Delaware County
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Even Wawa Properties Aren’t Immune From Current Market Conditions
Wawa properties are a popular real estate investment thanks to the popularity of the brand and the relatively low risk of its stores. Yet even these properties are being affected by a turbulent real estate market that’s seeing cautious investing and high-interest rates, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa properties that were once…
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Grammy’s Gifts Honors Late Wife With Gifts to Women Treated for Cancer
Leo Botta of Delaware County saw the struggles his late wife Patricia “Tricia” Botta went through being treated for breast cancer, so he’s providing gifts to women going through the same thing in her honor, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Tricia Botta was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. While undergoing chemotherapy, she was blessed with…
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As Wawa Tinkers With Its Stores, Is It Losing Local Charm?
Wawa’s been experimenting with efficiency in its food prep and delivery, offering apps, online ordering, curbside pickup, and now, an all-digital Wawa in University City, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The Wawa digital store has no shelves, no shopping. Transactions go through kiosks and Wawa’s app. The efficiency helps Wawa run its ever-expanding company,…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES positions are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work 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 illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court to Hear Case on Closing of DCMH
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has agreed to hear an appeal over Prospect Medical Holdings Inc.’s closing of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crozer Health is the largest healthcare provider in Delaware County, and the closing of DCMH has impacted local patients. The hospital was closed by…
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SCORE: From Concept to Commerce; the Idea Transformation
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a free Dec. 19 webinar on the idea transformation. Hear insights and experiences on Dec. 19 at 1 PM from a panel of experts. They pitched their products on the hit show Shark Tank and survived to tell you the tale! Join this informative webinar featuring this panel of Shark…
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Here Are Some of the Best Places to Ice Skate in Delaware County
For ice skating fans, it’s no longer necessary to wait for a local pond to freeze over. Here are some of the best places to ice skate in Delaware County, writes Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman for Philadelphia Magazine. Flight on Ice at 4894 West Chester Pike is in Newtown Square for another year. The…
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P.J Whelihan’s Eyes a Third Delaware County Location
Delaware County’s getting another PJ Whelihan’s Pub but the company isn’t saying where just yet, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. PJW Restaurant Group is opening at least two new restaurants in Greater Philadelphia in 2024, the Delaware County site and another in South Jersey. There are also plans for a new P.J. Whelihan’s…
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George W. Hill Correctional Facility Graduates 16 ‘Inside-Out Students
Sixteen students, eight from Penn State Brandywine and eight incarcerated people, graduated from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility’s “Inside Out” program on Nov. 28. The graduation ceremony was the culmination of a semester-long project featuring the “inside” students from Penn State and the “outside” students from the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. During the…
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These Delaware County Colleges Are Small But Mighty, Survey Shows
If you’ve ever wanted to know what the top colleges are in the Northeast based on size, worry no more. For your information, Amherst College is the top small college in the Northeast, Princeton University is the region’s top midsize school, and the University of Pennsylvania is the top large school as ranked in the…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES positions are available to those looking to improve the lives of children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES staff work 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 illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities,…
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Delaware County Symphony Presents: A Holiday Chamber Concert
The Delaware County Symphony performs a holiday chamber concert on Dec. 17 in a celebration of the season. The second chamber concert of the season includes performers from all the sections of the orchestra. Playing traditional carols and Hanukkah music along with more lighthearted holiday tunes, there will be quartets of brass instruments and saxophones,…
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Delaware County Libraries Receive Solar Charging Equipment from General Recreation, Inc.
Solar equipment, including solar-powered charging benches and poles, provided by General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square, was recently installed at various libraries in Delaware County. This solar equipment allows residents to charge mobile devices while sitting outside the library and pairs perfectly with outdoor Wi-Fi access. The project was financed by a grant from the…
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Foundation’s Annual Report Highlights Local Philanthropy in Action
The Foundation for Delaware County, the county’s largest community foundation, has released its latest annual report. The report demonstrates the Foundation’s ability to connect its philanthropy efforts to community action, utilizing the generous contributions of donors and partners. Philanthropy to Action The report notes that generous individuals have placed their philanthropic vision and assets with…
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SCORE Helps Small Businesses Keep Things Merry in December with These Workshops
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free December SCORE webinars and live presentations to give you the tools to help your small business prosper. How to Start and Operate a Small Business You have come to the right place, if you are in the early stages of thinking about starting a small business, or even, if…
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Tax Vacation Is Over: Delaware County Eyes 5 Percent Increase
It’s the first county tax increase in a decade, but it has to be done, said Delaware County officials this week. The proposed $428 million 2024 county budget calls for a 5 percent increase in real estate taxes, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Look, nine straight years without increasing revenue is a…
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SCORE: Can Diverse Supplier Certification Benefit Your Business?
Of the 1.1 million minority-owned employer businesses in the U.S., 99.9 percent are small businesses, but not all of these businesses are certified as diverse suppliers, despite being eligible. Getting certified as a diverse supplier offers small business owners the opportunity to expand market share, grow their companies, discover new partners, and create new revenue…
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Aqua Replaces More Than 24,000 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 24,400 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure…
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