Concord
Concord, a township in Delaware County, had a population of 17,231 in the 2020 census.
Located 25 miles from Philadelphia, it offers a blend of suburban living, historic sites, and convenient access to major highways and shopping centers.
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Encompass Health Opens New Rehabilitation Facility in Concordville
The country’s largest owner and operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health, has announced the opening of its new Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Concordville. The 66,000-square-foot, 50-bed facility in Concord Township is…
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This Delaware County Community Is Among the Wealthiest in the Region
Swarthmore Borough comes out on top as far as wealth, ranking among the top 20 percent wealthiest communities in the Philadelphia region, writes Lisa Dukart…
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Pennsylvania Gambling Revenues Fund Delaware County Public Projects
Pennsylvania gamblers are helping fund numerous Delaware County public projects, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. From police station renovations to vehicle purchases, playground…
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‘Historic’ $40 Million Project to Modernize Concord & Thornbury’s George W. Hill Facility
The Philadelphia Building Trades Council has inked a Project Labor Agreement with the Delaware County Council, pledging $40 million towards extensive work at the George…
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Winery in Chadds Ford Looks to Create Events Barn, But Neighbors Are Balking
Penns Woods Winery in Chadds Ford wants to replace a barn with an events building, but neighbors are already complaining about noise and traffic at…
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These Delaware County Towns Have the Top 50 Highest Rents in the State. Is One of Them Yours?
Philadelphia’s suburban communities make up half of the most expensive towns for rent in Pennsylvania, paying at least $700 more than the state average, writes…
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Concordville Inn Demolition OK’d, but Some History Must Remain
Demolition of the historic Concordville Inn has been approved, with conditions, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. A demolition date of the building at…
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It’s a Pothole Nightmare in Delaware County, but Help Is Coming
PennDOT crews are out and about this week repairing potholes on 40 highways in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties, reports Dan Stamm and…
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Concordville Inn to be Converted to a Health Care Facility
The 245-year-old Concordville Inn in Glen Mills is set to become an inpatient rehabilitation hospital, writes Emma Dooling for Philadelphia Business Journal. The inn is…
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Concord Township Library Presented With Family Donation of More Than $203,000
A donation of $203,603.60 will be used to help expand the Rachel Kohl Community Library in Concord Township. The donation was presented Tuesday, Aug. 10…
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Drexel Hill Nurse Gets First COVID Vaccination in Delaware County
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center nurse from Drexel Hill received the honor of being the first from Delaware County to be vaccinated against COVID-19, writes Kathleen…
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Nature Preserve in Concord: Council OKs Buy of 17-acre Former Christmas Tree Farm
Concord Township Council recently approved plans to preserve a 17-acre site, formerly a Christmas tree farm owned by the Hall family, located at Featherbed Lane…
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Pa. Governor, Legislators Consider State Police Fee for Residents of 7 Delaware Communities
Governor Tom Wolf is once again pushing for a fee on residents of municipalities that use Pennsylvania State Police for full-time police, writes Kevin Tustin…
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Petitioners Halt Progress on Shops at Ridge Road in Chadds Ford
Construction of a new Shops at Ridge Road retail destination has waited nine years to break ground just off Route 202 near the border of…
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First State National Historical Park Poised to Expand from Chadds Ford to Concord Township
Opened four years ago, First State National Historical Park is already poised to expand, thanks to deals with the heirs of two deep-rooted, Brandywine Valley…
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It’s Official! Historic Beaver Valley Property in Chadds Ford Purchased for Conservation
The Conservation Fund, in partnership with Mt. Cuba Center and the Brandywine Conservancy, has announced its purchase of the historic Beaver Valley property in Concord…
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Preservation Efforts for Concord’s Beaver Valley Near Completion
The Brandywine Conservancy, a Chadds Ford-based nonprofit, has announced that its efforts to preserve the nearby Beaver Valley property in Concord are nearing completion, writes…
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State Finally Shifts Conchester Pike Expansion into Gear
It has been a curse for commuters over the past 15 years, but soon there will finally be something nice to say about Conchester Pike.…
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