Delaware County
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Delaware County and Penn Working to Save Crozer Health Long-term
A picture is starting to emerge of what Crozer Health’s future looks like beyond bankruptcy, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Progress is reported on a long-term solution for Crozer Health and its two remaining hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital. The lawyer for Crozer’s owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, said Delaware County and…
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Another Nonprofit Approached for Crozer Health Hospital Sale
Prospect Medical Holdings is in negotiations to sell Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital to an undisclosed nonprofit, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s what a Prospect Medical lawyer told a federal bankruptcy judge Wednesday, March 19. A bankruptcy hearing March 26 will determine if Prospect asks to approve the sale or close…
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Wawa Hosts Roanoke Community Event as It Expands in Virginia
Wawa is introducing itself to the Roanoke community April 1 with a Community Partnership Event as it launches its first wave of a Wawa “Westward Virginia Expansion,” reports 10 News. Wawa will provide updates on stores opening in the region along with general timeframes for construction, investments in the local communities and market projections. Wawa…
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These Delaware County Towns Have Some of Pennsylvania’s Most Expensive Homes
Stacker has compiled a list of 30 towns with the most high value homes in Pennsylvania using data fromZillow. Some towns feature higher home prices tags than other. Location, home size, age, and condition of the property all contribute to a home’s value. Here in Delaware County, three communities stood out for homes with higher…
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Delaware County Parties Name Endorsed Candidates for Primary
Democratic and Republican leaders have announced their endorsed Primary candidates for county-level positions in the May 20 Pennsylvania Primary Election, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Democratic slate of unopposed candidates includes Joanne Phillips of Middletown and incumbent Richard Womack of Darby Township for county council and Mike Power of Thornbury and…
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Some Smaller Wawa’s Are Being Pushed Out by Super Wawa Option
The Collingswood Wawa store on Haddon Avenue in New Jersey is one of the latest victims of a trend at the Delaware County-based corporation to phase out its older, smaller stores with Super Wawas, writes Michelle Myers for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Customers thought the store would only close temporarily for “necessary repairs,” but Wawa announced…
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For-Profit Firm Insight Health Could Buy Crozer Health’s 2 Hospitals
A Michigan for-profit hospital company, Insight Health, is a potential purchaser of Crozer Health’s two hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, according to court filings in the bankruptcy proceedings with Crozer owner Prospect Medical Holdings. The company is known for taking over hospitals in distress, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Houlihan Lokey,…
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For-Profit Firm Insight Health Could Buy Crozer Health’s 2 Hospitals
A Michigan for-profit hospital company, Insight Health, is a potential purchaser of Crozer Health’s two hospitals, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, according to court filings in the bankruptcy proceedings with Crozer owner Prospect Medical Holdings. The company is known for taking over hospitals in distress, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Houlihan Lokey,…
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If You Enjoy Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, Thank Delaware County Native Ron Davis
Hank’s Cinnamon Buns, fresh from the oven, are a popular commodity at area farmers markets. They come from Ron Davis, a self-taught baker from Delaware County, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Hank’s Cinnamon Buns is an Instagram-based micro bakery run by Davis. The name comes from Davis’ alias, Hank McCoy when he was…
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Aqua PA Continues to Enhance Delaware County’s Water Infrastructure
Aqua Pennsylvania is upgrading 12,025 feet of aging water mains across Delaware County. The existing cast iron pipes are being replaced with new ductile iron mains made from nearly 90 percent recycled materials, ensuring more reliable service for decades to come. This investment is part of Aqua’s continuing infrastructure improvement program to replace decades-old water…
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George W. Hill Prison in Thornton Undergoing Safety Upgrades
It’s the first major security upgrade in three decades at the George W Hill Correctional Facility in Thornton, a $28 million renovation package OK’d by Delaware County Council. The council recently approved a renovations contract with Alabama-based Cornerstone Detention Products, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. It’s a “big ticket” item because…
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It’s Lucky No. 7 as Wawa Continues to Expand in Central PA
The 7th Central Pennsylvania Wawa store will open later this month as it continues to expand into Sheetz territory and beyond, writes Sue Gleiter for Penn Live. The doors will open at 8 AM on Feb. 27 on a new Wawa at 1007 Baltimore Street in Hanover, York County. A ribbon cutting takes place at…
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For Romantic Dining, Delaware County’s Got Some Tasty Options
Looking for a great date spot for this Valentine’s Day? There are plenty of romantic dining options in the Delaware County area to try, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Departure is a delicious, tapas-style restaurant at 2 S. Orange St. in Media. Co-owned by Rory and Krystal Hirst, this spot serves an array of…
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Some Delaware County Projects on Hold Amid Trump Orders
Delaware County is feeling the effect of President Trump’s executive orders that withhold federal funds from some local programs, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A traffic safety initiative along Route 291 is on hold, along with a school safety blueprint, a lead reduction program, and a flood assessment of the Darby-Cobbs Watershed. County Executive Director…
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Delaware County Council OK’s Start of Darby Creek Elevated Boardwalk Project
Delaware County Council revisited a Darby Creek Elevated Trail Project this week that will connect the Darby Creek trail in Upper Darby with Lansdowne Borough. The .4-mile boardwalk would sit between the southern terminus of the Darby Creek trail at the Kent dog park and Hoffman Park at Scottdale Road in Lansdowne, writes Kathleen E.…
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Delaware County’s Health Department Has Been Beneficial, Study Shows
When Pennsylvania counties like Delaware County opt to have their own health departments, local residents benefit, according to a study by epidemiologist Becky Dawson and other researchers. The study shows counties with health departments tend to have more primary care doctors, more vaccinated residents, and lower infant mortality rates, writes Alan Yu for WHYY. “When…
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Delaware County Among Fastest Growing Areas in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has recorded a modest population increase in recent years, with most of the growth concentrated in the Southeast, including Delaware County, writes Mike D’Onofrio for Axios. According to recent U.S. census data, the Philadelphia region accounted for over half of the Keystone State’s population growth between 2019 and 2023. Of the nearly 200,000 new…
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Wawa Has Changed Convenience Store Retail With 6 Actions
Wawa is a convenience store disrupter when it comes to technology and six key elements, and that’s why it’s winning the retail game, writes Melissa Kress for Convenience Store News. The Delaware County chain uses these six core elements: “Just when you think you think you nailed it in retail, you are dead,” said Kayla…
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