Delaware County
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Tax Refunds in Pennsylvania
This tax season up to 70 percent of Americans expect a tax refund, according to IRS data. So how does Delaware County stack up compared to the other counties in the Philadelphia region as far as how many of us will receive refunds and what the average refund will be? Delaware County came in third…
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2 Delco Firms Make Fortune List of Best Places to Work in U.S.
Of the 100 best companies to work for in the United States, two of them are located in Delaware County, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Power Home Remodeling in Chester had the highest rank among the Delaware County companies, placing 13th on the Fortune Magazine list. It was back on the list after…
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Coalition Focuses on Creating Access to Affordable Housing
A new coalition wants to make sure low- and moderate-income households have affordable housing access, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Rising rental costs and neighborhoods resistant to new affordable housing create barriers for renters and for current and potential first-time homeowners, said Jordan Casey, director of the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE). The goal…
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Cavanagh Family Funeral Homes Now Offers AI-Written Obits
Cavanagh Family Funeral Homes, with locations in Norwood and Media, has placed an AI-driven obituary writer on its website, writes Victor Firillo for Philadelphia Magazine. The app comes from Tribute Technologies, a subscription service provided to funeral homes. It asks for basic information—name, gender, date and place of birth, date, and place of death, and…
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2019 House Panel Rejects Plan to Stop Production of Boeing’s Chinook Helicopters
An Army proposal to stop production of Boeing’s Chinook helicopters was rejected by a House panel that controls defense spending, a victory for Delaware County’s Boeing workers, writes Roxana Tiron and Anthony Capaccio for Bloomberg.com. Instead, the House Appropriations Defense subcommittee added $28 million for continued production of the Chinook CH-47 Block II. It directed…
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2 Delco Shops Part of Final 8 for Top Cheesesteak Votes
Delaware County is represented once again by popular vote on PhillyBite Magazine’s March Cheesesteak Madness 2023 Elite 8. The two local shops among six others in the Philadelphia region are: Leo’s Steak Shop This veteran sandwich shop in Folcroft offers huge sandwiches and has a loyal fanbase calling them the best cheesesteaks in Delaware County.…
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Celebrate National Women’s History With Alisa Rose, SCORE Mentor
According to the World Economic Forum, 2023 will see a new form of entrepreneurship emerge–one that is “more diverse, more socially-minded, and not afraid to multi-hustle.” This new age of business ownership sounds like a perfect environment for women entrepreneurs who find their way to launch unique small businesses with an abundance of courage, tenacity,…
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SCORE Events in March Can Help Small Businesses Succeed
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has SCORE March events, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Using Digital Marketing to Grow Your Business On March 28, from 10 to 11:15 AM, this program will provide an overview for building a marketing strategy that takes advantage of online tools to attract…
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In Delco, Every Day Is Cheesesteak Day but the U.S. Celebrates March 24
Not that Delaware County needs much prompting but, just for the record, March 24 is National Cheesesteak Day. The cheesesteak is a 1930s creation that is constantly re-invented by innovative food connoisseurs. Known as a Philly thing, the sandwich has now worked its way around the world, writes Tom Ignudo for CBS Philly. So to…
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ChristianaCare CEO Dr. Janice Nevin Talks Delco Expansion
ChristianaCare may have walked away from a deal to acquire Crozer Health last year but it hasn’t given up on Delaware County, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Dr. Janice Nevin, ChristianaCare CEO, spoke about Delaware County and other healthcare issues at the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Health Care CEO Summit recently. ChristianaCare entered into…
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German Director of Documentary on Pope Francis Inspired by Chadds Ford’s Andrew Wyeth
Wim Wenders, the German director of a documentary on Pope Francis, counts Chadds Ford artist Andrew Wyeth among his biggest influences, writes Carl Peters for the Catholic Star Herald, South Jersey’s Official Catholic Newspaper. The admiration comes from Wyeth’s painting – “Christina’s World” – which depicts a woman lying in a field, propped on her…
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Local Veterans Have Mixed Emotions About Vietnam War Veterans Day
Veterans of the Vietnam War will be honored with flags flown around the county and nation on March 29, Vietnam War Veterans Day, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. The day was established last year when President Donald Trump signed the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act. The day commemorates the date when…
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Stolen Delaware County Historical Artifacts Find Their Way Home
Historical artifacts stolen decades ago have been returned to the Delaware County and Haverford historical societies, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Art Crime Team and law enforcement partners returned 50 stolen historical artifacts during a recent repatriation ceremony, many of them weapons taken from museums in multiple states/…







































