Delaware County
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Wawa Now a ‘National Company’ According to 1 Tennessee Town’s Newspaper
Wawa, the beloved Delco-based gas station and convenience store chain, is opening a new location in Gallatin, Tennessee, writes Katie Nixon for the Nashville Tennessean, as reported in Yahoo! News. The new store at 1195 Long Hollow Pike has been highly anticipated by residents with the National Tennessean referring to Wawa as a “National Company”…
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Crozer Health Gets Second Lifeline as Long-Term Negotiations Continue
An anticipated shut down of two Crozer Health hospitals next week has been delayed again after a last-minute deal was brokered Friday between The Foundation for Delaware County and the Pennsylvania attorney general, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We are pleased to announce that the immediate funding pieces necessary to bridge to a…
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Lawyer Says It Will be a Challenge to Have an April 1 Crozer Health Deal
There are roadblocks that need to come down if a court-imposed April 1 deadline is to be met on a deal to keep two Crozer Health hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, open, according to a lawyer representing Delaware County. Tobey Daluz of the Philadelphia law firm Ballard, Spahr told U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Stacey…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts April 4 Small Business Awards Breakfast
Celebrate small business excellence at the annual Small Business Awards Breakfast Friday, April 4, 8:30 to 10:30 AM at the Springfield Country Club, 400 W. Sproul Road, in Springfield. The Awards Breakfast is a signature event for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce. The energetic event recognizes and Delaware County business and creates networking opportunities.…
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Delaware County and Penn Working to Save Crozer Health Long-term
A picture is starting to emerge of what Crozer Health’s future looks like beyond bankruptcy, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Progress is reported on a long-term solution for Crozer Health and its two remaining hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital. The lawyer for Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, said Delaware County and…
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CEO Chris Gheysens Is Talking Up Wawa to the Business Community
Wawa CEO Chris Gheysens has been making the rounds lately, talking about Wawa’s role with its customers and staff as it continues to bring its Delaware County store brand to new places around the country, writes Joseph N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gheysens gave the keynote talk March 11 at the yearly IAmPhenom conference…
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Delaware County Native Sherry Phillips Named New Forbes CEO
Sherry Phillips, who grew up in Media and who has lived in Bryn Mawr for 20 years, has been named the new CEO of Forbes Media, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Phillips starts Jan. 1 and will be the first female CEO in Forbes’ 107-year history. She has been with Forbes Media, best…
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Booster Katie Paschall Cheerleads for Delaware County Tourism
Delaware County offers a lot of what tourists and business travelers can find in the city of Philadelphia, but without the big city buzz, said Katie Paschall, director of sales for Visit Delco. “I believe Delaware County’s charm lies in its balance of community, history and accessibility,” she said, during a Q & A with…
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Delaware County Could be First in the State to Ban Ghost Guns
Delaware County is on its way to becoming the first Philadelphia suburb and one of the first counties in the state to ban ghost guns, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. An ordinance before Delaware County Council bans ghost guns, bump stocks and glock switches. The council votes next month on the ordinance. It…
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Another Nonprofit Approached for Crozer Health Hospital Sale
Prospect Medical Holdings is in negotiations to sell Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital to an undisclosed nonprofit, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s what a Prospect Medical lawyer told a federal bankruptcy judge Wednesday, March 19. A bankruptcy hearing March 26 will determine if Prospect asks to approve the sale or close…
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Legal Debates Surround How to Fund Crozer Health as Penn Medicine Joins In
A bankruptcy judge overseeing the disposition of the Crozer Health system called an emergency hearing Thursday afternoon after a Delaware County court injunction blocked funds from The Foundation for Delaware County to sustain two Crozer hospitals. The Foundation is now asking that the injunction, which threated to derail negotiations for the long-term operation of the…
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Delco Gives Closing Celebration Will Again be at Rose Tree Park
Delaware County will celebrate the second annual Delco Gives, hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County (the Foundation), on May 8-9 2025. The closing celebration will once again take place at Rose Tree Park on May 9. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives is a powerful opportunity to support the nonprofits that…
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Plymouth Brethren Christian Church Expands in Delaware County
A controversial church that has been accused by former members outside the United States of imposing restrictions on its members has been buying up land in Delaware County, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, a 200-year-old evangelical church with about 54,000 members worldwide, has grown significantly in Delaware County…
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10 Ways a WilmU Certificate Can Help You Reach Your Career Goals
Looking for an affordable, accessible way to advance your career or explore a new field? Wilmington University’s certificate programs provide the subject-specific knowledge you need to build your resume at any stage of your professional life. Plus, WilmU makes it easy to apply, enroll, and attend classes. Need more reasons to pursue a Wilmington University…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Offers a Full Schedule of Late March Events
Join the Women’s Connection and Ana Welsh over a fireside chat discussing Lessons on Leadership during an intimate, entertaining and honest conversation March 20 on how women can strategize their success through effective authenticity. Enjoy lunch at the Terrain Gardens at Devon Yard while networking with like-minded individuals. The event runs 11:30 AM to 1:30…
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Wawa Hosts Roanoke Community Event as It Expands in Virginia
Wawa is introducing itself to the Roanoke community April 1 with a Community Partnership Event as it launches its first wave of a Wawa “Westward Virginia Expansion,” reports 10 News. Wawa will provide updates on stores opening in the region along with general timeframes for construction, investments in the local communities and market projections. Wawa…
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Check Out These 3 Local Culinary Summer Camps Perfect for Kids
If you have a young aspiring chef at home, there are 19 culinary summer camps in Pennsylvania to check out, with three located in Delaware County, writes Leigh Green for PA Eats. These camps provide hands-on learning opportunities guided by professionals. Chef Dad’s Table Summer Cooking Camp, at 2191 West Chester Pike in Broomall., is…
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Crozer Health Agreement Reached, Hospital Crisis Averted for Now
Six hours of negotiation Sunday has brokered an agreement to keep Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County running for now, as a permanent restructuring of the health system is worked out, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. No details were released. The announcement came from Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and The Foundation…
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