Delaware County Intermediate Unit unveils multi-million dollar upgrade to nursing program
The Delaware County Intermediate Unit recently unveiled a multi-million dollar upgrade for facilities that house its nursing program. It’s an effort to better prepare students for the field as a shortage hits the county.
Active Life, Fake Disability: Pa. Man Sentenced in VA Benefits Fraud
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Montgomery County man who claimed to be too disabled to work while living an active, globe-trotting lifestyle was sentenced Wednesday to federal prison for defrauding the Department of Veterans Affairs out of more than $241,000 in disability benefits. United States Attorney David Metcalf said...
This Delaware County Hospital Makes 2026 US News List for Best Maternity Care
A Delaware County hospital has been named to U.S. News and World Report's 2026 list for best maternity care. The U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care list includes one from Delaware County, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. Riddle Hospital in Media once...
Woman charged with burglary, stalking in Newark
A 31-year-old woman is facing charges for attempting to break into a Newark house as part of an ongoing stalking case, police said. The incident happened just before 4 p.m. Jan. 16 in the 500 block of Winterthur Lane in the Woods at Louviers, according to Lt. Greg D’Elia, a spokesman for the Newark Police...
Health Inspectors Flag Mold, Expired Milk, Roaches in Chester County Eateries
WEST CHESTER, PA — Health inspectors cited a range of sanitation and food safety violations at multiple Chester County food establishments during inspections conducted Thursday, January 22, according to reports released by the Chester County Health Department. Officials stressed that inspections represent a snapshot...
Man accused of robbing Newark store, assaulting customer and employee
A Massachusetts man was arrested in Kentucky after allegedly robbing a Newark store and assaulting two people inside, police said. The incident happened just before 3 a.m. Jan. 19 inside a store in the 800 block of South College Avenue, according to Lt. Greg D’Elia, a spokesman for the Newark Police Department....
Michael’s Sandwich Shop in Woodlyn Closes After 49-Year Run
Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring and have closed Michael's sandwich shop in Woodlyn after 49 years. Michael and Mary Cirilli are retiring, bidding farewell to grateful customers who enjoyed their cheesesteaks, hoagies, and other sandwiches for decades, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Upper...
Grifting ex-councilman pleads guilty to stealing from public programs
Former Penns Grove Councilman Carl Washington, Jr. admitted today that he falsified his income to get a deal on his rent in a federally-subsidized public housing, and misdirected public funds from a litter cleanup program to himself. Washington’s plea deal with prosecutors includes probation, 100 hours of community...
Crozer Chester Medical Center in Delaware County could be reopened
There is now a proposed plan to reopen the shuttered Crozer Chester Medical Center in Upland, Pa.
Winter storm will hit Delaware. Latest snow totals, advisories, advice
Delaware residents are beginning to receive an idea of what they are in for this weekend as the National Weather Service forecast gets more specific. The afternoon forecast on Thursday, Jan. 22 is providing more details about the storm that should start impacting the First State on Saturday, Jan. 24. How much snow is...

















