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4 Delaware County hospitals fall victim to ransomware attack
This incident is believed to be a part of a larger cyberattack, which is affecting hospitals in a number of other states.
Saturday, August 5, 2023 3:44AM
DELAWARE COUNTY, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The Crozer Health Network confirmed on Friday that its hospitals in Delaware County have fallen victim to a ransomware attack.
A spokesperson from Crozer told Action News the health network is still evaluating the situation at all four hospitals.
The impacted hospitals include Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Taylor Hospital, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, and Springfield Hospital.
The network issued the following statement on the incident:
“We have experienced a ransomware attack that is Prospect wide. We are evaluating the situation. There has been no impact on the quality of patient care.”
This incident is believed to be a part of a larger cyberattack, which is affecting hospitals in a number of other states.
“These are not lone wolves acting, these are organized groups that exist to make money in most instances,” said Robert Dovidio, a professor of criminology at Drexel University.
“The best way to deal with this make sure you have a good backup system in place, so you don’t have to worry about paying ransom to get access to your files,” he continued.
The criminals behind this attack are likely overseas. The motive, experts say, is money and notoriety.
Some believe the criminals in this scheme will live up to their end of the bargain.
“I will say in some instances there is honor among thieves, the organized groups behind this,” said Dovidio. “If I hit the Crozer system and that hospital, and they pay and I don’t live up to the terms of the deal, the next agency that gets hit by us is going to think twice about paying.”
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Bob Dylan’s ex-wife is from Delaware? He has family history with the First State
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Bob Dylan’s new biopic, “A Complete Unknown,” is a reminder that an ex-wife of the music legend is from Delaware, although she doesn’t appear to be in the film.
But more than that, Dylan, who is now 83, has also performed in the Small Wonder multiple times, and his son has gigged here, too.”A Complete Unknown” hits theaters Christmas Day. Whether or not you plan to see the film, here’s a look at Dylan’s history with Delaware.
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Most Delawareans probably recall Dylan’s last concert in the First State, held at Firefly Music Festival in The Woodlands of Dover on June 17, 2017. Dylan became the oldest performer to headline the festival at age 76, a title previously held by Sir Paul McCartney, who played Firefly on June 19, 2015, just one day after his 73rd birthday.
Bob Dylan’s ex-wife Sara Dylan is from Delaware
Just like Dylan’s new movie is titled “A Complete Unknown,” very little is “known” about his ex-wife Sara Dylan. But we do know she was born in Wilmington as Shirley Noznisky and married the folk legend in 1965. The couple divorced in 1977, according to People.com. The pair had four children together, including The Wallflowers frontman Jakob Dylan and director Jesse Dylan.His ex-wife inspired songs such as “Sad-Eyed Lady of the Lowlands” from Bob Dylan’s landmark double-album “Blonde on Blonde” and “Sara” from 1976’s “Desire.”
Sara Dylan was directed by Bob Dylan in his movie
Sara Dylan played the role of Clara in the 1978 film that Bob directed and starred in titled “Renaldo and Clara.” The film is described on IMDB as “Bob Dylan on tour with the Rolling Thunder Revue in 1975; concert footage, documentary interviews and bizarre improvised character scenes.”
Jakob Dylan followed in Bob Dylan’s Delaware footsteps
Like father like son, Jakob Dylan’s band The Wallflowers also performed on the main stage at Firefly (although they didn’t headline it as the elder Dylan did). But Jakob has bragging rights for being the first Dylan in the family to play Firefly because he was there in the festival’s inaugural year, which is the first and only year it was held in July. The Wallflowers played Firefly on opening day: July 20, 2012.
Bob Dylan played other Delaware concerts before Firefly
Although Firefly was Dylan’s biggest concert in the First State, it certainly wasn’t his first rodeo here. The superstar graced the stage at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark on Nov. 20, 1999, and April 12, 2013. Sandwiched between those shows, he played a concert at the legendary Kahunaville in Wilmington on June 8, 2004, per Setlist.fm.
What is Bob Dylan’s ‘A Complete Unknown’ about?
“A Complete Unknown” is a biopic about Bob Dylan starring Timothée Chalamet and Elle Fanning. The film follows Dylan’s four key years from 1961-1965. According to IMDB’s cast list, it looks like Sara Dylan isn’t featured in the film.
The project includes footage shot nearby in Cape May, New Jersey, this past May. Vintage cars took over the streets for the film, and signage changed the Jersey city into the scene of the 1965 Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island.
That Folk Festival scene was inspired by Dylan’s historic moment when he famously flipped the script and played an electric set at the festival, a move that was met with a chorus of boos from the crowd, History.com reported.
Where can I watch Bob Dylan’s ‘A Complete Unknown?’
For theater locations, visit fandango.com.
News Journal reporter Ryan Cormier contributed to this report, and so did Kaitlyn McCormick of the Cherry Hill Courier-Post, a sister publication of The News Journal.
If you have an interesting story idea, email lifestyle reporter Andre Lamar at alamar@gannett.com. Consider signing up for his weekly newsletter, DO Delaware, at delawareonline.com/newsletters.
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What time does Walmart close and what are grocery store hours on Christmas Eve in Delaware?
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Christmas has arrived, which for millions of Americans means gathering with family and friends to celebrate the holiday.
Most grocery, retail and restaurant chains will remain open on Christmas Eve, albeit with adjusted hours, and most will shut their doors on Christmas Day.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store to pick up something for your holiday gathering, Walmart will be an option for you this year, as the company told USA TODAY their stores will be open on Dec. 24 until 6 p.m.
Walmart stores will be closed on Dec. 25, the company confirmed to USA TODAY.
What grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve?
In addition to Walmart, the following grocery stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Acme closing at 6 p.m.
- Aldi closing at 4 p.m.
- BJ’s Wholesale Club closing at 6 p.m.
- Costco closing at 5 p.m.
- Food Lion closing at 6 p.m.
- Giant/Super G stores closing at 6 p.m., pharmacies at 4 p.m.
- Harris Teeter closing at 7 p.m.
- Meijer, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- Publix closing at 7 p.m.
- Redner’s closing at 5 p.m.
- Safeway closing at 6 p.m.
- Sam’s Club closing at 6 p.m.
- ShopRite; First State and Brandywine stores close at 6 p.m. Christina Crossing store closes at 4 p.m.
- Sprouts closing at 7 p.m.
- Whole Foods closing at 7 p.m.
- Trader Joe’s closing at 5 p.m.
- Wegman’s closing at 6 p.m.
- Winn-Dixie closing at 9 p.m.
What retail stores are open on Christmas Eve?
In addition to Walmart, the following retail stores will be open on Christmas Eve. Hours are listed for the companies that provided them.
- Kohl’s: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
- TJ Maxx: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- HomeGoods: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Marshall’s: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- JCPenney: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Home Depot: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- Lowe’s: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Ace Hardware
- REI: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bass Pro Shop: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Cabela’s: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Sephora
- Burlington: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Belk: Regular stores and outlet stores attached to regular stores will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Other Belk outlets will be open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Big Lots: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Dollar General: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Ikea: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Staples: Stores will close at 6 p.m.
- Office Depot: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- OfficeMax: Stores will close at 5 p.m.
- PetSmart: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- PetCo: Stores will close at 7 p.m.
- Target: Stores will close at 8 p.m.
- Tractor Supply Co.: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com. Ben Mace from the Delaware News Journal contributed to this story. Reach him at rmace@gannett.com.
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