Delaware County
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Community Conversation: Imagine Delco on March 17 Looks at County’s Possible Future
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a World Cafe-style conversation on March 17 that asks the question, “What kind of county are we building for the next generation—and how do we build it better together?” “Imagine Delco: Shaping the Future of Our County” invites county leaders from across business, government, education, and nonprofit…
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Wawa Points Enthusiasts Share Tips on Optimal Rewards Usage
According to Wawa superfans, many shoppers waste their rewards points on low-value redemptions while better options go untapped, writes Emily Bloch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Aaron Fisher, a music producer from Delaware and longtime Wawa enthusiast, began paying closer attention to the popular Delaware County convenience store’s rewards program after he was laid off in…
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Delaware County Farmers Markets Abound for Fresh Produce
Six farmers’ markets in Delaware County offer a great way to access fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, cheeses, and handmade products grown in our area, writes Claire Chmiel, Anne E. Hill, and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Booths Corner in Garnet Valley, around since the 1950s, hosts more than 80 vendors, both Amish and…
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Wawa Still PA’s Largest Private Company; Sheetz Revenue Drops
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company while also climbing to No. 21 nationally on Forbes’ 2025 list of America’s Top Private Companies, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Wawa has also widened its lead over rival Sheetz. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain moved up one spot year over year, even though its estimated…
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Delco Gives Returns May 6–7 with Closing Celebration at WSFS Bank Sportsplex
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the return of Delco Gives, the area’s largest day of giving, May 6–7, 2026. Power Home Remodeling (POWER) is serving as the presenting sponsor. This online giving event will again rally thousands of residents, businesses, and organizations to support nonprofits serving Delaware County. Delco Gives will kick off with…
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Wealth Is Concentrated in These Delaware County ZIP Codes
There are several Delaware County ZIP Codes where wealth spends some time, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal ranking of the region’s wealthiest ZIP Codes. Two Delaware County ZIP Codes cracked the top 20, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Havertown, in ZIP Code 19083, ranked 14th, with a per capita income of…
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Dreamy Drinks and Cozy Vibes Await at These Delco Hotel Bars
A great hotel bar can turn an ordinary evening into something special, and Delaware County has several where dreamy drinks and cozy vibes come together to create the perfect relaxing experience, writes Anne E. Hill for the Main Line Today. Triple Crown at the Radnor Hotel in Wayne is an equestrian-themed bar that seats 75…
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Two Delco Restaurants Featured in Philly Inquirer Best Burgers List
Two Delaware County burger spots, Charlie’s Hamburgers and Cornerstone Bistro, were recently featured in a list from The Philadelphia Inquirer of the best burgers in Philadelphia, writes Craig LaBan and Kiki Aranita for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since its opening in 1935, Charlie’s Hamburgers has been a staple of Delaware County culture. Its signature sliders,…
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DCCC Phantoms Baseball Team Opens Season Mar. 13
The Delaware County Community College (DCCC) Phantoms baseball team features a new-look group this year, with three returning players complemented by a sizable and diverse incoming class that includes Delaware County high school alumni. Returning for the Phantoms is speedster Landyn Washington, who looks to build on an outstanding 2025 campaign in which he set the…
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How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks
Wawa is stealing customers from Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, especially during breakfast, because of its focus on high-quality, built-to-order food, writes Natalie Rice for CNBC. The Delaware County-based chain is leveraging its customer loyalty, almost a cult-like following that has inspired merchandise, tattoos, songs, and marriage proposals, to expand into the Midwest and South.…
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Wawa Is Getting Into the Electric Vehicle Supercharger Business
Wawa is the biggest host for Tesla superchargers, with 2,115 stalls scattered among 223 store sites. Now it’s partnered with the Tesla Supercharger for Business program to launch its own brand of supercharger in Alachua, Florida, writes Michelle Lewis for Electrek. The Wawa-owned Alachua Supercharger site, located northwest of Gainesville, features 16 325 kW stalls.…
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4 Delco Locales Make Philadelphia Magazine ‘Best of Philly’ Food List
Philadelphia Magazine published its Best of Philly Food & Drink list, which includes unique food offerings at four Delaware County establishments. Seabrisket Best Surf and Turf went to the Seabrisket at Wilson’s Secret Sauce in Upper Darby. The Seabrisket from Pitmaster Steve Wilson, is a toasted roll rubbed with garlic and butter, containing house-smoked brisket…
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21 Little-Known Facts About Wawa: What Wawa Tells You, and What It Doesn’t
It’s 6:42 a.m. The parking lot is already half full. Inside, a contractor in mud-caked boots waits for his coffee. A mom in scrubs taps through a breakfast order she’ll eat in the car. Someone grabs a hoagie that they swear tastes “just like it used to,” even if they’re not totally sure that’s true…
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Some Say This Wawa Snack Rivals What the Local Pizzeria Offers
A treat you might normally associate with a pizza shop actually ranks high among Wawa’s food offerings: the garlic knots, writes Austin Havens-Bown for Mashed. In a Mashed ranking, the garlic knots took second in a Wawa food ranking, outflanked only by the chain’s All-American Cheeseburger. The garlic knots are described as tasting like freshly-baked…
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take a While
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476, it has become so popular that its original mission to reduce congestion on local roads has been turned on its head. These days, navigation apps will reroute drivers onto less…
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Task (and Delco) Will Be Coming Back for a Second Season, HBO Says
There will be new faces, but the Delco-centric crime thriller “Task” will return for a second season, HBO announced Thursday. The first season, starring Mark Ruffalo, followed an FBI task force investigating drug house robberies. “Task” was one of HBO’s “top three fastest-growing debut seasons,” according to the subscription television service. “We knew well in…
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Sometimes the Wawa Sides Beat the Entrées, Sometimes Not
Wawa may be best known for its hoagies and coffee, but frequent customers who have spent time ordering food at the kiosks can also delight in the convenience store’s numerous side dishes. Here are Wawa’s nine worst to best sides, according to Chelsea Falin for the Daily Meal. 9. Seasoned black beans “Not only did…
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Philly Inquirer Includes 2 Delco Delis in List of Best Hoagie Spots
So, where’s the best spot to get a fresh, perfectly crafted hoagie? Reporters from the Inquirer looked for the best hoagie spots in the Greater Philadelphia area and two locations in Delaware County were highlighted by Craig LaBan in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The first place mentioned is A Cut Above Deli located at 3523 West…






































