Delaware County
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Register for Delco Chamber of Commerce Membership Lunch June 15
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting one of its largest events of the year—the Annual Membership Lunch, Wednesday, June 15, at the Springfield Country Club. Business executives, elected officials, community leaders and more will be meeting at the membership lunch from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. honoring the individuals dedicated to helping drive…
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CDC Moves Delco Back Into a High COVID Transmission County
COVID-19 is on the rise again in Delaware County as the CDC places the county back into a high level of transmission category. “When a county is designated as High Community Level Transmission, that is the highest warning signal that residents need to take additional precautions to prevent the spread of COVID -19,” especially to…
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No Merit to Delco Election Fraud Claim, Says DA; Ridley Park Man Pleads Guilty in Capitol Riot Case
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer has closed the case on allegations of 2020 county election fraud, determining the claims made were “complete fiction,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “In short, the claim that there is a video depicting Delaware County election officials who ‘appear to be throwing return ballots into a…
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Delco Swim Clubs Doing Well Going Into the Summer of 2022
The Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, the nation’s first African-American-owned swim club, survived foreclosure four years ago only to see membership dop during the pandemic, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Membership dipped before vaccines were available but the pool rebounded in the summer of 2021. Now, with COVID still lurking in Delaware County,…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Joins Officials to Shed Light on Period Poverty
The Foundation for Delaware County partnered with State Sens. Tim Kearney (D-Delaware/Chester), Amanda Cappelletti (D-Montgomery/Delaware), and state Rep. Gina H Curry (D-Delaware on a recent community discussion looking at the impact of Period Poverty. The virtual event, “Understanding the Impact of Period Poverty—and How You Can Help,” was an effort to raise awareness about this…
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SCORE: Small Businesses Fight Back as Inflation Squeezes Profit
New survey data from SCORE, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to helping small businesses grow and thrive, shows most small business owners in America (62.7%) report lower profits than expected over the past six months due to declining sales and higher expenses as inflation pressures rise. SCORE’s Spring 2022 Megaphone of Main Street: Inflation & the…
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3 Delaware County Firms Make 2022 Healthiest Employer List
Philadelphia Business Journal has placed three Delaware County companies as finalists on its list of 2022 healthiest employers with the best health benefits. The annual list recognizes workplaces in the region that encourage a healthy environment for their employees. Making the 2022 list were Smart Park Inc. and Expresspark Inc. in Essington, Global Tax Management…
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Crozer Agrees to Extend Behavioral Health Services in County Deal
Behavioral services run by Crozer Health will stay open at least through Aug. 31 because of an agreement reached between the healthcare system and Delaware County officials, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Crozer Health, owned by Prospect Medical Holdings Inc., has been reducing or eliminating its medical services at its four hospitals…
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Feeling Generous? You Should, If You Live in Delaware County
Delaware County ranks among the most generous places in Pennsylvania, according to a recent study by SmartAsset. This is SmartAsset’s fourth annual study of the most generous places in the United States. Delaware County placed third for Pennsylvania in generosity. The study looked at how much money people donate as a percentage of their net…
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New Protests Formed Monday and This Thursday Over Crozer Health Closings
The planned closing of hospital and healthcare services at Crozer Health is now generating resident protests, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Protesters rallied near Crozer-Chester Medical Center Monday The demonstration was organized by the Southeast Pennsylvania Healthcare Rights Committee of Put People First! PA. A second protest is set Thursday at Delaware County…
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Delaware County Announces Its First Juneteenth Celebration June 19
Delaware County is having its first county Juneteenth Celebration Sunday, June 19, 1 to 5 p.m., at Rose Tree Park, 1671 N. Providence Road in Media. The event will feature live music, artistic performances from local schools, vendors, food and more. The celebration is hosted by Delaware County Council, the Delaware County Veterans Memorial Association…
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Crozer Health Delays Closing of Mental Health Services Amid a Lawsuit, Talks
Crozer Health has temporarily reversed its decision to close the mental health services and behavioral health units at Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Delaware County Memorial Hospital in June, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. That decision came after Delaware County filed a preliminary injunction Wednesday against Crozer Health and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, asking…
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Guests Turn Out to Celebrate 5th Anniversary of The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County celebrated its 5th anniversary on May 19. More than 300 guests turned out to join the foundation at the Ballroom at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square to celebrate the milestone. They were charged with ensuring that the foundation would benefit this community in perpetuity. Joan Richards, former President/CEO of the…
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See How Delaware County Voted in Tuesday’s Primary
While results are still too close to call statewide in the Pennsylvania U.S. Senate GOP Primary race, here in Delaware County, voters generally gave clear indications of who they wanted as their candidates for the General Election in November. Among the unofficial results were several uncontested races. Here is what the Delaware County Election Bureau…
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Delaware County Ranks High Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in PA
Delaware County is among the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the areas that earn the most in the Keystone State and nationwide, Stacker used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank counties by 2019 5-year estimated median household income. Delaware County ranked in fourth place with…
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In Delaware County, Families Bond Together to Overcome Baby Formula Shortage
Delaware County families are banding together to help each other find baby formula during a nationwide shortage, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The families have turned into scavengers, searching the internet and visiting stores miles away. When the treasured commodity is found, its location is shared with a Facebook group. Karah Weiser, a…
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A Trickle of Voters Tuesday as Mail-in Ballots Number 39,864
Even with a key U.S. Senate race and election of party candidates for governor, voter turnout was low for the Primary Election in Delaware County, a mere “drip, drip, drip,” according to Springfield Commissioner Ed Kelly. Despite beautiful weather, voter turnout was a trickle, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A low in-person turnout…
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General Recreation: ‘Pocket Gyms’ Enhance Outdoor Fitness Trails
With the return of decent spring weather and ongoing concerns about COVID-19, outdoor recreation areas, particularly rail trails, continue to be a popular choice for people. General Recreation, located in Newtown Square, has the expertise to help communities maximize the benefits of those trails. Playground Consultant Steve Hemler has worked with places like Shippensburg Township…
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