Delaware County
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant blend of history, nature, and culture. Founded in 1789, the county is a regional hub for education, economy, and community spirit.
Delaware County is home to various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The county’s strategic location near major transportation hubs fuels its economic growth.
Delaware County is home to several colleges and universities, including Villanova University, Swarthmore College, and Delaware County Community College.
Community events, farmers’ markets, and local festivals add to the charm of the area. It’s a place where neighbors know each other, and community spirit is strong.
From the picturesque Ridley Creek State Park to the renowned Villanova University, the county offers something for everyone. It’s not just a place; it’s home.
Explore our archive of over 200 stories about Delaware County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Wawa vs. Sheetz? Not anymore. Now It’s Wawa Vs. Buc-ee’s
Wawa vs. Sheetz. That’s the battle we’re used to here in Pennsylvania. But now that Wawa is stretching its legs and expanding nationwide, new competitors…
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Homes in Philadelphia Region Were Slightly More Affordable Last Year, But Still Too Pricey for Many
Buying a home in the Philadelphia region last year was slightly more affordable than in 2023, but prices were still too high for many potential…
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Villanova Home That Sold in Less Than a Week Among Intriguing 2024 Homes
A Villanova home owned by David Kelleher and Marlo Pagano-Kelleher, the president of David Auto Group in Glen Mills and the founding member of Pagano…
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Wawa Closes Out 60th Anniversary Year with a Reopening Party
Wawa closed out its 60th anniversary year Dec. 20 with a party. The location was in Ridley Township, the town that hosted the first Wawa…
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Aqua PA Enhances Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure, Replaces 13,550 Feet of Aging Water Mains
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 13,550 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes, which have exceeded their lifespan of 15-100…
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Firstrust Bank Launches New Mortgage Program to Improve Access to Homeownership
The dream of homeownership is often out of reach for many, but Firstrust Bank’s new Home Prosper Mortgage Program is helping to make that dream…
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Penn Community Bank Matches $10,000 in Donations to Support Local Affordable Housing
Penn Community Bank recently completed a successful matched-giving campaign with Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (HFHMDC), providing the organization with a total…
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Bucks County Sees No Change in Population in Recent Years
Pennsylvania is one of the few states in the U.S. experiencing a decline in population, with Bucks County being among those areas that have seen…
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Bucks County Ranks in Pennsylvania’s Top 10 for Life Expectancy
Bucks County is among Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, according to a ranking released by Stacker. Stacker identified counties with the longest life…
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Large Sky Drones, 1st Seen in New Jersey, Now in Delaware County
The FBI continues to investigate mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey even as new reports come in about Delaware County drones showing up in towns,…
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Service Cuts or More Taxes? A Tough Decision in Delaware County
Residents are facing a tough Delaware County decision between paying more taxes to cover a proposed 23.8 percent tax increase many can’t afford, or a…
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40 More Wawa Stores Planned for Central Pennsylvania
Wawa continues to leave its Delaware County nest as it takes up more territory in the rest of Pennsylvania. Wawa’s central Pennsylvania expansion, with 40…
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Analysis Reveals That Working-Class Communities Across Philadelphia’s Suburbs Helped Trump Win
A new analysis by The Philadelphia Inquirer found that President-elect Donald Trump’s win last month was helped by gains in working-class communities in Philadelphia’s collar…
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Kate Winslet Talks Delco Accent During 60 Minutes Interview
Kate Winslet’s Delco accent in “Mare of Easttown” got a mention in a 60 Minutes interview with Winslet Sunday night, Dec. 1, promoting her newest…
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Wawa Pennsylvania’s Largest Private Company, Beating Sheetz
Wawa remains Pennsylvania’s largest private company, outdoing convenience store competitor Sheetz by $5 billion in revenue last year, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Take a Visit to Pennsylvania’s Oldest House in Delaware County
Pennsylvania’s oldest house is over 300 years old, built around 1640. It’s also in Delaware County, on Creek Road in Drexel Hill, writes Ava Peluso…
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On a Wing and a Prayer, Oliver Heating & Cooling Wins Firstrust Bank’s Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
When the folks at Oliver Heating & Cooling submitted their entry into the Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight, a new contest from Firstrust Bank and the…
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Pizza Shop Owner Recalls the Glory Days of the Granite Run Mall
Alessandro Spennato owns Sitaly to Go, a small pizza shop in Wilmington, but if he had a choice, he’d still be spinning dough at the…
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