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Neumann University Distributes CARE Funds to Students for College Expenses
Neumann University will distribute $457,200 of CARES Act funding to 1,353 students in June. The money is being used to help students reduce educational costs, providing financial assistance, according to a letter from Neumann president Dr. Chris Domes sent to eligible students in May. In March, Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES)…
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Citizens Corps Hand Out Sanitation Kits So Delaware County Businesses Can Reopen
Dozens of volunteers from the Delaware County Citizens Corps helped Bring Back Delco Saturday. The volunteers distributed PPE, hand sanitizers, gloves, masks and more to local businesses to get them back on their feet, reports 6abc.com. Up to 500 people stopped by the Broomall Fire Company to pick up the steeply discounted kits. “This is…
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Denied an In-Person Prom, Seniors Flock to Home Parties, Social Media
At Ridley High School, when this year’s senior prom stopped being in-person because of the pandemic, the teenagers did what they do best–they adapted and improvised, writes Cassie Owens for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The May 29 Ridley prom was an 80-minute broadcast hundreds of students watched from home. They compensated for not being together by…
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Delaware County Closer to Magic Number, With 57.9 New Cases Over 14 Days Per 100,000 People
There were 82 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported since Friday, bringing that total to 6,743 as of Sunday, June 7. There were six more COVID-19 related deaths in Delaware County reported for Sunday, June 7, bringing the number of fatalities to 651, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Click here for…
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SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties: JUNE 9 Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While Working Remotely On Tuesday, June 9, from 1 to 2 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties presents a free live webinar, “Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While…
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NBA All-Star Kevin Durant Buys Minority Stake of Philadelphia Union
The Philadelphia Union soccer team welcomed 10-time NBA All-Star Kevin Durant as a new member of its ownership group. Durant has reportedly bought a minority stake in the group, between 1% and 5%, according to the Sports Business Journal. There’s hope that Durant’s high profile presence in the ownership group could help bring fans to Union…
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It’s Easier Than Ever to Find a COVID-19 Testing Site in Delaware County
There are now many places where Delaware County residents can get COVID-19 testing and a new interactive map will help you find the testing site closest to you. Just zero in on your location or type in your address and the map will reveal which test sites are nearby, along with site addresses, distance from…
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New Covid-19 Cases at 22 for Friday, June 6, 31 Additional Deaths Reported
There were 31 more COVID-19 related deaths in Delaware County for Friday, June 5, bringing the number of fatalities to 645. There were 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing that total to 6,661, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Click here for a breakdown of COVID-19 deaths and cases as of…
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SCORE National Webinar June 11 Looks at How to Protect Small Business Owners and Employees From COVID-19 Exposure
On June 11, at 1 p.m., Laura Bonk will lead a SCORE webinar on “National Safety Guidance to Protect You and Your Workers From COVID-19 Exposure”. It’s important to begin envisioning what post-COVID-19 small business life is going to look like, and the health and safety for you and your workers should be top of mind. This timely…
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Yeadon Parade Honors Security Guard Who Brings Sunshine to Dialysis Patients
Tammy Miller, a security guard at the DaVita Cobbs Creek Dialysis center in Philadelphia, was recently honored with her own parade, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The parade featured Yeadon fire and police vehicles. Proclamations honoring her were read by Yeadon Mayor Rohan Hepkins, State Rep. Joanna McClinton, and State Sen. Anthony Williams.…
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Delaware County Is in a Yellow Phase Reopening. Here’s What that Means for You
Delaware County officially is in the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening guidelines today regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some important things to know, as outlined in a June 4 press conference by Delaware County Council. Containing the virus The Stay at Home state order in place for more than 10 weeks expired at 11:59…
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Electrical Workers Union Local 654 Hosts June 6 Food Drive in Boothwyn to Ease Food Hardships
As the pandemic continues to create hardship in our communities, IBEW Local 654—the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Upper Chichester, continues to find ways to help. On June 6 they will be hosting a food drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their facility, 3279 Chicester Ave. in Boothwyn. Items dropped off will…
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60 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Delaware County, 39 New Cases as of June 4
There were 60 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported for Delaware County as of Thursday, June 4. There were 39 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,639, with fatalities now at 614.. Click here for a breakdown of…
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Peaceful Protesters Line Delaware County Intersections to Keep Justice Out Front
About 60 to 70 peaceful protesters gathered with signs Wednesday along Garrett Road at Lansdowne Avenue in Upper Darby chanting “Black Lives Matter,” “George Floyd” and “No Justice, No Peace,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The gatherings there and around Delaware County this week are follow ups to a protest Sunday in…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: One-of-a-Kind Contemporary in Ardmore
New Orleans courtyard house meets national park lodge in this contemporary home available for sale in Merion Golf Manor, Ardmore. This home across from the historic Merion Golf Course is designed to connect to the outdoors. A soaring cathedral lodge-like space captures natural light and great views are featured throughout. Traditional wood, stone and glass…
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From the Governor: Delaware County Schools Can Reopen on July 1
Students and teachers can return to school July 1 in Pennsylvania counties that are in the yellow or green phase of reopening, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County moves to a yellow phase on Friday, June 5. Schools will need to meet federal and state health safety guidelines to reopen and must…
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Kits, Signs and More to Help Delaware County Businesses Reopen Under Health Guidelines
In preparation for Delaware County’s shift to a yellow phase reopening on Friday, June 5, the “Bringing Back Delco Task Force” is offering links to purchase PPE kits and get free downloadable public health safety signs for display. A common concern has been the lack of PPE and cleaning supplies available. “In an effort to…
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New COVID-19 Cases, Reported Recently in the Teens, Jumped to 55 for Wednesday, June 3
Delaware County’s new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reversed a downward trend Wednesday, June 3, with 55 cases reported. There were six deaths, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,600, with fatalities now at 554. The county is now showing 68.461 confirmed positive…
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