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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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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Making a First Impression: Meet Kathleen Nader, CCEDC’s Friendly Face
If you have ever been to the Chester County Economic Development Council’s offices in the Eagleview Corporate Center, most likely you’ve been greeted by the…
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Destination ChesCo: Tyler Arboretum, a Whimsical Adventure
While not directly located in Chester County, the Tyler Arboretum in Media, PA is only a stone’s throw away from Chadds Ford and well worth…
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5 Things You Didn’t Know about the Brandywine River
By Grace Knickerbocker As reported last week, The Brandywine River is one of four rivers nominated in Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers’ (POWR) River of…
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Find Out Where Chester County’s Average Tax Burden Lies as Gap Between Philly, Suburbs Shrinks
According to a recent study, the benefit of less-burdensome taxes that the suburbs once held over the city is shrinking, writes Caitlin McCabe for the…
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After 15 Years, Frances Sheehan Leaving Brandywine Health Foundation to Lead New Delaware County Foundation
Brandywine Health Foundation Board Chair Dawn James announced today that President and CEO Frances Sheehan will be leaving at the end of December to work…
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Local Career Coach Contributes Chapter to New Book for Job Seekers
Lynne Williams, a 1976 graduate of Conestoga High School, is one of 16 career coaches from around the country who have contributed a chapter to…
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With Several Women in Senior Positions, First Resource Breaks Mold for Banking
There once was a time when the only women working at a bank were the ones who either greeted you at the reception desk or…
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Getting to Know CCEDC’s MaryFrances McGarrity
By Leslie Rylke If you have any interaction with the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) during the past few years, you probably are familiar…
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Celebrating OUTWORD.Today and the Philly Suburban LGBTQ+ Experience
Join Rachel Stevenson and American Community Journals (ACJ), publisher of VISTA Today, to celebrate the grand kick-off of OUTWORD.Today this evening, Monday, September 26th, in Mont…
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A Chester County Manufacturing Success Story: From Mechanic to Manufacturing President
Tom Walser, founder of CNC Manufacturing Inc. and owner of MTI Dental, began his interest in manufacturing as a Delaware County high school student working…
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Longwood Gardens Ranks Fifth Among Most Popular Attractions in Philadelphia Region
New research conducted by the Philadelphia Business Journal has determined the most popular attractions in the Philadelphia region, based on 2015 visitation. Among the Top…
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Malvern Bancorp Adds Audit Expert to Its Board
A seasoned leader and audit expert has been appointed to the Malvern Bancorp Board of Directors to safeguard the Malvern Federal Savings Bank parent company’s…
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Seniors Protest Closure of Widener’s Exton Campus Learning Program
When Widener University said it was moving its lifelong learning program from the Exton campus to its main location in Delaware County, many local seniors…
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Success of VISTA.Today Prompts Launch of Delaware and Montgomery County NewsHubs
You, VISTA Today’s reader, have spoken. Well, technically, your actions have spoken. Prompted by the success of VISTA.Today over the last two years – which…
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