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COVID-19 Percentages Lower for Delaware County Zipcodes Overall, With Some Exceptions
The percentage levels of new cases in Delaware County Zipcodes were lower on average for the week prior to March 10, compared to the previous week. Percentage increases were mostly in the 2% range. An exception was Zipcodes on or near the Main Line. Zipcode 19087 (Chesterbrook, St. Davids, Strafford, Radnor, Wayne) saw a 6%…
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Delaware County’s Hospitality Businesses Can Apply for Grants Starting Monday
Delaware County hospitality business can apply for grants between $5,000 and $50,000 starting March 15 at 8 a.m., writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Applications will be accepted until April 12 to 3 p.m. Here is the link to apply. The county has received $6.4 million in funds from the COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery…
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New COVID-19 Cases Stay Above 100 for Friday, March 12, in Delaware County
Seven additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported Friday, March 12, in Delaware County: 2 in Ridley 1 in Upper Darby 1 in Nether Providence 1 in Concord 1 in Radnor 1 in Chadds Ford The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,305 fatalities. Of those, 803 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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Work Slated to Start in April on Drexeline Shopping Center Redevelopment
Upper Darby Council granted final approval last week to the Drexeline Redevelopment Project at State and Township Line roads in Drexel Hill. allowing Phase 1 work to begin, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Starting in April, a new 72,000 square foot ShopRite supermarket, 14,000 square feet of retail space, and a new Wawa…
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These Private High Schools in Delaware County Are Among This Year’s 50 Best in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is home to four of the 50 best private high schools in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new report published by Niche.com. The Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square ranked highest in fourth place. The school has a yearly tuition of $35,400 and an average graduation rate of 100 percent. The Haverford School…
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Not Even a Fire Could Keep Springfield Couple From Their Wedding Day
A Springfield wedding couple and guests certainly weren’t expecting a fire before the wedding. Luckily, there were no injuries and firefighters were able to save the wedding dress, writes David Chang, Dan Stamm and Deanna Durante for NBC Philadelphia. Caitlin Kerezsi and groom Kevin Pace were at dinner when they learned the historic guest house…
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Delaware County, Slighted by Pennsylvania, Turns to Washington for Vaccines
U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon announced that a Federally Qualified Health Center in Eddystone, ChesPenn Health Services, will be receiving “hundreds if not thousands of additional vaccines,” under a new federal program, writes Erin McCarthy and Justine McDaniel for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The vaccines will go to the most-at-risk communities. Federal, state and local representatives,…
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Virtual Happy Hour with Upper Darby’s Tina Fey and Hall Wines
Vinter Kathryn Hall of Hall Wines does a weekly happy hour, in South Saint Helena, Napa Valley, California, and this week she was joined by none other than Upper Darby’s own Tina Fey. Tina is actor, writer, and producer, and you see many flashes of her PA love in 30 Rock, especially when it comes…
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New COVID-19 Cases Hit 150 on Thursday, March 11, in Delaware County
There were four new COVID-19-related deaths reported Thursday, March 11 in Delaware County: 1 in Middletown 1 in Upper Darby 1 in Darby Borough 1 in Lansdowne The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,298 fatalities. Of those, 801 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest…
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Malvern Bank: House of the Week: Majestic Colonial Home on Serene Cul-de-sac in Newtown Square
A majestic Colonial home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square. Set in the prestigious Harrison Estate neighborhood on a serene cul-de-sac, the home offers much sought-after privacy while still being a part of the community. The residence boasts a spectacular open foyer flanked by…
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Commodore S. Harris Jr., Chester Police Force Veteran and ‘Public Serviceman’, Died Feb. 22
Commodore S. Harris Jr., 76, of Chester, a 30-year veteran of the Chester Police Department, died Feb. 22, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Born and raised in Chester, Mr. Harris was a relentless advocate for the youth and disadvantaged of Chester. He served as former lead pastor at First Faith Baptist Church, and…
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Springfield Pharmacy Supports and Comforts Those Seeking Vaccines
The Springfield Pharmacy in the Olde Sproul Shopping Center serves 3,500 patients. It has 22,000 people on its vaccination waiting list, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The store has received enough vaccines to cover about 100 patients with two inoculations each. Pharmacist Chichi Ilonzo Momah, 37, owner of Springfield Pharmacy, says the phones…
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New COVID-19 Cases Slightly Above 100 for Wednesday, March 10, in Delaware County
There were no new COVID-19-related deaths reported Wednesday, March 10 in Delaware County. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,294 fatalities. Of those, 801 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46…
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It Was a Quick Turn-Over for This 124-Year-Old Brognard Okie Home in Radnor
It took only 10 days for a 124-year-old Radnor home to be under contract after being listed, signs of a tightening housing market, writes Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. The house is one of the oldest surviving structures designed by Main Line architect R. Brognard Okie. It was listed for $2.295 million Feb. 23…
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Signs of Spring Give Hope to Delaware County’s Residents and Businesses
At Linvilla Orchards in Media, peachtree buds are swelling and that means it’s time for pruning. Warmer temperatures are bringing the trees back to life. And that’s not the only thing, as residents, businesses, and restaurants embrace the coming spring, reports Rosemary Connors for nbcphiladelphia.com. Linvilla farm manager Norm Schultz is grateful. “The good thing…
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Navigating the Pandemic 2.0 March 18 Webinar Offers Practical Business Advice
It’s the new year and the pandemic is still impacting our business and our economy. But there are practical steps you can take in 2021 that will help you survive and thrive. If you are starting up a business, managing a side-gig, and/or protecting your established small business, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is offering…
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Villanova’s Jay Wright, Archbishop Prendergast’s Marianne Stanley candidates for Hall of Fame
Villanova head coach Jay Wright and WNBA’s Indiana Fever head coach Marianne (Crawford) Stanley, who hails from Archbishop Prendergast, are both candidates for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in his 20th season at Villanova and 27th overall as a head coach. He has been…
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Low Level of New Cases Reported Tuesday in Delaware County, at 76, No New Deaths Reported
There were no new COVID-19-related deaths reported Tuesday, March 9 in Delaware County. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,294 fatalities. Of those, 801 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46…
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