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Pa. Gov. Josh Shapiro (at podium) visits Production Systems Automation Inc. to unveil a new state program. At left are Michelle Mikitish, president of the Greater Pittston Chamber of Commerce, and state Rep. Aaron Kaufer, a Republican from Kingston.Manufacturing

Manufacturer With Aston Plant Expands as State Program Unveiled

Production Systems Automation Inc., a Duryea, Pa.-based robotics and automated equipment manufacturer with a plant in Aston, is expanding and plans to add 100…

Someone uses a charger to power up their electric vehicle.Energy

Aston Royal Farms Gets 1st Federally Funded EV Charger in Region

Aston is getting an electric vehicle charging station this summer, the first EV charging hub in the region funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure…

Jason Kelce, left, and brother Travis Kelce are now part-owners of Garage Beer.Beer, Wine & Spirits

See How the Kelce Brothers’ Garage Beer Did in a Taste Test

Jason and Travis Kelce are all in on their light beer investment, Garage Beer, but in a blind taste test conducted by Philadelphia Inquirer staffers…

Sun Valley High School wrestling coach Tommy Ellis with two of his players.Aston

Aston Remembers Beloved Sun Valley Wrestling Coach Tommy Ellis

The Aston community is mourning the sudden death of Sun Valley High School wrestling coach Tommy Ellis, who suffered an aneurysm late Friday in his…

Joe Pro pictured with his wife and son and daughter.Education

Joe Pro: This President’s Now a Hall of Famer

It seems that the title of “President” has followed Joe Pro around for most of his life.

At Chichester High School, in Boothwyn, he played…

Susan Noles of Aston, former contestant on the Golden Bachelor.Entertainment

Checking in With Aston’s Susan Noles of 'Golden Bachelor' Fame

Things are still riding high for Susan Noles who brought her Delaware County personality to the nation when the Aston resident appeared on the inaugural…

Kate Winslet as detective Mare Sheehan in "Mare of Easttown."Entertainment

A Second Season of 'Mare of Easttown' Is In 'Early Discussions'

Even as the new mystery crime drama “Task” continues to film in our region, negotiations are underway at HBO about a “Mare of Easttown” Season…

Erik Schroeder, a board member with Grands Stepping Up, gets ready to add a plant to the community garden as a young child looks on.Philanthropy

Delaware County Food Donations Get a Boost With Fresh Garden Produce

The community group Grands Stepping Up is supplementing donations for the food insecure in Delaware County with fresh produce grown in their own community garden…

The Brandywine LaunchBox held its annual Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day on May 7.Education

Penn State Brandywine Hosts Annual Youth STEAM event for Local 7th Graders

The Brandywine LaunchBox held its annual Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) and Startup Day on May 7 involving more than 60 seventh…

The outside of Sun Center Studios in Aston.Entertainment

Movie Making Is Actually a Big Business in Delaware County

Delaware County and the Greater Philadelphia Area definitely hold their own in the movie-making business.

Since the film industry came to our region 30…

A Leedom Fire Company fire truck sits next to an S.M. Vauclain fire truck in the newly-merged Ridley Township Fire Company No. 1 fire station.Professional Services

Ridley Township Merger Combines 2 Fire Companies Into One

A Ridley Township merger between the S.M. Vauclain and Leedom Fire Companies has created a new fire company under one roof—Ridley Township Fire…

Different vegetables arranged in a group.Agriculture

Fresh Produce Is Near at Hand. See Which CSAs Have Pick Ups in Delaware County

Farm fresh produce is nearby ready for your kitchen in the spring, summer and fall months through several CSAs, or community-supported agriculture, in the…

The IceWorks Skating Club in Aston practices a routine.Aston

IceWorks Skating Club in Aston Competes in International Competition

Twenty Theater on Ice skaters from IceWorks Skating Club in Aston made club history this year by competing for the first time in the 2024…

Susan Noles with Bradley Cooper.Entertainment

Golden Bachelor’s Susan Noles Bumps Into Brad Cooper for a Photo Op

Aston’s Susan Noles, a fan favorite from Golden Bachelor, is mingling these days with Hollywood gold, Oscar nominated Bradley Cooper, writes Lauren DuBois for…

A goalie is on the defensive during an ice hockey game in an ice rink.Aston

Goalie Doctor Is Brainchild of Former Neumann Ice Hockey Coach

Goalie Doctor, a training program based in Aston, Is helping many ice hockey goalie upstarts advance their athletic careers, reports Main Line Today.

The program…

A map shows the location of land formerly owned by the Sisters of St. Francis that is being converted into a public park.Environment

Aston Buys Sisters of St. Francis Land for New Open Land Park  

A 46-acre vacant tract owned by the Sisters of St. Francis in Aston, founders of Neumann University, has been sold to Aston Township to…

Residents snap some photos across the street from where film crews are shooting a reported sequel to 'Mare of Easttown,' 'Task.'Entertainment

Incentives Are Drawing Film and TV Crews to Delaware County

Delaware County is benefitting from incentives offered to film and television producers, generating award-winning projects here like Silver Linings Playbook and Mare of Easttown…

Sumbul Kirglu.Education

Transfer Student From Turkey Finds a New Path at Neumann University

A Neumann University transfer student from Turkey is reinventing herself.

Sumbul Kiroglu hopes to draw on previous engineering skills to create innovation in the health…