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County Adds Springfield Hospital as Its 5th Location for Giving COVID-19 Vaccines
Springfield Hospital will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to residents, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. That makes five county-run destinations where vaccines are being distributed. Others are the Wellness Center in Yeadon, the Aston Community Center; the Keystone First Wellness Clinic in Chester; and a partnership with Penn Medicine in Radnor.…
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Delaware County’s New COVID-19 Daily Cases Are Hovering in the 90s
The number of new cases of COVID-19 reported daily in the last week is staying below 100 each day, but just barely, with new cases reported in the mid to upper-90s. On Thursday, March 4, there were 98 new cases reported. Two COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County on Thursday, March 4, from the…
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Oh Ryan’s Has This St. Patrick’s Day Tradition in Original or Chocolate-Covered
This 35-year candy maker family in Linwood is a favorite at St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, reports Rosemary Connors for nbcphiladelphia.com. Oh Ryan’s Irish Potatoes come in original and covered in dark chocolate. “This year was a little bit rougher,” says owner Dave Lamparelli. “We did get hit with a COVID scare and we ended…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Handsome Center-Hall Colonial in Newtown Square
A handsome center-hall colonial home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Built just thirteen years ago, the home remains faithful to its elements of Colonial style while adding some popular modern features. Throwbacks to the Colonial houses…
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Neumann University to Host Graduate Information Session on March 13
Neumann University will host an in-person information session for adults who want to earn a graduate degree or complete a bachelor’s degree on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Rocco Abessinio Building. The event will include breakout sessions with program directors for each degree that Neumann offers and information about the…
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Delaware County Stayed Below 100 New Cases, at 91, But 12 Deaths Were Reported
An updated report from the Chester County Health Department for Wednesday, March 3, showed 12 additional COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Deaths reported: 3 from Haverford 2 from Upper Darby 2 from Concord 1 from Chester 1 from Yeadon 1 from Newtown 1 from Collingdale 1 from Chester Township The Chester County Health Department is…
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Here’s How the Pandemic Affected Philadelphia’s Airport, by the Numbers
Around this time in 2019, Philadelphia International Airport was experiencing record high passenger volume. The 2020 travel data looks a lot different, with passenger travel down 64 percent compared to 2019, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2019, 33 million travelers went through the airport, an all-time annual record. In 2020, it was…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson with her into her role today as Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching and counseling to individuals and families in the Greater…
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Philadelphia-area Catholic Elementary Schools Could Provide COVID-Era Educational Roadmap for Public Schools
Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person education since the start of the school year could serve as a roadmap for public schools in the region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. Together, the schools host around 35,000 educators and children each day…
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Conshohocken-based IKEA Adds Stylish Tiny Homes to Its Offerings
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has added stylish tiny homes with eco-friendly features to its offerings, writes Jessica Poitevien for the Travel + Leisure. Despite its compact size, the company’s new product does not sacrifice any of the usual luxuries or comforts. To design the home’s features, IKEA…
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Only 79 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday in Delaware County With 1 COVID-19-Related Death
One additional COVID-19-related death from Nether Providence was reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, March 2. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,277 deaths for the county. Of those, 803 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. The…
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Collingdale Mayor Looking for a Big Truck to Haul Donated Water to Texas
A winter storm that wreaked havoc on the Texas power grid also eliminated the availability of clean water. Hoping to fill the gap, Collingdale Mayor Felecia Coffee waged a campaign to collect thousands of bottles of water. Now she just needs to haul it down to Texas, reports Dan Koob for CBS Philly. The 24…
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Kids Can Learn to Swim at Goldfish Swim Now at Granite Run Promenade
A new tenant at The Promenade at Granite Run wants to teach children how to swim, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Goldfish Swim School of Media has opened next to Boscov’s department store. Greg and Alexandra DeRise of Devon, and business partner Anthony Pistilli of Media opened a 60,000-gallon 75-foot by 25-foot heated…
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After Defending Trump in Second Impeachment Trial, Exton Attorney Sees Bump in New Business Litigation
After defending former President Donald Trump in his second impeachment trial last month, Michael van der Veen, a Philadelphia-based attorney who lives in Exton, is ready to pick up where he left off with little fanfare, writes Jeff Blumenthal for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We were busy when we took the case, and we’re still…
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Super Bowl Ad That Lit Up Social Media Has Ties to Delaware County
The creative talent behind a Super Bowl ad that generated a bit of social media buzz has ties to Delaware County, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Office Opinion” for Cure Insurance aired just before the halftime show. It starred Tommy Pope of Drexel Hill, a 1998 graduate of Monsignor Bonner High School. The…
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Restrictions Eased as New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Drop in Pennsylvania
With COVID-19 cases on the decline in Pennsylvania, PA. Gov. Tom Wolf announced Monday some COVID-19 restrictions are being lifted. Indoor events can now have 15% of maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size. Outdoor events can have 20% maximum occupancy, regardless of venue size. Six foot social distancing, masks and hand washing are still in…
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Delaware County Added 315 New COVID-19 Cases Between Friday and Monday
Four additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County for Monday, March 1. 1 was from Middletown 1 was from Marple 1 was from Springfield 1 was from Darby Township The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,276 deaths for the county. Of those, 802 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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‘Remarkable’ Navy Vet Treated to a Broomall Parade for 100th Birthday
Lt. Ralph Perkner, retired U.S. Navy vet and optometrist, received a parade of support in Broomall Sunday to celebrate his 100th birthday, reports Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. “He’s a remarkable, remarkable man,” Tom Murray, Perkner’s son-in-law, said. “I hope if I get as old as he is, I’m half as good as he is.” “It’s…
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