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Allan Dombs campaigning in Southwest Philadelphia before last month's Primary election. A week before the Primary Election in May, Allan Domb, one of several Democratic candidates running for mayor of Philadelphia, spoke to DELCO Today about his modest upbringing in Fort Lee, New Jersey, how he was always working, starting with shining shoes at age 5, and continued working full-time while attending American University.

Tommy Worrilow III runs Tommy Knotts Custom Woodworking and Sawmill in Aston. Ridley native Tommy Knotts is always on the lookout for unique wooden logs that one day may become crown molding, a custom-built bar top, or a beautiful-sounding guitar, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Knotts, also known...

Got a question about life in Philly’s suburbs? Our suburban reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send an idea for a story you think we should cover. Delco Day — the celebration of all things Delaware County — is back for its eighth year. The annual event, courtesy of the Delco Live podcast, began in 2016 as a small event to highlight punk rock bands, but it has since grown to become a massive charity event.

Residents of Delaware County are facing smokey and hazy conditions today from a series of wildfires originating in Canada. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for June 7 from Canadian smoke moving south into the United States and now affecting several parts of Pennsylvania.

There are 13 companies in the Philadelphia area appearing on the Fortune 500 for the third straight year, though some saw their positions change significantly, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The Fortune 500 ranks publicly traded companies by their annual revenue each year. This latest list came out...

The Whisler family heard the kitten's cries from inside their home. They soon discovered it was inside the fireplace vent, which was unknowingly uncapped.

Prospect Medical Holdings, owner of Crozer Health, has been unable to pay for repairs to its aging fleet of ambulances, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. With Crozer ambulances covering about 70 percent of Delaware County, paramedics, and EMTs say patient care could be affected. Kate Denney, a Crozer EMS paramedic,...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- New information was released Monday after Pennsylvania State Police shot and killed an 18-year-old along Interstate-95 in Philadelphia over the weekend. The 18-year-old was identified as Anthony Allegrini Jr., an Interboro High School graduate who lived in Glen Mills. State Police and Philadelphia Police received multiple 911 calls at 3:20 a.m. Sunday for traffic shutdown on I-95 at Penn's Landing.A state police captain said thousands of people were blocking traffic, setting off fireworks, and doing high-speed car stunts.Two state troopers were first on the scene, according to investigators. They say the driver of a black Audi was on...

Got a question about life in Philly’s suburbs? Our suburban reporters want to hear from you! Ask us a question or send an idea for a story you think we should cover. Crozer Health’s fleet of ambulances are aging and in desperate need of repair. Prospect Medical Holdings, Crozer’s parent company, has been unable to pay the bills.

Delaware County’s smaller businesses were well-represented on a list showing the best places to work in the region for companies with 10 to 24 employees. Six companies in Delaware County made it to a list of 30 top places in 2023 compiled by Philadelphia Business Journal/Quantum Workplace. Making the...

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Across the region, iconic sights were obscured by smoke from wildfires burning in Canada that blew south into the Lehigh Valley, Philadelphia and the surrounding counties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.Late Wednesday morning there was a lull in the smoke, but more is expected to blow our way again and these winds will likely continue through the week.At the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Wednesday morning, a runner who came all the way from Sacramento, California, was surprised at the air quality."I was surprised when I smelled this fire in the air, and these conditions for...

This article is made possible through Spotlight PA’s collaboration with Votebeat, a nonpartisan news organization covering local election administration and voting. This article is available for reprint under the terms of Votebeat’s republishing policy. Delaware County disenfranchised a handful of eligible voters in the May primary by rejecting...

MOUNT HOLLY NJ – A “code orange air quality alert,” implemented when “air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups,” is in effect across all of Montgomery County, as well Bucks, Delaware, and Philadelphia counties, throughout Thursday (June 8, 2023) the National Weather Service office at Mount Holly reports.

Lauren Footman has been treading new ground in Delaware County for more than the past year. Footman, who also serves on the Delaware County Women’s Commission, stepped in as the county’s first Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in April 2022. The Yeadon native has a lengthy résumé of private sector experience in human capital and responsibility management, as well as in the nonprofit sector as director of outreach and equity at the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence and Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence.

100 Years Ago, 1923: A large number of the members of the Masonic Fraternity of this city will go to Milford, Delaware, tomorrow night for the purpose of assisting in making President Warren G. Harding, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Theodore Roosevelt and George B. Christian, secretary to the President, members of the Tall Cedars of Lebanon, of the Delaware State Forest. This will be one of the most important meetings ever held by a Delaware Masonic lodge or organization and thousands of visitors from this and other states will be guests of the Milford Cedars.

Blanche, Rose and Dorothy: These three ladies were trapped as part of a TNR project after their owner became ill, lost her home, and they ended up outside with a Lansdowne colony. They were social and clearly not meant for outdoor life, so they were brought into foster together. They are spayed, up-to-date on shots, tested negative, and will be microchipped. These Golden Girls are young, playful, and very loving in their own special ways. After all they’ve been through, it would be a dream if these besties could stay together and become someone’s instant family, but other scenarios are possible. Blanche is super friendly and loves a good belly rub. You’ll find her wherever the human action is! She carries her favorite toy around like a baby, then puts it away. She is gentle and inquisitive, the peacemaker of the clan. Gorgeous Rose is a secret snuggler! When her sisters aren’t around, she’ll jump on your lap for long pets and head scritches. She loves her laser pointer, wool balls and especially treats! Dorothy is more shy and slow to warm up, but once she does, she’s your best friend forever! She adores pets from her favorite humans, and she will serenade you with the song of her people for a few minutes at the same time each day. Put on your best caftan, grab some cheesecake, and meet The Golden Girls! Applications are being accepted.

Since moving to Music City a decade ago, Devon Gilfillian has been a Nashvillian. But the songwriter and guitarist from Delaware County was back home on a recent afternoon, celebrating the release of his new album, Love You Anyway. The homecoming trip included promotional stops at WXPN-FM (88.5) and Main...

Thousands of Delaware County residents will be happy to know the Rose Tree Summer Festival is about to begin in two weeks, bringing soul, swing, symphonies and more to electrify your senses. “I’m happy to announce that the concert series is back again this year,” Delaware County Councilwoman Elaine Paul...

MEDIA – A Delaware County judge has overruled preliminary objections from one individual accused of defamation and slander by a local law firm and one of its partners. Keller & Goggin, P.C. of Philadelphia and Robert S. Goggin III of Newtown Square first filed suit in the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 22, 2021, versus Jack Lane and Lori Lane of Berwyn and Joseph Cooney, of Collegeville.