Delaware County Council
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Marple Commissioners Weigh in on Use of Don Guanella Property
As far as Marple Township is concerned, the former Don Guanella property has been rezoned for open space use, according to township solicitor Adam Matlawski.…
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Don Guanella Park Property Gets New Name; Mental Health Facility Planned
Delaware County’s newest and largest park now has a name—Delco Woods. The name was approved by Delaware County Council April 3 for the former 213-acre…
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US Deputy Commerce Secretary Visits Shugar Shack in Glenolden
U.S. Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves stopped by Shugar Shack Soul Food in Glenolden to meet with chef/owner Keenya Cain-Wiggins and enjoy a…
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Voters May Decide Whether to Fund Trails in Delaware County
Delaware County voters could be asked in a November referendum if they are willing to pay for trails, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily…
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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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Housing Coalition Urges Solutions as Delaware County Counts 300 Homeless
The Delaware County Housing Coalition is confronting a critical challenge–Delaware County counts 300 homeless people here, with 20 renter households facing eviction notices daily. Families…
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More Than 110 Nonprofits on Board So Far for Delco Gives Day
Since Jan. 3, 110 Delaware County nonprofits have registered for Delco Gives Day for a chance to reap the benefits of a 24-hour online and…
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Tax Vacation Is Over: Delaware County Eyes 5 Percent Increase
It’s the first county tax increase in a decade, but it has to be done, said Delaware County officials this week. The proposed $428 million…
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Mostly Status Quo in Delaware County as Voters Return Democrats to Office
Democrats easily maintained control of Delaware County government in Tuesday’s election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Three seats open on Delaware County…
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New Delaware County Medical Examiner Brings Plans for a State-of-the-Art Facility
Delaware County has named Dr. Albert Chu as its new chief medical examiner, and with him comes future plans for a new state-of-the-art facility in…
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It’s Time to Pick a Name for Delaware County’s Newest Park
Do you have a name for Delaware County’s 213-acre park on the former Don Guanella property in Marple? Submit your suggestion, and if it’s chosen,…
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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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Upland Park Improvements Part of County Green Space Upgrades
Continuing its mission to bring more green space to the county, Delaware County officials cut the ribbon on a $1.7 million capital improvement project for…
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Research Underway to Find Cause, Solutions for Brandywine Creek Flooding
Two years ago, Hurricane Ida forced Thomas McGrady and his family to abandon his West Chester home as water rose along Brandywine Creek. They ended…
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Wall Street Journal: Prospect Medical Deal With Crozer Hospital Landlord Put on Hold
A business transaction that was supposed to help the owner of Crozer Health has been put on hold, putting additional strain on Delaware County’s hospitals…
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Chester Courthouse: Preserving a Monument to American History
The 1724 Chester Courthouse is the oldest continuously used public building in the country. Now it’s getting a restoration in time for its 300th birthday,…
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Lower Bail Fee Will Help Struggling Families of Defendants
A Common Pleas Court order will make it easier for low-income families of defendants in Delaware County to cover bail, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.…
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Penn State Brandywine’s Bill Tyson Chosen to Head Domestic Abuse Project
Bill Tyson, director of strategic communications at Penn State Brandywine, has been elected president of the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County (DAP) board of directors. He…
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