• Water Bottle Business Booming for Cardinal O’Hara Senior

    Water Bottle Business Booming for Cardinal O’Hara Senior

    A Cardinal O’Hara High School senior has come up with a water bottle that promotes weight loss and healthy living, reports Trang Do for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Evan Coury launched his product about a week ago it’s already selling quickly on Amazon. Coury started drinking more water when he was told to cut down on sugary drinks…

  • Villanova School of Business Lends a Hand in Launching ThankX, a Personal Delivery App!

    Villanova School of Business Lends a Hand in Launching ThankX, a Personal Delivery App!

    There was a time when neighbors knew neighbors, when residents chatted with delivery people and with the owner of the small hardware store down the street. There was a time before the pandemic, before indifferent package drops from Amazon. There was a time when shopping and deliveries were personal. Carlos Colon, a Philadelphia real estate…

  • 38 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County, Total Now at 11,004

    38 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County, Total Now at 11,004

    There were 38 new cases of COVID-19 reported Tuesday, Sept. 15 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Monday. Total number of cases is now 11,004, according to the Chester County Health Department. No new COVID-related deaths were reported in the county, with the total remaining at 780. Of those, 604 were in long…

  • Washington Post: Trump Support Among White Women Voters Has Weakened

    Washington Post: Trump Support Among White Women Voters Has Weakened

    Nin Bell from Brookhaven is part of a group of  working class White women who didn’t vote for Hillary Clinton in the last election but are now determined to vote for Joseph Biden, reports the Washington Post, as reprinted in the Longview News Journal. White women have said in interviews they’re concerned about Trump’s recklessness,…

  • Delaware County Seeks Transition Manager to Shift Prison Back to Public Hands

    Delaware County Seeks Transition Manager to Shift Prison Back to Public Hands

    Delaware County is looking for a transition manager and team to turn the George W. Hill Correctional Facility in Concord from private hands back to being county-run, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The team would smooth the transition and figure out costs for such a move, said Delaware County Jail Oversight Board Executive…

  • Student Parties, Positive Case Test COVID-19 Procedures at Haverford, Swarthmore Campuses

    Student Parties, Positive Case Test COVID-19 Procedures at Haverford, Swarthmore Campuses

    Students at Swarthmore and Haverford colleges are creating a challenge for COVID-19 mitigation protocols put in place for the new college season, according to reports in both campus newspapers. At Swarthmore, a student is quarantining in an on-campus dormitory after testing positive for COVID-19 Friday night, according to The Phoenix. Students were alerted. The college…

  • 109 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Monday in Delaware County, Cases Now Total 10,966

    109 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Monday in Delaware County, Cases Now Total 10,966

    There were 109 new cases of COVID-19 reported Monday, Sept. 14 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Saturday. Total number of cases is now 10,966, according to the Chester County Health Department. No new COVID-related deaths were reported in the county, with the total remaining at 780. Of those, 604 were in long…

  • Philadelphia-Area Catholic High School Teachers OK New 2-Year Contract

    Philadelphia-Area Catholic High School Teachers OK New 2-Year Contract

    COVID-19 featured in this year’s contract negotiations between the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and Catholic high school teachers, but didn’t prevent a new contract, writes Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Association of Catholic Teachers members from 17 area Catholic high schools, including in Delaware County, voted 3-1 Friday in favor of the two-year contract.…

  • Delaware County Artist and Designer Explores Artistic Influences in Memoir

    Delaware County Artist and Designer Explores Artistic Influences in Memoir

    How important is DNA in the development of an individual as opposed to the teachings he or she receives throughout one’s life?  Click here to find out. Delaware County artist George Rothacker addresses this essential question and other aspects of his personal development as he takes you on a 50-year artistic journey from childhood to…

  • They’re Landing Here Again: International Flights Return to Philadelphia

    They’re Landing Here Again: International Flights Return to Philadelphia

    Now the Philadelphia International Airport can once again live up to its name. International flights started landing again at the airport Monday, writes Pat Ralph for phillyvoice.com. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control said travelers from restricted countries will no longer have to land at select U.S. airports and subject themselves to enhanced health screenings.…

  • State of Elkins Park Mansion No Longer a Mystery Thanks to Crafty YouTubers

    State of Elkins Park Mansion No Longer a Mystery Thanks to Crafty YouTubers

    Despite its incredible history, the 110-room Lynnewood Hall in Elkins Parks has been sitting empty for nearly 25 years, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The former home of Peter A.B. Widener and family, two of whom died on the Titanic, was once known for its opulence both inside and out. But today, the…

  • 10,857 Total Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County for Saturday, Sept. 12

    10,857 Total Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County for Saturday, Sept. 12

    COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Sept. 13. The latest statistics available from The Pennsylvania Department of Health show 10,857 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Saturday, Sept. 12. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester County Health…

  • Five New Grants From Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Reach 5 Essential Nonprofits

    Five New Grants From Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Reach 5 Essential Nonprofits

    The Foundation for Delaware County announced its 15th round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. This latest round includes five grants, totaling $55,740. Among these, the foundation awarded an $18,240 grant for Chester Upland School District (CUSD) to fund Parent Technology Support Centers. The Centers will educate, train and assist parents who are…

  • Former Executive Chef at Fiorello’s Café in West Chester Ready to Serve Guests at Rebranded Italian Restaurant in Wayne

    Former Executive Chef at Fiorello’s Café in West Chester Ready to Serve Guests at Rebranded Italian Restaurant in Wayne

    When Ardé Osteria closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, management took the opportunity to update the décor and rebrand the Wayne restaurant as Alessandro’s and is now open to guests for dinner. Named as the moniker of its Sicilian American Executive Chef, Alex Fiorello, Alessandro’s serves a modern take on traditional Italian cuisine. Chef Alex…

  • Survey Warns 70 Percent of Small Restaurants/Bars Statewide Could Perish in Pandemic

    Survey Warns 70 Percent of Small Restaurants/Bars Statewide Could Perish in Pandemic

    A survey of 100 locally owned and family run restaurants statewide shows up to 70 percent will close if pandemic restrictions aren’t reduced or help offered, writes Laura Smythe for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Aug. 25 to 28 survey from the Pennsylvania Licensed Beverage and Tavern Association went to 1,234 businesses, with 100 responding.…

  • Conviction, Sentence Upheld for Former Liberian War Lord Living in East Lansdowne

    Conviction, Sentence Upheld for Former Liberian War Lord Living in East Lansdowne

    The conviction and 30-year sentence for a former Liberian war lord living in East Lansdowne was upheld this week by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. The court’s opinion addressed the horrors committed by Mohammed “Jungle Jabbah” Jabateh and his followers while he was a commander in the…

  • Villanova Estate Owned by Founder of Luden’s Cough Drops Goes to Auction

    Villanova Estate Owned by Founder of Luden’s Cough Drops Goes to Auction

    A Villanova estate known as Georgian Manor, built in 1929 by the founder of Luden’s cough drops, will be auctioned off next month, writes Ryan Sharrow for  Philadelphia Business Journal. The 18,600 square-foot property at 720 N. Spring Mill Road, has been on the market for 2-1/2 years. The home has eight bedrooms and 11…

  • 46 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County on Friday, 2 More Deaths Reported

    46 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County on Friday, 2 More Deaths Reported

    There were 46 new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, Sept. 11 for Delaware County. Total number of cases is now 10,852 according to the Chester County Health Department. Two additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported in the county for Friday, Sept. 11 in Upper Darby and Brookhaven, with the total now at 780. Of those, 604…