Delaware County
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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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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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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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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, Villanova University in Radnor is the only school located in Delaware County that cracked the top 100 overall. It came in at No. 57. It also ranked 60th…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts October Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosts a Coffee Connection event on Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 AM, at Sharon Bank, 153 Saxer Ave. in Springfield. This event is free to members and $25 for prospective members. Register now. For over 150 years, Sharon Bank has been more than just a bank–it’s been a…
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ChristianaCare Expands Presence on Delaware County’s Medical Landscape
ChristianaCare has completed its bankruptcy deal for five Delaware County Crozer locations and will be bringing primary care, imaging, surgery and behavioral health treatment services to the county. The nonprofit estimated it preserved more than 200 jobs in the $50 million bankruptcy deal by acquiring five Crozer leases in Broomall, Glen Mills, Havertown and Media,…
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Step Aside Pumpkin Spice. We’ve Got Apple and Hard Cider in Delco
With the arrival of fall comes an irresistible urge for some apple cider, whether hot, chilled, or spiked from your favorite orchard or store. Here’s what’s out there in Delaware County to check out on your next autumn excursion, as compiled by Ben Silver, Regan Bradley, and Anne E. Hill for Main Line Today. Linvilla…
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Delaware County Now Has Itself a Human Relations Commission
Delaware County Council has approved a new human relations commission, but specifics on how it will work are still being ironed out, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Council unanimously passed a resolution on Sept 17 to create the commission, but it tabled a proposed ordinance that would have given the commission the power to mediate…
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‘Task’ Earns Glowing Reviews, Praise for Creator Brad Ingelsby
The new HBO crime series ‘Task,” starring Mark Ruffalo with its Delco focus, is even better than the Emmy-winning “Mare of Easttown,” writes Greg MacArthur for Screen Rant. Both series were created by Brad Ingelsby, an Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University graduate. Ruffalo is FBI field agent Tom, stricken by a personal tragedy. …
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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Cracked the Top 10
Three Delaware County public high schools ranked in the top 10 out of 100 public high schools for the Philadelphia region in 2024. Radnor High School came in 4th out of 100, writes Hillary O’Connor for Philadelphia Magazine. Its 1,175 students experience a 12 to 1 student-teacher ratio, with a 73 percent proficiency in math,…
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Geography and History Gave Us Unofficial Delaware County Communities
There are places in Delaware County that have no mayors, no governing body, and no legal standing, but are still familiar, writes Anthony R. Wood for The Philadelphia Inquirer. There are about 330 municipalities in the Philadelphia region that govern and collect taxes, but often, within these municipalities are places with names that predate the…
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Wawa, Buc-ee’s Now Compete with Fast Casual Restaurants for Customers
Places like Wawa and Buc-ees have elevated the convenience store from a quick stop for a hot dog on a roller grill to an entity now competing with quick-service and fast casual restaurants, writes John Ludwig, CEO of Push, a restaurant-centric branding and marketing agency. Convenience stores are “rewriting the rules and competing head-on for…
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DCCC Partners with Kelleher Family on $250K Match Challenge to Support New Southeast Center in Drexel Hill
When Andrew Kelleher of Newtown Square decided to take an Emergency Medical Technician training course at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), he took time to get to know his fellow students — and realized that many were struggling financially to continue their studies. He and his wife, Sharon, began discussing how they could help. Together,…
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Delaware County Woman Uses AI to Appeal Health Insurance Denial
When Delaware County resident Joani Reisen lost her health insurance coverage for a critical medication she needed, she appealed using a new AI platform that made the appeal work much easier, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS News Philadelphia. Reisen had been using Concerta, which treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, for more than a decade to help her…
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General Mills Executive Doug Martin to be Wawa’s ‘Brand Architect’
Doug Martin, a General Mills marketer, has been appointed Wawa’s new chief marketing and brand officer, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Notice of Martin’s hire was announced in an internal letter sent to Wawa employees from CEO Chris Gheysens. Martin will oversee Wawa’s brand, advertising, marketing, loyalty, and consumer insights. He will also…
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Belmont Behavioral Health Opening a 24/7 Crisis Center in Delaware County
For individuals experiencing a mental or behavioral health emergency, help is on the way from Belmont Behavioral Health, which is opening a crisis response center in Delaware County, according to Sarah Gantz’s report for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Belmont Behavioral Health is one of the largest mental health providers in the Philadelphia area. The center will…
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Delaware County Gets Early Start on Celebrating Nation’s 250th
For those looking for some action around the nation’s 250th birthday, Delaware County plans to have more than 100 events starting in January 2026, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. But first, the county celebrates its own 236th birthday and the founding of the Delaware County Historical Society on Sept. 26. From Noon to 4 PM,…
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