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138 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County, 5 Deaths
There were 138 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, Aug. 4, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 8,997. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 735. Of those, 585 were in long term care facilities and personal…
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Boeing’s Ridley Plant Workers to Benefit From New Chinook Helicopter Contract
More Chinook helicopters will be manufactured at Boeing’s Ridley Park plant now that the company has won a $265 million contract from the Pentagon for nine more of the next-generation heavy lift aircraft, writes Andrew McIntosh for Philadelphia Business Journal. That brings the number of Chinooks being assembled at the Ridley Park plant up to…
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Philadelphia among Three U.S. Places with Youngest Entrepreneurs
Philadelphia is one of the top three cities nationwide with the youngest entrepreneurs, according to a new study by LendingTree, writes Emily Canal for the INC.com. To determine places with the youngest business founders, LendingTree compared the age of founders when they launched their businesses in the nation’s 50 largest metropolitan areas. Philadelphia is in…
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Media Woman’s Making See-Through Masks to Ease Deaf People’s Frustration
One segment of the population that has a unique problem with face masks are the deaf and hard of hearing. The mask muffles the speaker and prohibits the ability to read lips and facial expressions, writes Hannah Chinn for whyy.org. Now a Media woman thinks she may be able to help. Kate Panzer heard about…
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55 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported for Delaware County for a New Total of 8,859
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Monday, Aug. 3. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 55 additional cases of COVID-19 for Monday, Aug. 3 in Delaware County since Sunday, Aug. 2 Total number of cases in the county as of Aug. 3 is 8,859. State statistics…
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RE/MAX’s Michael Diggin Analyzes Delco’s Housing Market as It Adjusts to Pandemic Conditions
In the video above, Michael Diggin of RE/MAX Town & Country in West Chester provides a brief update on the real estate market in Delaware County. Spring is normally peak sales in real estate but due to COVID-19 there was little activity between March and Mid-May. Once Gov. Wolf opened up restrictions on real estate…
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Delaware County Businesses Urged to Report Price Gouging Incidents
Delaware County businesses are reporting they are having trouble getting pandemic supplies they need because of drastic price gouging. Difficulty finding household disinfectants, wipes, and masks have triggered complaints from businesses and residents alike, but not finding other less known supplies has become problematic for some businesses. “Our salon owners have been hit particularly hard,…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hosts Virtual Strengthening Families Program
Do you have a child ages 6-11? If so, you’re invited to be part of the Strengthening Families Program hosted by the Child Guidance Resource Centers. This FREE virtual group enhances family bonds, helps children manage stress and learn new social skills, supporting parenting, and build stronger relationships. The group is held through Zoom every…
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‘Delco Gives Back’ Community Donation Event Postponed to Aug. 11 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to a forecast of inclement weather Aug. 4, Delco Gives Back, a donation event scheduled tomorrow has been rescheduled to Aug. 11 Donations will be accepted between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Penn State Brandywine Campus at 25 Yearsley Mill Road (Route 352) in Media. The donation site is a drive-through and contact-less…
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Nick Micozzie, a Delaware County Political Icon, Dead at 89
Delaware County lost a political icon July 28 in the passing of former state Rep. Nicholas Micozzie, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. Micozzie represented the 163rd District from 1979 until 2014, when he retired. His political career began as a Democrat on Upper Darby Council in 1971. Former Micozzie became a Republican in…
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Now a NASA Cartographer Has Weighed in on Wawa/Sheetz Turf War With a Twitter Store Map
Social media lit up again recently with loyalty oaths to Wawa or Sheetz after President Donald Trump visited a Wawa in King of Prussia, writes Ryan Deto for pghcitypaper.com. Sheetz, based in Altoona, has the Western Pennsylvania territory while Wawa, of course, is focused in Delaware County and eastern PA. But both have been expanding.…
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148 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Since Thursday, July 30
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Aug. 2. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 148 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday, Aug. 2 in Delaware County since numbers were last reported Thursday, July 30. Total number of cases in the county as of Aug. 2…
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New COVID-19 Testing Announced Aug. 4,5,6 in Upper Darby
Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 4, 5 and 6 at the Watkins Senior Center, 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby Test will be offered: August 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 5: Noon to – 5:30 p.m. August 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents 12 years…
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Aug. 4 Webinar Asks Childcare Facility Owners What They Need to Reopen Safely
As schools plan to resume teaching in the fall, (either in person, virtual or a combination) childcare facilities will become even more vital to our community. As new challenges continue to arise, the Bringing Back Delco Task Force wants to hear what your needs are to better support your business and help you protect the…
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PennDOT to Resume Modified Driving Tests Tomorrow, Road Safety a Concern
When Kaliesha Canady, 26, of Collingdale, took her driver’s test at Driven2Drive in late June, she discovered the test would take place in a parking lot and the examiner wouldn’t be in the car with her, writes Sophie Burkholder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was relieved. “With them being outside of the car, I was…
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SCORE Webinars in August Help Small Business Owners Fine Tune Their Business
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August. How to Boost Your Business on LinkedIn On Tuesday, Aug. 4, you can participate in a free webinar, “How to Boost Your Business on LinkedIn”. The webinar, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be hosted by Lynne Williams, a SCORE Speaker and executive…
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13 More COVID-19 Cases Friday in Delaware County Brings Total to 8,669
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Friday, July 31. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 13 additional cases of COVID-19 for Delaware County as of noon, July 31, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,669. State statistics do not include a municipal…
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Pennsylvania Ranks 49th in U.S. Among 50 States and D.C. for Least COVID-19 Restrictions
When compared to the rest of the United States, Pennsylvania is one of the more restrictive states when it comes to efforts to contain the coronavirus, according to an updated study by the personal finance website, WalletHub. Out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Pennsylvania ranked 49th as of July 20 in…
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