Delaware County
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From Weather to Home Values, These 5 Delaware County Towns Are Tops
Stacker discovered that five Delaware County towns are tops among suburbs in the Philadelphia area. Public and private schools in each town received A+ or A grades. Outdoor activities also received an A grade. Swarthmore Borough ranked the 4th best suburb to live in, with median home values of $504,900 and a median rental price…
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Delaware County Skies Ready to Light Up for 4th of July Week
Delaware County fireworks are ready to take off this week. Here are a few good spots to check out this year, according to the 6abc staff and Visit Delco. July 2 Upper Darby fireworks take place July 2, starting at 9 PM, at Monsignor Bonner/Archbishop Prendergast High School, 403 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill.…
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3 Delaware County Towns Among the Friendliest in Pennsylvania
If you’re in need of some friendly surroundings you won’t have to travel far in Delaware County. Apparently, three communities here have been named among the 16 friendliest towns in Pennsylvania by Nextdoor.com, writes Joe for 94.5 PST. The rankings are based on input from Next door.com members across the state who were asked to…
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Here’s Why the Healthcare Nonprofits Couldn’t Save Crozer Health
A coalition of six area health care systems rallied together for months in an effort to save Crozer Health, but two major roadblocks kept it from happening, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. What the coalition needed, and couldn’t find, was “backstop” funding to protect the contributing health care systems from taking on…
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Lansdowne Ave. Rite Aid in Drexel Hill Latest Store to Close in Bankruptcy
You can add one more Delaware County Rite Aid store to the list of closings amid the retail pharmacy’s bankruptcy, writes Daniel Une for Penn Live. The Rite Aid store at 832 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Upper Darby is part of a group of 28 stores in Pennsylvania and 118 nationwide, the latest that have…
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Delaware County Considers Raising Hotel Tax From 3 to 5 Percent
Delaware County Council is set to vote July 16 on increasing the county hotel tax from 3 percent to 5 percent starting in January 2026, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The increase would also affect Airbnb and VRBO. The tax bump is timed to take advantage of large regional events coming to…
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Content Creator Highlights Wawa Cravings in Pregnancy Announcement
Philadelphia content creator Farah Vogel opted for a more realistic approach in announcing her pregnancy. She decided to do a photo shoot announcement focusing on her Wawa cravings, reports 6abc. Farah Vogel opted out of the traditional baby bump photos to show instead her frequent runs to Wawa to curb her carb cravings. “This whole…
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2 Delco Brothers Work Together as Maryland State Police Troopers
Dave and Matthew Hughes have always been close. The two brothers grew up in Delaware County and were both students at Chichester High School where they played football and baseball. Now they’re on the same shift out of the North East Barracks, working as Maryland State Police troopers, writes Carl Hamilton for The Cecil Whig,…
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Patients in Delaware County Feeling Effects of Crozer Health Closing
Delaware County had no organ donations in May, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Crozer was our biggest individual facility that assisted with those donations,” said Delaware County Medical Examiner Jeffrey Lange, during a department review at the June 18 Delaware County Council meeting. “It was an eye-opener to see that.” It did…
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Health Department Aids Seniors in Retrieving Crozer Records
Delaware County health department sessions are taking place this summer to help seniors retrieve their medical records after the closing of Crozer Health, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Phyllis Johnson said Crozer’s closing put her in a tough spot, made more so when she had issues trying to access her medical records online. “I…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts June Events
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, June 24, from 8:30 to 10:30 AM, at the Delaware County Bar Association, 335 W. Front St. in Media. Find and showcase volunteer opportunities in Delaware County. Are you looking to get involved in your community? Join in and meet local…
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Upgraded Amphitheater Greets Rose Tree Summer Concertgoers
As the Rose Tree Summer Festival‘s 50th season kicks off, new amenities await concertgoers at Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Delaware County has poured more than $400,000 in renovations to the amphitheater, including a new roof, staging floor, and new ADA-compliant restrooms. “We have new changing tables. We have…
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These 2 Delaware County Firms Make ‘Best to Work for’ List
Two top Delaware County employers not only made Fortune’s 2024 list of the top 100 Best Companies to Work for in the US, they also placed in the top 50, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Chester-based Power Home Remodeling came in at No. 14, while Newtown Square-based SAP America ranked at No. 47.…
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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman for Council 13 AFSCME. The workers announced they were joining AFSCME Council 13, which represents other county workers, part of AFSCME Local 3107. “Tonight, we are here to ask for…
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See How Delaware County Ranks for Resident Life Expectancy
Delaware County is among the top 25 Pennsylvania counties with the longest life expectancy, but it ranked toward the higher end of the list, according to Stacker. Delaware County tied with Huntington County, coming in at No. 20. It shows a life expectancy of 77.6 years, .3 years higher than the state average. Bucks County…
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Delaware County First Philly Suburb to Create ‘Safe Haven’ for LGBTQ+
Delaware County made history June 4 by becoming the first Philadelphia suburb to describe itself as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ and for transgender residents, writes Alaina Beltran for CBS 10 Philadelphia. Delaware County Councilmembers voted unanimously on Resolution 2025-09 to reaffirm its commitment to protect LGBTQ+ and transgender residents. The vote was taken as…
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Here’s Where to Find the Best Old-School Burgers in Delaware County
We love a good burger in Delaware County, almost as much as a good cheesesteak or hoagie. Here are six places where you’ll find some of the best, from old-fashioned fast food to 50s-style burger joints, writes William Zimmerman for Philly Bite Magazine. The Dairy Cottage in Springfield is a community staple and a historical…
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SCORE 2025 Awards Highlight ‘The Lifecycle of a Business’
In 2025, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties shines a light on its promise of over 60 years to help small businesses build, grow, and thrive ‘for the life of your business.’ At this year’s 15th annual awards event, four entrepreneurs were celebrated for their accomplishments, each at different stages of business development, working closely with…
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