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Beaver Statue That Marked 17th Century Fur Trade Route Through Rose Valley Is Missing
A beaver sculpture and an accompanying historical plaque is missing along a fur-trading route in Rose Valley Borough, writes Robert Moran for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Pennsylvania State Police on Tuesday wants the public’s help to find the sculpture. It marks a fur-trading route used by native people and colonists during the 17th Century. “The…
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5 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Delaware County, With 290 New Cases Over Two Days
Five COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County for Wednesday, April 7, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Wednesday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,351 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 823 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the…
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Collingdale Woman Wins Screenplay Award in Greater Philadelphia Film Office Competition
Kiz Mentor of Collingdale was named the inaugural winner of the Nina Lo Presti Award, given for best feature or TV pilot written by a female screenwriter with ties to the Greater Philadelphia area. Mentor will use the $5,000 prize to finish the film based on her screenplay, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times.…
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U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Visits Beverly Hills Middle School in Push to Get Students Back in Class
Beverly Hills Middle School in Upper Darby had a visit on April 6 from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to promote the Biden administration’s “Help Is Here” campaign to reopen schools safely during the pandemic, writes Kristen A. Graham and Maddie Hannaports for the Philadelphia Inquirer. “We need to offer students in-person learning options…
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Pennsylvania Reports 4,255 New Cases of COVID-19 for April 6, With Total Cases Now 1,049,655
No COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available for Tuesday, April 6, from the Chester County Health Department. As of Monday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,346 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 821 were in long-term care facilities and personal care…
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Delaware County Teen Creates Miniature Food Pantry Outside His Home to Help Those in Need
A 13-year-old Aston boy has created a mini-food pantry at his home after witnessing how some local families are struggling to find enough to eat, reports Ashley Johnson for 6abc.com. Luke DiLorenzo wanted to do something after volunteering at the Media Food Bank in February. “When I went to the food bank, I saw a…
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Biden Infrastructure Proposal Could Ease Congestion on the Blue Route, Schuylkill Expressway
One local benefit of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure plan for America could be changes to the Blue Route to ease congestion on that heavily traveled roadway, writes Thomas Fitzgerald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Pennsylvania stands to receive billions in federal funds out of $620 billion in expenditures for transport infrastructure, including bridge and road repair…
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670 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County Between April 1 and April 5
One additional COVID-19-related death from Darby Borough was reported in Delaware County for Thursday, April 1. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,346 COVID-19 fatalities in the county. Of those, 821 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department.…
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From School Librarian to Pillowmaker, 100-Year-Old Ridley Woman Keeps Children in Mind
Caroline Emplit of Ridley is turning 100 on April 17 and has spent much of her life, before and after retirement, in service to children, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Emplit served a 50-year career as a librarian at the Amosland Elementary School before retiring at age 96 from the Ridely School District.…
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Facial Recognition System at Philadelphia Airport Screens International Travelers to Stop Customs Violators
Touch-free facial recognition software is being using to screen international travelers at the Philadelphia International Airport, writes Hannah Kanik for Philly Voice. The service Simplified Arrival uses facial biometrics to speed up passport and document checks. The service is already in use at several airports nationwide. “The timing of the Simplified Arrival program couldn’t be…
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College Students Experience a Political Awakening Amidst a World of Change
An upside to the polarization of our national politics is that college-age citizens are getting involved and running for office, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Villanova University student Jennifer Lambert switched from nursing to political science in 2018 after the gun control marches over the Parkland School shooting in Florida. “I definitely think…
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Public Management of Delaware County Prison Could be Cheaper Than Private, Study Finds
A financial feasibility study shows there is potential to reduce costs at Delaware County’s prison if its returned to public hands, write Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The study was presented Thursday to the county’s oversight board for the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. Delaware County Council is exploring the de-privatization of the prison. “We believe…
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Significant Jump in COVID-19 Cases Reported Last Week in Delaware County Based on 4-Week Summary
No COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available for the weekend, April 3 and 4, from the Chester County Health Department. The health department has released a 4-week summary that shows a significant jump in COVID-19 cases for Delaware County this past week. The health department…
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Artist on the Scene Captures Marriage Proposal at Ridley Creek State Park
There are nearly unlimited ways to propose marriage. Kevin Garcia classed it up for his bride-to-be, Marianella Orlando, proposing at the scenic Ridley Creek State Park while a painter captured the moment on canvas, writes Kristen Schott for phillymag.com. The artist is Andy Greenlee of Celebration Paintings. Marianella Orlando, 28, and Kevin Garcia, 27, both…
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Hope Travels 5K Supports Mission to Help Patients Cover Medical Expenses Through Community-Based Fundraising
It can be a lonely and frightening road for the chronically ill or injured, especially for those facing transplant surgery, or dealing with a sudden spinal cord injury. Not only do they have to cope with the trauma of their diagnosis, they and their families also face exorbitant medical costs. The COVID-19 pandemic has only…
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Good News: Vaccine Doses Up in Delaware County. Vaccine Disbursement Goes Local With More Eligible
Delaware County is seeing an increasing weekly supply of vaccines from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. This week, as with last, the County received 7,000 Moderna vaccines and 2,340 Pfizer vaccines. In addition, the PA DOH announced that Delaware County, along with Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties, would begin receiving 10,500 doses each of the…
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Divine Providence nurse in Springfield honored as Frontline Hero on Phillies Opening Day
The Phillies opening day Thursday included Springfield resident Angela Babcock, director of nursing at Divine Providence Village in Marple. She was one of 41 front line heroes honored at the game. In addition to being honored during Opening Day ceremonies at Citizens Park, their image will appear on “Frontline Hero” banners for the season around…
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Malvern Bank: House of the Week: Sophisticated Stone Colonial in Newtown Square
A sophisticated stone colonial with five bedrooms and five full and three half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Situated in the premier neighborhood of White Horse, the home radiates elegance and luxury. The first floor offers a circular layout that perfectly connects the formal and informal spaces. Its highlights include a perfectly…
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