Delaware County
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Small Business Optimism is Above Average, Though Not for Everyone
Small business optimism is running above average nationally, while uncertainty has dropped, according to the National Federation of Independent Businesses. Here in Delaware County, the business mood depends on what business you are in, writes Gene Marks for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Overall, small businesses in the Philadelphia region saw a 2.4 percent bump in consumer…
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Wilmington University Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for New School of Law Building
On Nov. 12, Wilmington University (WilmU) hosted a ribbon-cutting celebration for its new three-story, 52,000-square-foot School of Law building at its Brandywine location. Modern Spaces Built To Inspire Legal Learning Designed to expand access to student-centered, practice-ready legal education, the facility features a majestic three-floor atrium with expansive windows and a welcoming main entrance and reception area. It…
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Widener Partners on Winter Salting Water Pollution Study
Winter in Pennsylvania is quickly approaching, bringing cold weather and icy roads that require plowing and salting. At Widener University, the impending winter has created a learning opportunity. Area scientists are looking at the effect winter road treatments have on local waterways through a project called the “Fall Salt Snapshot.” Widener is partnering on the…
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DCCC Is First Community College in PA to Offer Certificate Programs in Artificial Intelligence
The U.S. East Coast is home to two-thirds of Artificial Intelligence job postings nationwide and over 90 percent of AI startup activity. In the last year alone, the number of job postings mentioning AI has increased by over 100 percent, according to a July 2025 Brookings Institution report. In an increasingly competitive job market, AI…
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DCCC Men’s Basketball Team Opens 2025-2026 Season
With a tough schedule in one of the most competitive intercollegiate regions in the country, Delaware County Community College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Dwayne Saunders feels his 2025-2026 squad is “ready to compete from day one.” The DCCC Phantoms men’s basketball team will be led by two returning sophomore guards, Jabree Martin of Chester and Stephen Rosemin of Jamison. Named an All-Eastern Pennsylvania Athletic Conference…
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New Location for Delaware County Food Drive on Nov. 8
Delaware County Council, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Emergency Services are announcing a change in location for the Delaware County Community Food Drive, originally scheduled to be held at Cardinal O’Hara High School in Springfield on Saturday, November 8, from 9 AM to 12 PM. Due to the Cardinal O’Hara High…
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A Tale of Two Hospitals: Still Stalled in Springfield, but Progress at Taylor
Springfield Township officials continue to question the lack of plans for the shuttered Springfield Hospital by its new potential buyers, Restorative Health Foundation and Syan Investments, writes Chad Pradelli for 6abc. Officials say they have been unable to get answers. “I have a lot of concerns about them, and I know hardly anything about them,”…
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Fates of Crozer-Chester Center, Springfield Hospital Still Uncertain
Some progress regarding the sale of Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland has been made, but Springfield Hospital plans have stalled, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. To close the sale on both hospitals, local taxing authorities have to agree on a stipulation to set the assessments for both properties at the transaction prices of…
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Task Showrunner Brad Ingelsby Weighs in on a Second Task Season
Task showrunner Brad Ingelsby is open to the idea of a second season for his HBO crime drama that takes place in Delaware County, reports Kamryn Scrivens for Fox 29. “Look, I’d love to do another season of Task,” said Ingelsby, speaking at the 34th annual Philadelphia Film Festival. “I think if, if there’s an…
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First Graduates of DCCC/Downingtown Teacher Academy Land Jobs in Area School District
Two of the Downingtown Area School District’s newest teachers this fall, Lauren Klunk and Leah Cramer, began their journey to their new positions while still in high school. As students in the first Downingtown Teacher Academy cohort with Delaware County Community College (DCCC), they were able to earn 13 college credits, experience field observation opportunities in…
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How Wawa Lures Customers from Wendy’s, Burger King and Starbucks
Wawa is stealing customers from Burger King, Wendy’s and Starbucks, especially during breakfast, because of its focus on high-quality, built-to-order food, writes Natalie Rice for CNBC. The Delaware County-based chain is leveraging its customer loyalty, almost a cult-like following that has inspired merchandise, tattoos, songs, and marriage proposals, to expand into the Midwest and South.…
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DCCC Spring Registration Begins Nov. 3
Delaware County Community College (DCCC) registration for spring 2026 classes for new students begins Monday, Nov. 3. In addition to its Marple Campus in Media, DCCC has centers in Downingtown and — beginning in January 2026 — in Drexel Hill at the College’s brand-new Southeast Center. Programs at the new Southeast Center include Healthcare, Technology, Skilled Trades, Culinary Arts and…
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$13.5M Bids Accepted for Crozer-Chester, Springfield Hospitals
There are two hospital buyers for the closed Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Following a Friday bankruptcy auction, Prospect Medical Holdings has agreed to sell the two hospital properties for $13 million, according to Prospect attorneys. Chariot Allaire Partners successfully bid $10 million for the Crozer-Chester…
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DCCC Student Chosen to Serve on PA State Board of Higher Education
Christa Heyward, Ph.D., a student at Delaware County Community College (DCCC), has been selected to be one of just two college student representatives to serve on the Pennsylvania State Board of Higher Education (SBHE). Currently completing a Certificate in Residential Carpentry at DCCC, Heyward will represent publicly funded colleges and universities in the state. After…
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Wawa Loses Top Spot, Ties with Rival Sheetz for Second in Annual Customer Satisfaction Report
Delaware County-based Wawa dropped one spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index Convenience Store Study, now tying with rival Sheetz for second place, writes Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Midwestern brand Kwik Trip claimed the top spot, scoring 84 on the 100-point scale, two points above Wawa and Sheetz. Wawa and Sheetz are…
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Passions Rise Over Local Eateries in Delco Restaurant Review Facebook Group
Delco Restaurant Review is a Facebook group with roughly 42,000 members where locals can discuss Delaware County eateries, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. It is not unusual for conversations to get heated very quickly. “I find that anytime someone says that this place is the ‘best’ at anything, the situation can devolve quickly,” said…
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Prospect Medical Bankruptcy Motion States Potential Abandonment of Medical Properties
Prospect Medical Holdings submitted an emergency bankruptcy motion last week, stating it plans to abandon Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital in Delaware County unless local authorities meet its property tax demands, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The California for-profit filed for bankruptcy in January. Some potential buyers have already been identified for…
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Crozer-Chester and Springfield Hospital Properties to be Auctioned
Bankruptcy auctions are coming up for Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. This follows the recent sale of Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park to local private investors and the sale of Delaware County Memorial Hospital to Upper Darby School District. Bids on the properties are due Oct. 7,…
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