Delaware County
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$13.5M Bids Accepted for Crozer-Chester, Springfield Hospitals
There are two hospital buyers for the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a Friday bankruptcy auction, Prospect Medical Holdings has agreed to sell the two hospital properties for $13 million, according to Prospect attorneys. Chariot Allaire Partners successfully bid $10 million for the Crozer-Chester…
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These Delaware County ZIP Codes Saw the Fastest Selling Homes in the Second Quarter
Four Delaware County ZIP Codes saw homes selling in 55 days or less during the second quarter in the Greater Philadelphia Area, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Business Journal conducted a second-quarter analysis of the country’s hottest housing markets by ZIP Code, based on quarterly listing and sales data from Intercontinental…
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14 Wawa Hoagies Later, and This One Rose Above Them All
There’s no shortage of opinions on which Wawa hoagie is the best. Now, Tasting Table is weighing in with their choice, and it may surprise you. Tasting Table tasted and ranked 14 Wawa hoagies according to flavor, texture of the rolls, fillings, and condiments. “Based on our taste test, we found Wawa’s Meatball Parmesan Hoagie…
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These Three Classic Dishes Define What It Means to Eat Delco
Delaware County natives know that sometimes the best eating experience isn’t in the fanciest restaurants, but in a place that doesn’t draw much attention to itself, yet has the distinction of creating dishes that are classic Delco. Here are three noteworthy places, as selected by Jason Sheehan, Kae Lani Palmisano, and Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia…
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DCCC Student Chosen to Serve on PA State Board of Higher Education
Christa Heyward, Ph.D., a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been selected to be one of just two college student representatives to serve on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). Currently completing a Certificate in Residential Carpentry at DCCC, Heyward will represent publicly funded colleges and universities in the state. After…
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Delaware County Trekkers and Trail Enthusiasts Gain New Resource with Interactive Online Trail Map
Delaware County trekkers and trail enthusiasts now have a new resource in an interactive, online database for maps and real-time status updates of the county’s evolving trail system, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The Delaware County Primary Trail Network Information Hub debuted earlier this month. “This new tool is just another fantastic tool that we…
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Wawa Travel Center Is Latest Example of a Mega-Convenience Store
Convenience stores are evolving rapidly with the rise of the mega C-store, a giant service, food, and “experience” center. Wawa’s new 8,000 square-foot travel center in North Carolina is the latest example, writes Nancy A. Shenker for StreetFight. The Wawa travel center caters to truckers, who expect more these days when they stop to rest…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Motion States Potential Abandonment of Medical Properties
Prospect Medical Holdings submitted an emergency bankruptcy motion last week, stating it plans to abandon Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital in Delaware County unless local authorities meet its property tax demands, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The California for-profit filed for bankruptcy in January. Some potential buyers have already been identified for…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Delaware County Community College Strengthens Welding Program to Meet Growing Need for Skilled Workers
Delaware County Community College has expanded its welding program to better prepare students and meet the growing need for skilled workers, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. The United States will need 320,000 welders by 2029, according to the American Welding Society, due to mass retirements and rapid industry growth. “We have many employers…
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Revel in Pumpkins or Face Your Fears This October in Delaware County
October is officially underway, and as fall begins to emerge, thoughts turn to pumpkins and haunted places. Pumpkinland at Linvilla Orchards in Media, a Delaware County family favorite, is officially open daily. Visitors can walk through for free, though tickets are required for many of the activities. A range of pumpkins and other farm products…
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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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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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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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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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