Delaware County News

Charges of racism and voter intimidation hang over Election Day in Colwyn, a Delaware County suburb of Philadelphia, with several candidates for local elected office saying this election season resembles the 1950s more than the 21st century.

Two Philanthropic Leaders to be Recognized at Delaware County Community Foundation Annual Meeting There s still time to register for the Delaware County Community Foundation s 2009 Celebration of Philanthropy on Tuesday evening, Nov.

In the face of public opposition and political pressure, the leader of striking SEPTA workers vowed yesterday to "stay out as long as it takes" to get a better contract offer from SEPTA, the Inquirer reports.

No big surprises in Delaware County, where Republicans held control of the county offices but Democrats gained local control in some new areas.

Fearing his work computer had a virus, a Warrington man sought help from the company's technology department.

President Obama received 52 percent of his votes from independents, according to exit polls last November, a margin that was crucial to his victory.

October 30, 2009 -- Rescue workers are searching for a man who has been missing since his boat sank early Friday morning on the Delaware River near Marcus Hook, Delaware County.

Democrats have made steady gains in the Pennsylvania suburbs, but Republicans still rule Delaware County.

As negotiations continued yesterday between SEPTA and the union representing Philadelphia bus drivers, subway and trolley operators, and mechanics, the transit agency told its riders to get ready for a strike.

Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced the investment of $79 million in 16 drinking water and wastewater projects in 15 counties.

County Court Judge Chad F. Kenney looked out at his Delaware County courtroom yesterday and acknowledged the irony that the victim's family was sitting on the side of the defendant.

A New Jersey man is charged with trying to lure a mother and her two daughters over the Internet for sex.

After years of debate, Pennsylvania is going ahead with a plan to offer school districts state-approved final exams that students would have to take to get diplomas.

LANSDOWNE, Pa. - October 16, 2009 -- Students in Delaware County danced the dreary day all in an effort to give back to their school.

Legendary crooner Al Martino, formerly of 15th and Tasker, died last week at his Delaware County home at the age of 82.

A Delaware County man was killed Wednesday night in a crash on I-95 in Delaware, police said yesterday.

It was the sword-swinging samurai versus Batman. No, this is not an early Halloween tale.

A Pennsylvania firefighter has been suspended over a new rule to clear lockers of decorations - including his U.S. flag decal.

A Delaware County man is in critical condition with a fractured skull after a fight outside a Philadelphia strip club.

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