Delaware County
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3 Delaware County Colleges Make U.S. News & World Report National Lists
Delaware County colleges and universities once again made the cut on a new 2026 ranking of the nation’s top colleges from U.S. News & World Report. Nationally, Villanova University in Radnor is the only school located in Delaware County that cracked the top 100 overall. It came in at No. 57. It also ranked 60th…
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‘Task’ Earns Glowing Reviews, Praise for Creator Brad Ingelsby
The new HBO crime series ‘Task,’ starring Mark Ruffalo with its Delco focus, is even better than the Emmy-winning “Mare of Easttown,” writes Greg MacArthur for Screen Rant. Both series were created by Brad Ingelsby, an Archbishop Carroll High School and Villanova University graduate. Ruffalo is FBI field agent Tom, stricken by a personal tragedy. …
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Delaware County Woman Uses AI to Appeal Health Insurance Denial
When Delaware County resident Joani Reisen lost her health insurance coverage for a critical medication she needed, she appealed using a new AI platform that made the appeal work much easier, writes Joshua Sidorowicz for CBS News Philadelphia. Reisen had been using Concerta, which treats attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, for more than a decade to help her…
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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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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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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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Wonder Food Hall Expanding Into Three Delaware County Locations
Wonder food halls are rapidly expanding in the Philadelphia region and there are plans for three Delaware County locations, writes Torin Sweeney for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In total, Wonder is planning to open 12 more sites in Philadelphia and the surrounding counties by the end of 2025. It currently has seven Wonder locations open. In…
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Anticipated SEPTA Cuts Will Be Strongly Felt in Delaware County
Delaware County commuters will be deeply affected by anticipated SEPTA service cuts coming Monday, Aug. 25, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. SEPTA will implement its cuts if it doesn’t receive last-minute state funding to cover a $213 million deficit. Fares will increase an average of 21.5 percent starting Sept. 1. On Monday, bus…
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Prospect Medical Sues Federal Agencies Claiming Bankruptcy Violation
Crozer Health’s parent company, Prospect Medical, is suing two federal health care agencies, claiming they violated an automatic stay order after the company’s bankruptcy was filed in January. The July 11 complaint seeks at least $1.5 million for care that Medicare and Medicaid patients received at five Crozer Health ambulatory surgery and imaging centers, writes…
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Upper Darby School District Agrees to Buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital
Upper Darby School District has agreed to buy Delaware County Memorial Hospital from Prospect Medical Holdings for $600,000, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The district has been trying to acquire the property for two years, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We need to expand,” said Upper Darby School District Superintendent Daniel…
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20 Emerging Leaders Under 40 Include 4 From Delaware County
Main Line Today has spotted 20 talented people all under 40 who are making a difference, including four from Delaware County, writes Gina Lizzo for Main Line Today. Alaina Kearney of Springfield is the director of Vertical & Public Sector Marketing, Comcast Business, and is also vice chair for the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce’s…
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Wawa Employees Weigh in: This Is the Worst Stuff Customers Do
Wawa workers are underappreciated, dealing with thousands of Wawa customers, keeping it all humming 24/7, writes Chris Coleman for We Are New Jersey. Every once in a while, a customer may do something annoying. Hard to believe, but true. Some people, apparently, have no problem walking behind a counter to look for something instead of…
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New Wawa Partner Relex to Help with Inventory Management
Wawa has brought on a new partner, Relex Solutions, to help make sure its food is as fresh as possible, writes Rachel Gignac for CSP. The Delaware County convenience store chain has partnered with Relex to help with inventory management and fresh food optimization. Relex is a supply chain and inventory management company. Wawa will…
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Crozer Loss, Delays Impacting Delaware County’s Healthcare
Everyone in Delaware County is being affected by the loss of Crozer Health services, from working-class neighborhoods to the Main Line. That’s the conclusion of a detailed analysis of Delaware County’s current healthcare status, as reported by Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The county and local communities have implemented their own emergency medical services to transport…
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Skyrocketing Home Prices Are Hitting These Delaware County Towns
The top 50 fastest-growing home prices in Pennsylvania include several communities in Delaware County, according to statistics compiled by Stacker. Towns are ranked by the dollar change in the Zillow Home Value Index for all homes over 12 months ending in June 2025. Chadds Ford placed 31st for fastest rising home prices in 2025. A…
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We Know the Name But What Does Wawa Actually Mean?
Those of us who grew up in Delaware County certainly know about our Wawas, a local landscape fixture. We’re so familiar with Wawas that we don’t even question the source of the strange-sounding name. Not so for Michael Bartiromo with PA Homepage, who tracked down Wawa’s name origin. The convenience store chain’s headquarters is in…









































