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Chlorine Shortage Threatens Pool Party Summer in Delaware County
Being stuck at a home has triggered a backlog of orders for swimming pools, and a scarcity of chlorine. But now, a shortage of chlorine tablets may limit summer plans to swim in your own backyard, writes Mat Petrillo for philadelpnia.cbslocal.com. At Aquavita Pools in Delaware County, they’ve been sold out for days. “This is…
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COVID-19 Weekly Rates Continue to Drop in Delaware County
The week of April 30 to May 6 saw COVID-19 weekly rates continue to go down in Delaware County. This past week showed only 531 new cases, compared to 753 the week before. Four weeks ago, the county was experiencing weekly rates of 1,287 positive cases of COVID-19. The information comes from a 4-week summary…
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Woodrose, Out of Villanova, Not Slowed by Pandemic: 2 Albums in a Year
Villanova’s new indie rock band, Woodrose, is coming out of the pandemic strong, with two EP albums in a year’s time, writes Sara Hecht for The Villanovan. Woodrose band members are Villanova University sophomores Michael Loparrino (“Lopo”) Seamus Daniello and Chris Cruz, all on guitar and piano. Lopo plays bass with Daniello, who is the…
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COVID-19 Keeps Its Low Profile Among Delaware County Zip codes
The news continues to be good out of Delaware County, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. In a county that was looking at greater than 5% increases in new COVID-19 cases a few weeks ago, the majority of Zip codes were showing increases of under 2% the week prior to May…
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SCORE Webinar: ReferenceUSA Database Has Inside Data for Business Success
On Monday May 10, learn about “Customers and Competitors: Getting the Inside Data” as you explore the ReferenceUSA database. The webinar, 10 to 11 a.m.., is hosted by Sam Bardarik, a SCORE volunteer and the Business and Career Librarian at Chester County Library. Are you an aspiring or current small business owner wondering how to get thedata needed…
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COVID-19 Cases Up Slightly, New Delaware County Cases Breach 100 for Friday, May 7
Six new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Friday, May 7, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,404 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. 1 fatality was reported in Upper Darby, 1 in Chester, 1 in Lansdowne, 1 in Norwood, 1 in East Lansdowne, and 1 in Chadds…
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Remote Work or Not? Employees, Employers Disagree, Says Radnor Recruiter
A Radnor executive search firm says employers and employees have very different views on remote work in a post-pandemic world, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. About 80% of executive-level employees want to work remotely or in a hybrid model. But 70 % of corporate human resources professionals think employees should only be doing…
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Washington Post: Cicadas. It Could Be What’s for Dinner
Here’s a menu item you probably hadn’t thought about. Cicadas. Three cicada species (Brood X) burrowed underground for 17 years. They are appearing in the coming months. When the billions emerge, there will be plenty to turn into snack food, writes, Kari Sonde for The Washington Post. While insect-eating is not that popular in the…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Springfield Home Was a Blacksmith Forge
This House of the Week is a one-of-a-kind historic stone home. It has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. It is available for sale in Springfield. This truly unique property dates back to 1684. The home that once served as a blacksmith forge has been transformed into a stunning modern residence while preserving its historic charm.…
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Saturday’s Spring Fling Brings Delaware County Arts and Culture Into Your Home
Fans of local music, art, and culture can celebrate the arts with virtual and in-person events Saturday, May 8, at the Delco Arts Spring Fling. The Delaware County Arts Consortium teamed up with arts organizations county-wide to demonstrate how much culture there is right here at home. The Spring Fling gives everyone a sample of…
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COVID-19 Cases Stay Barely Under 100, at 98, for May 6 in Delaware County
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Thursday, May 6, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,398 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 830 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of the county’s 49 municipalities.…
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Pandemic’s Financial Burden Doesn’t Slow Swarthmore College’s Capital Projects
The pandemic hurt Swarthmore College’s finances but its capital projects are on track with a new student center, an expanded dining hall, and a $69 million carbon-neutral energy plan, writes Kennedy rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Swarthmore finished renovations to the Lang Music Building during the pandemic. It finished Maxine Frank Singer Hall, a science…
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Golf Courses in Delaware County Hit Top 100 in U.S. List, 1 Makes Top 10
Two Delaware County golf courses have made Golf Digest’s 2021 list of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses” and one of them is in the top 10, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Merion Golf Club’s East Course placed sixth on the prestigious list, preserving its ranking from last year. The famed Haverford course has…
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Los Angeles Times: Wawa Helped Build Winslet Character in Mare of Easttown
Kate Winslet used Wawa as a way to build her Delco-centric character in HBO’s Mare of Easttown, writes Yvonne Villarreal for the Los Angeles Times. “It almost felt like a mythical place … Wawa,” Winslet says. She felt it was important to connect to her character’s hometown roots. So Winslet subscribed to the Daily Times,…
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COVID-19 Deaths at 8 for Wednesday, 2 in New Towns. New Cases Stay Below 100
Eight new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Wednesday, May 5, according to the Chester County Health Department. Chester Heights and Morton both had deaths reported for the first time. The health department is reporting a total of 1,398 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 830 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes.…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Distributes $2.1M in Nonprofit Grants
The Foundation for Delaware County, the largest public charity in the county, has issued its third major round of nonprofit grants to 48 local organizations. Nonprofit grants were awarded in the following areas: Children’s Health and Well-Being: $1,663,237 Economic Development: $123,706 Food Security: $214,362 Hospice and Home Care: $55,000 Cancer: $26,278 The 48 nonprofits address…
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Democrats Could Discover Who They Want to Be in the Upcoming Primary
Now that Democrats have become the party of power in Delaware County, they’re trying to figure out who they are, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The upcoming May 18 Primary could be a test for the party’s direction. Does it want to be progressive and reform-oriented? Does transactional politics work, where party loyalty…
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Cicada-Mania: Tracking the Emergence on a Smartphone App
Tens of thousands of people are participating in an unprecedented crowdsourcing event this summer to track the largest emergence of cicada in the country, writes Meryl Kornfield for The Washington Post. Three cicada species (Brood X) burrowed underground for 17 years. They are appearing in the coming months. Fans are emerging with the cicadas, in…
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