West Virginia
West Virginia is a mountainous U.S. state, admitted to the Union in 1863 after separating from Virginia. It is bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. It is known for rugged terrain, coal mining, logging, and rich outdoor recreation.
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How Wawa Went From a Delco Dairy Farm to a 1,200-Store Convenience Store Empire
Pull up to any Wawa on a weekday morning, and the sight is familiar. Coffee in one hand, a Sizzli in the other, a quick meal ordered off the touchscreen before the gas even…
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Ursinus College Launches Global Learning Program Backed by $2 Million in Alumni Support
Ursinus College is preparing to send students far beyond the boundaries of its Collegeville campus, and alumni are already investing heavily in the vision. The…
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Shipment From Marcus Hook Helped Launch US Natural Gas Industry
Ten years ago, a large vessel launched at Energy Transfer’s Marcus Hook Industrial Complex carried ethane for the first time to Europe, triggering a thriving…
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Citadel Credit Union Completes Charter Conversion to Broaden Access, Support Responsible Growth
Citadel Credit Union has converted from a community charter to a Federal Multiple Common Bond charter, a strategic move that enables the not-for-profit, member-owned financial…
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New Store Coming to Dauphin County Puts Wawa in Sheetz Territory
Wawa is working on opening its first Dauphin County store in Middletown, Central Pennsylvania, part of a vanguard of 40 Wawa locations planned in that…
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Wawa Travel Center Is Latest Example of a Mega-Convenience Store
Convenience stores are evolving rapidly with the rise of the mega C-store, a giant service, food, and “experience” center. Wawa’s new 8,000 square-foot travel center…
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Falls’ Amazon Data Center Sparks Official Joy and Environmental Concern
The 1-million-square-foot Amazon data center planned for Falls Township has pleased elected officials but has raised concerns among environmental advocates, writes Naomi Weiss for the…
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Delaware County Leadership: Marc Kramer, Serial Entrepreneur and Senior Lecturer of Entrepreneurship at VinUniversity
Coatesville native Marc Kramer, serial entrepreneur, teacher, and TEDx speaker, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in the steel mill town of Coatesville, making…
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Hey Wawa, Now Rutter’s Coming to Town With Some New Stores
There’s another player In the convenience store wars coming to our region. Its name is Rutter’s. York-based convenience store and gas station chain Rutter’s is…
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Wawa Breaks Ground on Its First West Virginia Store
Wawa kicked off construction on its first West Virginia location in the Inwood community earlier this week with a groundbreaking ceremony, writes Fox Business for…
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Pennsylvania Ranks Among Best States for Singles
Beyond personal qualities, location can significantly influence a person’s chances of finding a romantic partner, and Pennsylvanians are fortunate to reside in one of the…
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Wawa Unveils Mornings Made Easy Campaign as New Stores Pop Up
For Wawa Rewards participants, hot coffee is now $1 for any size, $2 for iced coffee and $3 for Monster Energy drinks at the company’s…
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See What’s Happening With Delaware County’s Population
Pennsylvania is among a handful of states that is seeing its population shrink, writes Jess Thomason for Newsweek. It joins New York, California, Hawaii, Illinois,…
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Wawa Enters 14th State With a New Store Coming to West Virginia
A West Virginia Wawa is on its way to becoming a reality, as the Delaware County convenience store chain opens its first store there, writes…
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Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties Lead Push for $15 Minimum Wage in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia and the surrounding counties are leading the way in the battle to increase the Pennsylvania minimum wage from the federal minimum of $7.25 to…
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Ellis Preserve Developer Equus Capital Partners Makes $124M Land Acquisition
Newtown Square-based Equus Capital Partners has expanded its reach in the Charlotte, North Carolina area after acquiring 1.2 million square feet of industrial space, writes…
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Average Debt Per Resident in Pennsylvania Lower Than National Average
Pennsylvania recorded an average debt per resident of $85,047 across mortgages, auto loans, student loans, credit cards, and other debts, which is significantly lower than…
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Delaware Leadership: Chris Wiseman, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Chester County
Chris Wiseman, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, grew up in West Virginia and North Carolina. He recalled adventures with a German…
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