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Backpack giveaways, fun activities, and more held to prep for new school year
UPPER DARBY — Bread of Life Assembly Of God Church’s third annual Community Day drew hundreds of local residents Saturday to Sellers Recreation Area at State Road and Penarth Avenue. Church volunteers handed out 800 free backpacks filled with school supplies to children ages 3 to 14 years...
Thieves made more than $1M in sales of stolen catalytic converters, DA says
Pennsylvania prosecutors are making progress in putting catalytic converter thieves behind bars. After two years and nearly 20 different police departments, the district attorneys in Montgomery and Delaware counties teamed up to dismantle a catalytic converter theft ring that was allegedly organized by a handful of guys. Investigators say they caused significant financial hardship for people while undermining public safety.
Chester Pike Boroughs Seizing an Opportunity to Revitalize
Six borough communities along Chester Pike are gearing up for revitalization. Six Chester Pike boroughs in Delaware County could see investment and growth coming to their communities with help from a county agency and some matching state grants, writes Gabriel Donahue for WHYY. The Delco Commerce Center is looking to...
PA State Police to host Sunny Day Camp event for individuals with special needs in Delco
Pennsylvania State Police are hosting a one-day free camp event for individuals with special needs in Delaware County. The Sunny Day Camp event will be held on September 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brandywine Youth Club on 47 Thornton Road in Glen Mills. Throughout the day attendees will be able to […]
Delaware County Health Department offering cold storage equipment to eligible food pantries
The Delaware County Health Department is awarding cold storage equipment to eligible food pantry nonprofits, making fresh, healthy food more accessible to residents in vulnerable neighborhoods.
DCCC Recognized for Commitment To Improving Experiences for First-Generation College Students
FirstGen Forward™ recently named DCCC as one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. FirstGen Forward™, formerly the Center for First-Generation Student Success, recently named Delaware County Community College as one of 80 new members of the FirstGen Forward Network for 2024-25. To be selected as a FirstGen Forward Network member, DCCC displayed a demonstrated commitment to improving experiences and advancing success for first-generation college students.
Here Are Some Places That Make Delaware County Really Cool
The Rose Tree Summer Festival is a long-time tradition in Delaware County offering a range of free concerts in the park. Delaware County is undergoing a reputation change, from a time when outsiders considered the county just gritty and blue collar, to a new level of sophistication. For long-time residents,...
IBX Foundation supports nearly 60 Nonprofit Health Centers
In 2024, the Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Foundation will fund nearly 60 health centers providing primary, dental, or vision care to nearly 300,000 children, individuals, and families living in medically underserved areas across Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, Chester and Bucks counties. Today, 25% of the uninsured population in Southeastern Pennsylvania access care at a health center supported by the IBX Foundation.
Delaware County Is Among the 20 Fastest Growing Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County made a top 20 list of the fastest growing counties in Pennsylvania. So what parts of Pennsylvania have the fastest growing counties and how does Delaware County fit in?. According to Stacker, out of the top 50 fastest-growing counties in the state, Delaware County is 11th. From 2010...
Delaware County health care executive turns passion for wedding dresses into growing bridal shop
MEDIA, Pa. (CBS) — A Delaware County health care executive with a passion for wedding dresses has launched a successful career as a bridal shop owner.Debbie Collins is the owner of The Dress Matters, a bridal boutique on North Providence Road in Media. While helping brides find their dream wedding dress, she makes her own dream come true."I love brides, I love dresses," Collins said. "I love everything about the wedding industry."She's been in business for 10 years, but her journey wasn't easy. Collins took money from her 401(k) plan to get the bridal shop going."Traditionally Black business owners have...
Delco boroughs seek main street designation to uplift businesses along Chester Pike
Six days a week, Christiana Ruiz runs between tables and the kitchen at her café that sits in the business corridor of a small Delaware County borough. Her restaurant, Manny Vibez in Norwood, specializes in “all-world cuisine” breakfast and brunch. Ruiz invested in the community, which sits...
Car being pursued by Delaware County police crashes in Philadelphia
A pursuit involving police in Delaware County crossed into Philadelphia and ended in a crash on Sunday night.It happened at 62nd and Ludlow streets shortly after 6 p.m.Security footage shows the vehicle crashing into a parked van before two men who were inside the car ran from the scene.Before that, the car was being pursued by officers from Upper Darby.Police have not said if any arrests were made or why the police pursuit started.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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