The scoop on a local ice cream trail | Inquirer Greater Media
Plus, how to correct someone mispronouncing “Wawa.”
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Delaware County is tapping into its sweet side with an Ice Cream Trail and accompanying passport. Here’s the scoop on all the area shops participating. Also this week, two Inquirer reporters offer advice on how to correct improper Wawa pronunciation, a vintage clothing store is closing, plus, the county is investigating threats made against one of its own.
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Looking to explore the community and sample sweet treats at the same time? There’s a trail for that — an ice cream trail, specifically.
Earlier this year, Visit Delco launched a summer initiative called the Ice Cream Trail, which includes 16 stops throughout the county. The goal is to help local residents explore their own communities, while also incentivizing visitors to discover new downtowns, ultimately helping boost business.
Nearby spots include Scooped Ice Cream in Media, Vera’s Water Ice & Ice Cream in Springfield, The Sugaree in Newtown Square, and Salty Cow Ice Cream in Glen Mills.
Get the scoop on the initiative here.
💡 Community News
Have you ever heard someone mispronounce “Wawa”? In The Inquirer’s latest advice column, a reader asks how to deal with a coworker doing just that. As the home of the beloved convenience chain, there’s no question we know how to say it right. As for correcting someone? Columnist Stephanie Farr and reporter Dugan Arnett offer some subtle — and not so subtle — suggestions.
Delaware County detectives are investigating a racist, threatening voicemail left for county Sheriff Siddiq Kamara, The Inquirer’s Vinny Vella reports.
Sonny’s Vintage Clothing in Media is closing its doors after a little over a year in business. Saturday and Sunday will be the last days for the 303 W. State St. shop.
The election may still be months away, but Delaware County Council recently agreed to put a $120 million bond referendum on the November ballot, funds that would be used to finance land conservation. It will require more than 50% approval to move ahead.
Riddle Hospital has been awarded $4 million from the state to support construction of a new outpatient emergency facility at the Middletown Township institution.
Heads up for drivers: A monthslong project in Nether Providence Township is getting underway this week. Route 252 will be closed between Route 320 and West Rose Valley Road on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the end of the year. In Middletown Township, there will be a lane closure on Route 1 between Routes 452 and 352 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. through tomorrow. And there will be milling and paving on select roads in Swarthmore this week and next week.
The county has made two recent personnel changes. Chris Welsh has been named deputy executive director of human services and community programs after serving in the role on an interim basis, and Taylor Dunn has been elevated to public defender.
🎳 Things to Do
🍿 Hoppers: This 2026 Pixar comedy focuses on a scientific discovery transforming human consciousness into robotic animals and what ensues. Registration is required. ⏰ Thursday, July 23, 3-4:30 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Helen Kate Furness Free Library, Wallingford
🎶 Rose Tree Summer Concert Festival: The upcoming lineup features performances from bluegrass band The Rockdale Boys tonight, dance party outfit Del’s Groove tomorrow, Gilligan Yacht Rock on Saturday, and local rock band Cool Confusion on Sunday. On Wednesday, gypsy jazz band The Hot Club of Philadelphia will perform. ⏰ Thursday, July 23-Wednesday, July 29, 7:30 p.m. 💵 Free 📍 Rose Tree Park, Media
🚂 The Polar Express: Get a little dose of Christmas in July when Media Theatre screens the 2004 Tom Hanks animated movie. ⏰ Monday, July 27, 5:30 p.m. 💵 $15 📍 The Media Theatre
🦉 Nature at Night: Meet owl ambassadors at this evening event. ⏰ Tuesday, July 28, 6-6:45 p.m. 💵 $17-$21.25 for members, $20-$25 for non-members 📍 Tyler Arboretum, Media
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