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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Digital First Media’s Suburban Philadelphia Newspapers Face Uncertain Future
Digital First Media’s suburban Philadelphia newspapers, which include the Daily Local News and Delaware County Daily Times, are staring at an uncertain future, writes Bob…
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Weak Law Ineffective Against Rampant Texting While Driving in Pennsylvania
Texting while driving is rampant on roads across Pennsylvania, but police are virtually powerless to prevent it, due to the weak law adopted in 2012,…
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Amidst Decades of Declining Membership, Fire Departments Get Creative to Attract Volunteers
Fire companies nationwide are finding creative ways to attract volunteers in the hopes of reversing decades of declining membership, writes Michaelle Bond for the Philadelphia…
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Manufacturing Alliance of Chester and Delaware Counties Send Two Teams to First Annual Statewide “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?” Student Video Contest Awards
As a follow-up from its successful regional awards ceremony in March, the organizers of the What’s So Cool About Manufacturing? (WSCM) student video contest for…
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West Chester Resident, ‘One in a Billion,’ Advances Again on NBC’s ‘The Voice’
West Chester resident Jackie Verna has earned a coveted spot in the Top 12 on NBC’s “The Voice.” The 22-year-old, a member of Team Adam…
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Living Near Rail Stations a Boon for Suburban Homeowners
SEPTA has cited the increased value of suburban homes by rail stations as one of the reasons why mass transit is essential to the well-being…
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From DELCO: Blindness Doesn’t Prevent Monsignor Bonner Grad from Broadcasting Hockey Games
Blindness hasn’t prevented Matt Wallace from covering the University of Pennsylvania women’s hockey team with his broadcasting partner, Sam Fryman, writes Maria Panaritis for the…
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Area Students Answer the Question – What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?
For the third straight year, students in Chester and Delaware counties were partnered with area manufacturing companies to create videos highlighting what makes manufacturing a…
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Ideas x Innovation Network Helps Chester and Delaware County Tech Startups Receive $1.21M Tax Credit Incentives
The Keystone Innovation Zone (KIZ) tax credits program is one of the largest unencumbered sources of financial support for high growth startup companies in Pennsylvania. There…
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Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Boosts Local Trail Projects with $7.9 Million
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has awarded $7.9 million in grant money to local bike and walking trail projects, writes Jason Laughlin for the…
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Unionville-Chadds Ford School District Considers Overhauling Suspension Policies
The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is considering overhauling its disciplinary policies, which would make it the first school district in Pennsylvania to allow for the…
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More Than 200,000 People in Suburban Philly Could Be Paying Too Much in Property Taxes
More than 200,000 homeowners in the Philadelphia suburbs, including in Chester and Delaware counties, could be paying too much in property taxes due to inaccurate…
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FROM DELCO: Media-Based Logistics Company Takes Advantage of ‘Big’ Boom in Online Shopping
The boom in online shopping shows no signs of abating, and one Delaware County logistics company is taking full advantage of the trend, writes Sam…
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WCU Prof Testifies During Redistricting Trial: ‘This Is a Gerrymandered Map’
While testifying recently at the state gerrymandering trial, West Chester University political science professor John J. Kennedy said that Pennsylvania’s congressional map takes splitting communities…
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Proposed Tax Bill Spurs Debate Among Politicians … and Realtors
Democrats and realtors say the Republican-proposed tax plan should sound alarm bells in suburbs surrounding Philadelphia, where home prices and property taxes can be high,…
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FROM DELCO: ‘Godfather of Gridiron Gyrations’ Not Keen on Current Touchdown Celebrations
The NFL might have lifted its ban on end-zone celebrations, but one of its originators is not keen on their return, writes Frank Fitzpatrick for…
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Good Year for Greater Philadelphia’s Economy; Next Year May Be Even Better
While this was a good year for Philadelphia’s regional economy, next year could see Greater Philadelphia become even stronger, writes Joel Naroff for the Philadelphia…
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Oil Pipeline Running Through the Suburbs to Get New Purpose
A $189 million deal between Talen Energy and New Jersey Resources will convert the oil pipeline that runs through the Philadelphia suburbs to deliver natural…
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