Delaware County
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Delaware County DA Delivers Optimistic County-Wide Crime Report
At a Haverford Township commissioners’ meeting last week, Delaware County District Attorney Tanner Rouse provided an update on his office and local law enforcement, noting that both crime and the prison population have declined, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Delaware County now, on the whole, is safer than it’s ever been,” he said.…
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More Than 600 Already Signed Up for County’s Second Delco 10-Miler
Registration had only been open for a day for Delaware County’s second Delco 10-Miler scheduled this year for Oct. 4, and there were already 600 runners signed up, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Delco 10-Miler from Rose Tree Park in Upper Providence to Subaru Park in Chester was a big success…
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3 Delco Towns Got On a List for Worst Worker Commute in PA.
Three Delaware County towns made a list of 20 communities with the worst commute in Pennsylvania and their names may or may not surprise you, depending on your local driving experience. The list comparing average commute times was put together by the staff at Slacker.com using U.S. Census Bureau data as of a 2019 5-year…
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Delaware County Fans Key to Wawa’s Success Even as It Expands
Even as Wawa expands to 1,200 locations in 13 states and Washington, D.C., customers still describe the convenience stores as “part of their neighborhood,” said Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens. That connection, he said, comes from Wawa’s continual response to consumer demand, particularly the hometown fans in Delaware County, where Wawa got its start, writes Erin…
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3rd Annual Delco Gives Returns May 6-7, With 250 Nonprofits on Board
Delaware County will celebrate the third annual Delco Gives on May 6–7, 2026. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, this countywide day of giving brings together more than 250 nonprofits. Nonprofit registration remains open until April 17. Delco Gives is a powerful opportunity to support the nonprofits that serve and strengthen Delaware County every…
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Now Harder to Find, The Two All-Night Diner Still Prosper in Delco
At one time, the Philadelphia region catered to the late-night appetite with a variety of 24-hour diners. Lately, those numbers have thinned out, writes Danya Henninger for Billy Penn. Fortunately, there are still two all-night diners in Delaware County that are keeping the lights on and the food hot. Stargate Diner This classic diner at…
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Media Record Shop Captures Sounds of Delco on a Unique Album
There’s now a vinyl record out there capturing the Sounds of Delco, and it will be available soon at The Greatest Hits record and book store in Media, reports National Today. The South Jackson Street record shop produced the nearly 100-track record that offers Delaware County’s unique sounds. Delco’s greatest sound hits vary from a…
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Enjoy Elegant Easter Brunch and Dinner Options in Delaware County
If cooking at home isn’t an option this year for Easter, there’s plenty of brunch and dinner buffet and à la carte choices at Delaware County restaurants, writes Annie E. Hall, Gina Lizzo, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Amada Radnor in St. Davids offers a feast of a brunch on Easter Sunday, starting…
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Work to Get Underway on Delco Woods Development in Marple
A loop trail and restroom facilities are in the works for Delco Woods in Marple Township, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times . Council Vice Chair Christine Reuther announced last week that the county is moving ahead with an ADA-compliant half-mile paved Woodland Loop Trail that starts at the Reed Road parking lot.…
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New Wawa Stores Being Built Will Serve Retirees in Florida
A new Wawa store and gas station is coming to the Villages of Florida, bringing the Delaware County-based convenience store’s unique offerings to the retirees who live there, writes Jennifer Torres for Gulf Live. Just this week, the Villages-News reported the land was cleared and construction crews were spotted “walking the site.” A second store…
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Yelp Reviewers Weigh in on the 10 Best Takeout Places in Delaware County
Everyone has their favorite takeout places, and Delaware County is filled with countless shops and restaurants ready to save you a night of cooking. Yelp reviewers have determined the top 10 takeout places in Delaware County as of September 2025. See if you agree with their choices. 1. bb.q Chicken in Media is part of…
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Program Gives Delaware County Inmates, Canines a Second Chance
It was a fresh start for some of those incarcerated at the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton, for the people, and for the shelter dogs they paired up with. For the second year, Delaware County participated in the New Leash on Life program. A 2025 graduation ceremony for participants and their canines took place…
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Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs
Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent move, writes Jess Simms of Islands.com. Four of the five most affordable Philadelphia suburbs are located in Delaware County. Chester ranks as the region’s most affordable suburb and is among…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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Legislation would Keep Private Equity Firms Away From Hospitals
National legislation introduced last week would take hospitals and nursing homes out of the hands of private equity firms. U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) of Swarthmore and U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) introduced the Take Back Our Hospitals Act, which prevents private equity ownership of hospitals and nursing homes. They announced the introduction in…
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Rahel Solomon, CNN Anchor and Delco Native, Is Leaving the Network
Archbishop Prendergast graduate and Delaware County native Rahel Solomon is leaving her position at CNN as an early morning program anchor, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. “I have decided that this will be my last week at CNN,” Solomon said before signing off from “Early Start with Rahel Solomon.” “More to come…
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Author Takes Heat When One of Her Characters Orders a Wawa ‘Sub’
An award-winning rom-com author who dared to have one of her characters order “a sub” from Wawa is taking some online heat, but she’s sticking to her guns, writes Emily Bloch from The Philadelphia Inquirer. And Now, Back to You, a book from B.K. Borison, about two competing meteorologists in Baltimore, is winning general praise…
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Delco Swimmers Bring Home 5 Medals From PIAA Class 3A Championships
Delaware County swimmers manage to deliver a strong performance at the PIAA Class 3A Championships, earning five medals, including four for girls and one for boys, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. On the girls’ side, Springfield’s Addyson Despeaux earned a silver medal on the second day of competition, posting a 54.96 in the…
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