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 Health Services Being Transitioned to Other Providers
While $6 million in emergency funding has been allocated to keep the lights on for another week at Crozer Health’s two remaining hospitals, service cuts…
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Crozer Health Gets Second Lifeline as Long-Term Negotiations Continue
An anticipated shut down of two Crozer Health hospitals next week has been delayed again after a last-minute deal was brokered Friday between The Foundation…
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Court Filing: FTI Consulting Will Run Crozer Hospitals for 30 Days
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County will stay open for now under a temporary agreement with FTI Consulting, who will manage the hospitals for at…
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Did You Know? MLK Jr. Studied at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland
Long before he pioneered the Civil Rights Movement or won the Nobel Peace Prize, Martin Luther King Jr. spent three of his formative years as…
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Crozer Health Owner Prospect Medical Holdings Files for Bankruptcy
The for-profit owner of Crozer Health, Prospect Medical Holdings, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The filing Saturday allows Prospect…
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Closing Taylor Hospital Operating Room Services Displaces 30
The decision to close the operating rooms at Taylor Hospital eliminates 30 positions at the Ridley Park facility, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal.…
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Delco Proud: Best Philly Cheesesteak Comes From…Wait For It…Parkside
Phil & Jims Steaks and Hoagies in Parkside has won the title of “Best Cheesteak” in the Delaware Valley region, writes Peg DeGrassa for the…
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Hospitals Struggling With How to Help More People Suffering a Mental Crisis
There are more people these days going to the emergency room for a mental health crisis and local hospitals are having trouble coping with the…
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Crozer Health Gets Pediatric Help From Nemours Children’s Health
The nonprofit Nemours Children’s Health is now an affiliate of Crozer Health, providing pediatric care for the healthcare group, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia…
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Peace Center Proposed for Upland Seminary Where MLK Was a Student
In his younger days, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. was a student at Crozer Theological Seminary in Upland. He studied there from 1948 until…
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Delaware County Leadership: Susan Larkin, EVP and President of Core Commercial Markets, Independence Blue Cross
Susan Larkin, EVP and president of Core Commercial Markets for Independence Blue Cross, spoke to DELCO Today about growing up in Upland, where her dad…
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Crozer Health Computers Up Again as Group Moves Past Ransomware Attack
As of Friday, Crozer Health’s computers were “back up and running normal” after an Aug. 3 ransomware attack crashed the system of Crozer’s parent company,…
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2 Chester Youth Programs Score Circuit Trail Grants
Two youth-oriented groups in Chester are benefitting from community grants from the William Penn Foundation promoting projects and programs along multi-use trails in the Circuit…
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Nurse, Pharmacist Report Delays on Bill Payments at Crozer Chester
Crozer Health, and its parent company, Prospect Medical Holdings, have been delaying payment to some of its vendors and contractors at Crozer Chester Medical Center,…
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A Love Story for MLK Jr. and His Wife Coretta King
Several women played significant roles in Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s life and activism, especially his wife, Coretta, writes Francis Akhalbey for Face2Face Africa. “Women…
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New Playground and Field for Upland Park Part of County Upgrades
An inclusive playground is coming to Upland Park as part of Delaware County’s continued push for more parks and open space for residents. A groundbreaking…
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More Details Emerge About Park Upgrades in Delco Open Space Investment
More than $3.4 million in investments were approved Nov. 17 by Delaware County Council for Rose Tree Park, Little Flower Park in Darby, and Upland…
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All Kids Are Welcome at Rose Tree Park’s New Destination Playground
A destination playground, landscaping and storm water management are planned for Rose Tree Park in Media, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The new…





















