Delaware County
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SCORE Brings November Workshops to the Table for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free November SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In-Person–Entrepreneurship. Is It for You? Whether you are considering starting a new business, turning your side gig into a full-time job, or trying to earn an income from your hobby, this workshop on Nov. 13,…
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Iconic Afghan Helicopter Photo Taken by Delaware County Native Greg Heath
In honor of Veterans Day, the Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office released an iconic photo of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter evacuating detainees from the roof of a house in Afghanistan on Nov. 10, 2003. The Afghanistan helicopter photo was taken by Army journalist Greg Heath, a Delaware County native, writes Claudia Dimuro for Penn…
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Mostly Status Quo in Delaware County as Voters Return Democrats to Office
Democrats easily maintained control of Delaware County government in Tuesday’s election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Three seats open on Delaware County Council went to the Democratic incumbents Monica Taylor, Elaine Paul Schaefer, and Christine Reuther. The GOP offered challengers in Bill Dennon, Jeffrey Jones, and Joy Schwartz but were unable to…
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There’s a Wawa Thanksgiving Feast Available—If You Want It
The Wawa Gobbler is already king during the Thanksgiving season, but if you plan accordingly, Wawa can supply your entire Thanksgiving meal, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She recently took Wawa’s Thanksgiving-themed offerings out for a taste test with her husband. She procured a pinot noir from a Wawa equipped with a liquor…
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SCORE Salutes Veteran Small Business Owners
Today, more than 1.7 million veteran-owned US businesses are contributing $1 trillion in annual revenue. National Veterans Small Business Week, Nov.1st to 5th, is a time to recognize and honor the contributions veterans have made to American small businesses. On Nov. 11th, we will celebrate Veterans Day and thank all those who have served in…
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The Murtaughs Have Roots in Ireland and Delaware County and a Strong Desire to Give Back
Their pursuit of the American Dream also motivated Theresa and Paul Murtaugh to keep the local Irish community “alive and kicking,” writes Fionnuala Boyle for The Irish Star. Theresa Murtagh is a lifelong Delaware County resident. She attended Cardinal O’Hara High School, Swarthmore College, and Villanova University School of Law and served for many years…
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DELCO Careers: CCRES
CCRES has job openings for 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 Teenagers May Be Running Your Local Polling Station
They’re not old enough to vote, but some Delaware County poll workers might be teenagers from your local school, writes Zane Irwin for WHYY. Those voting in person in Tuesday’s municipal election in Delaware County could be handed voting literature by a friendly 15-year-old. The average poll worker these days is a middle-income white woman…
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AI Helps Out at Delaware County 911 Center, One of the Busiest in Pennsylvania
Delaware County’s 911 Center takes a whopping 800,000 emergency calls each year, an average of 2,000 a day, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. That makes Delaware County’s 911 Center in Middletown Township one of the busiest in Pennsylvania. “We’re one of the leading centers in the commonwealth. We’re very proud of that,…
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SCORE Brings November Workshops to the Table for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free November SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Online–IRS: Tip Reporting and Other Tax Resources On Nov. 8, from 11:30 AM to 1 PM, take a deep dive into essential tax insights for small business owners and entrepreneurs. Equip yourself with the latest…
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For Fresh Thanksgiving Turkey, Try These 2 Delaware County Spots
With Halloween at an end, thoughts quickly turn to Thanksgiving and its related turkey feast, writes Hira Qureshi and Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. If you’d like fresh turkey to be part of your holiday meal, it’s important to pre-order so you can pick it up in time for it to be ready for…
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Best Delaware County Eats Shared by Those Who Should Know
Hanging out in Delaware County means conversations will eventually turn to food and the best places to eat. Reddit users on R/PhiladelphiaEats pages were happy to give recommendations after Pickles716 asked where to get the best food in Delaware County, writes Mat Bennett for Patch. For cheesesteaks—Phil & Jims, and Sofies, recommended user XSC. “My brother…
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2 Delco Towns Make Top 100 List of Best Places to Live in U.S.
Three of the top five best places to live in the U.S. happen to be in the Philadelphia region. Delaware County communities didn’t make the top five, but two of its towns cracked the top 100 list of best places to live, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings come from Niche.com. Swarthmore…
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Here’s How Delaware County Ranks for Best Places to Raise a Family
You want to raise your family in the best place possible, and that means choosing a county that caters to your family’s needs. Stacker compiled a top 30 list of the best counties to raise a family in Pennsylvania using data from Niche. Delaware County was third on the list. So what family-friendly qualities are…
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3 Delaware County Communities Make Top 30 List for Most Expensive Homes
A typical home in the United States was valued at about $350,091 in September. That’s 2.1 percent higher than the year before. Here in Delaware County, three communities made a top 30 list of Pennsylvania communities with the most expensive homes, with values well above the national average. A home’s value is based on a…
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Foundation’s Joanne D. Craig Honored Twice by Main Line Today and March of Dimes
Joanne Craig, Chief Impact Officer for The Foundation for Delaware County, received two honors in October. She has been awarded the Health Equity in Public Service award from the March of Dimes. She has also been named one of Main Line Today’s 2023 Power Women. Craig has nearly 30 years of experience administering family health…
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Lawn Equipment’s Noisy. It’s also a Big Polluter in Delaware County
Delaware County lawn equipment is a big polluter. Its gas-powered mowers, blowers, and trimmers produce 46.72 tons of fine particulate pollution annually, equal to the pollution from 501,414 typical cars, reports a PennEnvionment analysis. A trio of environmental organizations released a report Monday focusing on the air pollution damage in the Philadelphia region and statewide…
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Crozer Health Nurses Ratify 1-Year Contract Extension Amid Possible System Sale
With the potential sale of the Crozer Health System in the balance, more than 750 nurses and other healthcare workers ratified a one-year contract extension, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The contract extension was ratified by the Crozer Chester Nurses Association, the Crozer Chester Paramedics Association; the Crozer Medical Professionals, and the…
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