, generating $18.84 billion in revenue. Sheetz placed No. 30 on the list, with an…
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These Delaware County Spots Fit Well With an Active Lifestyle
If an active lifestyle is important to you, there are at least two Delaware County communities that can help, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. Marple Township and Broomall offer one of the most challenging public golf courses in the region, the Paxon Hollow Country Club. Built in 1926 as a private club, it’s been…
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See Where Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Oldest Homes
There’s a certain charm about owning and living in a pre-World War II home, with its high ceilings, crown molding, hardwood floors and ornate details, but that ownership comes with a cost. Older homes often have asbestos, lead piping, knob-and-tube wiring and outdated building styles. The ravages of time can ruin even the best mansion,…
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2 Delaware County Tech Firms Among Fastest Growing in Nation
Seven Philadelphia-area companies made the 2024 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 list, including two from Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Deloitte’s 30th annual Fast 500 list ranks tech companies based on revenue growth from 2020 to 2023. The compilation is a mix of private and public companies. Radnor-based Marinus Pharmaceuticals fell into…
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Indecent TV Not a Big Issue in Delaware County, FCC Complaints Show
When it comes to indecency on TV, Delaware County is pretty tolerant. There were only 106 complaints to the FCC out of 565,328 residents between October 2014 and April 2024. The largest number of complaints in the US went to Hot Spring County in rural Arkansas, which logged twice as many complaints (51 complaints per…
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