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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Cardinal O’Hara Grad Takes Over U.S. Navy Middle Eastern Fleet
A graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School and Villanova University has been put in charge of all U.S. naval forces stationed throughout the Middle East,…
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Water Bottle Business Booming for Cardinal O’Hara Senior
A Cardinal O’Hara High School senior has come up with a water bottle that promotes weight loss and healthy living, reports Trang Do for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com.…
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Task Force to Look at All Aspects of Criminal Justice in Delaware County, With Changes Promised
A task force focusing on criminal justice reform has been formed in Delaware County in response to recent protests over police brutality, particularly against black…
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Media’s Jonah Jackson Could be Number 28 on List of Delaware County Players That Made the NFL Draft
Jonah Jackson, offensive lineman from Media and a Penncrest graduate, could become the latest Delaware County athlete to make the NFL draft, writes Bob Grotz…
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Seven National Night OUt Events in Delco Aug. 6 Focus on Safe Neighborhoods
Seven police departments in Delaware County are hosting events at this year’s annual National Night Out Aug. 6. This community-building campaign, held the first Tuesday…
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From CHESCO: Daughter of County’s Wealthiest Resident Steps Up in the Shoe Industry
Starting a new shoe label isn’t easy, especially in today’s competitive environment, but Mary Alice Malone and Roy Luwolt have found a formula that has…
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Delco Throws Its Hat in the Amazon Ring, Hoping to Land Online Retailer’s Second Headquarters
On Wednesday afternoon at the Chester waterfront, Delaware County Council announced the county’s proposal to serve as the site for Amazon HQ2, the online retailer’s…
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One of Gallup’s Great Workplaces, WSFS Bank to Host Open House for Potential Hires
WSFS Bank, the recipient of a 2017 Gallup Great Workplace Award and the philly.com’s Top Workplace 2017 award, is looking to fill a variety of…
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FROM CHESCO: After ‘Bringing Hollywood to West Chester,’ Bam Margera Ready to Settle Down
After a long recovery from alcoholism after the death of his best friend, Bam Margera, star of Jackass and Viva La Bam, is finally settling…
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Bureau of Labor Statistics: Delco Has Region’s Fastest-Rising Average Wage
You might want to take a closer look at your paycheck, because Delaware County workers are seeing their wages increase faster than anywhere else in…
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Delco Residents Have Choice of Two Obamacare Insurers as Marketplace Rapidly Erodes
The drastic decline of insurance company participation in Obamacare since 2015 will continue into 2018, and while suburban Philadelphia residents are still holding on to…
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Check Out Where Your ZIP Code Ranks Among Delaware County’s Most Affluent
American City Business Journals, the largest publisher of metropolitan business newsweeklies in the U.S., recently compiled affluence ratings for 22,568 ZIP code territories across the…
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HEADstrong Makes a Home in Swarthmore for Families of Cancer Patients
It’s fighting for the families whose loved ones are fighting for their lives. And despite a Delaware County Court lawsuit, the HEADstrong Foundation’s new $700,000…
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New Study Identifies Which Industries Are the Main Employers in Delco
The boom in the health industry and the expanding education workforce in Philadelphia is having a positive impact on the suburbs, according to a report…
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Pennsylvania’s Wealthiest Resident Is …
Like many of America’s wealthiest, Pennsylvania’s richest person has ridden the stock market to new highs this year. Mary Alice Dorrance Malone added more than…
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How Does Delco’s Life Expectancy Fare Compared to State’s, Nation’s?
A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people living in Delaware County have a slightly lower life expectancy than the national average,…
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Delco’s Child Abuse Stats Remain at Half of Statewide Average
No children died or even nearly died from child abuse in Delaware County last year, and the number of cases halted even as more reports…
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Football All-Stars to Compete in Hero Bowl Benefiting Families of First Responders
Every year, it seems our communities are shaken by the tragic loss of a brave first responder, whether he or she serves as police officers,…
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