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Delaware County Adjusts Around New Crozer Health Absence
As Crozer Health begins the business of shutting down, Delaware County, its communities, and other healthcare providers are taking steps to protect patients and displaced staff from a Crozer Health absence. Taylor Hospital is scheduled to close on Monday, April 28. Crozer-Chester Medical Center is set to close on Friday, May 2. Crozer EMS services…
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VISTA Careers: Freedom Village at Brandywine
Find your Freedom Village career at Freedom Village at Brandywine, a Life Plan Community in West Brandywine, that has served seniors for more than 25 years. Freedom Village provides active senior living with resort-inspired services, amenities, social activities, chef-prepared cuisine and onsite care that includes personal care, skilled nursing, memory care and rehabilitation services. Be…
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Delaware County Boy’s Life Changed After Pope’s Blessing
Conall Harvey of Delaware County received a face-to-face blessing from Pope Francis in 2015 that his family considers a miracle, writes Tracy Davidson and Emily Rose Grassi for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Harvey, now a teenager, had been a recent amputee living with Sepsis and Leukemia when he attended mass during the Pope’s 2015 visit to…
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World Atlas Names Doylestown One of Pennsylvania’s Most Unconventional Towns
The World Atlas has named Doylestown Borough as one of Pennsylvania’s most unconventional towns thanks to its “historical and quirky attractions,” writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The list is aimed at people who are not visiting Pennsylvania to explore its deep well of historical sites, which are plentiful in cities such as Philadelphia, but…
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Widener’s Annual Disaster Drill Tests Nursing Student Responses
Last year, a tornado called Widener University’s nursing students into action. This year, Darby Creek flooded after a heavy rain. No worries, though. No one was hurt or killed, no property damaged on the Chester campus. It’s part of Widener’s disaster drill run by the university’s School of Nursing to test how well prepared its…
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Riddle Hospital Ready to Take on Crozer-Chester Patients
Riddle Hospital in Media has added 50 beds on three floors anticipating a rush of patients from the closure of Crozer-Chester Medical Center, which is only five miles away, write Stephanie Stahl and Brad Nau for CBS News Philadelphia. “We’re ready to go,” said Shelly Buck, the president of Riddle Hospital. “We have been preparing…
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Nurturing Healthy Sleep Habits in Children and Adolescents
If you’ve been listening carefully, you may have heard a teenager near you say it: “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Adolescent posturing? Sure. A killer Warren Zevon song, absolutely. But the guiding mantra for children? Definitely not. The utterer and every other teenager ought to know just how vital sleep is to their development and…
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Safe Harbor of Chester County: It’s Time for Beebfest!
Come on out Saturday, April 26, for a day of music, fun, and community at BEEBFEST–an all-day celebration of music, great vibes, and community spirit in the heart of West Chester that benefits Safe Harbor of Chester County. This free, public event, from Noon to 10 PM, is hosted by Bichen Productions and Sponsored by…
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Delco Woods Plans Include Paved Hiking Paths, a Dog Park and Elevated Boardwalks
Delaware County’s newest and largest park, Delco Woods, in Marple Township will hopefully one day have paved hiking paths, mountain bike trails, a dog park, and elevated boardwalks over wetlands. The county just needs some money, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. “The biggest challenge is financial,” Delaware County Council Member Elaine Schaefer said.…
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Busy Chick-fil-A in Middletown Is Being Torn Down, Then Rebuilt
A busy Chick-fil-A restaurant in Middletown will be torn down and rebuilt with a second drive-thru lane to ease long wait times, writes JD Mullane for the Bucks County Courier Times. Franchisee Dave Heffernan said the store near Sesame Place will be demolished in early 2026. It is expected to reopen in June of the…
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Crozer Health Hospitals, Facilities to Start Shutting Down This Week
Crozer Health will start shutting down this week, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “Today, Prospect Medical Holdings made the extremely difficult decision to begin winding down operations across our Crozer Health facilities,” said Paul Rundell, chief restructuring officer for Prospect, Crozer Health’s owner. Rundell said efforts to prevent Crozer Health’s closure were unsuccessful.…
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VISTA Careers – CCRES
CCRES is hiring professional staff to work in schools, in the home, and in the community as they help children and adults challenged by autism, mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and physical disabilities. CCRES joined up with the Chester County Intermediate Unit in 1999 to meet a need for behavioral health services for children in Chester…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Supports Lifecare Services Foundation Awareness Week
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently participated in the Life Care Services Foundation Awareness Week, held from April 7-11, 2025. The LCS Foundation plays a vital role in several key areas: developing future leaders in the senior living industry; supporting Alzheimer’s care, support, and research initiatives; and providing crucial financial relief to Life Care Services employees…
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Mercy Fitz Prepping for a Patient Surge if Crozer Health Closes
Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital in Darby has come up with a plan to handle a surge in patients should Crozer Health and its two hospitals close this week, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Meanwhile, Ridley Park has declared an emergency in light of the possible closures, giving the borough the ability to hire temporary…
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VISTA Careers: The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Penn State ‘Swipe Out Hunger’ Campaign Returns for 5th Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Penn State is partnering with the national nonprofit Swipe Out Hunger for the spring “Swipe out Hunger” drive. The campaign began Sunday, April 20, and runs through the end of the spring 2025 semester. Penn State students at any residential campus (University Park, Altoona, Beaver, Berks, Brandywine, Behrend, Greater Allegheny, Harrisburg, Hazleton,…
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CCRES Board Recognizes Personal Care Assistant for Outstanding Service
Kathy M. was recently recognized by CCRES Board of Directors for her outstanding services. Kathy joined the CCRES team as a Personal Care Assistant (PCA) at the start of the last school year and has quickly established herself as a motivated and exceptional team member. She brought with her 15 years of experience in special…
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Havertown Native/CEO Michael McDermott Makes It to the Masters, Again
Havertown native Michael McDermott, CEO of Kathmere Capital Management, played some top-level professional golf this past weekend at the Masters Tournament in Georgia, playing as a “marker,” writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s the second time in three years McDermott has had that honor. A marker joins the game when an odd number…
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