Longtime Delaware County (Pa.) journalist Peg DeGrassa accepts the 2024 Athena Leadership Award from Delco Chamber of Commerce President Trish Colfield on Oct. 9. Hundreds of people attended the ceremony to honor DeGrassa’s 45-year commitment to Delaware County journalism and community advocacy. The Athena Award is the latest in a long line of tributes and honors for DeGrassa’s contributions to local journalism.