DCCC Launches Free Building and Facilities Maintenance Training in Coatesville This August
At a time when many Americans are struggling to earn family-sustaining incomes, Delaware County Community College is offering a high-priority career-focused training program for professional positions in Building and Facilities Management and Maintenance. The Building and Facilities Maintenance Certificate (BFMC) will
Former Landhope Dairy Farm in Kennett Square to Become New Wedding Venue
Jeffrey A. Miller Hospitality Group is partnering with the owners of the former Landhope dairy farm on a $6 million adaptive reuse project to transform the site into a new wedding and event destination in Kennett Square, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Named Willowdale, the new event...
Changes are coming to White Clay Creek State Park near Newark
Upgrades are planned for White Clay Creek State Park. The plan includes adding new trails in the part of the park acquired most recently and a larger event venue. It also envisions converting historic buildings to cottages that could be rented out to visitors to stay a night, weekend or week - something other parks - m
Delaware Mother of the Year awards grant to Autism Delaware
Jennifer Parrish, the 2026 Delaware Mother of the Year, recently awarded a $1,000 grant to Newark-based Autism Delaware. “Choosing Autism Delaware as the recipient felt like a meaningful way to give back to an organization and community that means so much to my family,” Parrish said. “My son Marcus is high-needs autis
Sprouts Farmers Market Coming to Havertown, Taking Over Former Amazon Fresh Site
Havertown shoppers are finally getting their grocery store, just not the one they expected. Sprouts Farmers Market has signed a lease to open at Llanerch Shopping Center, taking over a Delaware County space that sat empty after an Amazon Fresh deal fell through, Paul Schwedelson reports for the Philadelphia Business Jo
What Most Delaware Residents Don’t Know About Crows Sitting on Power Lines
Some wildlife mysteries hide deep in forests or far out at sea. Others are waiting above the nearest intersection. Across Delaware, crows sitting on power lines have become such a familiar part of everyday life that most people barely notice them anymore. They gather above suburban streets outside Wilmington, line util
Wilmington City Councilmembers fail to override mayor’s affordable housing trust veto
Several Wilmington City Councilmembers sought to override Mayor John Carney’s veto of a proposed affordable housing trust. The effort needed nine ‘yes’ votes but failed 8-5. Those against largely stated they were in support of an affordable housing trust as long as it’s executed correctly. Councilmember...
Man arrested for threats to burn Pa. governor’s mansion, police say
Pennsylvania State Police say a Delaware County man made a threat to the governor's mansion and was taken into custody.
Newark proposal would require electric vehicle charging infrastructure in all new construction
The City of Newark is considering new rules that would require new residential and commercial buildings to be built with electric vehicle charging infrastructure. “It’s been predicted that by 2040, EVs will outnumber traditional combustion engine vehicles,” Planning Director Renee Bensley said. “There are obviously som
Delaware County man arrested for allegedly threatening Governor Josh Shapiro
A Delaware County man, accused of threatening Governor Josh Shapiro, is facing charges.

















