• October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners

    October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners

    SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In-Person–Marketing Basics for Entrepreneurs If you are looking to promote your new start-up, there are things to consider. On Oct. 17, from 6 to 7:30 PM, at the Chester County Library & District Center, this…

  • Phillies Former PR Man Larry Shenk Roots for World Series From Delaware County Retirement Community

    Phillies Former PR Man Larry Shenk Roots for World Series From Delaware County Retirement Community

    Larry Shenk has a history with the Phillies going back to the 1960s so it’s no surprise he’s rooting for a World Series win this year from his Delaware County retirement community, writes Josh Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia. Shenk, a former public relations director for the Phillies, is considered Philadelphia Phillies royalty, known to many as “The Baron.” “You go back to Jim…

  • Delaware County College Student Rescued From Gaza When War Starts

    Delaware County College Student Rescued From Gaza When War Starts

    Delaware County college student Dakota Scott was rescued this weekend by her university’s armed guards from the Gaza border after Hamas attacked Israel, reports Randy Gyllenhaal for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Scott has been studying religion and history in Israel for a semester and was near Gaza this weekend, visiting friends when the rocket attacks began.…

  • Best Drivers in Pennsylvania Come From Delaware County. So Do Some of the Worst

    Best Drivers in Pennsylvania Come From Delaware County. So Do Some of the Worst

    A new study has found that Haverford Township has the best drivers in Pennsylvania, coming out first in a list of 10 communities in the state, according to the Tribune News Service appearing in the Daily Times. Unfortunately, right next door, Upper Darby ranked 7th out of 10 for worst drivers in the state. The…

  • The Malvern School Acquired by London-Based Busy Bees

    The Malvern School Acquired by London-Based Busy Bees

    The Malvern School, a chain of 27 early education schools with locations in Newtown Square and Glen Mills, has been acquired by London-based Busy Bees, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Busy Bees is an international company with nearly 1,000 early education and care facilities in the U.S., Asia, Australia, Canada, and Europe.  …

  • DELCO Careers: CCRES

    DELCO Careers: CCRES

    CCRES offers behavioral health career opportunities as it seeks qualified candidates who want to make a difference by working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES positions focus on those qualified to work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated behavioral health career members to…

  • SCORE: Meet Frank–A SCORE ‘Nuts and Bolts’ Expert at Starting a Small Business

    SCORE: Meet Frank–A SCORE ‘Nuts and Bolts’ Expert at Starting a Small Business

    For over 30 years, every month between September and June, more than a thousand entrepreneurs from all around the Delaware Valley area have come to listen and learn from Frank Farmer, Jr. He’s a SCORE volunteer and attorney who is sharing his expertise about “How to Start and Operate a Small Business.” This workshop has…

  • October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners

    October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners

    SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. How to Launch a Successful Crowdfunding Campaign for Your Small Business In this Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1 PM live webinar, learn the best practices to ensure your crowdfunding campaign reaches its funding goals and connects…

  • These Delaware County Area Women Earn Rightful Spots on Main Line Today’s Power Women List

    These Delaware County Area Women Earn Rightful Spots on Main Line Today’s Power Women List

    A cadre of formidable Delaware County area women, each a powerhouse in their respective fields and communities, have rightfully earned spots on Main Line Today’s Power Women list.   Dr. Rose Wadenya founded her own pediatric dentistry practice in Havertown, but her roots trace back to Kenya, where she was born and raised, writes Gina Lizzo…

  • These Top Delaware County Schools are Among the Best in the Philadelphia Area

    These Top Delaware County Schools are Among the Best in the Philadelphia Area

    Several top Delaware County schools are among the highest ranked in the region, according to Niche’s 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area.   Radnor Senior High School ranked no. 3 for best public high schools in the Philadelphia area. It was highly ranked for its 98 percent graduation rate and its student-to-teacher ratio of…

  • Swing by Delaware County Wawas for a Grand Slam of Hoagie Deals During ‘Schwarberfest’ 

    Swing by Delaware County Wawas for a Grand Slam of Hoagie Deals During ‘Schwarberfest’ 

    Delaware County Wawas and beyond will be participating in a spinoff of the convenience store chains’ popular Hoagiefest celebration, which offers deals on the Philly staple food, writes Franki Rudnesky for The Philly Voice.   To fuel up for the playoffs, Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber is re-introducing a Wawa promotion, named after himself. Customers can…

  • Aqua Pennsylvania to Replace More Than 13,000 Feet of Aging Water Main in Delaware County

    Aqua Pennsylvania to Replace More Than 13,000 Feet of Aging Water Main in Delaware County

    Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing approximately 13,150 feet of aging water main in Nether Providence, Springfield, and Newtown townships. 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…

  • DELCO Careers: CCRES

    DELCO Careers: CCRES

    CCRES offers behavioral health job positions as it seeks qualified candidates who want to make a difference by working with children and adults challenged by behavioral health issues. CCRES positions focus on those qualified to work in schools, homes, and the community. CCRES, Downingtown, specializes in providing over 1,500 professional, dedicated behavioral health career members to…

  • Curious About Delaware County Home Prices? These Towns Had the Fastest-Growing in 2023

    Curious About Delaware County Home Prices? These Towns Had the Fastest-Growing in 2023

    The fastest-growing Delaware County home prices are prominent in five of its towns, which made the list of the top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania, according to Stacker. The rankings were based on data from the Zillow Home Values Index for 12 months ending in August of 2023.   Media made no. 20 on…

  • Wawa Shifts Its Focus to Kentucky, With Plans for 40 Stores

    Wawa Shifts Its Focus to Kentucky, With Plans for 40 Stores

    Soon enough, there will be Wawas in Kentucky as the company sweeps its Delaware County brand into more states with plans to invest $280 million for 40 stores in the bluegrass state, writes Eleanor Tolbert for Louisville Business First, as reported in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The over 200-year-old company now has nearly 1,000 locations…

  • October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners

    October Has Lots of SCORE Treats for Business Owners

    SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free October SCORE webinars and live presentations to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. In-Person–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. On Oct. 10, from 6 to…

  • Here’s Delaware County’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes. Do You Live in One of Them?

    Here’s Delaware County’s Wealthiest ZIP Codes. Do You Live in One of Them?

    Based on the U.S. Census from 2021, here’s how Delaware County’s wealthiest ZIP Codes ranked. Villanova’s ZIP Code, 19085, tied for first place for wealth with Gladwyne’s 19035. The 2021 median household income in Villanova was $250,001. The 10,333 residents have a median age of 21. The community has 1,870 households. Sixty-six have incomes of…

  • A Lifetime Devoted to the Eagles–Now There’s a Fan Cave

    A Lifetime Devoted to the Eagles–Now There’s a Fan Cave

    Allison Cawley has got an Eagles fan cave in her Delaware County basement, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. The 36-year-old has everything from Eagles-signed memorabilia to furniture. The Eagle’s fight song lyrics are stenciled onto the steps. There’s a mini bar with a drawing of the Lombardi Trophy held together with the words of…