Delaware County
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Brinker Simpson and Teachers Teammates Team Up to Supply Classrooms
With students heading back to the classroom, the Teachers Teammates wanted to ensure that teachers had the necessary supplies. Helping make that happen was a recent backpack build event at Brinker Simpson Company & LLC in Media, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Teachers Teammate founder Raelyn Harman was on hand for the volunteer packing of school…
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2 Communities Reject Wawa and Sheetz Plans for New Stores
Wawa and Sheetz both lost territory in central Pennsylvania when a Wawa store was turned down in Cumberland County and a Sheetz store rejected by a judge in Dauphin County, writes Seth Kaplan for WHTM, as reported in yahoo! news. Both convenience store chains have been expanding their footprints in central Pennsylvania and elsewhere and…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts September Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals are meeting on Zoom on Sept. 2, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM. All are welcome to this free meeting. Register here. The September focus will be on The Power of Mentorship and Networking. The guest speaker is Calvin Purnell, Jr. , author, speaker and strategic thinking partner…
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Prospect Medical Sues Federal Agencies Claiming Bankruptcy Violation
Crozer Health’s parent company, Prospect Medical, is suing two federal health care agencies, claiming they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January. The July 11 complaint seeks at least $1.5 million for care that Medicare and Medicaid patients received at five Crozer Health ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, writes…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute state funding to cover a $213 million deficit. Fares will increase an average of 21.5 percent starting Sept. 1. On Monday, bus…
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Foundation Covers Cost of Medical Records Access for Former Crozer Patients
The Foundation for Delaware County has reached an agreement with Prospect Medical Holdings, resolving outstanding real estate and legal matters. As part of the resolution, the Foundation will cover the cost for former Crozer Health Systems patients to obtain their medical records free of charge. The agreement was presented to Judge Stacey Jernigan for approval…
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Wawa Makes Top 25 List of Fastest Growing Retailer Stores in U.S.
With stories almost daily about Wawa opening yet another store in yet another state, it seems like it should win the title for fastest-growing retailer in the nation. In fact, Wawa did place on the top 25 list of the National Retail Federation’s “2025 Hot 25 Retailers,” but it didn’t come in at number one.…
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Delaware County Hosts Inaugural 10-Mile Race From Media to Chester
A new tradition is coming to Delaware County Sept. 28 as it embarks on its first big race, the Delco 10-Miler that starts at Rose Tree Park in Media and ends at Subaru Park in Chester. Spots are filling up fast, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We thought that this would be a great opportunity…
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DCMH Physicians Announce Grants for ChesPenn and Share Food Program
Physicians formerly working at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) have provided grants to support ChesPenn Health Services in Upper Darby and the Share Food Program’s centralized food bank in Delaware County. Each $10,000 grant is made possible from funds the physicians established with their charitable contributions, now held at The Foundation for Delaware County. “We…
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DCCC Student from Chester County Awarded $5,000 Dunkin’ Scholarship
Needah-e-Fatema Hafeezali Gangji of Malvern, a 2025 graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a 2025 Dunkin’ Philadelphia Regional Scholarship. Gangji is one of 20 students selected from more than 1,600 applicants to receive $5,000 to support their pursuit of part-time or full-time undergraduate degrees at accredited colleges, universities or vocational-technical schools.…
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Two Delco High School Football Teams Earn Spots Among Top Ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania
Two Delaware County high school football teams have earned spots among the top ten in Southeastern Pennsylvania, writes Joseph Santoliquito for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Chester, with a 9-2 record last season, placed tenth in the area. For the coming season, the Clippers will be led by twins Daron and Jalen Harris, along with offensive tackle…
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Eight Delaware County Companies Featured On Inc. 5000 List Of Fastest-Growing Private Firms
Eight Delaware County companies have earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private firms, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Inc. list ranks firms based on their percentage growth from 2021 to 2024, providing a “snapshot of the country’s most resilient and dynamic privately held companies,” according to the…
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DCCC Student Awarded Full-Tuition Scholarship to Neumann University
Chandeep Kaur of Upper Darby, a recent graduate of Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been awarded a Neumann University Full-Tuition Scholarship. The scholarship will cover the cost of tuition for two years at Neumann for Kaur to complete her bachelor’s degree. She intends to major in Criminal Justice with a minor in Cybersecurity. Kaur…
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Pending New Agreement Means Crozer Patients Won’t Have to Pay for Medical Records
An agreement is still being finalized, but it looks like Crozer Health patients won’t have to pay to get their own medical records, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. When Taylor Hospital and Crozer-Chester Medical Center closed earlier this year, patients initially could access their records for free but starting July 9 they were…
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Enjoy Some Pop Up Gelato with Delaware County Ties
A home-grown family pizza business, Cocco’s Pizza, in Delaware County added a gelato shop next to their Primos business in 2011, and now there’s a gelato pop-up, Cocco’s Gelato, from Matt and Jenica Cocco, writes Chloe Pantazi-Wolber for Philadelphia Magazine. You can find the couple pushing a roving gelato cart up to restaurants and cafes…
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Upper Darby School District Agrees to Buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Upper Darby School District has agreed to buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings for $600,000, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The district has been trying to acquire the property for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We need to expand,” said Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel…
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20 Emerging Leaders Under 40 Include 4 From Delaware County
Main Line Today has spotted 20 talented people all under 40 who are making a difference, including four from Delaware County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Alaina Kearney of Springfield is the director of Vertical & Public Sector Marketing, Comcast Business, and is also vice chair for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Delaware County Won’t Appeal Ruling Allowing Some Municipal Health Inspections
Delaware County has decided not to challenge a court ruling allowing 13 municipalities to continue conducting their own health inspections, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. When the county lacked a health department, it was left to the municipalities to conduct their own health inspections. “Municipalities did their own environmental licensing and inspections of food-serving…
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