Delaware County
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Nurses, Lawmakers Picket Crozer as Financial Worries Grow
Community members and lawmakers joined picketing nurses outside Crozer-Chester Medical Center Friday amid growing concerns over Crozer Health’s finances, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The four-hospital Crozer Health, owned by the for-profit Prospect Medical Holdings, has struggled to pay bills and laid off 215 workers in March. The picketing nurses say Prospect is allegedly “disrespecting…
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Give Your Business a Boost With These May SCORE Programs
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Make the Internet Work for YOU! On May 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM., learn strategies for building a viable Internet Marketing Plan for your business. This presentation will discuss the business aspect…
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10 Delco Communities Make ‘Hottest Neighborhood’ List for Home Value
Ten Delaware County communities made a Philadelphia Magazine ‘hottest neighborhood’ list of the Philadelphia region’s priciest properties and most expensive neighborhoods in 2022. Here, in descending order of value, are the 10 most expensive Delco communities and the percentage increase in home values. Villanova homes have an average price of $1,405,133 and rose in price…
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Democrats Keep 1-Seat Majority in State House After Heather Boyd Win
With Heather Boyd’s 163rd District win in a special election Tuesday, Pennsylvania Democrats will retain control of the state House and can continue advancing their agenda, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. Boyd defeated Katie Ford, the Republican nominee, for the seat which had been held by former Rep. Mike Zabel. The Democrat resigned over…
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All Skate: Roller Skating Rinks Still Going Strong 140 Years Later
Roller skating rinks first showed up in America back in the 1880s but hit their peak of popularity in the 1950s and ‘60s. Back in the day, Delaware County had Spinning Wheels in Concordville and Chez Vous Roller Rink in Upper Darby. These days, rinks compete with skate parks, trampoline parks, ice rinks, and other…
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Immaculata University Honors Student Leaders
Immaculata University has announced the 2022-2023 recipients of the University’s Student Leadership Awards. Student leadership award winners are listed below. Delaware County Theresa Arata ’24 of Broomall, PA Montgomery County Madison Palma ’25 of Pottstown, PA Meghan McKelvie ’23 of Oreland, PA Learn more at Immaculata University.
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A Spring Breeze, Some Flowers, and Gourmet Dining in Delco
There are plenty of top-tier al fresco options to enjoy a view and a gourmet meal outdoors if you want to do outdoor dining in Delco, writes Ed Williams for Main Line Today. At Autograph Brasserie in Wayne, you can be surrounded by plants and flowers on the outdoor patio, or visit the indoor-outdoor Sycamore…
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Going Gluten-Free? Let These Delco Bakeries Handle Your Sweet Tooth
Whether you’re gluten-free or supporting a friend with celiac disease, area bakeries are ready to keep you well-stocked in sweet treats, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Some of the top bakeries in the region are in Delaware County or nearby who are happy to accommodate those on a gluten-free diet. Sophisticakes at 4824…
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Give Your Business a Spring Boost With These SCORE Programs
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE spring programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Registering to Sell to the Federal Government Market On Tuesday, May 16, starting at noon, find out the advantages of selling to the federal government and how to become a federally-certified “small business.”…
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$2.2M in Impact Grants Go to Nonprofits Benefitting Delco
The Foundation for Delaware County recently issued its 5th major round of grants to area nonprofits. More than $1.65 million in new Impact Grant awards went to 52 area nonprofits, along with eight second-year Impact Grant awards totaling more than $182K, and 10 third-year Impact Grants totaling more than $371K for more than $2.2 million…
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Delaware County Is a Bit Dryer Than Its Surrounding Neighbors
The wettest county in Pennsylvania is not Delaware County. In fact, it’s a bit drier than its neighbors when it comes to rain and snowfall, according to Stacker, as reported at abc27 News. Stacker looked at data from the National Centers for Environmental Information to rank 50 counties in Pennsylvania that have received the most…
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A Year in, Partnerships and Flexibility Highlight Delco’s Health Department
Partnerships are key components of Delaware County’s one-year-old health department in its fight against chronic health problems, writes Jason Laughlin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The department manages health issues in the county, tracks emerging infectious diseases, and educates the public. It’s also looking at the complex interplay of environment, economics, race, and access to…
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Crozer Landlord MPT Working to Minimize Impact of Troubled Investment
Crozer Health’s landlord, Medical Properties Trust Inc., known as MPT, is converting its lease on Crozer’s hospital buildings into a first-lien mortgage, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It could conceivably give MPT some protection in the event of a Crozer bankruptcy because MPT would likely have higher seniority to be paid back as…
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Home Prices Are Rising Fastest in These 4 Delaware County Towns
Four Delaware County communities made a top 50 list of fastest-growing home price rises in Pennsylvania based on a change in home values, according to Stacker. Swarthmore ranked 47h on a list of 50 top fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania. A typical home is valued at $392,745. Prices have seen a 6.4 percent rise in…
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Give Your Business a Boost in May With These Programs
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has free SCORE May programs, including webinars and workshops to help your small business find its potential. Three Key Strategies for Getting the Best Consulting Clients On May 9, from 10 to 11 AM, get a better understanding of the three basic approaches that every consultant needs to attract the…
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Faces of Philanthropy Include 2 Firms From Delaware County
Two Delaware County companies have teamed up with nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the region, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are part of a group of 30 partnerships recognized by the Business Journal this year as Faces of Philanthropy honorees. Nominations were made by the public and reviewed by the…
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Forbes Gave 2 Delco Colleges an A+ for Strong Finances
Two of Delaware County’s private colleges are financially strong, earning an A+ grade from Forbes on a list showing the financially strongest and weakest private colleges in the nation. Swarthmore College ranked 23rd in financial strength while Haverford College came in 30th. Forbes assessed the operational viability and balance sheet strength of more than 900…
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Three Lamb McErlane Partners Recognized as ‘Top Lawyers 2023’
Lamb McErlane PC partners Rocco P. Imperatrice, III, Ronald A. Amarant, and Kathleen O’Connell Bell were recognized as “Top Lawyers 2023” by the Delaware County Daily Times’ Readers’ Choice. Imperatrice focuses his practice on real estate and land development, commercial litigation, including employment discrimination defense litigation, higher education, and corporate and business representation. Meanwhile, Amarant focuses his…
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