Delaware County
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,400 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 8,400 feet of aging water mains in Nether Providence and Upper Darby townships. The company is upgrading cast iron water mains with new ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and are comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled metal materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement…
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New Delaware County 911 Technologies Offer Life-Saving Assists
Delaware County is utilizing the latest AI and cloud-based tools to enhance its 911 service and help people in distress, writes Leila Jordan for Business Insider. Delco dispatcher Raquel Lewandowski has been using an app known as Prepared Assist, created by emergency-response technology company Prepared. In one case she used Prepared Assist to help direct…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free March SCORE webinars to help small business owners. Mastering Credit Repair: A Guide to Improve Your Credit Score Learn strategies and techniques that will help you take control of your credit score. Whether you’ve learned from past credit mistakes or not, your bad credit history can hold…
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6 Delaware County High Schools Rank in Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Radnor High School continues to rank high among the best public schools in Pennsylvania, one of six Delaware County high schools. According to Niche.com, Radnor High placed third in the state. According to state test scores, 89 percent of its 1,165 students are proficient in math, with 92 percent proficient in reading. It received an…
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Dollar Tree Plans to Close Nearly 1,000 Family Dollar Stores
Dollar Tree, reporting a fourth-quarter loss, announced it would close nearly 1,000 Family Dollar stores, writes Michelle Chapman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dollar Tree plans to close about 600 stores in the first half of 2024 and 370 Family Dollar and 30 Dollar Tree stores over the next several years. It is not known if…
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Main Line Health Joins Regional Child Gun Safety Campaign
Firearms remain the leading cause of injury and death for children. An average of 13 children die from guns every day. With that in mind, Main Line Health is joining the nation’s largest regional collaboration of health systems to kick off a year-long public service campaign on child gun safety, encouraging a community approach to…
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‘This Place Is Death on Pants.’ Brothers From Delaware County Describe 1850 Frontier Life in California
Two brothers writing home to their family in Delaware County back in 1850 provide a sense of daily life on the frontier in the California town of Humboldt Bay, writes Ann Roberts for the Lost Coast Outpost. The two brothers, ages 26 and 19, came to Humboldt Bay on the Laura Virginia, the first ship…
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Here’s Where to Go for St. Patrick’s Day Dining in Delaware County
If you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, the Delaware County Irish spirit is alive and well, writes Kalena Thomhave for The Keystone. On March 17 and beyond, here’s how you can celebrate your or someone else’s Irish heritage. The Irish Coffee Shop – Upper Darby Take in an authentic and traditional Irish…
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2 Delaware County Pizza Shops Make Washington Post’s Best Regional Pizza List in Pennsylvania
Two Delaware County pizza shops are ranking high in a Washington Post story on the best regional-style pizzas in Pennsylvania. Ravanesi Pizzeria Napoletana in Glen Mills ranked third best among six pizzerias in Pennsylvania for Neapolitan-style pizza, writes Dylan Moriarty, Andrew Van Dam, Amanda Finnegan, and Gabe Hiatt for The Washington Post. Neapolitan has a…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES is looking for people who want to improve the lives of children and adults working in the behavioral health field. CCRES jobs take place in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health issues, mental…
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It’s Happening. ‘Delco: The Movie’ Begins filming at Popular Delaware County Spots
A new movie currently being filmed around Delaware County hopes to capture the essence of the Delco spirit. Delco: The Movie started filming last week at some familiar locations, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29. Director Chris Pierdomenico, from Aston, talked about the film’s unique character, much of it based on his own experiences growing…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help with These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free workshops and webinars to help small business owners in March. The Mindset of a Successful Business Owner Only 20 percent of all businesses make it 5 years; this March 12, 11:30 AM to 1 PM webinar will provide crucial information to help you succeed! The webinar will…
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3 Delaware County Companies Part of 32 That Grew the Fastest in Northeast U.S.
Chadds Ford and Havertown hold the honors this year of having three companies that made Inc.’s list of the 32 fastest-growing Northeast firms in the Philadelphia area. The three companies join an increasing number of local firms that made the list, 32 this year compared to 26 last year, out of 198 companies looked at…
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Young Advocates Help Those Lost in Delaware County’s Courts
Some aspiring attorneys in their 20s are making a difference in Delaware County’s public defender’s office, meeting the needs of clients who often get lost in the criminal justice system, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. These advocates from the nonprofit Partners For Justice have embedded themselves with the county’s public defenders since August 2022. Much…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
There are CCRES jobs out there for those who want to improve the lives of children and adults. CCRES staff work in the behavioral health field, working in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, provides over 1,500 professional behavioral health career staff to meet the needs of children and adults challenged by autism, behavioral health…
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Three Delaware County College Teams Enter NCAA Tournament
Swarthmore, Eastern University, and Widener University, all NCAA Division III teams, will take part in the NCAA Tournament this year, writes Matt Leon for KYW Newsradio. The teams compete in the first round on Friday. Swarthmore College’s men’s team has made the NCAA Tournament for the seventh straight season after emerging as champions of the…
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SCORE Offers Small Business Help With These March Workshops and Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is announcing several free workshops and webinars to help small business owners in March. What’s Your Digital Marketing Success Plan? On Tuesday, March 5, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, learn how to map out a digital marketing strategy in this live online event to get more clients, better leads, and more…
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Wawa Creates Goose Media Network to Promote Products on Website, at Gas Pumps
Wawa has unveiled the Goose Media Network, a media platform that will run on its website and gas pumps, writes Brett Dworski and Jessica Loder for C-Storedive. The unveiling was announced on Tuesday. The Goose Media Network will allow product and brand partners to connect with Wawa customers through custom ads on its website, mobile…
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