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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Analyst on State’s Liquor-Price Hike: It’s Going to Increase ‘Border Bleed’
If your favorite beer or wine suddenly costs more, don’t blame store management. All state-run liquor stores in Pennsylvania are tacking on an extra $1…
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FROM DELCO: Human Chain Saves Newtown Square Man from Drowning in Cape May
Newtown Square resident Pete Peterson was recently saved from drowning by a human chain during a dramatic rescue in Cape May, writes William Bender for…
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Devon-Based Surrey Services Provides Transportation Options for Area Seniors
Seniors in the area no longer have to rely solely on public transportation for free and low-cost rides, thanks to Devon-based nonprofit Surrey Services for…
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Chester County Leadership – Vince Pompo, Attorney, Lamb McErlane
Vince Pompo, an attorney at Lamb McErlane, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Ridley Township, where he walked to school every day and…
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Chester County Leadership: Bob Madonna, President & CEO of Surrey Services
Bob Madonna, the President and CEO of Surrey Services, spoke with VISTA Today about being born in South Philadelphia, then moving into an Irish neighborhood…
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Turnpike’s Toll Scofflaws Given Fair Warning
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has warned drivers with at least six unpaid tolls or outstanding violations of $500 or more to pay up by Aug.…
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Only You Can Prevent Road Rage
Even though our mission is to fill these pages with news and events that celebrate Chester County, occasionally something so tragic happens that we would…
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Half-Century of Preservation Efforts Successfully Protect Local Nature
The plan to build a factory in the beautiful Brandywine countryside a half-century ago prompted the introduction of land-use and tax arrangements that have helped…
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Reward Renews 50-Year-Old Mystery of Boy Scout Murdered in Chester County
The kind of fun-filled camping adventure that most kids dream about ended up as the worst imaginable nightmare for one Delaware County child nearly 50…
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Citations for Distracted Driving in Pennsylvania Soar; Majority of Offenders Are Men
Distracted driving violations are on the rise in Pennsylvania, and men are the main culprits, according to a report by the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania…
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Controversial For-Profit Funeral Company Signs Deal with Donohue
StoneMor, the controversial for-profit cemetery and funeral company that leases 13 Catholic cemeteries in Philadelphia and four surrounding counties from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, has…
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With Faster-Growing Populations, Phoenix and Miami Threaten to Pass Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its suburbs were a refuge for people during the Great Recession, but now, there’s not quite the same draw. Population growth in the…
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Competition Weeding Out Region’s Medical Marijuana Bidders
The stakes are especially high for Pennsylvania’s first two licenses to grow, process, and distribute marijuana for medical purposes, and some big names are helping…
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Local Towns, Boroughs Fill the Federal and State Void of LGBT Protection Laws
With the absence of a federal- or state-level ban on discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity, local municipalities are taking the…
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If Obamacare Were to Die Overnight …
If President Donald Trump and the Republicans controlling Congress follow through on promises to repeal and replace Obamacare, a lot would change in Pennsylvania and…
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Delaware County Bakery Feeds the Appetite for Inauguration Day
It has sold papal-visit cakes, Hillary Clinton campaign cookies, even Deflategate cakes. Now Traub’s Bakery in Prospect Park is crowning its minicakes with frosting replicas…
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9 Random Things You Might Not Know About Wawa
Everyone knows the 400 million customers who shop at Wawa every year hold the door longer for other Wawa customers than they do for shoppers at…
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Chester County Leadership – Wayne Kimmel
When the Philadelphia Business Journal noted the Greater Philadelphia Metro’s net gain of just 412 small businesses (defined as having one to 99 employees) ranked…
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