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Delaware County Community Turns Out in Prospect Park to Help Boy with Leukemia
The community turned out at Richman’s Ice Cream Company in Prospect Park on Tuesday at a fundraiser for 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson, who is battling leukemia, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. Twenty percent of sales from the fundraiser, which took place over three hours, will go to the family to cover medical expenses. Lincoln was…
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Freedom Village: Here Are 8 Ways to Know It’s Time for Memory Care
As dementia progresses, it creates a variety of physical, psychological, and behavioral changes that can at first seem subtle but tend to increase in severity. Here are 8 warning signs that it might be time for memory care: 1. Forgetting how to get to familiar places: Silver Alerts are all too common nowadays. When a senior…
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Delco Downhill Derby Saturday in Media Returns a Tradition to Edgmont Street
The inaugural Delco Downhill Derby Saturday in Media Borough brought out spectators to watch eight teams “speed” down Edgmont Street in their homemade racers. Some overestimated the incline, underestimated the need for pedaling, or ended up needing a good push, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The derby was part of a celebration this…
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Delaware County Seeks Resident Help in Road Salt Impact Study
Though winter snows come and go, road salt tends to hang around, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio, Now Delaware County is asking the public to help them figure out how leftover road salt is affecting the county’s waterways. Road salt can cause damage to infrastructure and to stream and lake health, according to Delaware…
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Lost Newtown Square Dog Rescued by a Thermal Drone Pilot
A Newtown Square woman was reunited with her lost dog after it went missing for four days, thanks to a thermal drone and a pilot who wouldn’t quit, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Angela Ruberto Rodden from Newtown Square said her rescue dog, Samson, was most likely startled by something that caused him…
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Brad Ingelsby Talks About the Value of Filming a Delco Story
Brad Ingelsby’s success with “Mare of Easttown” actually coaxed him to leave Los Angeles and return to his hometown of Berwyn, writes Rosa Catagena for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He now lives about a mile from his parents’ home with his wife, Lindsey Ingelsby, an Aston native, and their three children. “Mare” proved he could find…
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Help Build Delaware County’s Future Workforce with These Chamber Programs
Preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s jobs is essential for the success of Delaware County’s businesses and community. That’s why the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the Delaware County Workforce Development Board, is offering free, high-impact programs this fall that directly connect employers with students. How Employers Can Get Involved Why It Matters “These programs are about…
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Dine at Sovana Bistro and The Pear and Help the Arc of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County is asking everyone to Dine and Donate at Sovana Bistro and The Pear every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 30. When you order lunch, dinner, or a drink at the bar, whether dining in or taking out at Sovana Bistro or The Pear, 15 percent of your…
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3 Delaware County Firms Among 50 Fastest Growing in Region
Three Delaware County companies were named among the 50 fastest growing firms in the Philadelphia region for 2025, writes the Philadelphia Business Journal staff. The rankings are based on average two-year revenue growth. Making the list at No. 17 is Green Star Exteriors in Holmes. This “people-first” company installs windows and siding. It saw a…
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Crozer-Chester and Springfield Hospital Properties to be Auctioned
Bankruptcy auctions are coming up for Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the recent sale of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park to local private investors and the sale of Delaware County Memorial Hospital to Upper Darby School District. Bids on the properties are due Oct. 7,…
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Breweries Rally After Iron Hill Closure with Discounts, Job Offers
Pennsylvania breweries are reaching out to help customers and employees impacted by the abrupt closing of the 30-year-old Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant chain, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The regional chain cited financial challenges and an inability to secure new funding as the reason for the closures. The company is filing for…
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Walkable Chadds Ford Project Construction Underway This Fall
Chadds Ford Township is looking to connect the Brandywine Battlefield with Chadds Ford Village through its Walkable Chadds Ford Project, picking up speed this fall, according to the Daily Times. The infrastructure work will improve pedestrian safety, mobility, and access along the U.S. 1 corridor. A pedestrian route, both safe and scenic, is being created…
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No Pumpkin Spice for Kylie Kelce as She Talks Favorite Fall Foods
Kylie Kelce like the rest of us, is diving into fall with some of her favorite foods and activities, writes Merlyn Miller for Food & Wine. On the latest episode of her podcast “Not Gonna Lie,” the famous mother of four and wife of former Eagle Jason Kelce, admitted she is not a fan of…
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Wonder Food Hall Expanding Into Three Delaware County Locations
Wonder food halls are rapidly expanding in the Philadelphia region and there are plans for three Delaware County locations, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, Wonder is planning to open 12 more sites in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties by the end of 2025. It currently has seven Wonder locations open. In…
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The Lincoln Center: Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
While it’s common for children to take cues from movies or shows they watch, learning how to process grief in this way usually backfires. Films tend to portray grief in dramatic, oversimplified ways—a somber funeral, a tearful goodbye, or a young person burdened by loss. Yet, there’s a reason we connect with these stories: losing…
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Odor Alert. Delaware County’s Smelling Bad Again
The authorities have been alerted. The county’s 911 center received multiple reports about a gas odor that has returned to Delaware County. The county’s Emergency Services Department is investigating, according to FOX29. Over at the Springton Reservoir on 252, a Reddit user described a diarrhea smell. County residents from Clifton Heights to Marcus Hook are…
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Giant Pumpkin Result of Green Thumbs and a Determined Broomall Family
“From a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.” Aeschylus And pumpkins. Just ask the Meehan family in Broomall. “Everybody needs to start somewhere. Just put a seed in the ground and see how it goes,” said Craig Meehan. Turns out they are giant pumpkin growers. Their latest creation is a 2,000-pounder. The activity…
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Next ‘Navigating Our Health Care System’ Event Set for Tuesday
Former Crozer patients and community members are invited to attend a free walk-in event Sept. 30, “Navigating Our Health Care System: Supporting One Another During Challenging Times”. The event, sponsored by the Delaware County Health Department, will take place from 1 to 4:30 PM at the Keystone First Wellness Opportunity Center, 1929 W. 9th Street…
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