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Former Havertown Doctor Imprisoned for Growing Marijuana Recommended for Pardon
A former Havertown ophthalmologist sent to prison for growing marijuana he claims was to help his dying wife, is a step closer to getting his medical license back, writes Matt Stroud for www.phillymag.com. On March 5, the Pennsylvania Board of Pardons recommended that Paul Ezell’s pardon be approved. It must now be signed by Pa.…
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Tuition Assistance Available to Retrain for Work in a Post-COVID Workplace
There are nearly 14,000 Delaware County residents unemployed because of COVID-19. To help the unemployed and underemployed find their way back to work in the post-COVID workplace, the Delaware County Workforce Development System offers free tuition assistance for training in high-demand occupations . The Workforce Development System works with business and education leaders to identify…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Focuses on Vaccine Education as Grant Distributions Continue
The Foundation for Delaware County is focusing its Delaware County COVID-19 Response Funds to support nonprofits as they encourage people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The Fund reached a $1 million fundraising goal last week, with $832,000 distributed to area nonprofits to help those struggling because of the pandemic. The Foundation for Delaware County will…
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There Were 375 New Cases of COVID-19 Between Friday and Monday in Delaware County
One new COVID-19 related death was added to the total death toll for Delaware County on Monday, March 8, but no additional deaths were listed in the municipal breakdown from Friday, March 5, The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,294 fatalities. Of those, 801 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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Delco Steaks Bring New Business to Vacant Charlie’s Hamburgers Building
Delco Steaks in Broomall is opening a second location at the former Charlie’s Hamburgers site in Folsom, which will also include “Delco Land Mini Golf” behind the new steak shop at 336 Kedron Ave., writes Peg DeGrass for DailyTimes. The new shop and golf course will open in April. Charlies Hamburgers operated for 33 years…
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Washington Post: Under Cover of the ‘Fight of the Century’ Activists Broke Into FBI Offices in Media
Anti-war protesters used the distraction of the March 8, 1971 Muhammed Ali-Joe Frazer “Fight of the Century” to break into an FBI Media Borough office and steal documents highlighting the government’s persecution of activists, writes Kevin B. Blackistone for The Washington Post. The seized documents shed a public light on COINTELPRO, or Counter Intelligence Program.…
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Casino Worries Similar Logos for Casino and Chadds Ford Newsletter Might Confuse People
Emily Myers was pleased when she found a particular font for the “Live” part of her Chadds Ford Live logo on her online newsletter, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “It just looked like it was made for that word,” Myers said. Now the owners of Philadelphia’s newest casino, Live! Casino and Hotel…
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Preservationists Work to Raise Funds for Willows Mansion Restoration in Radnor
The once-deteriorating Willows mansion in Villanova is now undergoing renovation to use for weddings and public events, writes Paul Jablow for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The mansion, originally named Rose Garland, was built in 1910, designed by renowned architect Charles Barton Keen for a wealthy distillery owner’s bride. In 2017, a local preservationist buff noticed a…
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COVID-19 Case Monthly Summary Shows Drop in Cases for Delaware County
No weekend COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available from the Chester County Health Department or the Pennsylvania Department of Health. The health department has released a summary of the past month’s COVID-19 case activity in Delaware County. The chart below also shows the number of…
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Tops List As Most Expensive Toll Road Worldwide
Pennsylvania Turnpike has taken the unenviable first position as the most expensive toll road in the world, according to a recently released report by insurance website Budget Direct, writes Anthony DiMattia for the Bucks County Courier Times. The study determined that it costs motorists $112.91 to travel the nearly 360-mile long roadway. Its length is…
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Walking Tour Highlights Upper Darby’s Prominent Role in the Underground Railroad
Upper Darby has a self-guided walking tour now that takes you to eight Underground Railroad sites in the township, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.org. “I give a lot of kudos to the members of the Historic Commission, because they got this together in less than a year, and it was a great launch,” Mayor Barbarann…
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Percentage of COVID-19 Cases Inches Up in Delaware County’s Zip Codes for Week Prior to March 3
The percentage levels of new cases in Delaware County Zipcodes creeped up a bit for the week prior to March 3, compared to the previous week. Percentages were closer to 2 and 3 percent for several Zipcodes, compared with 0 and 1 percent the week before. Some Zipcodes and communities of Delaware County saw more…
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Delaware County’s New Daily COVID-19 Cases Climb Above 150 for Friday, 3 Deaths Reported
Three COVID019 related deaths were reported in Delaware County for Friday, March 5, from the Chester County Health Department. Deaths were reported from: 1 from Upper Darby 1 from Aston 1 from Marple The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,293 fatalities. Of those, 802 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Six Delaware County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. Of the local schools, Radnor Senior High School came highest in fourth place. Strath Haven High School in Wallingford also broke the top ten, ranking eighth. Next is Garnet Valley High…
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More Vaccine Coming to Delaware County, as State Officials Admit Distribution Mistakes
Delaware County will immediately get an increase in vaccine doses so that it’s receiving the same amount on average that’s going out to the rest of the state, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s the word from Delaware County’s Congresswoman, Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) who called Pennsylvania’s acting Health Secretary Alison Beam over…
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Scrub Daddy Is Leaving Folcroft, Moving Warehouse, Offices to South Jersey
Scrub Daddy Inc. has its roots in Delaware County but now needs to move to a South Jersey office and warehouse as it continues to grow, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cleaning-products company, maker of smiley-faced scouring pads and featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, will set up headquarters at 1700 Suckle Highway…
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Philadelphia’s Italian Gourmet Icon, Di Bruno Bros., Opening in Wayne
Di Bruno Bros. the well-known family-owned Philadelphia Italian gourmet cuisine business, is opening in April in downtown Wayne, writes Molly Given for philly.metro.us. The store will open at 375 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Strafford Shopping Center. Di Bruno’s is a staple in Philadelphia, with its gourmet cheeses, made-to-order sandwiches and hand-made baked goods.…
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Retired Teacher in Delaware County Seeks a Partial Liver Donor That Can Save His Life
A progressive auto-immune disease is destroying the liver of a retired teacher living in Delaware County, but he can be saved with a partial liver transplant if a donor can be found, reports Shawnette Wilson for fox29.com. It’s a mission now for Ron Romoff, 70, and his wife, Joyce, to find that donor. Ten years…
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