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Rosati Ice in Clifton Heights, Hit by Pandemic, Starts Crowd Sourcing Campaign to Keep Workers Employed
Rosati Ice really didn’t want to furlough its 20 workers even though business has slowed with the pandemic, so it started a GoFundMe page to keep workers on the payroll through the slow season, writes Peg DeGrass for the Daily Times. Between Labor Day and March, the 100-year-old company does a lot of business, about…
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State Sees Record Number of New COVID-19 Cases, With Delaware County Totals Now Above 15,500
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 15,592 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Wednesday, Nov. 11. The day before, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Chester County Health Department reported 15,316 cases in Delaware County. The county death toll from COVID-19 as of Nov. 10 was 825. Of those total deaths reported, 629…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Partners With Media’s Circle of Giving Helping Local Families
The Foundation for Delaware County announces a new partnership with Circle of Giving 2020. As a fiscal sponsor, the foundation will provide administrative services and oversight, allowing it to receive tax-deductible donations. Circle of Giving has provided more than $55,000 in grocery store gift cards, meals, school supplies and other resources to support Rose Tree…
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Relay Network in Radnor Lays Foundation for Massive Growth as Companies Seek Out Its Software
The Radnor-based tech firm Relay Network is laying a foundation with two new key hires as it experiences tremendous growth, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. Relay makes customer engagement software used by companies such as Comcast, Citizens Bank and Independence Blue Cross. — Relay is building on a $30 million infusion of growth…
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SEPTA Tries Pilot Program to See if Social Services on Its Routes Can Help Where Police Can’t
Social services agency Merakey has partnered with SEPTA transit police to provide outreach specialists for vulnerable individuals on SEPTA routes, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pilot program pairs substance-abuse and mental health professionals with SEPTA police to offer treatment and resources to those who need it. Vulnerable population remain even when the…
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Total Cases in Delaware County Now at 15,316 With One Death Reported From Yeadon on Tuesday
There have been 244 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County from Friday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 9, with six new positive cases reported Monday, according to the Chester County Health Department. Total cases in the county now number 15,316, according to statistics released Nov. 10. One resident from Yeadon lost their…
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Veteran’s Day Parade in Media Will Be Virtual Today for Spectators With Live Performances, Speeches
Delaware County will hold its 61st annual Veterans Day Parade virtually today, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. Traditionally, residents and students line the streets of Media to celebrate Delaware County’s heroes in a parade down State Street, followed by a ceremony in front of the Delaware County Courthouse. This year’s tribute will take place virtually…
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Philadelphia Union Savors Supporters’ Shield Win as YSC Academy Player Model Yields Results
The Philadelphia Union soccer team has every intention of winning the MLS Cup when the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs begin. Meanwhile, greet your 2020 Supporters’ Shield winners, writes Charles Boehm for missoccer.com. The Supporters’ Shield goes to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record. The team’s savoring the win, the…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Triggers Decision to Close Chester City Hall Next Week
Chester has closed its city hall for a week after several city employees tested positive for COVID-19, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Chester City Hall will be closed to all personnel and the general public for at least one week,” Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland said Monday. A city council meeting and planning meeting were…
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Villanova Students Know Where All the Best Brunch Spots Are on the Main Line
The pandemic may have shut down a lot of dining options, but warmer weather and outdoor tents with space heaters means a Villanova University brunch is still on the menu, writes Julia Stanisci for The Villanovan. Some favorites. First Watch is a Villanova staple located down from the university at 775 E. Lancaser Ave. Sure…
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New COVID-19 Cases Continue to Mount in Delaware County, With 515 New Cases Reported Over 2 Days
There were 515 new COVID-19 cases reported Monday in Delaware County since new cases were last reported Saturday, according to the Chester County Health Department. On Saturday, a total of 14,648 cases were reported. On Monday, that figured jumped to 15,163. One resident from Middletown lost their life to complications of COVID-19, bringing the total…
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Newtown Square Mom Connects Hungry Families With Those Who Can Help
Patty Bassett of Newtown Square knew times were bad for some families, even before the pandemic came, writes Jessica Balatt Press for thephiladelphicitizen.org. In Delaware County, 12.3 percent of people are food insecure. In Chester, it’s 30 to 40 percent. Bassett was especially worried about families with young children and senior citizens who may not…
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West Chester University and SCORE Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs: 2020 Conference
Entrepreneurs solve problems, often dedicating their entire careers to get it right. Women-owned small businesses and startups are particularly focused on solving problems that help others. You might ask: what kind of businesses are they? Here in Chester and Delaware Counties, they cover the entire range—from childcare services and low-income housing programs, to digital marketing…
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Learn the Right Way to Launch an E Commerce Store and Take a Business Smart Workshop This Week
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering two free webinars Wednesday and Thursday. Launching Your eCommerce Store the Right Way On Wednesday, Nov. 11, you are invited to the webinar, “Launching Your eCommerce Store the Right Way.” The webinar, 10 to 11:30 a.m., will be hosted by Joshua Irons, CEO of River Avenue Digital. The…
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Mercy Fitzgerald Nurses Plan Two-Day Strike Over Health Benefits, Staffing Shortages
A possible nurses strike is looming at Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Center in Darby and three other Philadelphia-area hospitals, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The more than 2,500 nurses are seeking higher staffing levels. Mercy Ftizgerald nurse, who have been working without a contract since Sept. 30, are also seeking better health benefits. The…
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New Cases of COVID-19 Dropped Significantly in Delaware County Over the Weekend, to Only 44
Delaware County saw a significant one-day drop in COVID-19 cases from Friday to Saturday.. On Friday, Nov. 6, the Chester County Health Department reported 164 new cases in Delaware County, for a total of 14,604. On Saturday, Nov. 7, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported an increase of only 44 cases, to a new total…
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UPDATE (as of 8:03 p.m. Nov. 6) Here Are the Latest 2020 Delaware County Election Results
All mail-in and absentee ballots have been processed in Delaware County and those totals added to the election results on the Delco Votes website. Those results, last updated Friday evening, are shown here. Delaware County began counting about 9,000 provisional ballots Saturday morning at the Government Center in Media. Military ballots are also still being…
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Wayne-Based Pet Valu Closes 358 U.S. stores, as Pandemic Cuts Into Its Sales
Pet Valu Inc. headquartered in Wayne, is closing its U.S. stores and warehouses, another victim of COVID-19, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. The pet food and supply company has 358 stores in the Northeast and Midwest, with 45 in the Philadelphia area. The company was found more than 25 years ago, but has…
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