Delaware County
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Wawa Fans Give a Warm Welcome to First Central PA Store
Hundreds of Wawa fans screamed and danced as the first Central PA Wawa store in Middletown opened in Sheetz territory Thursday, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Wawa fans were there before dawn, lining up at 4:30 AM to witness the store opening, within eyeshot of a Sheetz store a mere .3 miles away.…
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Enjoy These Immersive Fall Experiences Here in Delaware County
This time of year there are immersive fall experiences in Delaware County for families to be out in nature and to experience the arts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. The annual Fall Festival at Newlin Grist Mill in Glen Mills takes place today, Sept. 21, 10 AM to 4 PM. The festival features…
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New Community Grants Available From Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new funding opportunity for nonprofits serving Delaware County. The Foundation’s new Associates Board has a Community Grants Program offering nonprofits the opportunity to apply for up to a $5K grant to support their missions. A maximum of $25K will be awarded to local nonprofits with an operating…
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Franklin Fountain, Created by 2 Delaware County Brothers, Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Ryan and Eric Berley grew up in their Media-area home with a dining room decorated like a historical ice cream parlor. They carried that motif into adult life, with their successful business, Franklin Fountain in Old City Philadelphia. Now the old-fashioned ice cream parlor is celebrating its 20th anniversary, writes Leslie Krowchenko for the Daily…
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Craving Apple Cider This Fall? Here’s Some Delaware County Options
Pumpkin spice isn’t the only fall delicacy out there. Autumn connoisseurs will also be tracking down another favorite—apple cider. Whether it’s cooled in the fridge, steaming hot, or fermented, there are places in Delaware County that can meet your apple cider needs, writes Ben Silver and Regan Bradley for Main Line Today. Linvilla Orchards…
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Peg DeGrassa Named 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award Recipient
A woman who has been the eyes and ears of Delaware County for decades has been named winner of the 2024 ATHENA Leadership Award by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. Peg DeGrassa will be formally recognized at the ATHENA Leadership Luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 9, 11:30 AM To 1:30 PM, at the Llanerch Country Club…
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Here’s Some Fall Family Hiking Options in Delaware County
Crisp air and crunchy leaves makes fall hiking particularly special and there are several nearby options for families to explore, writes Maureen Rayburn for MSN. The marshland at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum may not be the first place you’d think of for a fall family hike, but the refuge is a convenient…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make List of 30 Most Expensive Places to Buy a Home
While purchasing a home is one of the most important investments there is, home prices have reached record heights making affordability a major stumbling block, reports Stacker. High mortgage rates are also making monthly payments more expensive. What you’ll pay for a home, though, still varies depending on where you live and some places command…
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Delaware County’s First Health Director Resigns, Search Begins
It was a historic moment for Delaware County when it launched its first health department in 2021, and picked Melissa Lyon to run it, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Lyon was selected in November 2021. The department opened in April 2022. Now Lyon is moving on. She announced her resignation last week.…
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Colleges That Make Graduates Rich Include a Few in Delaware County
For college graduates looking at future graduate salaries to improve their financial situation there are several top colleges in the nation that can help make that happen, including some in Delaware County, writes Kevin McAllister for The Wall Street Journal. Prestigious private colleges and universities like Swarthmore College are in the upper tier of a…
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Sept. 27 Discussion Looks at Collaborative Efforts to Combat Organized Retail Crime
A new Pennsylvania prosecutor’s office devoted exclusively to prosecuting organized retail thefts is being created after $2.7 million in funds was allocated in the 2024-25 state budget. That office and other strategies to tackle organized retail crime by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General will be the topic of a presentation and panel discussion Sept.…
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Delaware County Tries Approach Beyond Police for Mentally Ill
An effort is underway in Delaware County to divert people with mental health issues from the legal system and get them into treatment, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A new county-wide program from the Delaware County Department of Human Services gives police officers discretion to refer people with behavioral issues to a case manager instead…
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Two British Friends Visited a Wawa for the First Time. Here’s How It Went
Josh and Ollie, two best friends from the UK, travel the world trying new food to introduce to friends back home. The food is reviewed on their YouTube channel, Jolly. Recently, Josh and Ollie stopped at a Wawa. “We heard in Philly they have a Buc-ee’s rival—Wawa. It’s impressive. It could have been called Wow…
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Teachers’ Teammates Once Again Gets Supplies Where They’re Most Needed
A nonprofit once again helped teachers get the supplies they needed for the classroom as another school year gets underway. Teachers’ Teammates runs a 3,000 square-foot warehouse in Folcroft that has everything a classroom, a teacher, and a student needs, like folders, crayons, notebooks and backpacks, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia, as reported at…
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Swarthmore, Haverford Colleges See Decline in Black, Latino Students Following Supreme Court Decision
There are less Black and Latino freshman at many of the nation’s elite institutions, including at Haverford and Swarthmore Colleges, following a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year banning race-conscious considerations for college admissions. Haverford College’s domestic students of color declined by 1.6 percentage points, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At Haverford, 7.2…
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Delaware County Towns Make Top 50 List of Best Places to Raise a Family
Five Delaware County towns are among the 50 best places to raise a family in Pennsylvania, according to a new report published by Niche.com. Niche.com determined the rankings based on the key factors that are meaningful for families. These include the quality of local schools, safety, availability of affordable housing, and access to family amenities,…
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If You Want an Affordable Starter Home, Come to Delaware County
The top five most affordable markets for starter homes in the United States in July included the combined markets of Delaware County and Philadelphia County, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. High prices, demand and a low housing supply have put even first homes out of range for many local households in half of…
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Here’s What’s Coming for Delaware County’s Fall Restaurant Scene
Despite Fall’s cool down, there’s plenty of heat coming to the region with new Fall 2024 restaurants and changes at some established favorites. That includes four restaurants in Delaware County, writes Philadelphia Inquirer food critic Michael Klein. Spread Bagelry’s new location in Newtown Square’s Ellis Preserve will soon have later hours and a light dinner…
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