Delaware County
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Pennsylvania Attorney General Seeks State Control of Crozer Health
Citing years of financial turmoil at Crozer Health, Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has petitioned Delaware County Common Pleas Court asking that the health system be placed under state receivership, writes Harold Brubaker and Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The unprecedented move came after Crozer Health’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings Inc, notified state officials…
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Check Out These Happy Hour Deals in Delaware County
Longer happy hours sanctioned by the state mean more happy hour deals available to the tavern or restaurant guest. Here are eight Delaware County happy hours worth checking out, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Streetlight Kitchen & Bar happy hour in Drexel Hill has, $6 draft beers from local breweries, $7 wines, and…
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See Where in Delaware County Are the Best Places to Live in 2024
The best Delaware County suburbs have once again made it into a top 30 list of the best places in Pennsylvania to live in 2024, according to Stacker, which compiled the rankings. One Delco community, Swarthmore, made it into the top 10, settling in at No. 4. Swarthmore’s 6,507 residents enjoy a median household income…
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Decades-Old Fan-Held Candy Bar Gets Signed by Randall Cunningham
Bob Virga of Delaware County stored away his “Randall Bar”” for 30 years until he could get his idol, Eagles quarterback Randall Cunningham, to sign it., writes Dave Uram for KYW Newsradio. “It’s a legacy of our refrigerator,” said Barbara, Virga’s beloved wife of 51 years. The “Randall Bar” in question has Cunningham’s picture on…
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Region’s 150 Most Influential People Include 5 With Delaware County Ties
Every year big things are happening in Philadelphia and the region. And every year, Philadelphia Magazine identifies 150 people that are making those big things possible. This year’s list includes five Delaware County influencers. In a ranking of the 150 influencers, State Rep. Joanna McClinton came in at No. 15. McClinton made Pennsylvania history by…
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Craving Unique Pizza? Here’s Some Recommended Delaware County Shops
Sometimes you just want to mix it up a little when you order a pizza.. Fortunately, the western suburbs are loaded with pizza shops, many in Delaware County, that are ready with some unique offerings. Here’s some favorites as compiled by Ed Williams and Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Carla’s Pizzeria in Wayne features…
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Delaware County Chamber Announces 2024 Epic Award Honorees
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has named the six organizations and individuals it will honor at the 2024 EPIC Awards, formerly known as the Annual Dinner. The business advocacy organization’s signature event, bringing together 400+ local business, nonprofit and government leaders, will be hosted at The Drexelbrook on Tuesday, Nov. 19. “Honoring the exceptional…
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Delaware County Native Devon Gilfillian Talks About His Musical Influences
American soul singer/songwriter, and Delaware County native Devon Gilfillian, headlining today, Oct. 26, with Underground Arts for this year’s Philly Music Fest, is excited to be back home and plans to stop by his old burger spot, Charlie’s Hamburgers in Ridley, writes Zach Ciavolella for Metro US. Growing up in Delaware County, Gilfillian said he…
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See Delaware County’s Lengthy List of New Restaurants This Fall
There are no less than 12 new Delaware County restaurants that have opened this fall, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Village at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square is hosting a new Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse, Turning Point, Toastique, and Napa Kitchen & Wine. They join a new Spread Bagelry and the independent restaurant,…
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How’d You Like to Make $2,500 for Eating A Wawa Gobbler?
SIXT rental cars is holding a contest to find a “Gas Station Hoagie Hunter” and they need someone to hunt down the best Wawa Gobbler, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Apparently, SIXT is willing to pay someone $2,500 to eat Gobblers and talk about them. A SIXT spokesperson said SIXT wants to “celebrate…
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The Best Main Line Breweries Include 4 From Delaware County
For the best draft beers out there, you can’t beat what’s coming out of our local breweries in the Main Line region, including out of Delaware County breweries. Here in Delaware County, there are four breweries worth checking out, writes the Main Line Today staff. A multi-state franchise, but still a local favorite, Iron Hill…
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Find Out About Delaware County’s Climate Change Risk
Delaware County will feel the impact of climate change but compared to other areas of the country, it’s risks tend to be lower. Overall, the county has a medium climate risk, writes Michael J. Coren, with Naema Ahmed and Kevin Crowe for The Washington Post. It’s at medium risk for inland flooding, but at low…
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Delco Chimes in With Possible Kamala Harris Town Hall Spots
CNN is hosting an Oct. 23 Delaware County town hall with Vice President Kamala Harris, but the location has not yet been revealed. Some Delconians have weighed in on social media with their own suggestions on where the town hall should be held, Delco precious locations near and dear to Delco, writes Stephanie Farr for…
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DCCC Skilled Trades Students Explore Career Opportunities at Philadelphia Airport
More than 45 students from Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Skilled Trades Program visited Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) on Sept. 23 to explore career possibilities in plumbing, electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), carpentry, auto, and mechanical. DCCC’s Workforce & Economic Development Division supports employers and students in Delaware, Chester, and surrounding Counties with programs aligned with the…
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When Wawa Arrives in Kentucky, It’s Bringing Along 1,400 Jobs
Wawa’s expansion beyond Delaware County is not only bringing its localized brand to other parts of the country, it’s creating jobs along the way. The convenience store chain plans to open about 40 stores in Kentucky in the next 8 to 10 years. That’s equal to about 1,400 new jobs for the state, writes Chip…
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These Delaware County Shops Tailor Cheesesteaks to Local Tastes
Delaware County cheesesteaks have a local touch that makes them standout from their Philadelphia counterparts, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Delco Steaks in Broomall focuses entirely on making cheesesteaks, with a distinct bread coated in sesame seeds Dairy Cottage in Springfield serves a huge steak for a good price. The meat is finely…
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SEPTA is Closing In-person Ticket Sales at 2 Delaware County Regional Rail Stations
In another sign of an ever-expanding online and electronic culture, SEPTA is eliminating in-person ticket sales at 14 of its regional rail stations, including Wallingford and Morton stations, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer “These sales offices are closing due to decreasing demand for in-person sales,” SEPTA spokesperson Andrew Busch said. Each of the…
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Home Sales Slow, Staying on Market Longer in Delaware County
In August, half of Redfin home listings in Delaware County still hadn’t found a buyer after 60 days, indicating a slowing real estate market, writes Michaelle Bond for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This comes after years of record low mortgage rates and fierce competition. Current conditions locally are what real estate brokers call “extra stale,” with…
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