Delaware County
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TikTok Sensation Delco Donny Entertains Crowds in Wawa Parking Lots
“Delco Donny”, a.k.a. Jake Dillion, has developed quite a following on TikTok, giving pop-up concerts in Wawa parking lots with a thick Delco accent, writes Kristin Hunt for PhillyVoice. Some of his videos have more than 100,000 views. Jake Dillon, a singer-songwriter and music teacher from Northeast Philly, created his musical alter ego a few…
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Delaware County Housing Market Is Frozen at the Moment
Delaware County’s housing market matches the weather outside. It’s frozen, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Potential home sellers and buyers didn’t interact much last month. Slow sales were reported in the 50 most populous metropolitan areas, including Delaware County and Philadelphia, according to a Redfin analysis. Sales were down about 4 percent in…
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Wawa Sells Closed Delaware County Store, Along with Six Other Properties
Wawa is selling seven properties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, four that have closed stores and three that are vacant lots, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The portfolio went out to market in May of 2025. It includes a closed Wawa store at 2236 Chichester Ave. in Boothwyn. Wawa is asking $800,000…
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Chocolate Passion: Delaware County Shops Make Valentine’s Day Sweet
You really can’t go wrong with chocolate, from the classics like chocolate-covered strawberries and traditional gift boxes to chocolate-covered bacon. You’ll find all that and more at these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Anne E. Hill, Ben Silver and Kylee Steigelman for Main Line Today. Bevan’s Own Make Candy at 143 E. Baltimore Pike in…
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2 Delco Spots Make Inquirer List of Best Fried Chicken Sandwiches
One positive outcome of the pandemic—a flood of chicken sandwich shops came into the Philadelphia region, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chicken sandwiches travel well, always a plus in a takeout/delivery world, and chicken prices are relatively stable, compared with the beef used in burgers. Two Delaware County shops made a list of…
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Have a Favorite Hoagie Spot? Here’s 3 More in Delco to Consider
A favorite hoagie and hoagie shop can be a very personal thing here in Delaware County, subject to lengthy online and in-person debates. While everyone is passionate about their own go-to hoagie shops, some stand-outs deserve a mention. According to Danielle Fusaro with Main Line Today, here are three to recommend. A Cut Above in Newtown…
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Free DCCC Program Sets up Fifteen Interboro HS Seniors for Shipbuilding Careers
Hanwha Group’s historic $5 billon investment in the Hanwha Philly Shipyard Inc. (HPSI) means increased annual production volume and more job opportunities for skilled workers in the Philadelphia region. Now, through a unique partnership between Interboro High School, Delaware County Community College (DCCC), and HPSI, 15 high school seniors are on a one-semester pathway that…
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Annual Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive Combats Winter Hunger in Delaware County
Delaware County residents are making a difference this winter by helping tackle hunger through donations to the annual Souper Bowl of Caring food drive, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Through its nationwide effort, the Souper Bowl of Caring is supplying food charities with much-needed resources to help feed people in need. Over the…
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Racial Strife, Progress in Delaware County When ‘I Had a Dream’ Was Spoken
Sixty years ago, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech, yet despite its inspirational message, the Folcroft riots, triggered by racial tensions, took place in Delaware County shortly after the speech was delivered, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Two days after King’s speech, the Folcroft Riots of 1963…
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WSJ: Pet Insurance Costs in Pennsylvania, What Delco Dog and Cat Owners Should Know
Veterinary care costs keep rising across Delaware County. Emergency visits, surgeries, and long-term treatment plans add up fast. A recent Wall Street Journal analysis of pet insurance in Pennsylvania highlights how many owners use insurance to manage those costs before a crisis hits. For Delaware County families weighing options, the numbers and tradeoffs matter. Pet…
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Delaware County Raises Hotel Tax to 5 Percent as Visitors Arrive
Delaware County Council unanimously approved an increase this week for the hotel occupancy tax to 5 percent, the maximum amount allowed by the state. The move was made in anticipation of all the visitors that will be flooding the county this year, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County now collects about…
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For Super Bowl Needs, There’s Delaware County Caterers and Charcuterie
If you’re hosting a Super Bowl party this year and feel a bit overwhelmed planning what to serve, there are businesses in Delaware County that are ready to help you organize that Charcuterie Board or offer a variety of catering services. Here are some options: Charcuterie Options All Things Charcuterie, LLC in Morton This business…
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Riddle Roundtable Highlights Crozer Impact on Patients, Hospitals
Overcrowding at emergency rooms and long waits to see doctors continue to plague Delaware County following the closure of the Crozer Health system. State legislators and Main Line Health executives met last week, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Chronic patients no longer have easy follow-up visits or easy medication refills, said Phil…
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Boys to Fame Documentary Highlights Ray Didinger, Tom McDonald Friendship
Documentarian Sam Katz has brought to film the heartwarming story about the friendship between Hall of Fame sports writer Ray Didinger, a Delaware County native, and Eagles wide receiver Tommy McDonald, writes Olivia Kram for Philadelphia Magazine. Boys to Fame is based on Tommy and Me, a play written by Didinger. The story reveals the…
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ITServe Alliance Donates $5,000 to Support STEM Scholarships at DCCC
Delaware County Community College’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Division and Computer Science and Information Technology programs prepare graduates to either pursue immediate employment after graduation or continue their education at four-year institutions. To help make students’ journeys easier, the ITServe Alliance, Philadelphia Chapter, has donated $5,000 to the DCCC Educational Foundation to establish the ITServe Alliance-Philadelphia Chapter…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Upcoming Events
Ribbon Cutting: Bliss by HS Creative Studios The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce celebrates the grand opening of Bliss by HS Creative Studios. The Ribbon Cutting Celebration will take place on Thursday, January 29, at 3 PM, at 1115 Powell Road in Brookhaven. Bliss by HS Creative Studios is a modern, blank-canvas event venue designed for both…
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Wawa Forgot What It’s About When It Opened a Digital Store
A now-closed digital Wawa at 3300 Market Street that had no shelves and no products was a bad idea, writes Jason Sheehan for Philadelphia Magazine. The idea was to improve efficiency in serving Wawa customers by streamlining the whole process. “The problem was, words like smooth, seamless, and efficient are words that precisely no one…
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Riddle, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals Receive $6M Boost in State Funding
The closing of Crozer Health last year has caused patient numbers to spike at Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald Hospitals. Now the state has released $6 million in additional funding to both hospitals so they can expand their healthcare services to help cover the surge, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. About $5 million of…
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