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Hundreds of Toll Workers to Lose Their Jobs as Pennsylvania Decides to Make Entire Turnpike Cashless
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently voted to make the entire interstate network a cashless system and lay off 500 toll workers as a result, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. The agency that once primarily relied on fare collectors has been transitioning to a system that uses E-ZPass as well as automated…
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69th Street Businesses: Upper Darby Neighbors, Government Pitch in to Undo Looter Damage
69th Street businesses in Upper Darby, helped by community volunteers and township workers, are recovering after sporadic looting there Sunday, writes Vinny Vella and Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Peaceful protesters have been gathering everywhere following the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police, but looting, vandalism and violence have also…
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Pandemic Brings Changes to Philadelphia International Airport
Travelers visiting the Philadelphia International Airport should brace for changes from the pandemic, writes Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We have to create a situation to enable them to avoid crowds and limit interactions. And we have to give people the power to control their own journey,” says James Tyrrell, the airport’s chief revenue…
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Delaware County Continues to See Lower Numbers on New COVID-19 Cases, 16 Reported June 2
Delaware County continued to show low numbers for new COVID-19 cases on June 2, with only 16 new cases reported. There were three new deaths, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,545, with fatalities now at 548. Click here for a breakdown…
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From Child Guidance Resource Centers: Talking to Our Children About Race and Violence
The last few months have produced many challenges in all of our lives. As a society we have been more isolated than ever before due to the pandemic. COVID-19 has given us a new perspective on what others are going through, from the loss of family members and friends, to the loss of jobs. Now…
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Delaware County Task Force to Aid Local Businesses in Reopening Efforts
Delaware County is gently easing into reopening as the county moves to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Yellow Phase. A “Bringing Back Delco Task Force” will help ensure a safe opening of the local economy by making sure local businesses meet the public health criteria to open safely as they pivot from red to yellow to green.…
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Pennsylvania Program Issues Citizen-Science Challenges to Identify, Map Spotted Lanternfly
The Pennsylvania iMapInvasives program has issued citizen-science challenges for the following two months that will help identify and map spotted lanternfly in Pennsylvania, writes Marcus Schneck for the Lehigh Valley Live. iMapInvasives is an online data management system based on a geographic information system that is used to help citizen scientists and natural resource professionals…
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With SCORE, You Don’t Have To Go It Alone in Your Small Business
Starting a business and need some help? Trying to get your business off the ground? Getting your business re-started in a post-pandemic marketplace? SCORE, the largest volunteer business expert network in the nation, is here to help. SCORE, established in 1964, is a resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) whose mission is to…
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Only 19 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, No Deaths Reported for June 1
There were no new deaths reported from complications of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Monday, June 1 and only 19 new confirmed cases. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,529, with fatalities remaining at 545, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Click here for a breakdown of COVID-19…
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Delaware County Leaders Urge Peace and Unity in Face of Regional Looting, Fires and Vandalism
Leaders from Delaware County put out a joint video Sunday night stressing the importance of peacefully working together at a time when reports of looting and violence have hit the Philadelphia area and the nation. Represented were a U.S. Congresswoman, state senators, state representatives, county council members and a mayor. You can watch the video…
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Delaware County Courts Opened Today Again for Business–Sort of
Delaware County’s courts are opening on a limited basis starting today, June 1, according to a statement from Delaware County President Judge Kevin Kelly. The criminal, civil and family trial court at the Media Courthouse will resume normal judicial operations, including in-person hearings. There will be staggered start schedules, hourly caps on the number of…
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Daily New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Continue to Average Lower
There were 72 new cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday, May 31, in Delaware County. The number of new cases is based on the last reported figures released Friday, May 29. There was one additional COVID-19-related death since Friday, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. County totals now number 545 COVID-19 deaths and…
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Latest Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Include Support Groups for Frontline Workers
The Foundation for Delaware County has released its eighth round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. Six grants totaling more than $88,000 will be distributed, including a $30,000 grant to establish virtual support groups for first responders, nursing home employees and healthcare providers. The Fund has secured more than $650,000 in donations…
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After Wrecking School Year, Coronavirus Threatens Summer Camp As Well
After wrecking the school year for so many families in Delaware County and nationwide, COVID-19 is now threatening to ruin summer camp as well, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Every parent I know is in a tailspin,” said Genevieve McCormack of Haverford. McCormack, who is a lawyer, has three children whose summer camp…
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SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars in June. JUNE 2 10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well On Tuesday, June 2, from 2 to 3 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties presents a free live webinar, “10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well,” hosted by…
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Delaware County Should Have Its Own Public Health Department by 2021
Look for a health department to open in Delaware County by December 2021. Delaware County Council started the ball rolling when it unanimously voted May 20 to hire Gorenflo Consulting Inc. to come up with a strategic plan. It takes about 18 to 24 months to create a public health department. Still left to do?…
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Delaware County Seeing a Drop in New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
There continued to be a drop in new cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Friday, May 29. There were only 39 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. Seven COVID-related deaths were reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. County totals now number 544 COVID-19 deaths and 6,428 cases reported. Click here…
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Here Is What the Move from Red to Yellow Phase Will Entail for Delaware County
Delaware County is gearing up for the move from red to yellow phase of Gov. Tom Wolf’s tiered reopening on June 5, which will bring an easing of some restrictions and the opening of more businesses, according to a staff report from The Philadelphia Inquirer. However, customers will still be greeted with potential mitigation efforts…
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