Delaware County
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With SAG Agreement, Delco: The Movie Now Starts Shooting This Fall
Chris Pierdomenico’s passion project, Delco: The Movie, was supposed to start shooting July 31, but it got sidetracked by the actor/writers strike. Now Perdomenico has an approved interim agreement with SAG-AFTRA and the way is clear for Delco: The Movie to start shooting in the Fall. Chris Pierdomenico, who grew up in Aston, Brookhaven, and…
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Delaware County Plans 200 Actions to Fight Climate Change
Delaware County has unveiled its first-ever sustainability plan, incorporating 200 actions that will create a more sustainable and resilient county, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The plan includes target dates for goals reached over the next five years. Delaware County is vulnerable to climate change, with more 90-degree days in the year projected and more…
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3 Chester Men Convicted of Murder Months Away From Possible Retrial
They’ve been in prison for 20 years, convicted of murdering a 70-year-old Chester woman. Now a decision on their request for a retrial is at least three months away, writes Jese Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A judge will decide if new DNA evidence clears Samuel Grasty, 46, Derrick Chappell, 41, and Morton Johnson, 42,…
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Meet SCORE Award Winner The Creative Club
Meet Award-Winners Ben Yocum and CJ Witherspoon New technology has been transforming the world around us, often outpacing our ability to keep pace with the change. The continuous evolution of iPhones and tablets, advances in software, and social networking platforms are reshaping everything from how we purchase books to how we find our virtual ‘friends.’ …
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Get the Jump on Fall with These SCORE Business Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free August SCORE webinars to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Tips for Running a Successful Business for Creative Types, Idea People, and Anybody with Passion Want a business based on your talent? It’s time to unleash the true business potential of your creativity. On Tuesday, Aug. 22, at…
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Wall Street Journal: Prospect Medical Deal With Crozer Hospital Landlord Put on Hold
A business transaction that was supposed to help the owner of Crozer Health has been put on hold, putting additional strain on Delaware County’s hospitals and healthcare facilities, writes Jonathan Weil for The Wall Street Journal. The deal was between hospital landlord Medical Properties Trust and one of its major tenants, Prospect Medical Holdings, owner…
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CCRES Recruiter Mercy Alex Recognized for Outstanding Work
Mercy Alex has been recognized by the CCRES board of directors for her dedication and hard work as an HR recruiter. “Mercy has a genuineness about her that shines through in everything she does,” reads a statement CCRES. Alex first worked with CCRES as a Therapeutic Support Staff on an assignment for the CCIU Home…
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9 Delaware County Firms Named Among Fastest Growing in U.S.
Nine Delaware County companies made the Inc 5000 list of fastest growing companies in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Companies were ranked by percent revenue growth from 2019 to 2022. Here’s a breakdown of the companies from Delaware County: In total, there were 143 companies from the Philadelphia region that…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Invests $3 Million into Delaware County Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is investing $3 million in Delaware County infrastructure to replace nearly 7,000 feet of aging water main in Upper Darby and Upper Providence townships. 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…
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Get the Jump on Fall With These SCORE Business Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free August SCORE webinars to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Tips for Running a Successful Business for Creative Types, Idea People, and Anybody with Passion Want a business based on your talent? It’s time to unleash the true business potential of your creativity. On Tuesday, Aug. 22, at…
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A Delaware County Public High School Is 3rd Best in Philly. See If It’s Yours
There were eight Delaware County high schools that made the top 100 list of best public high schools in the Philadelphia area for 2023 as compiled by Niche. Radnor High School was third on the list of best public high schools. Radnor earned an A+” for academics, teachers, and college prep, an A- for clubs…
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4 Crozer Health Hospitals in Delaware County Victims of Ransomware
Four Delaware County hospitals that are part of Crozer Health were affected by a ransomware cyberattack on August 3rd against Crozer owner Prospect Medical Holdings, reports Anie McCormick and the 6abc digital staff. Crozer Health is evaluating how the attack impacted its four hospitals—Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital, and Taylor Hospital.…
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Meet SCORE Small Business Award Winner Tiger Resilience
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of the local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the five 2023 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored on June 1 at a celebratory luncheon at the Penn Oaks Golf Club. Learn how they were…
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9 Delaware County Firms Make Soaring 76, Philadelphia’s Business Journal’s List of Fastest Growing Area Companies
The number of Delaware County companies that are growing the fastest in the region increased from six in 2022 to nine in 2023, based on the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Soaring 76 list. Four are repeats from 2022, while five are new. To get on the list, companies had to be independently owned, headquartered in the…
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Foundation Launches Community Needs Impact Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new Designated Fund, the Community Needs Impact Fund. It is designed to target and support critical areas of need in Delaware County. This fund is in addition to the Foundation’s annual Impact grants and will allow it to extend its reach and make a bigger impact on…
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Get the Jump on Fall With These SCORE Business Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free August SCORE webinars to help you maximize your small businesses’ potential. Tips for Black-Owned Businesses – How to Make Your Business More Attractive to Lenders In this Tuesday, Aug. 8 webinar, starting at 1 PM, participants will gain a clear understanding of funding options available to them, become familiar…
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For Water Ice Variety, There’s No Place Like Delaware County
If there were a water ice capital in the United States, it would be Delaware County. Fans of the frozen dessert will find no less than six spots for some summer refreshment, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Pop’s Homemade in Havertown started with a South Philly pushcart in 1932 before setting up in…
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Ridley Park Native, PECO’s First Female COO, Works to Keep the Power On
The onslaught of storms and excessive heat has more of us thinking about possible power outages this summer. Luckily, there’s a local woman over at PECO who’s on the job, writes Eri McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Nicole LeVine of Ridley Park has been PECO’s chief operating officer—the first woman to hold that position—for less…
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