The Delaware County Daily Times

What The Delaware County Daily Times does

The Delaware County Daily Times (operating as 'Delco Times') is a daily local newspaper founded in 1876 and headquartered in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, with weather/data infrastructure referencing Exton, PA (19341). It is owned and operated by MediaNews Group, a national network of regional news publications. The publication covers Delaware County, PA, providing hyperlocal reporting on crime and public safety, local government, high school and Philadelphia professional sports, weather, obituaries, classifieds, community events, and opinion/editorial content, alongside Pennsylvania and Delaware Valley regional coverage.

The product surface is multi-channel: a WordPress VIP-powered website (delcotimes.com), native iOS and Android mobile applications, an e-Edition digital replica of the print edition, and a network of email newsletters. The technology stack relies on third-party integrations including AccuWeather (weather widget), Trinity Audio (text-to-speech article playback), and Amazon (affiliate commerce in the BestReviews section). Distribution is supported by the AllAroundPhilly classifieds marketplace shared with MediaNews Group peers.

The business model is a recurring monthly subscription plus advertising hybrid. Revenue streams comprise Standard Digital and Premium Digital subscriptions (the latter adding ad-free browsing and shared access for up to four users), bundled print subscriptions that include digital access, display and branded/paid content advertising, classifieds and public notices, and paid obituary submissions. Subscriber acquisition is driven primarily by website content, organic search/SEO, email newsletter sign-ups, and social sharing on Facebook and X, with pricing self-served through checkout.delcotimes.com.

Name

The Delaware County Daily Times

Legal name

Delco Times

Website

https://delcotimes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1876

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

The Delaware County Daily Times (Delco Times) is a 1876-founded local daily newspaper serving Delaware County, Pennsylvania. It operates as a MediaNews Group property, generating revenue from digital and print subscriptions, local advertising, classifieds, and obituaries distributed via website, mobile apps, and e-Edition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Newspaper

NAICS

Newspaper Publishers (51311), Newspaper Publishers (513110)

SIC

Newspapers: Publishing Or Publishing & Printing (2711)

akta.pro primary industry

Local & Regional Newspapers (Print & Digital) (MPAJADAB)

Keywords

• Local newspaper publishing
• Digital news subscriptions
• Community news coverage
• Display advertising sales
• Classifieds marketplace

Headquarters

HQ city

Swarthmore

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Digital Subscriptions: Revenue generated from Standard Digital and Premium Digital subscription tiers. Standard Digital includes unlimited journalism, e-Edition access, newsletters, and subscriber-only content. Premium Digital adds ad-free experience and account sharing for up to 4 family members.
2. Print Subscriptions: Print subscription revenue, which includes digital access as a bundled benefit.
3. Advertising: Display advertising on the website and digital platforms, with Standard Digital subscribers seeing ads while Premium Digital subscribers receive ad-free experience. Local businesses are key advertisers.
4. Classifieds and Obituaries: Revenue from classified ads placed through marketplace.allaroundphilly.com and paid obituary submissions. Obituaries have specific pricing and deadlines mentioned.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Delaware County Daily Times (Delco Times) is a daily local newspaper serving Delaware County, Pennsylvania, delivering local, regional, and national news across print and digital channels. The company operates a metered-paywall website, an e-Edition digital replica, native iOS and Android mobile applications, email newsletters, and a print home-delivery subscription. Revenue is generated through tiered digital subscriptions, print subscriptions, display advertising, and paid obituary/classifieds listings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Standard Digital Subscription Recurring monthly digital subscription giving subscribers unlimited access to delcotimes.com journalism, the e-Edition replica, email newsletters, and subscriber-only content. Targeted at individual readers in Delaware County, PA.
• Premium Digital Subscription Top-tier monthly digital subscription that includes all Standard Digital benefits plus an ad-free website experience and the ability to share the account with up to four additional users. Aimed at engaged individual readers.
• Print Subscription Monthly print newspaper subscription delivered to the subscriber's home in Delaware County, bundled with digital access. Targeted at traditional print readers.
• E-Edition (Digital Replica)
• iOS Mobile App Native iOS application for iPhone and iPad enabling mobile access to Delco Times news content with push notifications. Targeted at individual mobile readers.
• Android Mobile App Native Android application for smartphones and tablets providing mobile access to Delco Times news coverage with push notifications. Targeted at individual mobile readers on Android devices.
• Email Newsletters Topic-based and daily email newsletters covering local news, sports, entertainment, and the e-Edition availability notification. Targeted at individual readers who want news delivered by email.
• Obituary Publication Service Paid service allowing families and funeral homes to submit death notices and obituaries for publication in the newspaper and on delcotimes.com. Targeted at grieving families and out-of-state funeral homes.
• Classifieds Marketplace Online classifieds and public notices platform, integrated with the AllAroundPhilly marketplace network. Includes job listings and public notices. Targeted at individuals and small businesses buying or selling locally.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• MediaNews GroupcoreOthersThe Delco Times is owned and operated by MediaNews Group, a network of local news sites across the country. The company shares technology infrastructure, privacy policies, and brand resources with MediaNews Group properties including The Times Herald, Daily Local News, The Mercury, Patriot Item, The Reporter, and The Trentonian.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Times Herald (Norristown, PA): A sibling MediaNews Group local daily covering Montgomery County, PA. Shares the same technology platform, subscription tiers, e-Edition, and operational playbook as Delco Times, making it the closest like-for-like comparable.
• Daily Local News: Another MediaNews Group local daily serving Chester County, PA. Operates on the same WordPress VIP stack with identical subscription, advertising, and classifieds structure as Delco Times.
• The Mercury (Pottstown, PA): A MediaNews Group-owned local daily in the Philadelphia suburbs. Comparable in size, distribution model, and subscription product structure to Delco Times.
• The Trentonian: A MediaNews Group local daily in Trenton, NJ. Comparable hyperlocal news model with shared corporate parent, technology infrastructure, and revenue mix.
• Bucks County Courier Times: A Gannett-owned local daily in adjacent Bucks County, PA. Comparable suburban local daily structure, subscription tiers, and advertiser base to Delco Times.

Broad incumbents

• The Philadelphia Inquirer: The dominant regional metro daily covering the greater Philadelphia area, including Delaware County. A larger-scale incumbent competing for the same advertisers and overlapping subscribers.
• Gannett / USA TODAY Network: The largest U.S. local newspaper operator, owner of numerous suburban and metro dailies that compete with MediaNews Group titles for national digital ad budgets and syndicated content deals.

Emerging players

• Patch: A digital-first hyperlocal news network that operates community pages across Delaware County and many similar suburban markets, competing for the same local advertisers and reader attention online.
• Axios Local: A digital-first local news subscription product expanding into Philadelphia-area suburbs. Competes for the same digital subscriber willingness-to-pay and local advertising dollars.

Regional players

• Main Line Media News: A community newspaper group serving Philadelphia's Main Line suburbs adjacent to Delaware County. Comparable local weekly/community news product, partially overlapping advertiser base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/delcotimes
• Facebookfacebook.com/delcotimes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/delaware-county-daily-times

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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