Delaware County
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Rapid Response Fund Activated to Help Families With Loss of SNAP Benefits
As thousands of Delaware County families face the possible loss of SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown, The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation have activated the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund. The Foundation for Delaware County’s President, Michael Kellerman, said in a statement that “SNAP food benefits impact more than 77,000…
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Fates of Crozer-Chester Center, Springfield Hospital Still Uncertain
Some progress regarding the sale of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland has been made, but Springfield Hospital plans have stalled, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To close the sale on both hospitals, local taxing authorities have to agree on a stipulation to set the assessments for both properties at the transaction prices of…
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Delaware County Hosts Nov. 8 Food Drive as SNAP Recipients Go Without
The suspension of SNAP benefits on Saturday because of the federal government shutdown is impacting thousands of Delaware County families who use the program to pay grocery bills, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Momilani Miller, a Darby Township school bus driver and single mother of three, typically receives about $500 a month in…
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2 Homeless Shelters Closing in Delaware County as Funds Dry Up
Two homeless shelters in Delaware County and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes Ximena Conde and Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The closures are considered temporary until a Pennsylvania budget is approved, but it will be a major hardship to homeless services, which…
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New Family Village Program Launches at The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County is introducing a new program, ‘Family Village’— uniting health, housing, and hope for families. Family Village integrates vital programs that address the social and economic factors shaping family health and stability. The Foundation for Delaware County, a leading community foundation in the region, announced the launch of Family Village, a…
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Task Showrunner Brad Ingelsby Weighs in on a Second Task Season
Task showrunner Brad Ingelsby is open to the idea of a second season for his HBO crime drama that takes place in Delaware County, reports Kamryn Scrivens for Fox 29. “Look, I’d love to do another season of Task,” said Ingelsby, speaking at the 34th annual Philadelphia Film Festival. “I think if, if there’s an…
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In a Smart Phone World, Some in Delaware County Crave Landlines
There’s a growing consumer movement to bring back landlines as an alternative to smartphones, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Parents, particularly, want the old technology back for their children. Groups like Delco Unplugged are encouraging parents to wait until their children are in high school to introduce smartphones. The worry is over mental…
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State Budget Impasse Threatens Delaware County Domestic Abuse Project
The state budget impasse is now affecting Delaware County’s Domestic Abuse Project, which helps victims of domestic abuse, writes Raymond Strickland for CBS News Philadelphia. Michelle Brown, the executive director of the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP), has had to issue a hiring freeze since it has not received any previously approved state…
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Like ‘Mare,’ ‘Task’ Actors Had to Learn That Crazy Delco Accent
Delaware County is once again featured in an HBO series from Brad Ingelsby, requiring the actors to turn to the same dialect coach, Susanne Sulby, who helped Kate Winslet and Jean Smith learn to speak Delco in “Mare of Easttown.” “Task’ lead Mark Ruffalo recently talked about how the “Task” cast adapted to speak that…
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Delaware County Has a Bell in Honor of the Nation’s 250th
Delaware County got its own bell as part of the upcoming 250th anniversary of the nation, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A fiberglass bell sculpture was unveiled Oct. 20 and is on display at the ShopRite in the Drexeline Shopping Center in Drexel Hill. It’s all part of the Bells Across PA public…
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Fall Colors Await. Check Out These Hiking and Walking Trails in Delaware County
A chill in the air brings autumn colors and an opportunity to hike past some beautiful foliage, writes Anne E. Hill and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Here are some prime spots to visit in Delaware County. Bring binoculars on your hike in the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge in Tinicum for some optimum…
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First Graduates of DCCC/Downingtown Teacher Academy Land Jobs in Area School District
Two of the Downingtown Area School District’s newest teachers this fall, Lauren Klunk and Leah Cramer, began their journey to their new positions while still in high school. As students in the first Downingtown Teacher Academy cohort with Delaware County Community College (DCCC), they were able to earn 13 college credits, experience field observation opportunities in…
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Even the Wardrobe in ‘Task’ Is Delaware County-Themed
“Task,” the HBO crime drama is Delaware County through and through, even in the clothing the characters wear. There’s Rita’s water ice and Wawa coffee, but there’s also a hoodie promoting Delco’s Victory Cleaners chain and clothing from the Havertown Bicycle Shop, writes Michael Tanenbaum for PhillyVoice. The character of Cliff wears a sweatshirt for…
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According to the New York Times, ‘Task’s’ Delaware County Seems More Rural Than It Really Is
When television journalist Alan Sepinwall inadvertently referred to Delaware County as rural America in a New York Times opinion piece, freelance writer Jason Nark took him to “Task” in The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Task” is peppered with Delaware County references. In Sepinwall’s opinion piece about the HBO crime drama, Nark refers to a line in the…
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Delaware County References Are Everywhere in the ‘Task’ Series
In a way, the new HBO series “Task” is a gift to Delaware County from its creator, Brad Ingelsby. Along with plenty of action, and a strong cast led by Mark Ruffalo, the series is chock full of local and Delco references, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Farr estimates in her column that…
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DCCC Spring Registration Begins Nov. 3
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) registration for spring 2026 classes for new students begins Monday, Nov. 3. In addition to its Marple Campus in Media, DCCC has centers in Downingtown and — beginning in January 2026 — in Drexel Hill at the College’s brand-new Southeast Center. Programs at the new Southeast Center include Healthcare, Technology, Skilled Trades, Culinary Arts and…
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Delaware County Praised by Federal Bureau for Election Security
Delaware County exceeds testing requirements under state and federal law when it comes to authenticating its voting software before and after each election, according to the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. The praise comes as a morale booster for election officials, said Delaware County Director of Elections Jim Allen, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. “It’s…
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Applicants Sought for Delaware County’s New Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council is taking applications through Friday, Nov. 14, from residents interested in serving on the County’s new volunteer Human Relations Commission. Residents interested in applying can visit DelcoPA.Link/HRC to submit an application. Applicants must be Delaware County residents and at least 18 years old. Delaware County encourages applicants from all backgrounds — including…
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