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DELCO Today highlights the lively economy of Delaware County by providing short, engaging, and straightforward summaries of the area’s highlights, including business updates, cultural happenings, and community events. Although it doesn't fit the mold of a typical newspaper or journalism outlet, DELCO Today focuses on stories that influence the county, promote economic growth, and reshape the experience of living, working, enjoying leisure activities, and learning in Delaware County. DELCO Today tells the ongoing story of Delaware County as it develops each day.

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Owners of Chadds Ford Tavern Planning National Expansion

4 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

Philip and Kate Ferro, the owners of Five Star Restaurant Group, are launching franchising for their popular tavern brand of restaurants. The owners of the Five Star Restaurant Group, the company behind the Chadds Ford Tavern, are hoping to take their popular tavern concept national with new franchises, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal.
SAP a Ryder Cup Worldwide Partner, with a Technology Assist

4 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

SAP has signed a new agreement to become a Worldwide Partner to The Ryder Cup, according to Ryder Cup Europe and the PGA of America. SAP, with its American headquarters in Newtown Square, is a global leader in enterprise applications and business AI. It will provide technologies to enhance the Ryder Cup experience for fans. The Ryder Cup was established in 1927.
Widener Celebrates Two Employees with Esteemed Distinguished Service Award

4 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

Each year, Widener University in Chester recognizes two longstanding employees for their hard work and commitment to the university with the William David Eckard Jr. Award for Distinguished Service. This year, President Stacey Robertson presented the awards to Mary Allen, executive director of communications, and Paula Heider, assistant to the dean of Widener University Commonwealth Law School.
Cornell’s 48-Year Lacrosse Slump Ends With Help From Radnor’s Ryan Goldstein

5 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

Ryan Goldstein of Radnor helped Cornell takes the lacrosse national championship. Cornell University won its first national lacrosse championship in 48 years with some help from Ryan Goldstein of Radnor Township, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sophomore attacker helped them take a 13-10 victory over Maryland for the national championship.
William Penn School District Cuts Continue; State Actions Requested

5 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

William Penn School District is implementing a 5.9 percent property tax increase and is cutting positions to cope with a budget crisis, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Two actions from Pennsylvania would keep it from having to cut art, athletic, and music programs next year. “This is not something that I want to do,” Superintendent Eric Becoats said. “This is something that I have to do in order to ensure that our district remains solvent.
Seeking Out a ‘Third Place?’ Look No Further Than Media Borough

5 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

There are times when it’s good to seek out a third place with friends, writes Sandy Smith for Philadelphia Magazine. A third place, as described in the book “The Great Good Place” by Ray Oldenburg, is not work or home but another place where you can gather and socialize. Those places could be cafes, coffee shops, bookstores, and hair salons. A lot of times, they’re bars, pubs, or breweries.
Abi Young, 12, Helped Bring a Gymnastics Center to Haverford

6 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

A letter writing campaign by Abi Young, 12, helped bring about a new gymnastics center for Haverford Township. Persuasive letters from a life-long gymnast to the CEO of YMCA Greater Philadelphia paved the way for a state-of-the-art gymnastics center in Haverford Township, writes Isabella DiAmore for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Abi Young, 12, has been involved with gymnastics at the Haverford Area YMCA since she was 3.
One of Baseball’s Earliest Stars Spent a Season in Delaware County

6 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

The contract to play semi-pro ball in Upland was too lucrative to pass up for Frank “Home Run” Baker, an underpaid player for the Philadelphia Athletics. Baker played one season for the semi-pro Delaware County team back in 1915, writes Mark E. Dixon for Main Line Today. At the time, he was one of the biggest stars in baseball, leading the American League in home runs for four seasons starting in 1911.
Mayor Stefan Roots Talks About the State of the City of Chester

6 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

Chester Mayor Stefan Roots will present a "State of the City of Chester" talk on June 12. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “State of the City of Chester” event with Chester Mayor Stefan Roots on June 12, 8 to 10 AM, at Widener University’s Latham Hall, 1301 Potter Street in Chester. Business owners and community leaders will hear directly from Mayor Roots about the developments shaping Chester’s future.
Missing Park Ranger Alec Campbelll Found Dead at Tyler State Park

6 days ago | delco.today | David Bjorkgren

Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger, disappeared May 23 while kayaking at Tyler State Park. He was found dead two days later. Alec Campbell, a 38-year-old Pennsylvania park ranger who disappeared while kayaking in the Neshaminy Creek at Tyler State Parkhas been found dead, writes Abigail Adams for People. Campbell went missing on Friday, May 23. Two days later, authorities said that his body had been recovered.