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In Delaware County, Locals Reach Out to Help Those Who Can’t Get Out Themselves During Pandemic
An 18-year-old Media teen from Penncrest High School is cutting through the pandemic isolation with a grocery delivery service for older people, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jasleen Gill, a high school senior, feels a sense of responsibility and wanted to help those who are older or have underlying health problems who may…
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PECO Keeps the Power On for Delaware County Customers During ‘Stay at Home’ Order
In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to close non life-sustaining businesses and have people stay home, PECO announced it is reconnecting service to customers who had their service previously disconnected. With more people, including children, at home during the day, PECO wants to make sure they have access to electric service to ensure access…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Jump to 64, State Totals Now at 644
Upper Darby Township still leads Delaware County in positive reported coronavirus cases, with 12 on Monday, March 23, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Delaware County now has 64 reported cases of COVID-19, up from 45 cases Saturday. That’s 19 new cases reported since Saturday. The township breakdown is: Upper Darby, 12;…
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Governor Orders Everyone in Delaware County to ‘Stay at Home’
Everyone in Delaware County has been ordered to stay at home by Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf as of 8 p.m. Monday, March 23. The order will continue until April 6, 2020. The hope is to stop the spread of COVID-19 cases which has been steadily rising in the state, threatening to overwhelm the healthcare system.…
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From the County: Food Assistance Available. Y Offers Childcare. Protective Equipment, Medical Supply Donations Needed
Food help Food assistance is available to residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to access an interactive map that gives locations and information about food assistance. Childcare Delaware County Council has partnered with The Greater Philadelphia YMCA and the State to help essential workers find childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential workers can continue…
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COVID-19 Restrictions Lead to Philadelphia Airport Layoffs
The pandemic and its chilly effect on travel have hit hundreds of low-wage Philadelphia International Airport workers who are being laid off, writes Juliana Feliciano Reyes and Catherine Dunn for The Philadelphia Inquirer. 32BJ SEIU, representing 1,400 subcontract workers, estimates layoffs for 600 to 1,000 of its workersm 50 to 80 percent of its membership.…
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Media Veterinary Hospital Offers Curbside Service for Pets as It Adapts to Social Distancing
Is social distancing making it hard for you to handle routine appointments? The staff at Media Veterinary Hospital have come up with a creative approach to keep your pets healthy while maintaining a safe distance, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. It’s a carside service for animals. Clients arrive outside the hospital with their…
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Upper Darby Leads in Number of COVID-19 Cases for Delaware County
Upper Darby Township has 11 reported positive cases of the coronavirus as of Saturday, leading Delaware County in the number of cases. Upper Darby is followed by Concord Township, with four; Aston and Middletown Townships, Morton, Radnor and Springfield with three; Chester, Haverford, Ridley and Upper Providence with three cases and Bethel, Collingdale, Marple, Nether…
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Government Center Remains Closed to Public This Week, Business Closure Enforcement Begins
The Delaware County Government Center will be closed to the public March 23-27. Government Center offices will operate with a reduced and staggered staff. A limited number of court offices will remain open. All employees will be screened before entering County buildings. Business closures Governor Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania to close their…
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County Emergency Center Opens Coronavirus Command at Glen Mills School
Delaware County’s Emergency Operations Center has moved from the 911 center on Rt. 353 in Middletown to the empty Glen Mills Schools to focus on the coronavirus pandemic, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The school offered its facilities to the county center as a coronavirus command post. “Because of the pandemic, and because…
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Thunderbird II in Springfield Hosts Chicken Sale to Offset Empty Supermarket Shelves
A couple hundred people lined up recently outside Thunderbird II Pizza for a chance to buy some chicken, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The line of people ran down Saxer Avenue but the wait was worth it. Thunderbird was offering the chicken at $1.75 a pound. The owner was selling the chicken at cost. “I…
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Coronavirus Wipes Out Delco Tradition: Self Service Coffee and Soda at Wawa
The days of going to the Wawa to pour yourself some coffee before going to work, or hitting up the soda machine to supplement lunch are over, at least for now, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. In deference to public health and curtailing COVID-19, Wawa no longer offers self-service coffee. Now customers will have…
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Chester County to Take Lead on Public Health Regarding COVID-19 for Delaware County
Partnership was the theme of a joint press conference held Thursday morning at the Chester County Government Services Center that included officials from both Chester County and Delaware County. Officials announced the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s approval for Chester County to take the lead on the public health response, recovery, and mitigation regarding COVID-19 for…
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Here’s How Government Is Cushioning the Pandemic for Businesses, Employees
Public health efforts to stop the spread of COVID-19 by closing businesses is causing economic upheaval in the business community and leading to worker layoffs. Government efforts are now underway to mitigate some of the damage through loans, extension of benefits and tax credits. On March 17, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce hosted a…
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Haverford Police Changing Way They Respond to Calls as a Pandemic Precaution
Haverford Police will take new precautions when handling incidents, in keeping with social distancing guidelines, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. For non-emergency calls, residents may receive a phone call rather than a response from a police officer. When police do respond in person, they may ask the resident to step outside to speak…
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Coronavirus Test Sites Open in Newtown Square and Radnor
Main Line Health has begun drive-thru COVID-19 testing in Newtown Square and Radnor while The University of Pennsylvania Health System has opened a drive-thru testing site in Radnor, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Main Line Health will test patients with a physician’s referral. The referral is required to “assure clinician triage and…
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Restaurants Get Creative, Turn to Take-Out to Survive Pandemic
St. Patrick’s Day, a busy holiday for bars and restaurants, was the first test on adjusting to a pandemic alert that has closed those establishments, except for take-out and drive-thru, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. The hope is to capitalize on take-out. Tom Thornton, CEO of JD McGillicuddy’s Pub in Haverford, said his…
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No New COVID-19 Cases Reported March 19 In Delco, Governor Orders Closing of ‘Non-Life Sustaining’ Businesses
Delaware County reported no new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, March 19, leaving the number of reported cases in the county at 14. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 52 new cases, bringing the state total to 185, including one fatality. In new developments: Gov. Wolf ordered Thursday, March 19, that all “non-life-sustaining” businesses in Pennsylvania…
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