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New Secretary of the Navy Is Former Ridley Park Councilman
Former Ridley Park Township Councilman Kenneth K.J. Braithwaite was confirmed by the U.S. Senate Thursday as the new Secretary of the Navy, writes Joe Gould and Leo Shane III for defensenews.com. Braithwaite, a former ambassador to Norway, was a Ridley Park councilman in the 1990s and was the state director from 1997 to 2000 for…
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Delaware County Surpasses 6,000 Cases of COVID-19, 524 Deaths Reported
Delaware County has 524 residents who have died from complications of COVID-19, as of Monday, May 25. Of that total number, 393 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. It now has 6,234 cases reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. In Delaware County, there are 125.3…
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Joe’s Place in Wayne Closes After 75 Years Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Joe’s Place, a Wayne breakfast and lunch spot, is closing after 75 years because of the restrictions put on its owner from the response to COVID-19, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Joe’s Place at 236 E. Lancaster Ave., with three rooms and lunch counter, isn’t large enough to keep tables six feet apart,…
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Outdoor Dining Returns to Delaware County Restaurants Under New State Reopening Guidelines
Delaware County restauranteurs have welcomed news that the updated reopening guidelines include marked outdoor dining as allowed during the yellow phase with delight and caution, writes Jenn Ladd for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many restrictions will still apply, including keeping at least six feet between tables and using physical guides such as tape to indicate proper spacing. Additionally,…
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New Cases of COVID-19 Down May 28 for Delaware County, at 48, 1 New Fatality
The number of new cases of COVID-19 was lower for Thursday, May 28 in Delaware County. There were 48 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and one death reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. County totals now number 537 COVID-19 deaths and 6,389 cases reported. Of the total deaths reported, 393 were…
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Most COVID-19 Deaths in Delaware County Were in Nursing Homes, Low Employee Wages Might Be One of the Main Reasons Why
Nursing homes in Delaware County and nationwide are a hotbed for COVID-19, and low wages for employees might be one of the reasons why, according to an Editorial Board report for Bloomberg. Around 75 percent of all COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County are residents of local long-term care facilities. The situation is similar in all…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Chadds Ford Traditional Has Natural Serenity, Comforts of Home
This Chadds Ford home on a two-acre property at the end of a private cul-de-sac offers the serenity of nature with easy access to nearby conveniences. Sitting in a neighborhood of only six homes, 102 Dansfield Road is available for sale in Chadds Ford. The property is located in the top-of-the-line Unionville-Chadds Ford school system…
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Pandemic Highlights The Foundation for Delaware County’s Vital Role in Emergencies
It’s good to know in these uncertain times that someone’s got your back. The Foundation for Delaware County was created more than three years ago to “create a vibrant future for Delaware County” by “improving the well-being of our residents.” That’s true every day and especially true now during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. “This…
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Marple Coach Laments Loss of Little League This Summer
Of all the events cancelled because of the pandemic, Little League is one that will be at the top, writes Stephen Silver for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For Silver, his family and for his home town of Marple Township, Little League is more than just a game. It’s a multi-generational community gathering place, a source of…
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Owner of Springfield Mall Unsure of Its Ability to Survive Over Next Year
Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust, the owner of the Springfield Mall, is unsure of its ability to survive, writes Natalie Kostelni for the Philadelphia Business Journal. In its first-quarter report filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, PREIT said it has “substantial doubt” it will “continue as a going concern within one year.” The company…
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Coronavirus Update: Delaware County COVID-19 Death Toll Now 536, With 6,341 Confirmed Cases
Twelve more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19 since Tuesday, May 26, with total deaths now reported at 536 as of Wednesday, May 27, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 393 were nursing home or personal care facility fatalities. Click here for a breakdown of…
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Pandemic Keeps Two Delaware County Bike Shops Swamped With Bike Repair Work
One side effect of the pandemic shut down has been an explosion in cycling. Just ask bike shop owners Jon Newman of Havertown Bicycle Shop and Kamal Gatewood of Drexel Hill Cyclery, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Both businesses can’t keep up with bike repairs. “We’re overrun with repair work. We’re two-and-a-half weeks deep, we’re…
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Two COVID-19 Food Drives Set Saturday in Upper Darby and Darby Borough
Two food drop offs will take place Saturday, May 30, in Upper Darby and Darby Borough. Donated items will be distributed to those in need throughout the county. Food can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon at Upper Darby High School, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill. Food can also be dropped…
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51 Days in the Deadly Shadow of COVID-19, Delaware County Man Recovers and Reunites With His Family
After 51 days on a ventilator, John Della Guardia beat back COVID-19 and came home from Riddle Hospital in Media, reports Joe Brandt for nbcphiladelphia.com. As is now customary, hospital staff lined the halls clapping and cheering as Guardia, 74, was recently released from the hospital and reunited with his family. John and his wife…
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Communities of Color in Delaware County at Higher Risk of Coronavirus Deaths
Communities of color in Delaware County and across the United States are at higher risk of being affected by coronavirus deaths, write Aaron Williams and Adrian Blanco for The Washington Post. This is due in part to higher chronic health conditions and higher social vulnerability, including living conditions and access to health care. The city…
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No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported May 26 for Delaware County, 61 New Cases
No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, May 26, with the death toll remaining at 524, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 393 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. There were 61 more cases reported since Monday, for…
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Media Woman and Her Daughter Graduate Virtually Together From University of Pennsylvania
She worked over 15 years, semester by semester. Last week, Stephanie Pierson, 48, a native of Media, received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. What made it all the sweeter was receiving her degree from Penn the same time as her daughter Arielle, 28, even if…
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Neumann University Named to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Roll for Transfer Student Support
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Neumann University to its 2020 Transfer Honor Roll. The society recognizes the highest-rated 25 percent of colleges for creating systems and processes that support transfer students. The 2020 honor roll includes 122 colleges. Only eight are in Pennsylvania. Colleges were selected based on their transfer friendliness rating,…
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