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Delaware County Is Sixth Lowest for Regional Unemployment in June
The unemployment rate in Delaware County was 13.6 percent in June, placing it in the middle of the pack based on the unemployment rates within the 11 counties that make up the Philadelphia metropolitan area, according to the data recently released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is higher than the national average,…
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70 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, No New Deaths Reported
There were 70 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, Aug. 11, bringing the total number of cases to 9,392. No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county remaining at 746. Of those, 591 were in long term care facilities and personal care homes, according to data from…
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Ordering Takeout? Here’s a Haverford College Startup That Reduces Your Takeout Trash
The explosion of takeout food brought on by the pandemic with its throwaway plastic and Styrofoam isn’t good for the environment. Now a Haverford College senior and a recent graduate have created a startup, a reusable takeout food box and service to reduce all that trash, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Bentbox was developed by…
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Neumann University in Aston Certifies 75 Percent of Faculty to Teach Online
Seventy-five percent of Neumann University’s full-time faculty have earned certification to teach online. The certification came from Quality Matters (QM), a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of online education and student learning. “Certification through Quality Matters demonstrates a level of expertise in online education. Faculty receive training to improve the quality of their online…
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BNI Offers Yeadon Contractor Referrals, Business Contacts and Friends for Life
By David Bjorkgren A client kept asking Jerry Scamuffa to go to a meeting of Business Network International, thinking he could benefit from the meeting, but Jerry never gave it much thought. Jerry is owner of Provato Concrete Demolition and Masonry. His business covers Delaware, Chester and Montgomery Counties and the Main Line. He has…
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96 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County, for a Total of 9,322, 2 Deaths Reported
There were 96 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Monday, Aug. 10, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 9,322. Two additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 746. Of those, 591 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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Milan Salad Dressing Has Been Flavored With a Little Bit of Delaware County
Meet the DiBattista family, producers of Philly’s Original Milan salad dressing, available in stores throughout the Tri-state area and beyond, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “All my life I’ve heard about the Milan salad my dad and grandfather made famous at their ‘Milan’ restaurant,” explained Jimmy DiBattista. “My dream, since the restaurant closed,…
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Delaware County Working to Adapt Voting Procedures for Upcoming Election
Delaware County is creating satellite election offices where voters could request and submit a mail ballot on the spot, offering a form of early in-person voting, writes Jonathan Lai for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County officials have already approved two government building sites, in Upper Darby and Media, and are likely to approve a third…
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Philadelphia Union Benefits From Strong Bond Between Its Director and Manager
More than ever, the Union major league soccer team has a clear identity and the right players, helped along by Union manager Jim Curtin and sports director Ernst Tanner, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Curtin and Tanner have built a strong bond, visiting Europe together last winter to visit teams. “We got to…
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Delaware County Is Home To 5 of 20 Least Equitable School Districts in Pennsylvania
With the heightened focus on racial equality and research that indicates low-income students will fall behind if classes are held remotely, WalletHub has released the Most and Least Equitable School Districts in Pennsylvania report that shows Delaware County is home to five of the twenty least equitable school districts in the state. To determine which…
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55 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported for Aug. 9 in Delaware County, Bringing the Total to 9,226
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Aug. 9. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 55 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday, Aug. 9 in Delaware County since statistics were last reported Friday, Aug. 7 Total number of cases in the county as of Aug. 9…
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Governor Recommends High School Sports be Put on Hold Until 2021
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf wants high school sports suspended until January 2021 as long as the pandemic is a threat, writes Katie Meyer for whyy.org. “The guidance is that we ought to avoid any congregate settings,” he said Aug. 6. “Anything that brings people together is going to help that virus get us.” The Pennsylvania…
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Upper Darby Sanitation Crews Quarantined for Coronavirus; New COVID Testing in Lansdowne
Upper Darby’s entire sanitation division is undergoing quarantine for two weeks starting Aug. 6 through Aug. 21 after an outbreak of coronavirus was reported. Upper Darby Mayor Barbarann Keffer sent a text alert Aug. 6, with an update Aug. 9 announcing the outbreak. The decision to quarantine the crews was made after discussions with TWU…
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A Drive-Thru Only Wawa Is Coming to Bucks County
Wawa has announced its first drive-thru only store in Bucks County, reports David Chang for nbcphiladelphia.com. The store will be built at West Trenton and Pine Grove roads in Falls Township. “Wawa continues to test new store concepts with this latest drive thru format, providing an opportunity for our customers to still experience and enjoy…
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Airlines and Retailers Announce 600 Lay Offs at Philadelphia International Airport
Airlines and airport retailers are about to lay off more than 600 workers, victims of the reduction in air travel from the pandemic, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Frontier Airlines, Republic Airways and Hudson Group are announcing layoffs or furloughs at the airport. Republic plans to furlough 35 pilots and 14 flight…
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Assessing Risks, Taking Precautions are Key to Safe SEPTA and Rideshare Journey
By Wendi Rank You’d think as a germaphobe I’d have disdain for SEPTA and ride sharing. On the contrary. With this coronavirus lingering like last night’s fish, I’m curious about exposure. Is Uber bad? Is Fern Rock worse? Public transit is the opposite of what the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been telling…
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Small Business Owners Need Every Advantage They Can Get in a Pandemic–SCORE Webinars Are Here for You
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August. How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic On Tuesday, Aug. 11, you can participate in a free webinar, “How to Leverage a Virtual Assistant in a Pandemic”. The webinar, 11 a.m. to noon, will be hosted by Danielle Julia…
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48 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County, Total Now 9,171; Death Toll Now 744
There were 48 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Friday, Aug. 7, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 9,171. Two additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 744. Of those, 589 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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