Newtown Square-Area Students Win National Merit Scholarships

These students have won corporate-sponsored National Merit Scholarships as part of the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

See How Marple Newtown High School Ranks Among Other PA Schools

U.S. News & World Report released its list of the top high schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. See how Marple Newtown High School fared.

Delco Community College Professor Earns $150K Humanities Grant

Poli sci professor Ife Williams is working on a project about Africans' and African descendants' resistance to segregation and colonialism.

Snow Day For Marple Newtown School District Tuesday

Snowy conditions across the Philadelphia region led the Marple Newtown School District to closed Tuesday.

$75K Gifted To Delco Community College For Student Resource Center

The Student Resource Center is a campus hub, supporting students comprehensively from initial enrollment through graduation and beyond.

Marple Newtown School District Closed Friday

A winter storm warning has been issued in Delaware, Chester, Philadelphia, Montgomery and Bucks counties.

2-Hour Delay For Marple Newtown School District Wednesday

The Marple Newtown School District said potential changes to Wednesday's schedule will be announced by 6:30 a.m. Wednesday.

Marple Newtown School District Closed Tuesday

The district planned on a two-hour delay Tuesday, but weather and road conditions led the district to close Tuesday.

See National Merit Semifinalists From Marple, Newtown

Over 16,000 students have been named semifinalists in the 69th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. See local semifinalists here.

New Delco Program Aims To Boost Students Interest In Education Careers

Delaware County's new Teacher Education Program aims to give high school juniors a leg up in pursuing careers in education.

Two Perspectives: Juggling Nursing and Motherhood

DCTS Practical Nursing student Zaneta Costantino and Practical Nursing instructor Brianna Vettese balance nursing school and motherhood.

Marple Newtown Teachers, School Board Reach 5-Year Contract Agreement

The new contract was voted on by the school board on Tuesday and will go into effect July 1, and last through June 30, 2029.

2023-24 Marple Newtown School District Budget Set For Adoption June 27

The proposed budget was adopted last month, and could change before it is officially adopted later this month.

Episcopal Academy Students Win National Merit Scholarships

These students are among 7,140 Merit Scholar designees who were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2023 program.

3 Newtown Square Students Named National Merit Scholarship Winners

They are among 2,500 Merit Scholar designees who were chosen from a talent pool of more than 15,000 finalists in the 2023 program.

Newtown Square Student Named National Merit Scholarship Winner

Episcopal Academy senior Alexandra N. Gobran, of Newtown Square, was named a winner of a corporate sponsored National Merit Scholarship.

$500 Scholarship Available For Students From Newtown Township

The Madaleen Ellis Academic Scholarship is available for high school, college, and graduate school students who are Newtown residents.

Public Supports Marple Newtown Teachers Union At Tuesday Board Meeting

About an hour and a half of Tuesday's board meeting was dedicated to showing support for the Marple Newtown Education Association.

Compensation Center Of Marple Newtown Teachers' Union Contract Talks

The Marple Newtown Education Association says neighboring districts offer better pay to teachers and want a new contract to rectify that.

2 Newtown Square Students Nominated To Attend West Point

One Marple Newtown High School student and one Episcopal Academy student have been nominated to attend the United States Military Academy.

Delaware County Community College Names Next President

Marta Yera Cronin has been selected by Delaware County Community College’s Board of Trustees to become the college’s next president.

Delaware County LPN Program Welcomes New Leader

Stacy Delaney is the new Practical Nursing Program Supervisor for Delaware County Technical Schools' LPN program

$3M Awarded To Delaware County Community College For New Upper Darby Campus

The funds will support the construction of a workforce and skilled trades training center at the new Southeast Campus in Upper Darby.

Brawl At Protest Prompts Reversal Of Delco School's Hoodie, Hat Ban

After a large fight broke out at Academy Park High School Tuesday during a protest, the school board reversed its ban on hoodies and hats.

Win A Chance To Ride A Broomall Firetruck To School

The Broomall Fire Company is offering a ride to school on one of its trucks for elementary kids who design a top-notch fire safety poster.

Marple Newtown Teachers Make $80K-Plus On Average: Niche

Data compiler Niche reported the average Marple Newtown School District teacher salary is upwards of $80,000. See details here.

Larry Yarbray Sr, Delaware County Community College Men's Basketball Coach, Dies

Coach Larry Yarbray Sr., 51, died Sept. 10 after being struck by a vehicle while he was cycling in Dover, Delaware.

Fire Closes Marple Newtown High School Friday

Firefighters found smoke in the school's basement and then a small fire in the school's wood shop, the Newtown Square Fire Company said.

National Merit Scholarships: See Marple, Newtown Semifinalists

More than a dozen students from Marple and Newtown have been named semifinalists in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Back to School: Marple Newtown School District 2022-23 School Calendar

Parents in the Marple Newtown School District can mark the first day of school coming later this summer.

DCIU’s Practical Nursing Program Seeks to Combat Nursing Shortages

Nearly 70 percent of U.S. states are expected to experience a shortage of LPNs by 2030 — Pa. is among top states expecting a shortage

Delaware County Community College Gets $750K Grant For Expansion

The funds will help cover the necessary demolition and construction needed at the Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School property.

Delco Satanists Award 2 With $666 'Outsider Achievement' Scholarships

Lucas Sampson from Penncrest High School and Lisa Travis from Ridley High School are the recipients of $666 scholarships from Satanic Delco.

Transform Nurses Week into Nurses Year by Becoming an LPN in One Year

Attend the DCTS LPN Zoom Open House June 1

31 Local Students Nominated For Military Service Academies

Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5th District) nominated these students for the Naval, Military, Air Force, and Merchant Marine academies.

Marple Newtown Schools Going Virtual Friday

With winter weather expected to hit the region, likely bringing several inches of snow, the Marple Newtown School District is going virtual.

Delco Student Forced To Kneel, Beg In Front Of Class For Phone

The mother of an 11-year-old student at Darby Township School said her son was forced to kneel and beg for his cellphone in front of others.

Nominate MNSD Teachers For Citadel Heart Of Learning Award

Nominate a Marple Newtown School District teacher for the award to help them get a chance to win $1,500 for use in the classroom.

Delco Community College Gets $17K In 'It's On Us' Grant Funds

Delaware County Community College's funds will continue the institution to focus on vulnerable populations including the LGBTQIA+ community.

$2.5M Grant Awarded To Delaware County Community College

Funding will cover the demolition and construction needed at the former Archbishop Prendergast Catholic High School property.