Delaware County
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From Job Help to Patient Impact, Here’s the Latest on the Crozer Closings
Taylor Hospital officially closed its doors on Saturday, April 26, at 8 AM. It was a somber day Friday, the day before. It was the last official full day for the hospital in Ridley Park as empty beds were loaded onto a truck, reports CBS News Philadelphia. A Taylor Hospital employee says he’s sorry it…
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See How Much Delaware County Loves Its Liquor and Wine
Delaware County ranks sixth in Pennsylvania for income spent on liquor, wine, and cocktails between July 2023 and June 2024, reports The Philadelphia Inquirer. The county spent $2.53 billion on 156 million units of alcohol, with vodka dominating as the favorite liquor. In Springfield, ZIP Code 19064, liquor edged out wine, with 164,160 units of liquor…
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Convenience Stores Like Wawa Are Investing in Food Service
When chains like Wawa lead in food service, they get more people in the store, writes Chuck Ulie for CSP Daily News. R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer.ai, said convenience stores with the most foot traffic areas are also leaders in food innovation. “What we’re seeing is that those chains that really invest…
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Delaware County Adjusts Around New Crozer Health Absence
As Crozer Health begins the business of shutting down, Delaware County, its communities, and other healthcare providers are taking steps to protect patients and displaced staff from a Crozer Health absence. Taylor Hospital is scheduled to close on Monday, April 28. Crozer-Chester Medical Center is set to close on Friday, May 2. Crozer EMS services…
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Mercy Fitz Prepping for a Patient Surge if Crozer Health Closes
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby has come up with a plan to handle a surge in patients should Crozer Health and its two hospitals close this week, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Meanwhile, Ridley Park has declared an emergency in light of the possible closures, giving the borough the ability to hire temporary…
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Delco Woods Plans Include Paved Hiking Paths, a Dog Park and Elevated Boardwalks
Delaware County’s newest and largest park, Delco Woods, in Marple Township will hopefully one day have paved hiking paths, mountain bike trails, a dog park, and elevated boardwalks over wetlands. The county just needs some money, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. “The biggest challenge is financial,” Delaware County Council Member Elaine Schaefer said.…
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Delaware County Is Tree-Friendly When It Comes to Ground Coverage
Local climate influences what kind of tree coverage you’ll find in any given region. Delaware County is part of the eastern United States where large forests have historically existed and trees tend to grow here wherever they can find room, writes Niko Kommenda for The Washington Post. A look at five random communities in Delaware…
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Delaware County Chamber Hosts Cinco De Mayo Delco Invitational
Join the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 5th, at Rolling Green Golf Club for the 2025 Cinco de Mayo Delco Invitational. Learn more and register now. Registration begins at 10:30 AM, with an 11 AM lunch and a Noon Tee Time Shotgun Start. Golfers can enjoy a scramble format round of golf…
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WilmU Law Students Mentor Local High Schoolers
Opening statements, closing arguments, direct and cross examinations — students tackled all those and more at a recent Mock Trial Boot Camp, where J.D. candidates from Wilmington University School of Law helped local teens develop their talents. “It was very endearing to see these law school students encourage my high school students,” said Tami Soltow, J.D., who practiced…
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Delaware County Healthcare Disrupted Amidst Crozer Health Closings
The day after Prospect Medical Holdings announced it was closing the Crozer Health system, Crozer workers and state representatives held a news conference at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, demanding the hospitals stay open while a new owner is found, writes Tom Dougherty, Bill Seiders, Madeleine Wright, Will Kenworthy and Joe Holden for CBS News…
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Delaware County Boy’s Life Changed After Pope’s Blessing
Conall Harvey of Delaware County received a face-to-face blessing from Pope Francis in 2015 that his family considers a miracle, writes Tracy Davidson and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Harvey, now a teenager, had been a recent amputee living with Sepsis and Leukemia when he attended mass during the Pope’s 2015 visit to…
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Newtown-Edgmont Angels Get Quality Time With the Phillies
The Newtown-Edgmont Angels, a Delco Little League senior challenger team, got up close with the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night at the Phillies-Marlins game at Citizens Bank Park, writes Nighel Thompson for KYW Newsradio. Phillies relief pitcher Matt Strahm found out about the Angels through his agent, who’s worked with the team for years. When Strahm…
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Crozer Health Hospitals, Facilities to Start Shutting Down This Week
Crozer Health will start shutting down this week, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “Today, Prospect Medical Holdings made the extremely difficult decision to begin winding down operations across our Crozer Health facilities,” said Paul Rundell, chief restructuring officer for Prospect, Crozer Health’s owner. Rundell said efforts to prevent Crozer Health’s closure were unsuccessful.…
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Community Rallies for The Den at Wilmington University’s Easter Bunny Breakfast
The Wilmington University community sprang into action to support The Den, WilmU’s food pantry, during the Breakfast With the Easter Bunny event on Saturday, Apr. 5, in New Castle, Del. Attendees generously donated canned goods to help stock the pantry, which, much like an animal’s den, offers comfort, safety, and nourishment to WilmU’s Wildcats. “For…
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Wawa Begins in the Midwest With It Largest Expansion Ever
Wawa’s largest expansion has begun. The Delaware County convenience store chain broke ground for its first stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana in June and plans to open up 160 stores in the three states in the next five to eight years, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s a $1.2 billion investment in…
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Delaware County Needs to Take Action to Offset Severe SEPTA Cuts
Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther is urging Delaware County to take action against severe SEPTA cuts to services that could include eliminating a regional rail line in the county and fare hikes, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. SEPTA’s suffering a $213 million deficit and needs a large increase in state support, she…
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Now’s Your Chance to Volunteer for the 2nd Annual Delco Gives
Delaware County will celebrate the second annual Delco Gives, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation), on May 8-9, 2025. With more than 270 nonprofits signed up, this county-wide giving day is a powerful opportunity to support the organizations that serve and strengthen our community every day. Last year, over 9,600 donors raised…
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Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito’s Last Day Is This Friday
Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito is stepping down as head of the embattled healthcare system, effective Friday. Greg Williams, president of Prospect Medical Holdings East Coast operations, will assume the role in the interim, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Meanwhile, Crozer is transitioning select medical services to keep Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland and Taylor…
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