• Donations Make the Holiday Special for Grands Stepping Up Recipients  

    Donations Make the Holiday Special for Grands Stepping Up Recipients  

    The nonprofit “Grands Stepping Up” is making the holiday brighter for 1,000 children in Delaware County, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “This is the culmination at the end of the year of all the goodwill that we put together all year round,” said Grands Stepping Up Founder and President  Karen Barnes of Drexel Hill. The…

  • Try These Nine Hot Chocolate Hot Spots in Delaware County

    Try These Nine Hot Chocolate Hot Spots in Delaware County

    Now that our noses are a’chillin, it’s time to settle in with a warm mug of hot chocolate. Happily, Delaware County has these nine hot chocolate options, writes Eric Williams for PhillyBite. Most Festive & Unique The Bookery Coffeehouse in Havertown has a Dirty Hot Chocolate with Marshmallow Whipped Cream. It’s spiked with espresso, topped…

  • This Delaware County School District Named Among Top 5 in Pennsylvania

    This Delaware County School District Named Among Top 5 in Pennsylvania

    A look at Pennsylvania’s top school districts based on test scores once again puts a Delaware County school district among the top 10, writes Ethan Lott for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor School District placed fourth in the state, just behind Lower Merion School District, which came in third. The 2025 statewide rankings were based…

  • Pennsylvania’s 50 Richest Neighborhoods Include 5 In Delaware County

    Pennsylvania’s 50 Richest Neighborhoods Include 5 In Delaware County

    Luxurious homes, top schools, and exclusive amenities are clear signs you’re in one of Pennsylvania’s richest neighborhoods. Delaware County’s got a few of those, according to Liz Flynn, writing for Money Inc. Among Pennsylvania’s 50 richest neighborhoods, five are in Delaware County. The state’s ninth-wealthiest neighborhood is Villanova. The neighborhood hosts luxurious estates and upscale…

  • 3 Delaware County High Schools Among Top 25 in Philadelphia

    3 Delaware County High Schools Among Top 25 in Philadelphia

    Three Delaware County high schools made it onto a list of the top 25 high schools in the Philadelphia Metro Area, based on data from Niche, according to an article in Slack. Niche used seven weighted factors to determine its rankings. The bulk of the score is based on academics, which utilizes seven weighted factors…

  • DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design  

    DCCC Signs Transfer Agreement with Pennsylvania College of Art & Design  

    Delaware County Community College (DCCC) has signed a new transfer agreement with the Pennsylvania College of Art & Design (PCA&D) that will create a smooth and affordable path for DCCC students who have earned an Associate of Fine Arts (AFA) degree in Art-Studio, Graphic Design, or Photography.  PCA&D is a four-year, private art college in Lancaster that offers…

  • Forum Looks at Issues Impacting Delaware County Health Department Services

    Forum Looks at Issues Impacting Delaware County Health Department Services

    Proposed federal CDC funding cuts, vaccine skepticism, and the closure of Crozer Health hospitals are expected to impact public health services in Delaware County, from childhood vaccinations to infectious disease control, writes Kathleeen Carey for the Daily Times. “It’s diminishing our capacity to address and identify emerging public health threats,” said Delaware County Board of…

  • Delaware County Council OKs Revised Human Relations Ordinance

    Delaware County Council OKs Revised Human Relations Ordinance

    Delaware County Council unanimously passed its Human Relations ordinance Wednesday night, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The ordinance prohibits acts of discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations, and health care.  It’s similar to anti-discrimination measures now in place in Montgomery, Chester, and Lehigh Counties. Council Member Elaine Paul Schaeffer said at a…

  • Skate Your Troubles Away at These Delaware County Ice Rinks

    Skate Your Troubles Away at These Delaware County Ice Rinks

    Delaware County offers several ice skating locations where you and your family can enjoy some memorable times on the ice, according to Cierra Williams and Micah Zimmerman for Philadelphia Magazine. Energy Transfer Veterans Memorial Rink, Newtown Square This outdoor ice rink is open through Feb. 1 for public skating.  There’s also heated tents, food and…

  • Deja Vu: Delaware County Looks to Up Taxes Again by 19 Percent

    Deja Vu: Delaware County Looks to Up Taxes Again by 19 Percent

    A proposed 19 percent increase in the Delaware County property tax for 2026 is not winning any popularity contests, especially coming only a year after taxpayers were hit with a 23 percent tax rise. Even those who proposed it don’t want it, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. If the tax rise goes through, it would…

  • Boeing Awards $100K Grant to Foundation’s Family Village  

    Boeing Awards $100K Grant to Foundation’s Family Village  

    The Foundation for Delaware County, a leading community foundation in the region, has announced a $100,000 grant from Boeing Philadelphia to support Family Village. Family Village, a program of the Foundation, is a comprehensive hub dedicated to ensuring all children in Delaware County have a strong start in life. The hub integrates a robust constellation…

  • Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts December  Events

    Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts December Events

    December at the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is busy, with events that will spark ideas, strengthen networks, and bring a little holiday magic to your work week. From energizing forums on workforce and economic readiness, to a festive Sip & Shop at Chosen Tweed, to celebrating new openings and connecting with nonprofits, it’s a…

  • Here Are Some Holiday Happenings This Month in Delaware County

    Here Are Some Holiday Happenings This Month in Delaware County

    The Christmas season has arrived in Delaware County with plenty of holiday spirit to go around. So while shoppers are rushing home with their treasures, here are some holiday-themed activities in Delaware County, as compiled by Peg DeGrassa at the Daily Times. And if you haven’t picked out a Christmas tree yet, Linvilla Orchards in…

  • Program Lets High Schoolers Launch Teaching Careers Early

    Program Lets High Schoolers Launch Teaching Careers Early

    Delaware County is expanding a free program that helps high school students work toward teaching careers, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The students can earn up to 38 college credits toward a teaching degree while they are still in high school. The Future Educators Certificate of Competency Dual Enrollment Program is offered at…

  • Habitat MontDelco Is Opening the Door to Homeownership for Families Priced Out of the Market

    Habitat MontDelco Is Opening the Door to Homeownership for Families Priced Out of the Market

    If you’re dreaming of owning a home but feel priced out of the market, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties (Habitat MontDelco) offers a life-changing opportunity. Our Home Purchase Program is designed to make homeownership attainable for families with limited income, while also strengthening local communities. What Is the Habitat MontDelco Home Purchase…

  • Advocates Think Don Guanella School Site Could Ease Stray Animal Problem

    Advocates Think Don Guanella School Site Could Ease Stray Animal Problem

    Lisa Small of Delco Loves Animals thinks one of the nine buildings at the Don Guanella property in Marple would be an excellent location for a cat sanctuary to address a growing stray animal problem, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The 213-acre Don Guanella property is the future site of Delco Woods,…

  • Black Friday Still the Busiest for Local Malls, but the Allure Has Faded

    Black Friday Still the Busiest for Local Malls, but the Allure Has Faded

    Black Friday mall traffic was one of those guaranteed days when local malls could count on being busy. But last Black Friday, foot traffic at nine area shopping destinations remained lower than in 2019, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Part of the decline comes from less promotional emphasis on a single day of…

  • With State Budget in Place, Delaware County Shelters Can Reopen

    With State Budget in Place, Delaware County Shelters Can Reopen

    The Community Action Agency of Delaware County, which operates three homeless shelters and a rental assistance program, is starting to open some doors. A lack of a state budget had the organization reduce capacity at one of its shelters by 50 percent and close the other two on Nov. 1. With the state budget impasse…