Delaware County
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Delaware County’s Health Department Has Been Beneficial, Study Shows
When Pennsylvania counties like Delaware County opt to have their own health departments, local residents benefit, according to a study by epidemiologist Becky Dawson and other researchers. The study shows counties with health departments tend to have more primary care doctors, more vaccinated residents, and lower infant mortality rates, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. “When…
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Wawa’s Latest Expansion Takes It Into the State of Georgia
The first Georgia Wawa store has arrived and it is the vanguard of 26 stores planned there in 10 years or less, writes Melissa Locker for Southern Living. The convenience store chain that has been referred to by Food & Wine Magazine as a lifestyle is hoping for a little southern hospitality as it makes…
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Keeping Crozer Health Services Going Amidst a Bankruptcy
Pennsylvania officials that include Gov. Josh Shapiro and new Pennsylvania Attorney General Republican David Sunday are still trying to get Crozer Health ownership under a nonprofit to preserve health services and jobs in Delaware County. They are working as bankruptcy proceedings continue in the background with Crozer owner Prospect Medical Holdings, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Newsweek Just Found Something Else that Wawa Is Good At
When it comes to having a diverse workforce, Wawa joins eight convenience store retailers in the nation for top workplace diversity, writes Angela Hanson for Convenience Store News. The convenience stores on the list foster environments that employ people from a variety of backgrounds. The convenience stores that made the for 2025, in addition to…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Hosts Feb. 8 Pickleball Tournament to Benefit Local Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County’s Associates Board, in partnership with the Community YMCA of Eastern Delaware County, is hosting a Charity Pickleball Tournament, benefiting Delaware County nonprofits. The tournament takes place Feb/ 8 at the Springfield YMCA. The competition will include brackets for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. This is a coed, round-robin tournament. Check-in…
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Crozer Uses EMS Ambulances for Non-emergencies After Vendor Quits
Crozer Health lost its ambulance vendor, Keystone Quality Transport, so it is facing an ambulance shortage as it uses emergency ambulances for nonemergency transport, writes Harold Brubaker and Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Crozer owes the vendor $267,000, so they quit providing service on Friday. Likewise, a fuel card bill went unpaid, so $500…
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A Door Honors Jimmy Carter’s Habitat Work in Delaware County
There’s a unique memorial on display in Delaware County to honor the late President Jimmy Carter and his work with the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity, writes Justin Udo for KYW Newsradio. Visitors to the Delaware County Government Center complex will now see a temporary standing door inside commemorating Carter’s humanitarian work to create a better…
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Delco Gives Registration Now Open for Nonprofit Sign-ups
Nonprofits wishing to receive funds donated during the second annual Delco Gives Day May 8-9, 2025 can now register. Delco Gives Day is hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County with Power Home Remodeling as the presenting sponsor. The event is a unique opportunity for Delaware County residents to support the nonprofits that tirelessly serve…
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In Cost-Saving Move, Delaware County Looks to Close Voting Precincts
There are 428 Delaware County voting precincts, too many, officials say. It’s estimated that a consolidation plan for 100 precincts put forth by Delaware County Director of Elections James P. Allen could save more than $100,000 annually, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The idea is to streamline the precincts by merging low-voter…
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In Delco, That Neighbor Next Door Could Be a Philadelphia Eagle
Philadelphia Eagles Center Jason Kelce may be from Ohio, but he’s put down local roots, writes Erik Gunther for realtor.com. Kelce settled in Haverford after he got a bargain on a four-bedroom home that went for $680,000 in January 2018 after listing for $800,000 in May 2017. The stone home sits on a one-acre lot.…
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DCCC Hosts Regional High School Art Exhibition Jan. 13-Feb. 14; Special Reception Jan. 22
The Art Gallery at Delaware County Community College (DCCC) is hosting its ninth annual Regional High School Art Exhibition featuring artwork created in a wide variety of media by art students from 15 high schools in Delaware and Chester Counties. The students’ work is on view from Jan. 13-Feb. 14 in the Art Gallery, located…
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Crozer Health Could See a New Operator Or Closed Hospitals by Next Week
A Prospect Medical Holdings attorney is reporting that a new operator for Crozer Health chosen by the Pennsylvania attorney general could be found as soon as next week. However, a decision to close Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital could also be made at that time, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This all…
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Getting Into These Selective Delaware County Colleges Is Tough
In the Philadelphia region, the University of Pennsylvania tops the list of the most difficult colleges to get into, with a 5.9 percent acceptance rate, writes Joanne Drilling and Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. It’s ninth in the nation for selectivity. But there are also some selective Delaware County colleges and universities that rank…
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For Chocoholics, Local Shops Take the Edge Off a Sweet-less January
January: It’s after Christmas, before Valentine’s Day. What’s a chocolate lover to do? For an immediate fix or to prep early for a romantic February, try these Delaware County chocolate shops, writes Kylee Steigelman and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Chill Out Chocolate Therapy in Ridley Park is happy to dip almost everything in…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Fuels State and Local Reactions
State and local officials weren’t surprised that Prospect Medical Holdings filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Saturday, but that doesn’t mean they were happy about it, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The California-based for-profit company is the owner of Crozer Health, which operates four hospitals in Delaware County, only two of which are currently open. “Prospect’s…
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Crozer Health Owner Prospect Medical Holdings Files for Bankruptcy
The for-profit owner of Crozer Health, Prospect Medical Holdings, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The filing Saturday allows Prospect Medical to restructure as it seeks buyers for its hospital systems in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Pennsylvania, including the Crozer Health system. “It does not mean that Prospect Holdings is…
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For Dry January, Try These Alcohol Alternatives in Delaware County
For those ready to abstain from alcohol during Dry January, several alcohol-free options are offered at Delaware County bars and restaurants, writes Emily Kovach for Visit Delco PA. Theresa’s Café and Next Door in Wayne, a James Beard Award winner for its beverages, has several creative options like the bitter and bracing Phony Negroni or…
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50 Restaurants and Bars Opening in 2025; 4 Are in Delaware County
The Philadelphia region’s restaurant boom that saw a busy 2024 continues into the new year, with dozens of restaurant openings slated for 2025, including some Delaware County restaurants, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. Up to 50 new restaurants and bars, from small cocktail and wine bars to a 300-seat restaurant to a 10,000-square-foot…
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