Delaware County
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How to Spend $69M in Unallocated Rescue Plan Funds
Delaware County is sitting on $69 million in unspent and unallocated American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Public organizations gave presentations to Delaware County Council recently about how they would use the money. Requests received included: a $2 million grant to fund a day program supporting up to…
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As Crozer Health Cuts Programs, 2 Recovery Services Come on Board
Those in recovery frustrated by program closures at Crozer Health can now turn to two MVP Recovery services that started Monday in Delaware County, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A 24/7 help hotline and an access center will help people connect with treatment services. Both services are being activated by Media-based MVP…
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SCORE Award Winner: ASAP Lead Testing and Locksmith
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. This year, congratulations went to five 2022 Small Business Achievement Award winners honored June 16th at a celebratory luncheon at the Concord Country Club. Find out more…
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It’s B2B and Person to Person Again at Delco Chamber’s Expo
The “B2B Rally for Business Expo” was back in person Tuesday at the Drexelbrook Catering and Event Center in Drexel Hill. The event, hosted by the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, gave opportunities for networking and for local businesses to promote themselves, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “We are so happy we…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Helps Easterseals in Teacher Shortage
Easterseals, like elsewhere, is having trouble finding enough teachers. They are needed to provide and expand services to children with disabilities. Easterseals is known for its team of teachers, teacher assistants (TAs) and therapists. Because of the teacher shortage, Easterseals had to reduce the number of children it serves in Delaware County by 25%. To…
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Delaware County Ranks Among Wealthiest Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County ranked among the five wealthiest counties in Pennsylvania and placed among the top 250 in the nation, according to a new report by SmartAsset. To determine the wealthiest counties, SmartAsset compared all counties in the U.S. across three main metrics: investment income, property value, and per capita income. Delaware County placed fourth in…
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Washington Post: Long Legal Battle Vindicates Black Teen and His Lawyer
A decision to exonerate a 16-year-old Alexander McClay Williams in the murder of a Glen Mills School matron came 91 years late, but brought justice for him and honored the efforts of his Black attorney and Williams’ descendants to clear him, writes James Bikales for The Washington Post. Williams was found guilty by a white…
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General Recreation: Water Park Fun in Your Local Community
Local towns can save energy, water and space, and still provide splash opportunities for kids with AquaSmart, according to General Recreation, Inc. in Newtown Square. General Recreation provides playgrounds and recreational equipment throughout the region. AquaSmart Splash Pads are powered by HydroLogix, which cuts down on water and energy use, saving money. Choose up to…
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State Bills Would Limit For-Profits’ Control of Healthcare Systems
A state bill announced Thursday at a press conference in Media by Delaware County elected officials would limit for-profit companies in their ownership and management of hospitals in Pennsylvania, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is a response to a decision by the for-profit firm Prospect Medical Holdings to close and reduce hospital and medical…
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2022 SCORE Awards Celebrate ‘Surviving and Thriving’
Thursday was a very special day at SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties when five award winners were recognized. Five small businesses were honored at the June 16 annual Small Business Achievements Awards luncheon at Concord Country Club in Glen Mills. SCORE is the nation’s largest network of volunteer business experts dedicated to helping small businesses…
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Delaware County and Region Buck Cooling Housing Trends
Even as the housing market cools nationwide, here in Greater Philadelphia, housing demand is still high with prices rising more in May than in any other mid-Atlantic metro area, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Delaware County joined Camden County and New Castle County in showing the greatest year-over-year rises in median home sale…
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New COVID-19 Testing Site Opens in Yeadon Amid Positive Case Rise
A new COVID-19 test site opened Friday, June 10, in Yeadon to make sure everyone has equal access to testing during a recent surge in positive cases, reports 6abc. “(It) will provide free walk-up and drive-through COVID-19 rapid testing to hundreds of Delaware County residents to address the growing need for testing to slow the…
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3 Delaware County Bike Trails Among 21 Best in Philly Region
With more people turning to biking for exercise, it’s good to know there are hundreds of miles of multi-use trails in Philadelphia and its surrounding region Three Delaware County bike trails are among the 21 best trails in the Philadelphia region that are sure to satisfy all of your biking needs, according to the Philadelphia…
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Good News: Delco’s Looking Healthier, But There’s Work to Do
A state analysis reported by The Foundation for Delaware County shows we’re doing better compared to many other counties in Pennsylvania in health outcomes but there are still key areas the county needs to work on. Delaware County is ranked 17 out of 67 Pennsylvania counties in health outcomes, making it among the healthiest counties…
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Popularity Surges at 2 Delco Golf Clubs in a Post-Pandemic World
Before March 2020, membership at places like the Llanerch Country Club Haverford was strong, writes Michael Bradley for Main Line Today. Llanerch saw 20,000 rounds of golf played annually. When the pandemic struck it looked like golf, with everything else, would take a major hit. But warmer weather brought isolated restless people wanting to get…
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9 Delaware County Firms Make List of Best Places to Work for 2022
Workers look for companies these days that match their values and culture, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Diversity, equity and inclusion, environmental responsibility and social causes are being integrated into company cultures to attract workers. Philadelphia Business Journal, partnering with Quantum Workplace, has identified 76 companies from across the region identified as Greater…
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Foundation WIC Program Has Baby Formula Safety Tips During Shortage
The Foundation for Delaware County’s WIC program is closely monitoring the national baby formula shortage. Here are a few helpful tips to share from the WIC team: Prepare formula as instructed on the package or by your doctor. Do not add extra water to stretch it out. This can cause life-threatening illnesses in babies. Do…
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Happy Almost Delco Day! Yep, It’s Actually a State-Recognized Holiday on June 10
So what will you be doing to celebrate Delco Day on June 10? As the name suggests, it is the celebration of all things Delaware County. Why June 10? Because 610 is the area code that reaches most of the county, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The holiday was created seven years ago. And although…
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