Delaware County
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‘Task’ Brings Delco Vibe Back to HBO, Thanks to ‘Mare’ Creator
Archbishop Carroll High School grad Brad Ingelsby, creator of “Mare of Easttown,” is talking about his new upcoming HBO series “Task,” which, like “Mare,” had many of its scenes filmed in Delaware County. “Task” is set in the working-class suburbs outside of Philadelphia and follows FBI agent Tom Brandis (Mark Ruffalo) as he leads a…
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Navigator Ambassadors Helping People After Crozer Closings
A community program from health insurance company Keystone First is helping thousands in Delaware County find healthcare and jobs following the closing of the Crozer Health system, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. The Health Navigator initiative is sending trained ambassadors throughout the city of Chester and other parts of Delaware County to connect people…
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Delco Gives Returns May 8–9 with Over 300 Nonprofits Participating
The second-annual Delco Gives will take place from May 8–9, 2025. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives is more than a fundraising event—it’s a celebration of community generosity and resilience. Last year, more than 9,600 donors raised over $1.7 million for 281 local nonprofits. The median donation was just $30, underscoring the power of collective giving. This year, with more than 300 organizations participating,…
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Get Acquainted With the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a free get-acquainted event–Chamber 101 Around Delco–on Tuesday, May 13, 11:30 AM to 1 PM at Pinocchio’s Restaurant, 131 E. Baltimore Ave. in Media. Register Now Arrive at 11:30 AM for some networking, then stay for an 11:45 AM Membership Presentation and Discussion. Engage with fellow professionals…
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Job Center Opens for Crozer Workers as Doctors’ Offices Close
Hundreds of laid-off Crozer Health workers now have access to a job center that has opened in Chester, writes Jessica Kartalija for 6abc. More than 2,600 healthcare workers in Delaware County were laid off last week after Crozer Health’s parent company, Los Angeles-based for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings, shut down the Delaware County healthcare system as…
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A Convenience Store Branded Better Than 7-Eleven Opens in Indiana
Wawa, now with more than 1,000 locations nationwide, has brought its brand to Indiana, according to a report by ABC affiliate WRTV-TV. The chain is a fan favorite. Some claim it’s even better than 7-Eleven, writes Chris Bradford for The U.S. Sun. The first store opens on May 15 in Daleville, about 50 miles from…
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Delaware County Goes Hollywood as Delco: The Movie Premieres
This weekend marks the premiere of Delco: The Movie, opening to sellout crowds at the Media Theater, reports 6abc. Chris Pierdomenico’s love letter to his birthplace has generated so much local interest a separate showing was added at the Media Theater on Monday. The Aston native highlighted popular locations in the film, including Tom Jones…
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Home Prices Up 57 Percent In 2 Hot Delco ZIP Codes in First Quarter
The Wayne real estate market is on fire. Broomall is also hot, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Wayne ranked as Philadelphia’s hottest housing market in Greater Philadelphia for the first quarter of the year, with average home sale prices up to $1.18 million. That’s based on the Journal’s analysis…
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These Delaware County Restaurants Will Show Mom How Much You Love Her
A favorite Mother’s Day gift is not making mom cook. Here are three Delaware County restaurants ready to do some pampering, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. DiFabio’s in Media and Springfield, a Delaware County favorite, has its Mother’s Day brunch buffet on May 11 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. There’s prime rib…
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Here’s All You Need to Know to Participate in This Year’s Delco Gives
The donation period for this year’s Delco Gives runs May 8 and 9, but celebratory events kick off Wednesday, May 7, at 6 PM, at Media Borough’s Dining Under the Stars. Join The Foundation for Delaware County at Olive and State Street in Media to help launch Delco Gives. Cecily Tynan from 6abc Philadelphia will…
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Former Crozer Health CEO Anthony Esposito Hired by Temple Health
Anthony M. Esposito, the former CEO of the now-closed Crozer Health, has been appointed CEO of Temple Physicians Inc. and CFO for Temple Faculty Physicians. He will start his dual role on May 5, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “Tony has a proven track record of improving operations, driving growth, and maximizing…
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Crozer Health Closing Fallout Continues in Delaware County Towns
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland was down to 20 patients as of Wednesday, April 30, with the hospital set to close Friday, May 2, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A baby delivery was the last action taken by its emergency department staff, which ceased operating Wednesday. Mother and baby were quickly transferred to…
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In Uncertain Times, Delco Gives Us a Way Forward
Nonprofits across the country—and right here in Delaware County—are navigating a period of deep uncertainty. With federal funding cuts and shifting policies, the very organizations that provide essential services to our communities are under increasing pressure. These are the nonprofits that keep families housed, provide access to healthcare, support mental health, feed children, foster the…
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Delaware County State Legislators Seek Prospect Funds , Investigation
Prospect Medical Holdings Inc. should pay back Pennsylvania, Delaware County and The Foundation for Delaware County the $40 million that was spent to keep the Crozer Health system running, according to a 16-person delegation of Delaware County state representatives. Prospect’s current and former owners should also be investigated for criminal activity, the delegates wrote in…
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UPS Cutting 20,000 Jobs and Some Facilities Amidst Amazon Delivery Scaleback
Package delivery company UPS, the fifth largest employer in Delaware County, is cutting 20,000 jobs nationally and closing 73 leased and owned buildings by the end of June, writes Michelle Chapman for The Associated Press, as printed in The Philadelphia Inquirer. The move’s impact on the Philadelphia region was not disclosed. The cutbacks are in…
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Which State Has the Most Wawas? It’s Not Where You Think
Delaware County residents have an understandable bias when it comes to perceiving the number of Wawa stores in any given state. They are likely to assume that Pennsylvania lays claim to having the most stores since the convenience store chain originated in Delco, but actually, they’d be wrong, writes Mike Brant for WPST. So if…
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Two Eagles Fans Make Special Trophy for Super Bowl LII and LIX
Two local Eagles fans showed their support for the team with their creativity and a lot of duct tape, writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. To celebrate the Eagles’ Super Bowl LII and LIX wins, friends Michael Howanski and James Knox decided to create replicas of the Lombardi trophy using duct tape. Howanski, who currently lives…
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It’s a Coffee Connection May 7 With the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Coffee Connection networking event on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 9 to 11 AM, at the Media-Providence Friends School, 125 W. 3rd Street in Media. The event is free to Chamber members and $25 for prospective members. Register here. Start your morning with freshly brewed coffee,…
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