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Delaware County Had 71 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Wednesday, 8 Deaths
Eight new COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County have been reported Wednesday, May 26, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,445 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One fatality was reported in Chester, 1 in Nether…
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Constance Cain Hungerford, Beloved at Swarthmore College, Dies at 73
Constance Cain Hungerford, former interim president at Swarthmore College and longtime faculty member, died May 12 at 73, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Connie brought out the best in everyone,” said a colleague, “inspiring them with her integrity and compassion to be the best person they could possibly be.” Ms. Hungerford was an…
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With Steely Resolve, Female Student Wins Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Welding Competition
A hand-crafted tribute to her grandfather earned a statewide honor for Abygail Jacobes, student at Upper Bucks County Technical School. Jacobes, a senior, won first place for her entry in the 2021 Pennsylvania State SkillsUSA Welding Sculpture Competition. “Flowers for David” is a study in contrasts. From a solid, boxy vase emerges a delicate floral arrangement composed of carbon steel. “I like flowers,” Jacobes said. “My grandfather, David…
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Lots of Summer Leisure Travel at Airport, but Business/International Travelers Down
Philadelphia International Airport is adding more nonstop destinations by the end of 2021, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The plan is to up nonstop domestic and international destinations from 95 to 128 by the close of 2021. Airport CEO Chellie Cameron said the airport is advocating for international travel protocols, like proof of…
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West Chester-Based IT Company Recounting Presidential Election Ballots in Arizona’s Maricopa County
After auditing the 2020 presidential election in Fulton County in Pennsylvania, West Chester-based Wake Technology Services has set its analytical sights on Arizona, writes Jeremy Duda for the Arizona Mirror. The information technology company performed the Pennsylvania audit at the request of State Sens. Doug Mastriano and Judy Ward. Mastriano has been a prominent advocate…
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‘Secret Garden’ in Chadds Ford Beckons the COVID Weary With a Promise of Summer
“I can’t help but to think that, when people come to this garden, we’re selling them the biggest smile,” said Bruce Mowday. “Everybody here is so happy to be out of the house and they’re taking a minute to smell the flowers,” reports Matteo Iadonisis for 6abc.com. Mowday manages Styer’s Festival of the Peony at…
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Only 35 New, Positive COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County for May 25
Five new COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County have been reported Tuesday, May 25, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,437 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. Three fatalities were reported in Upper Darby, 1 was…
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Pennsylvania Drivers Rank Among the Best in the Country
Pennsylvania might have some of the most congested roads in the country but not everything is bleak – the Keystone State also has some of the nation’s best drivers, writes Steve Trevelise for New Jersey 101.5. According to a new study by the law firm of Friend, Levinson, and Turner, Pennsylvania came third on the…
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Area Woman’s Dating Guide Helps Men Go from Cringeworthy to Right-Swipeworthy
An unexpected, married-to-single transition opened Noelle Benson’s eyes to how much dating had changed. Finding an available date meant hunting online, which often led to unexpected results at the ensuing in-person encounter. Benson wrote about these surprises — some good, some not so good — in a book highlighted by Richard Gaw for the Chester…
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Healthy Living in Delaware County: Simplicity, Balance, and Mindfulness
Delaware County resident Alia Sobel, creator of the local wellness brand Two Word Story, uses meditation, journaling, and Orange Theory to stay focused, writes Gina Tomaine for phillymag.com. She comes from Chicago but has lived in Delaware County for more than 10 years. She’s a mother, yoga instructor, entrepreneur, at mentor, creator of Two Word…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hold 2nd Roundtable Discussion in Coatesville
Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown is committed to building inclusion, encouraging anti-racism and safety, and improving mental health in our communities. It is launching a series of virtual community round tables across Delaware, Chester, Mongomery and Philadelphia counties. The first one took place March 5, 2021 in Upper Darby. These sessions bring together leaders,…
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Neumann’s Chiara House Wins Heritage Commission Award
The Heritage Commission of Delaware County has presented its 2021 Residential Rehabilitation Award to Neumann University for the restoration of the 1892 Rhodes mansion as Chiara House, a residence hall for honors students. The program at the May 15 awards ceremony described the renovation of 601A Convent Road as “an enormous gift to the community” and the home as “Delaware County’s heritage at its finest,…
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Ridley Park Boeing Plant Reprieve as Britain Buys 14 Chinook Helicopters
Boeing has signed a nearly $2 billion contract with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence for 14 Chinook heavy-lift helicopters, writes Michael Tyrrell for Aerospace Manufacturing. The order is part of a commitment to invest 85 billion pounds over the next four years in the UK Armed Forces. Boeing has been looking for new customers…
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Shark Tank: Mark Cuban Makes Deal With Dino Don and Don Lessem out of Media
Dino Don founder Don Lessem convinced one celebrity investor to buy into his dinosaur exhibit business idea on the season finale of “Shark Tank”, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. Mark Cuban. The others opted out. Lessem’s Media company makes robotic dinosaurs. Lessem himself was a consultant on Steven Spielberg’s “Jurassic Park.” Lessem, his…
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Over Weekend, Delaware County Only Saw 175 New Cases of COVID-19
No new COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County have been reported since Friday, May 21, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,432 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of…
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Apartments for 1 Historic Haverford School; Demolition for the Other
Two former Haverford School District elementary schools built shortly after World War I are meeting two separate fates, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The old Llanerch School, built in 1912 at Darby and Llandillo roads, exists today as an innovate apartment development. Brookline School, less than a mile away at Earlington and Kenmore…
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Yeadon’s Nile Swim Club Earns Place in History as 1st Black-Owned U.S. Swim Club
Nile Swim Club in Yeadon was designated a historical site by Pennsylvania Saturday, receiving its own historic marker at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Nathaniel Lee for the Philadelphia Tribune. The club, at 513 S. Union Ave., was the first Black-owned swim club in the nation, established in “They wanted us to join a swim club…
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Weekly COVID-19 Rates Continue to Drop Dramatically in Delaware County
The week of May 14 to May 20 saw large decreases in the rates of new positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County. This past week showed only 260 cases, compared to 384 the week before. A month ago, the county was experiencing weekly rates of 756 positive cases of COVID-19. The information comes from…
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