Delaware County
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Misunderstandings Could be Triggered by Delco Emergency Radio Vulnerabilities
Delaware County’s emergency radio system is vulnerable to attacks like one that happened last year in Chester when a voice suddenly spouted racial slurs and warnings, threatening to kill an officer on patrol and his family, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The transmission came from a resident with a cheap, handheld radio who…
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Foundation for Delaware County Involved in 2 Virtual Events This Week
The Foundation for Delaware County is sponsoring a virtual event Tuesday and participating in a second on Wednesday. On Tuesday, Jan. 11, at 4:30 p.m., a panel of tax experts will discuss “Taxation in Uncertain Times—A Look at Current & Proposed Changes.” The event is hosted by the Delaware County Estate Planning Council. The panel…
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These Delaware County Stocks Are Among Best Performing in Region for 2021
Last year was good for publicly traded companies in the Philadelphia region, with 60 percent of them recording stock price gains in 2021. Here are the best-performing stocks, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Business Journal looked at 118 publicly traded companies in the area to determine which ones were the…
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County’s 2022 Budget Passes With No Tax Increase, Reduction Voted Down
The good news is there’s no tax increase in Delaware County’s $353 million 2022 budget. But you won’t get a reduction, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. There was a lengthy discussion over what to do with $100 million sitting in reserves, but given several large upcoming projects, it was decided to hold…
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Delaware County Hospitals Now ‘At Capacity’ From COVID Spread
Rising COVID-19 cases in Delaware County means all of the county hospitals are now at capacity, writes Kathleeen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Our community, especially our hospitals and emergency departments are overwhelmed by the impact, not just from COVID patients but those needing care for medical emergencies and accidents,” Delaware County Medical Advisor…
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Here Are the Top 10 SCORE Webinars for 2021 That Benefitted Entrepreneurs
Small business owners and entrepreneurs gained critical business skills and best practices with top SCORE webinars of 2021. Covering a wide range of subjects, from marketing to e-commerce, to planning to finance, these were the most popular webinars for 2021. MARKETING SEO Simplified in 30 Minutes. Maximizing your SEO reach is essential to expand…
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Historic Event Brings the Most Diverse Delaware County Council Ever
It was a day of firsts on Jan. 3, 2022, at the swearing-in and reorganization sessions of the Delaware County Council. By the time the reorganization was completed, the council was the most diverse ever seen in county history, with a female chairman and vice-chairman, and two African American members. The historical event started with…
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Delco Feeds Facebook Group Boosts Morale of Healthcare Workers With Meals
When hospitals were at full capacity from the pandemic back in March 2020, Prospect Park resident Phil Sanders sent some pizzas to a nearby hospital to boost morale for health care workers facing life-threatening conditions and grueling hours. Two years later, Sanders runs “Delco Feeds the Frontlines Group,” a Facebook page he and his friend…
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Local Universities See Huge Endowment Gains Despite Pandemic Woes
The pandemic may have created a financial crisis at local colleges and universities, but a year later you’d never know it, as favorable markets and large donations saw endowment gains of 20% at eight universities, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Two of those were in Delaware County. Villanova University did the best, with…
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DELCO Today Hits 1 Million Page Views in 2021
DELCO Today is proud to announce that it has hit 1 million-plus page views for 2021. We would like to thank our loyal readers — many of whom begin their day by opening our e-mail, clicking on our stories, and sharing them on social media — for getting us to this milestone. DELCO Today launched…
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Seeking a Solution for Stray Dogs and Cats in Delaware County
Delaware County has no countywide animal shelter, so there’s no place for strays found out on the street, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. Not that people aren’t trying. Jill Speckman is founder and president of Delco Dawgs, a small nonprofit animal rescue that takes in and cares for injured, sick, lost, or abandoned animals. “We…
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Bi-Partisan Effort by State, County Officials Bring 911 Upgrade Funds
Delaware County is getting significant upgrades to its aging 911 system, thanks to bi-partisan work between state and county officials. A press conference took place Friday announcing that the county had received $4.6 million in RCAP funding from the state to revamp its 30-year emergency communications system with a 911 Communications System Rehabilitation and Upgrade…
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Top-Notch Caterers in Philadelphia Region Include 2 from Delaware County
Thanks to its incredible food scene, Philadelphia is home to many top-notch wedding caterers, and two of the best are right here in Delaware County, according to a new list by the Philadelphia Magazine. Conner Catering in Haverford has been family-owned and operated for more than eight decades. The company offers the highest quality food…
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Crozer Health Launches Loan Forgiveness Program for Nurses, Therapists
Crozer Health has announced it is creating a student loan forgiveness program to help retain and attract nurses, physical therapists, and occupational therapists. Crozer Health, like other healthcare providers, is dealing with a nationwide shortage of healthcare workers and wants to make sure there will be enough staff to care for patients. The Crozer Health Student…
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To Mask or Not to Mask? That Is the Question for Delco School Districts
Delaware County’s school districts are wrestling with whether or not to lift a mask mandate in their schools, writes Maddie Hanna for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling ended state mask mandate requirements in schools, pushing it back on local districts. Response to masking varies from district to district. Some immediately allowed students…
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Delaware County’s 911 Gets $4.6M Upgrade to Improve Emergency Response
Delaware County’s 911 system is getting more than $4.5 million to help boost its emergency responses, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. State Rep. David Delloso (D-162 District) announced the 911 system got a $4,561,000 grant for continued improvements. A formal announcement will be made by county and state officials on Dec. 17 at the Delaware…
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Healthy for the Holidays: It’s Time to Get a COVID Vaccination or Booster
With everyone traveling, gathering, and celebrating the holiday season, Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID-19 Task Force are urging residents to protect themselves and each other. Immunity from COVID-19 has been shown to fade over time and the CDC is recommending that all eligible individuals get a booster vaccine to maintain optimal immunity…
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Delco’s New Deputy Exec Director Picked Us Over Charlottesville’s ‘Craziness’
Marc Woolley is Delaware County’s new deputy executive director, coming to the position after deciding not to become the interim city manager in Charlottesville, VA, reports Brian Baxter for bloomberglaw.com. The former Big Law lawyer rejected the Charlottesville job less than a month after accepting the role, citing the city’s struggle with affordable housing, government…
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