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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ChristianaCare’s Aston Micro-Hospital Set to Open This Summer
Construction crews are finishing up Delaware County’s first micro-hospital in Aston. The $50 million micro-hospital in Aston from ChristianaCare is set to open in June…
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Barrack Academy and Perelman Jewish Schools Announce a Merger
The Jack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy in Bryn Mawr, Delaware County, is merging with Perelman Jewish Day School in Wynnewood. The merger was approved earlier…
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Wawa Saves in Headquarters Tax Reassessment, Impacting Local Taxes
Wawa just got a nearly 50 percent tax reduction on its corporate headquarters in Chester Heights, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Its valuation…
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Here’s How the Real Estate Market is Doing in Delaware County
The regional housing market appears to have stabilized, according to Larry Flick V, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach Realtors. The Greater Philadelphia…
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Philadelphia Leadership: Keith Sterling, CEO, Habitat for Humanity MontDelco
Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MontDelco, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about how he came out of retirement during the quarantine: What started with…
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S&T Bank Hosting 2026 Share a Smile Day to Support Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
For the third consecutive year, S&T Bank is supporting the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) through its Share a Smile Day community initiative. The Bank…
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Chester Residents Struggle These Days for Healthcare, But There’s Hope
Chester has no family doctors, said Mayor Stefan Roots, stressing the healthcare crisis still facing the city since Crozer Health’s closing. The mayor spoke at…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Accelerates Effort to Get the Lead Out Across Commonwealth
Since starting work on customer-owned service lines in 2024, Aqua Pennsylvania has surveyed construction materials for 71,239 of its customers’ drinking water service lines in…
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A Local Guide to 16 (Plus 1) Standout Chocolate Shops Across the Delaware Valley
Valentine’s Day calls for chocolate done right, and the Delaware Valley delivers. Across Philadelphia, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Bucks counties, these 16 (plus 1!) chocolate…
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15 (Plus 1 Bonus Pick!) Romantic Restaurants in the Delaware Valley for a Perfect Valentine’s Day Night Out
Valentine’s Day puts pressure on dinner plans. You want the right room, the right pace, and food worth lingering over. The Delaware Valley delivers in…
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Firstrust Bank, Philadelphia Eagles Elevate Havertown Carpet Co. Through Brotherly Shove Business Spotlight
Shane Barry never set out to chase the spotlight when he founded the Havertown Carpet Co. in 2015. He just set out to survive. With…
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Medicaid Cuts, Private Equity Ownership Hurting Some PA Hospitals
Bad financial deals aren’t helping Pennsylvania hospitals that are already struggling with Medicaid funding cuts, writes Noah Zucker for Bisnow. About 37 percent of Pennsylvania…
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Lou Turk’s, Tinicum’s Gentleman’s Club, Is Getting a New Name
Lou Turk’s, Delaware County’s only strip club, is changing its name to The Carousel Delco, part of a rebranding for this 50-year-old Delco icon, writes…
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Di Bruno Bros. Pull Back Sad, But Not Surprising, Customers Say
Di Bruno Bros. customers will miss the three stores that are closing in Wayne, Ardmore, and Center City, but they aren’t surprised by the move,…
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PennDOT Plans to Ease Blue Route Congestion, but It Will Take a While
The Blue Route is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year as a fully operational link between I-95 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. Also known as I-476,…
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What a New Tinicum Cruise Port Could Mean for Delco Jobs, Tourism, and Real Estate
A new cruise terminal is coming to Delaware County, and, according to Tom Toole, team lead of Tom Toole Sales Group at RE/Max Main Line,…
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court Blocks Proposed Sale of Chester Water Authority
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has blocked the proposed sale of the cash-strapped Chester Water Authority, which provides water service to 200,000 residents in Chester and Delaware counties,…
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There’s a County in New York That Dares to Call Itself Delco
Delco always prided itself on its unique culture and general weirdness. Now Delaware County, New York, is promoting its own Delco culture, with a website…
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