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123 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County for Monday, and 1 New Death
There were 123 new cases of COVID-19 reported Monday, Oct. 12 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Sunday. Total number of cases is now 12,185, according to the Chester County Health Department. One resident in Haverford lost their life due to complications of COVID-19, with total deaths in the county now at 800.…
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Veteran’s Day Won’t be Forgotten, Even If This Year’s Media Parade Is Slimmed Down
Organizers of Delaware County’s annual Veterans Day parade plan to offer some type of ceremony marking the day as they work around this year’s pandemic, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “We’ve going to have something. We’re not going to ignore Veterans Day,” said Media Mayor Bob McMahon, who is also chairman of the…
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Scottish Castle in Wynnewood Finally Reclaiming its Former Glory
After years of litigation and failed plans, Maybrook Mansion in Wynnewood is once again on a way to reclaiming its former glory, writes Stacia Friedman for the Hidden City. The majestic building was constructed in the late 1800s. It was designed by Watson Hewitt and William D. Hewitt for liquor baron and business magnate Henry…
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Neumann University Named a College of Distinction
Neumann University has been recognized for excellence in higher education by the Colleges of Distinction 2020-21 guide for college-bound students. In addition, the university was listed as a Pennsylvania College of Distinction, a Catholic College of Distinction, and was cited for excellence in business, education, nursing, and career preparation. Founded in 2000, Colleges of Distinction…
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As Colleges Offer Virtual Learning as a Safe Alternative, Some Students Challenge Value
Widener University in Chester has been hit with a class action lawsuit claiming online courses aren’t worth as much as in-person classes, yet tuition is the same, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Sara Brezinski, a master’s of education student studying human sexuality, filed a complaint in U.S. District Court in Philadelphia this…
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State Reports 12,062 Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Sunday, Oct. 11
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Oct. 11. The latest statistics available from The Pennsylvania Department of Health show 12,062 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Sunday, Oct. 11. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester County Health…
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High School Fall Sports Are Back in Radnor, With Masks
Masks are now a popular topic for the Radnor girls soccer team, writes Matthew DeGeorge for the Daily Times. Cloth ones don’t work great. Heavy fabric masks and non-adjustable straps won’t stay in place and collect sweat. Surgical masks are OK, as long as you can swap them out mid-game. In the world of COVID,…
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Boeing Cuts New Aircraft Demand Projection But Says Air Cargo Will Grow 4 Percent Annually
The impact of the pandemic has led Boeing to lower its 10-year outlook on aircraft demand by 11 percent over last year, writes Gillian Rich for investors.com. Boeing expects deliveries of 18,350 commercial jets, including those from rival Airbus, in the next decade. Boeing’s 20-year forecast sees 43,110 deliveries of new aircraft through 2039, down…
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Jill Biden Talks About Importance of Women in Campaign Swing through Swarthmore
Jill Biden made a campaign swing through Swarthmore Thursday, thanking volunteers and speaking with a group of elected female leaders at a small backyard rally, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jill Biden emphasized the important role Pennsylvania women will play in the upcoming presidential elections. “Women will decide the future of this state,…
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51 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Friday in Delaware County, Total Now at 11,986
There were 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, Oct. 9 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Tuesday. Total number of cases is now 11,986, according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County. The total stands at 799. Of those, 615 were in long term…
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Lansdowne Grandparents Face the Daunting Challenge of Supporting a Virtual Education for Their Grandkids
Two Lansdowne grandparents, Jim and Joan Gardner, are facing tough schooling obstacles as they raise their grandchildren in uncertain pandemic times, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s been a grueling schedule for Jim and wife, Joan, a retired teacher, keeping virtual classes going. Seven-year-old April joins her second-grade class via computer from the…
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A Wedding Day at the Radnor Valley Country Club Captured in Song and Music Video
A special wedding day for a singer/songwriter and an actress at the Radnor Valley Country Club has been immortalized in a new song and music video, writes Kristen Schott for Philadelphia Magazine. Jesse Ruben and Jen Jacob married Oct. 7, 2016. Jesse wanted to capture that special day in a song, “Future,” released this past…
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Kids in Wallingford-Swarthmore Return to School But It’s Not Like It Was
The school bus had only two kids on it. This was not a normal school year, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. School Bus No. 17 sat outside Swarthmore-Rutledge Elementary School Monday with its two passengers. Normally, it would be packed with kids. For the first time since March, Wallingford-Swarthmore School District was allowing…
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Pennsylvania Loosens the Reigns on How Many Can Now Gather for Indoor/Outdoor Events
Pennsylvania is easing COVID-19 restrictions on how many people can gather at indoor and outdoor events, writes Greg Pickel for pennlive.com. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf and Health Department Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine will now base crowd limits on the maximum capacity of a venue. Up to now, only 25 people were permitted to gather indoors…
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Newtown Square’s LifeBrand Wins Competition for Service That ‘Scrubs’ Harmful Posts From Social Media
Newtown Square social media startup LifeBrand has won $10,000 and complements from “Shark Tank” host Kevin O’Leary for its service of “scrubbing” harmful posts from social media, writes Paige Gross for technical.ly.com. LifeBrand competed with four other startup finalists from more than 1,000 companies in a competition hosted by the investment company StartEngine. The company…
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PA Lt. Governor to Speak at Delaware County Public Forum on Decriminalizing Marijuana
Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, John Fetterman, will be speaking virtually as a guest speaker at a Delaware County public forum Oct. 14 discussing the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana, writes Katheleen E. Cary for wfmz.com. The forum gives the public a chance to weigh in on a proposal by Delaware County Council allowing police to…
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World War II Vet Left School to Support Family. He Just Got His Diploma From Rose Tree This Week
A World War II vet nearing 100 years old received his high school diploma this week from the Rose Tree Media School District, writes Ashley Johnson for 6abc.com. Albert Montella had to drop out of high school back in 1938 to support his family, then World War II started and he enlisted in the Navy.…
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55 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Thursday in Delaware County for a Total of 11,935
There were 55 new cases of COVID-19 reported Thursday, Oct. 8 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Tuesday. Total number of cases is now 11,935 according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County. The total stands at 799. Of those, 615 were in long term…
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