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Local Investors Up to the Challenge of Bringing Taylor Hospital Back
A flag flies once again at Taylor Hospital in Ridley Park, closed since April 25. New investors with Delaware County roots intend to make the hospital a community medical asset once again, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Todd Strine, along with local investors Jason Kilpatrick, Danny Platt, Justin Misner, Sumeer Toteja and…
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Protestors Arrested After Sit-In at Crozer-Chester Medical Center
A Crozer-Chester Medical Center sit-in protest on Monday morning led to the arrest of eight people, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A rally was staged at the Upland Center by Put People First PA!, an organization advocating for Medicaid and hospital access. The group was protesting the closure of Crozer Health, hoping to…
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Wealth Is Concentrated in These Delaware County ZIP Codes
There are several Delaware County ZIP Codes where wealth spends some time, according to a Philadelphia Business Journal ranking of the region’s wealthiest ZIP Codes. Two Delaware County ZIP Codes cracked the top 20, writes Todd Romero for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Havertown, in ZIP Code 19083, ranked 14th, with a per capita income of…
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MONTCO 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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Delaware County Divided Over Proposed Human Relations Commission
A proposal ordinance to create a volunteer human relations commission in Delaware County is receiving some public pushback, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The public flooded a Delaware County Council meeting last Wednesday with supporters and detractors. “By adopting this ordinance, Delaware County sends a powerful message that some of our community stands for fairness,…
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Private Investors Acquire Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1M
Private investors have snatched up Taylor Hospital in Ridley for $1 million, with plans to re-establish medical services there that would include an emergency room, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The group of private investors, known as KQT Aikens Partners, is being led by Todd Strine, majority owner of the Delaware County…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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Aston’s Sisters of St. Francis, Around for 170 Years, Is Fading
The Sisters of St. Francis of Philadelphia in Aston have been around for 170 years. They survived the Civil War, the 1918 flu, the Great Depression, two World Wars, and a dramatic shift in American culture. Now it’s unclear how much longer the 270 sisters can go on, writes Zoe Greenberg for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It…
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Hazard vs. Economy: Delaware River LNG Terminal Back in Play
Exporting Pennsylvania’s fracked gas could mean a new $7 billion liquified gas facility along the Delaware River, affecting Chester and Eddystone, writes Nina Sablan for Inside Climate News. Chester already feels the effects of industrial sites along the river. Air pollution is blamed for high rates of deadly illnesses in Chester and surrounding communities. Researchers…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors American Community Journals with 2025 Partner of the Year Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that American Community Journals (ACJ) is the recipient of its 2025 Partner of the Year Award. The award was presented during the organization’s annual Celebration & Awards Dinner in recognition of ACJ’s steadfast partnership, powerful storytelling, and transformative support of The Arc’s mission. Best known for their widely respected…
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MONTCO 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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A Human Rights Commission Is Being Looked at for Delaware County
Delaware County could have a Human Relations Commission that would hear alleged human rights violations county-wide in areas of housing, employment, medical care, and education. The 12-member volunteer commission would have the authority to evaluate complaints, mediate disputes, schedule public hearings, and levy fines of up to $500 for violators, writes Kathleen E. Carey for…
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MONTCO 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’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A technical assistance grant from FEMA would have helped Delaware County find solutions to expected flooding problems for Colwyn, Sharon Hill and Darby Township…
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Delaware County’s Flood Prone Areas Lose Federal Grants to Fix the Problem
Delaware County residents are feeling ‘abandoned’ after the Trump Administration cut grants for work meant to mitigate flooding for Darby Creek and Cobbs Creek, writes Katie Bernard for The Philadelphia Inquirer. A technical assistance grant from FEMA would have helped Delaware County find solutions to expected flooding problems for Colwyn, Sharon Hill and Darby Township…
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MONTCO 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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Here Are 5 Recommended Top Restaurants in Chadds Ford
Chadds Ford is known best for its history, scenery, and art, but there’s also plenty of vibrant and sophisticated restaurants to visit, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite Magazine. Brandywine Prime is a modern American steakhouse that offers upscale and elegant dining, set in a restored 1703 stone building. The menu often features organic ingredients sourced…
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Delaware County Judge Barry Dozer Remembered as Fair and Fun
Retired Delaware County Common Pleas Judge Barry Dozer died unexpectedly over the weekend, shocking those who knew and worked with him, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Dozer had a 23-year career on the Delaware County bench until he retired earlier this year at the age of 75. In a Daily Times interview around…
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