Delaware County
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2 Events Linked Delaware County to Queen Elizabeth II
Two events connected Delaware County to Queen Elizabeth II during her Bicentennial visit to Philadelphia in 1976, one positive and one tragic. The queen arrived at Penn’s Landing just before 10 a.m. on July 6, but it was 40 minutes later that she stepped off the royal yacht Britannia to be greeted by city and…
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3 of Most Expensive Homes Sold in Region Came From Delaware County
Delaware County had the eighth most expensive home out of 25 sold in the Greater Philadelphia Region between Jan. 1 and July 31, writes Todd Romero for Philadelphia Business Journal. A 5-bedroom, 6-full-bath home at 25 Orchard Lane in Villanova sold for $4.75 million on Jan. 10, 2022. A list compiled by Philadelphia Business Journal…
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Forbes: Top 100 Colleges in Nation Include 2 From Delco
Two private post-secondary schools in Delaware County rank among the top 100 schools in the nation by Forbes, writes Rachel Ravina for Philadelphia Business Journal. The rankings come from the Forbes’ annual America’s Top Colleges list. Swarthmore College placed No. 38 while Villanova University came in at No. 94. Forbes described Swarthmore, a private non-profit…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Golf Outing Slated for Oct. 3
The Foundation for Delaware County Fourth Annual Golf Clinic Outing will take place Monday, Oct. 3, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rolling Green Country Club in Springfield. Participants have an opportunity to register for one of two clinics. At the Beginner Golf Clinic, guests will learn the fundamentals of the golf swing and…
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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Made Region’s Top 40
Four Delaware County schools are among the 40 top-rated high schools in Philadelphia and the suburbs, according to a new ranking by Philadelphia Magazine. The top 40 schools were not ranked but listed alphabetically. Here’s who made the grade in 2022. Garnet Valley High School in Glen Mills was on the list with 96% of…
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7 of Delaware County’s Towns Are in the Top 50 for Best Places to Live in PA
Delaware County is home to seven of the 50 Best Places to Live in Pennsylvania, according to rankings published by Niche.com. Niche.com ranked places based on several key factors, including the cost of living, quality of local schools, employment rates, crime statistics, and housing trends, among many others. Swarthmore, with a population of 6,304 and…
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SCORE Free Webinars: HUBZone Certification and More
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering the following free SCORE webinars and workshops in September. HubZone Certification Proces and Updates The HUBZone certificate is designed to help small businesses in urban and rural communities connect with federal contract dollars. Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply through this free webinar offered Thursday,…
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2 Large Delaware County Firms Make Top Workplace List
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized two Delaware County companies as Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Large Companies category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment, execution, and…
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Delco-Themed Mini-Golf Offers All Things Delco Past and Present
Welcome to Delcoland, Delaware County in miniature golf form. You’ll find this unique course behind the former Charlie’s Hamburgers lot in Folsom, now home to a Delco Steaks. The golf course is the brainchild of home-grown entrepreneurs Nick Reynolds and John McKenzie, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The goal was to somehow make…
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Meridian Bank, Title Alliance Make Delco Top Workplace List
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplace recognized two companies operating in Delaware County as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in the Medium Companies category. The list is based on a 24-question survey administered by Energage and completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include…
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13 Small Company Workplaces Are Tops in Delaware County
Philadelphia Inquirer Top Workplaces recognized 13 Delaware County companies as the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley top workplaces in its Small Companies category based on an Energage survey. The list comes from a 24-question survey completed by the company’s employees. It measures 15 cultural drivers that are crucial to the success of any organization. These include alignment, execution,…
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Leasing Option Makes Solar Energy Affordable for Delco Homeowners
It’s easier than ever in Delaware County for homeowners to convert to solar energy. New incentives for low- and moderate-income households offer affordable ways to install rooftop solar panels, save on utility bills and promote clean energy. Solarize Delco is a nonprofit volunteer organization that teaches homeowners about solarizing their homes—from making the process…
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Management Fees Added to the Mix as Crozer Looks to Go Nonprofit
Two state elected officials said Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., the parent company of Crozer Health, is considering taking in management fees as Crozer transitions to nonprofit, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “Unfortunately, they’re very often used by private equity companies, as a sort of a wealth extraction tool … It would be kind of shameful…
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See How Delaware County Ranks in Pennsylvania for Commuting
Anyone who drives around Delaware County will not be surprised to learn that the county placed in the upper half among Pennsylvania counties for worst commutes, according to a new report recently released by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list using data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Counties are ranked based on the longest average commute…
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Calif. Research Firm Calculates Delco ‘Stressflation’ Rate, Measuring COVID Angst Over Time
My Biosource, a San Diego research firm, set out to measure stressflation–how Americans have fared over the past 19 months dealing with the Coronavirus outbreak and its resulting downsides. Using county-by-county data on physical and mental stress, the study resulted in a “stressflation” rating to illustrate the effects of a prolonged period of pandemic life.…
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Delaware County Ranks Among Best Counties to Retire in Pennsylvania
Picking a place to retire, you want a spot where you can enjoy life with as few concerns as possible. Delaware County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where seniors can settle down and enjoy their own private oasis after a lifetime of working, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled…
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Cardinal O’Hara Grad Found a Good Place After Tragedy Struck. You Can Find It, Too
Theresa Agostinelli has had to travel a road with many unexpected curves before she found the good place where she is today, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Her experiences prompted her to write a self-help guide for others, “The GRID System: Creating More of What’s Good in Your Life.” Agostinelli lost her 26-year-old…
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Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support
Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need saving, writes Davis Giangiulio for Main Line Tonight. Leaders of ambulance companies in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties say they are facing dire financial needs due to inadequate funding from the state or municipalities they…
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