Delaware County
Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant blend of history, nature, and culture. Founded in 1789, the county is a regional hub for education, economy, and community spirit.
Delaware County is home to various industries, including technology, healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The county’s strategic location near major transportation hubs fuels its economic growth.
Delaware County is home to several colleges and universities, including Villanova University, Swarthmore College, and Delaware County Community College.
Community events, farmers’ markets, and local festivals add to the charm of the area. It’s a place where neighbors know each other, and community spirit is strong.
From the picturesque Ridley Creek State Park to the renowned Villanova University, the county offers something for everyone. It’s not just a place; it’s home.
Explore our archive of over 200 stories about Delaware County’s residents, entrepreneurs, schools, businesses, and nonprofits below:
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Delco Mummers Designer Creates ‘Liberty Beret’ for America’s 250th, Benefiting Mummers Against Cancer
For more than 50 years, James May has stitched sequins and feathers into the costumes that strut down Broad Street every New Year’s Day. Now…
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Inside Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef: Springfield’s Go-To for Classic Roast Beef
On Woodland Avenue in Springfield, Old Original Nick’s Roast Beef does not try to reinvent anything. It does not need to. The place stays busy…
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Black Bear Sightings in Delaware County: How Homeowners Can Keep Them Away
A black bear strolling through Media is not something Delaware County residents see every day. But there it was, caught on a neighbor’s home security…
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The Sweetest Stops in Delaware County: Eight Ice Cream Shops Locals Keep Coming Back To
Few summer debates in Delaware County are more personal than where to go for ice cream. Every family has its usual order, and every kid…
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Where Everybody Knows Your Name: Six Delco Community Bars Locals Keep Coming Back To
In Delaware County, community bars are more than places to grab a drink. They’re neighborhood staples; the kind that absorb the character of their surroundings over decades, becoming as much a…
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Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic Medical Group Brings $3M Primary Care Office to Springfield
More than a year after Crozer Health’s collapse left thousands of Delaware County residents scrambling for care, a new provider is moving in to fill the gap. …
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Springfield Mall Through the Years: A Delaware County Memory Machine
For most of us who grew up in Delaware County, the Springfield Mall isn’t really a building. It’s a feeling. It’s the smell of the food court on a Saturday. The…
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First Bank House of the Week: $4.95M Villanova Home Blends Modern Design With Natural Beauty
Priced at $4,950,000, this contemporary Villanova residence offers a striking blend of modern architecture, advanced technology, and resort-style outdoor living. Set on two landscaped acres…
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Things to Do in Delco This Weekend: World Cup, Pride, Music Fest, Fireworks, & More
Delaware County’s calendar is overflowing this weekend, and the lineup reads like a little bit of everything: World Cup fever, Pride, live music on multiple…
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Wilmington University’s Online Esports Certificate: Turn Gaming Into a Career
Careers in esports now extend beyond competitive gaming into areas like digital media, social media management, technology, and event operations. Wilmington University’s online Esports Certificate Program helps…
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What Should Replace Oxford Valley Mall? More Than 80 Bucks County Residents Weighed In
If Bucks County residents had their way, Oxford Valley Mall would become part restaurant district, part entertainment hub, part town center, and in at least…
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Two Norwood Friends Amass Tens of Thousands of Aluminum Can Tabs for St. Eugene Project
When longtime Norwood friends Mark Loomis and Stephen Mellon pulled into the St. Eugene School parking lot last week, they came with a pickup truck…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Expands Programs to Help Businesses Solve Workforce and Growth Challenges
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce has long been a place to network and build relationships. These days, though, the Chamber is more than that,…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation…
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Delaware County Launches Wellness on Wheels Mobile Health Clinic to Aid Underserved Communities
Delaware County is taking its health services on the road, literally. Health leaders are launching Wellness on Wheels, a 33-foot RV retrofitted as a traveling medical…
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Lansdowne’s Travers Food Market Celebrates 40 Years With the Customers Who Support It
For 40 years, Travers Food Market has been more than a place to grab a hoagie in Lansdowne. It’s been a neighborhood fixture where the owners…
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Dining Under the Stars in Media: Ten Unforgettable Restaurants to Try on State Street
For five months a year, Wednesday night in Media doesn’t look like a Wednesday night anywhere else. The cars disappear, the tables come out, and State Street becomes one…
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Girls Spark Hosts Designer Bag Bingo Fundraiser to Support Teen Empowerment Programs
Girls Spark is bringing Designer Bag Bingo to Media on June 11, and the stakes are high in the best possible way. The nonprofit invites…
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