Delaware County
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Crozer Health in Delaware County Is For Sale, But Is Anyone Buying?
It’s been more than three months since the Crozer Health system went up for sale as part of a Common Pleas court-sanctioned deal between the Pennsylvania Attorney General and Prospect Medical Holdings, the owner of Crozer Health. Neither Crozer nor state officials can say if any prospective buyers have come forward, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Final Figures Are in for Delco Gives Day and They’re Impressive
Delco Gives Day, a unique 24-hour fundraiser set up by The Foundation for Delaware County to benefit local nonprofits, blew away all expectations with a final figure tally showing that $1.7 million was raised, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That money will help 300 area nonprofits provide hunger relief, day care, education, emergency…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Replaces 8,650 Feet of Aging Water Mains in Delaware County
Aqua Pennsylvania is replacing 8,650 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The company is upgrading aging water mains with ductile iron water mains, which are more durable and comprised of nearly 90 percent recycled materials. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water and wastewater infrastructure around…
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First-Ever Delco Gives 2024 Fundraising Event Was a Huge Success
The Foundation for Delaware County hosted the first-ever Delco Gives Day 2024 on May 8-9 presented by Power Home Remodeling. An incredible 9,200+ gifts were made, totaling more than $1.6M+ for Delaware County nonprofits. Delco Gives 2024 was made possible by numerous local businesses who sponsored the initiative. The Foundation is grateful the generous Delco…
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Delco Gives a Huge Success With More Than $1.6M Raised for Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County’s Delco Gives marathon raised more than $1.6 million in less than 24 hours to help nonprofits who had registered for the May 8-9 event, writes Justin Odo for KYW Newsradio. Foundation President Frances Sheehan said the Foundation had a goal of raising a few hundred thousand for about a hundred…
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Seeking Pennsylvania’s Top Colleges? 3 Are in Delaware County
Delaware County has a respectable three out of the 10 top colleges in Pennsylvania, according to statistics put together by Stacker, as reported at msn.com. The Delaware County college ranking the highest on the top 10 list was Swarthmore College, which pulled in at No. 3, just below University of Pennsylvania and Carnegie Mellon University.…
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Delco Gives Happening Today, May 9, Throughout Delaware County
Delco Gives, a 24-hour testament to Delaware County’s generosity and community giving, continues today, May 9 until 7 PM. Delaware County residents have an opportunity to make a donation to their favorite local nonprofits, find new ones to support, or even support all of the participating nonprofits by giving to a General Fund. Visit…
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Delco Anglers Make Sure There’s Fishing in Delaware County
For 62 years, the Delco Anglers & Conservationists have been checking on the fishing in Delaware County, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The all-volunteer group stock the six local creeks—Ridley, Ithan, Darby, Little Darby, Chester, West Branch Chester—with brook trout and golden trout. These local men and women are dedicated to preserving, improving,…
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Delco Gives Day Starts Today, May 8, Throughout Delaware County
Delco Gives, a 24-hour testament to Delaware County’s generosity and community giving, starts today, May 8. This county-wide event and celebration runs until 7 PM May 9. Delaware County residents have an opportunity to make a donation to their favorite local nonprofits, find new ones to support, or even support all of the participating nonprofits…
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Fresh Produce Is Near at Hand. See Which CSAs Have Pick Ups in Delaware County
Farm fresh produce is nearby ready for your kitchen in the spring, summer and fall months through several CSAs, or community-supported agriculture, in the Philadelphia region that offer pick up locations in Delaware County, writes Lillian Gerczyk for Philadelphia Magazine. Here are some regional CSAs that offer pick up locations in Delaware County: Crawford Organics…
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Experts Figure Out Why There Was a Strange Odor in Delaware County Last Week
Calls of a mysterious odor wafting through Delaware County began coming into the Delaware County Office of Emergency Management Monday morning. Most described it as a burning smell, or a bug spray. Though the specific source of the odor hasn’t been clarified, there is a reason now why the odor was there, writes Chris O’Donnelll…
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These Delaware County Communities Have What It Takes to Rank High in the Region
Though walkability is a popular consideration for moving into today’s suburban communities, five Delaware County suburbs ranked high for other considerations as well. Niche looked at the top 25 suburban towns in the Philadelphia region based on neighborhood ‘diversity, cost of living, college degree holders, and the quality of schools and housing. Swarthmore, Rose Valley,…
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Wawa Charity Is Expanding, Too, With 6,500 Organizations Helped So Far
Wawa charity through its Wawa Foundation has donated $160 million over the past 10 years, impacting 6,500 organizations in the community and providing 35 million meals, reports NACS. The Delaware County-based convenience store chain has supported health causes, worked to eradicate hunger and supported everyday heroes. The Wawa Foundation, the charity arm of the company,…
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Wawa President: Expansion in Central PA Is Not Aimed at Sheetz
A friendly rivalry has raged for decades in Pennsylvania about who is better–Wawa or Sheetz–but it was a friendly competition because they pretty much stayed in their own territories. Now Wawa is moving into Sheetz’ home turf, with 40 stores in central Pennsylvania. Is Wawa now intentionally taking on its rival? Not at all, according…
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Pro-Palestinian Protest Camps Show Up on Local Campuses, but Calmly
Pro-Palestinian tent encampments have shown up at Swarthmore College and Haverford College, but in contrast to violent clashes at other campuses, the protests have been calm and peaceful this week, writes Alfredo Lubrano, Susan Snyder and Max Marin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. At other schools across the nation, there have been clashes with police and…
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Something Smells Like It’s Burning in Delaware County. Again.
A mysterious burning odor in Delaware County has resurfaced, prompting some 911 calls, writes Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. The odor, which some describe as wood or plastic burning, seems to resurface every few months. This time, Delaware County Emergency Services received numerous calls in just one day. The smell started late Monday night.…
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Childcare Costs Putting Strain, Limits on Delaware County Families
The Salovin family in Springfield pays $26,000 a year in Delaware County childcare costs for their two daughters, ages 1 and 4, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s a cost Tyler and Amy Salovin are willing to bear to have their daughters in a licensed facility while they both remain in the work…
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Delco Gives Day Rapidly Approaches, With 285 Nonprofits on Board
Delaware County will celebrate its first-ever Delco Gives Day on May 8-9. More then 285 nonprofits have signed up to participate in the inaugural giving day. Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, this 24-hour county-wide celebration of giving invites donations to nonprofits via delcogives.org on May 8-9. The event will culminate with a celebration of…
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