A life saving ‘beacon’ in New Castle County
The New Castle County Emergency Medical Services Division has been designated as a Resuscitation Academy 'Beacon', one of only three in the country. The honor is from the Resuscitation Academy Foundation based in Seattle. New Castle County has been conducting resuscitation academies for first responders and medical pra
5 Chester County Businesses Make TIME’s 2026 Best 1,000 Companies List
More than two dozen Philadelphia-area businesses have landed among America’s leading employers and corporate performers, according to the Philadelphia Business Journal’s coverage of TIME’s 2026 America’s Best Companies list. The region placed 28 Delaware Valley-based businesses among the 1,000 companies recognized in t
Friendly’s Celebrates National Ice Cream Day with FREE Cone or Dish
Grab your spoons — National Ice Cream Day just got a whole lot sweeter, and this one's for everybody. On Sunday, July 19,Friendly's is handing every guest a FREE cone or dish. No rewards membership, no purchase, no fine print — dine in or carry out, the treat's simply on the house.
Delco Pizza Legend Pica’s Stages Saucy Broomall Comeback
Pica's, the family-owned Delaware County pizza staple, quietly slipped back into action this week in Broomall, swapping its sprawling Upper Darby dining room for a smaller, market-style setup. The rebrand brings Pica's signature square, sauce-on-top pies back to Delco in a format built around takeout and catering. Soft
Brandywine School District sees a marked drop in discipline problems
Brandywine School District officials are reporting fewer disciplinary problems this year. That was the message from Superintendent Lisa Lawson at a Board of Education meeting on Monday. The 2026 school year saw some 15,000 disciplinary referrals, down from nearly 17,000 the previous year, she said. “The total number of
Where to Buy Delco Pride: Six Local Brands and Experiences Celebrating Delaware County
Delaware County residents rarely need encouragement to tell people where they’re from. Delco pride shows up in accents, neighborhood loyalties, sports fandom, and a shared appreciation for hoagies, local landmarks, and inside jokes outsiders may never fully understand. A growing collection of local businesses has turne
Poor air quality in Delaware County sparks health concerns for wildlife
The poor air quality is causing health concerns for pets and creating new challenges for wildlife across the Philadelphia region.
Man wanted after breaking into Delco home through unlocked window, police say
Police in Delaware County are asking for the public's help to identify a man who they say broke into a home through an unlocked window on Friday. The burglary happened early in the morning of July 17 in Upper Darby Township, police said. The man entered the house through an...
Former Camden postal worker, co-conspirators admit to stealing checks in mail and reselling them
A former postal worker stole checks from the mail in South Jersey and sold them to two men, who then resold them on social media, federal prosecutors said, pulling in hundreds of thousands of dollars in a check fraud scheme.
Winterthur’s Artisan Market to host 150 artists
Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library's Artisan Market is back this weekend. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, over 150 artisans will set up shop throughout the 60-acre garden. Visitors will be able to explore the estate itself while checking out everything that will be available, including handcrafted art, live music,and han

















