Community College of Philadelphia
The Community College of Philadelphia is a public, open‑admission institution founded in 1965, offering over 100 associate degree and certificate programs across multiple campuses in Philadelphia.
It is accredited by the Middle States commission and serves as the largest public higher‑education provider in the city.
Address: 1700 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130
Phone: (215) 751-8000
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Justin Demetrius Barker: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Today’s feature is Justin Demetrius Barker, a graduate of the Master of Science Organizational Leadership and Management program. “Well, I came to Peirce about two years after…
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Six Holy Family Graduates Honored with 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching
Out of more than 12,000 educators in the School District of Philadelphia, just 60 were selected to receive the 2025 Lindback Award for Distinguished Teaching.…
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IBX Foundation Increases Support to Grow Number of Prepared Nurses
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has announced nearly $1.8 million in new grants as part of its ongoing commitment to strengthen the healthcare workforce. The recent awards…
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SEPTA Cuts Would Derail Economic Growth and Workforce Mobility in the Suburban Counties
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) is not just a transit system. It is the lifeblood of our region’s economy, connecting our residents to jobs,…
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Delaware County Leadership: Jamila Winder, Chair, Montgomery County Board of Commissioners
Jamila Winder, Montgomery County Commissioner and Chair, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in East Norriton with parents who instilled ambition and work ethic…
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Julissa Boglio-Garcia: Peirce College Graduate’s Journey to Commencement
Julissa Boglio-Garcia is a graduate of the Bachelor of Science in Health Administration program at Peirce College. She began her educational journey at Community College of Philadelphia…
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Seven DCCC Students Selected for Wistar Institute Biomedical Technician Training Program
Seven Delaware County Community College (DCCC) students are taking part in advanced biomedical research this summer after being selected to participate in the highly competitive…
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From Nutrition Student to CEO: Immaculata Alumna Sue Daugherty’s Inspiring Path to Advocating for Medically Tailored Meals
Sue Daugherty ’97, RDN, LDN, was honored on Metro Philadelphia’s Power Women 2023 list for good reason. The list highlights women in a variety of corporate, political,…
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Six Decades Ago, Cheltenham High School Welcomed Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as Speaker
On April 15, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered a speech at Cheltenham High School to a sold-out audience as part of the Cheltenham…
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Meet Maryelis Santiago: A Mother, Community Leader, Advocate, and First-Generation Peirce College Graduate
Maryelis Santiago is a mother, a community leader, an advocate, and a first-generation college graduate. She is a three-time graduate of Peirce College and was…
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The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Launches Month-long Date Night Marketing Campaign
During the month of February, a traditionally slower travel period in the tourism sector, the Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is targeting locals…
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Delaware County Leadership: Margaret Harkins, Dean of Nursing, Holy Family University
Margaret Harkins, DNP, MBE, MSN, GNP-BC, RN-BC, dean of nursing at Holy Family University, grew up in Philadelphia as the daughter of Scottish immigrants. She…
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Meet Julio Acosta, Full-Time IT Professional, First Generation Immigrant and Peirce College Grad
Julio Acosta is a full-time IT professional, first generation immigrant, and a Peirce College graduate, who leveraged his prior learning and self-motivation to earn his…
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Theater Project Brings Haverford, Bryn Mawr, Philly Colleges Together
Villanova associate professor and renowned playwright Ijames, who won a Pulitzer Prize for his Broadway play “Fat Ham”, had another of his works “Media/Medea” staged…
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Delco SportsWriter Terry Toohey Talks About Covering Local Sports
Terry Toohey has a unique perspective on the Delco attitude and Delco sports, having worked as a sports writer and editor for the Delaware County…
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Ed McBride, Community Activist and Longtime PECO Manager, Dead at 70
A high-energy political insider, Edward McBride, who was also a tireless, award-winning community activist has died. Edward D. McBride, 70, of Wayne, manager of external…
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Radnor Group Begins Phase 2 Construction on Philadelphia 576-Unit Residential High Rise
The Radnor Property Group in Wayne has started phase two construction of The Hamilton, a 500,000 square –foot 576-unit high rise apartment building at 440…
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A Stranger’s Advice Turned Her Life Around, Pointed Her to Swarthmore College, and a Career.
A stranger’s $50 tip and advice convinced this Philly bakery worker to return to college. Then she soared, writes Susan Snyder for the Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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