Upland
Upland, a historic borough in Delaware County, had a population of 3,239 in the 2020 census.
Located 15 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a rich history, a close-knit community, and convenient access to major highways and nearby Chester.
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Crozer-Chester Medical Center Revival Gains Traction as Health System Weighs Lead Role
A year after Crozer-Chester Medical Center went dark, the shuttered Upland campus may be inching back to life. Chariot Equities’ plan to revive the hospital…
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Sign Up for a Free Baby Ultrasound at Widener University in Chester
Widener University in Chester is offering pregnant women in the community a free ultrasound of their baby. The free baby ultrasounds give Widener students some…
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Search to Find Crozer-Chester Health Partner Could be Tricky
Chariot Allaire’s efforts to find one or more local nonprofits to run Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland will not be easy, writes Harold Brubaker for…
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Owner Hopes to Reopen Crozer-Chester Medical Center in 3 Years
Chariot Equities, the new owners of the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, is looking at three-years to reopen, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. “We…
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Delaware County Is Home to 4 of Top 5 Most Affordable Philadelphia Suburbs
Staying in one of Philadelphia’s lower-cost boroughs can help travelers stretch their budgets. The surrounding suburbs also offer long-term savings for those considering a permanent…
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New Crozer-Chester Owner Plans to Restore Hospital, Emergency Services
Chariot Equities has purchased the now-closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland for $10 million and hopes to have an agreement within six months with a…
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Delaware County Is ‘All In’ on the 250th, Celebrating Its Role in the Nation’s History
The 2026 Semiquincentennial in Delaware County is going to be a celebration of the people, by the people, and for the people. Andrea Silva wouldn’t…
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$13.5M Bids Accepted for Crozer-Chester, Springfield Hospitals
There are two hospital buyers for the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a Friday…
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Private Investors Acquire Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1M
Private investors have snatched up Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1 million, with plans to re-establish medical services there that would include an emergency room,…
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Protestors Arrested After Sit-In at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center sit-in protest on Monday morning led to the arrest of eight people, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rally…
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Delaware County Lawmaker Proposes Fund to Reopen Hospital
State Rep. Craig Williams (R-160) of Chadds Ford has proposed creating a $200 million fund to entice a buyer to reopen Crozer Chester Medical Center…
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Delaware County Health Department Workers Ask for a Union
Delaware County Health Department workers informed Delaware County Council members June 14 they were forming a union and asked for their support, writes Billy Kauffman…
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Crozer Hospitals Put Up for Sale as Springfield OKs Microhospital
As displaced Crozer Health patients overwhelm emergency rooms at Delaware County’s two remaining hospitals, four other closed hospitals in Delaware County, and their contents, are…
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One of Baseball’s Earliest Stars Spent a Season in Delaware County
The contract to play semi-pro ball in Upland was too lucrative to pass up for Frank “Home Run” Baker, an underpaid player for the Philadelphia…
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Crozer Health Closing Fallout Continues in Delaware County Towns
Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland was down to 20 patients as of Wednesday, April 30, with the hospital set to close Friday, May 2, writes…
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Mercy Fitz Prepping for a Patient Surge if Crozer Health Closes
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby has come up with a plan to handle a surge in patients should Crozer Health and its two hospitals close…
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Delaware County Healthcare Disrupted Amidst Crozer Health Closings
The day after Prospect Medical Holdings announced it was closing the Crozer Health system, Crozer workers and state representatives held a news conference at Crozer-Chester…
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Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito’s Last Day Is This Friday
Crozer Health CEO Tony Esposito is stepping down as head of the embattled healthcare system, effective Friday. Greg Williams, president of Prospect Medical Holdings East…





















