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Hospitals Taking Crozer Health Patients Part of Delco Gives Focus This Year
The Foundation for Delaware County, after unsuccessfully trying to save the bankrupt Crozer Health system with an infusion of $20 million, is now asking the public to give to help Crozer Health patients impacted by the health system’s closing. The appeal comes during the two-day online giving drive, Delco Gives, May 8 and 9, which…
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Upper Darby Closes Charles Kelly School, Students Impacted
The Upper Darby School Board voted last week to close Charles Kelly Elementary School in Drexel Hill at the end of the 2025-26 school year, writes Mark Nemirow for the Daily Times. There are 285 students at the school, which opened in 2007 at the former St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School building on Dennison Ave.…
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Commodore Barry Bridge Commuters to be Impacted by Construction
The Commodore Barry Bridge is undergoing some construction work that will affect travel on the bridge, writes Jim Walsh for the Cherry Hill Courier Post. Work started Monday, May 5, as the Delaware River Port Authority started replacing a moveable barrier wall system. The work is starting on the South Jersey side in Logan, moving…
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Main Line Health Keeps Nervous Eye on Crozer Bankruptcy Amid Cuts
Main Line Health is laying off almost 200 administrative and management staff as it works to restore its finances after three years of losses, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s also keeping a close eye on the situation at Crozer Health, which could impact its own hospitals. Main Line Health is a nonprofit…
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Villanova Graduate Robert Francis Prevost Named First American Pope
Robert Francis Prevost, a Villanova University graduate and a Chicago native, was chosen as the first American pope in history to lead the Catholic church as Pope Leo XIV. Prevost graduated from Villanova University with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics in 1977, writes Tom Dougherty for CBS News Philadelphia. “As an Augustinian Catholic institution, we…
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First Bank House of the Week: Beautiful Tudor for Sale in Wayne
A beautiful stone-front Tudor home at 458 Huston Road on 1.91 stunning acres with seven bedrooms and four full- and two-half bathrooms is available for sale in Wayne. This remarkable residence, which is said to have been modeled after George Washington’s ancestral home, blends timeless charm with thoughtful updates. These help showcase its storied past,…
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‘Task’ Brings Delco Vibe Back to HBO, Thanks to ‘Mare’ Creator
Archbishop Carroll High School grad Brad Ingelsby, creator of “Mare of Easttown,” is talking about his new upcoming HBO series “Task,” which, like “Mare,” had many of its scenes filmed in Delaware County. “Task” is set in the working-class suburbs outside of Philadelphia and follows FBI agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) as he leads a…
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CTDI chairman to speak at Brandywine commencement on May 10
Gerald “Jerry” Parsons, emeritus member and former chairman of the Brandywine Advisory Board and chairman of CTDI (Communications Test Design Inc.), will give the keynote address at Penn State Brandywine’s commencement ceremony on May 10, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Commencement will be held at 10 AM in the Commons/Athletic Center gymnasium and…
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Haverford Area Y Opens State-of-the-Art Gymnastics Facility
The Haverford Area YMCA has opened a $1 million state-of-the-art 11,000 square-foot gymnastics center at 4 Raymond Drive, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The facility, which occupies two warehouses, will accommodate more than 700 young athletes, including 50 members of the Haverford Gymnastics team. It also has a dance space, a mezzanine, and plenty…
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Here’s What’s in Store for Customers as Rite Aids Close in the Region
For a second time, Rite Aid has filed for bankruptcy, and this time, it is closing all of its approximately 100 stores in the region, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This is the 60-year-old Philadelphia-based pharmacy chain’s second bankruptcy process in two years. The pharmaceutical retailer blamed continued financial pressure and competition on…
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Navigator Ambassadors Helping People After Crozer Closings
A community program from health insurance company Keystone First is helping thousands in Delaware County find healthcare and jobs following the closing of the Crozer Health system, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The Health Navigator initiative is sending trained ambassadors throughout the city of Chester and other parts of Delaware County to connect people…
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Coyote Snatches Dog Belonging to Marple Woman’s Daughter
A coyote grabbed a tiny terrier in its jaws and ran away with it Thursday afternoon in a Marple backyard, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A Marple woman witnessed the coyote snatch her daughter’s dog, according to a police incident report. The incident happed at about 1:15 PM in the 200 block of…
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Delco Gives Returns May 8–9 with Over 300 Nonprofits Participating
The second-annual Delco Gives will take place from May 8–9, 2025. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives is more than a fundraising event—it’s a celebration of community generosity and resilience. Last year, more than 9,600 donors raised over $1.7 million for 281 local nonprofits. The median donation was just $30, underscoring the power of collective giving. This year, with more than 300 organizations participating,…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Welcomes Chester County Officials as Part of Spotlight Series
Freedom Village at Brandywine continues to foster community connection through its successful Spotlight Series, an initiative developed and led by resident and community liaison Ben LaGarde, by welcoming Chester County Commissioners Josh Maxwell, Marian Moskowitz, and Eric Roe, along with Chester County CEO David Byerman. During their visit, the officials addressed a packed auditorium of…
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Get Acquainted With the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free get-acquainted event–Chamber 101 Around Delco–on Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 AM to 1 PM at Pinocchio’s Restaurant, 131 E. Baltimore Ave. in Media. Register Now Arrive at 11:30 AM for some networking, then stay for an 11:45 AM Membership Presentation and Discussion. Engage with fellow professionals…
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Local Foundation Gifts Villanova $10M for Student Center Upgrade
The Connelly Center at Villanova University will be undergoing major renovations after a $10 million gift was received by the Connelly Foundation, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The 67,000-square-foot student building was built at the center of Villanova’s campus in 1980 after a Connelly Foundation gift. The center is named after the…
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Job Center Opens for Crozer Workers as Doctors’ Offices Close
Hundreds of laid-off Crozer Health workers now have access to a job center that has opened in Chester, writes Jessica Kartalija for 6abc. More than 2,600 healthcare workers in Delaware County were laid off last week after Crozer Health’s parent company, Los Angeles-based for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings, shut down the Delaware County healthcare system as…
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A Convenience Store Branded Better Than 7-Eleven Opens in Indiana
Wawa, now with more than 1,000 locations nationwide, has brought its brand to Indiana, according to a report by ABC affiliate WRTV-TV. The chain is a fan favorite. Some claim it’s even better than 7-Eleven, writes Chris Bradford for The U.S. Sun. The first store opens on May 15 in Daleville, about 50 miles from…
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