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Pioneering Delco dermatologist sells practice to fast-growing group
After owning his own practice for nearly four decades, Dr. Anthony Benedetto has joined one of the region's fastest growing dermatology networks.<\p> Benedetto, who was the first doctor in Pennsylvania to perform Mohs surgery to treat both common and rare types of skin cancer, has sold his Delaware County practice to Berks County-based Dermatology Partners. <\p>
Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Praises 2024 Bi-Partisan State Budget
PA Gov. Josh Shapiro signs into law a bipartisan budget for fiscal year 2024-25. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, a voice for the community advocating for a thriving business climate, praised the recent signing of the $47.6 billion state budget package containing key items highly supportive to Delaware County.
Delaware County fire chief resigns over controversial Facebook post on Trump assassination attempt
A fire official in Delaware County has resigned after making controversial comments on social media about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.In the aftermath of Saturday's shooting at a Trump rally in western Pennsylvania, Jim Simmonds -- the fire marshal in the borough of Prospect Park -- took to Facebook.Simmonds posted, "A little to the right next time please."Simmonds, who also served as the chief of the Prospect Park Fire Company, was quickly met with backlash.Representatives in the borough called his post and subsequent comments, "grossly inappropriate, expressing approval of the violent attempt on former President Trump's life."Borough...
Meet SCORE Award Winner: Pivot Mindset
SCORE is profiling Pivot Mindset as one of its 2024 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of our local economy and small business community. Congratulations to the six small businesses...
Update: Southeast Pa. under a severe thunderstorm watch Tuesday night
The National Weather Service issued an updated severe thunderstorm watch at 8:42 p.m. on Tuesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties. Shielding yourself from approaching lightning: Expert safety guidelines. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times each year, with the bulk...
In his opinion
The real estate market in Delaware County is undergoing notable changes. Increased interest rates and inflation are transitioning from a strong seller’s market to a more balanced one. Despite gradual inventory growth, affordability remains a primary concern for prospective buyers though it is still a sellers’ market. In...
Two men accused of killing a 71-year-old in Chester will face a county judge on murder charges
Delaware County prosecutors have withdrawn first-degree murder charges against two men accused of robbing and killing a 71-year-old Chester man in the expectation that the two will plead guilty to a lesser degree of murder. Ramadon Sudan, 29, of Brookhaven, and Damon Jones Jr., 27, of Chester, were held over...
No injuries in early morning Folcroft house fire
There were no injuries in a multi-alarm fire in the 500 block of Willows Avenue in Folcroft early Tuesday. Crews were dispatched just after 3 a.m. for the report of flames from the back of the house. Crews arrived to find fire racing from the kitchen area up the rear...
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