Government & Politics
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Delaware County Small Businesses Offered Grant Opportunities Through ‘Delco Strong’
Delaware County is releasing $1.75 million in grants to help small businesses in the county affected by COVID-19. On Friday, April 24, Delaware County Council announced it was launching Delco Strong Small Business Support. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $7,500 and use the money to pay for rent, mortgage, utilities and inventory. “Our…
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Pennsylvania Governor Eases Up a Bit With Three Actions to Boost State Activity
Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced three actions he hopes will bring a little bit of activity to our stalled pandemic days. The governor approved the online sale of vehicles, the restart of construction projects statewide on May 8 and curbside pickup of wine and spirits at select Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board locations. “Over the past…
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Delaware County First in Region to Furlough Government Workers
Delaware County has placed 400 government workers on furlough because of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Vinny Vella and Laura McCrystal in an April 21 article for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It is the first government entity in the Philadelphia region to institute furloughs. The workers make up about an eighth of the county’s workforce, mostly office…
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Local Businesses Run Into Major Issues with SBA’s EIDL, PPP Loan Programs
Many small business owners in the Philadelphia region, including Delaware County, have not had much luck so far with SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program nor the Paycheck Protection Program, writes writes Erin Arvedlund, Joseph N. DiStefano, Jonathan Tamari, and Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Both are designed to help businesses weather the unprecedented…
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SCORE Webinar Looks at National Resources/Policy Updates for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting a free webinar Thursday, April 16, for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to learn about national resources that may be available to help them. There have been many programs and initiatives created since the coronavirus outbreak to help small businesses but how do you know which one…
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From the county: Coronavirus and the June 2 Primary Elections
Delaware County officials confirmed at an April 7 press conference that the Primary Election scheduled for April 28 has been postponed to June 2 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Councilwoman Christine Reuther said the county will move all polling places located in senior living facilities as well as any senior centers that are…
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From the County: Coronavirus and Food Assistance, Mental Health Services and More
Schools and community organizations continue to provide grab and go meals for children, as well as food assistance for those in need during the pandemic. An interactive map on the Delaware County website will show locations of food pantries and other food assistance programs. Click on the COVID-19 icon, then community resources. The site also…
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Delaware County Council Highlights Programs to Help Local Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Several programs to help Delaware County businesses weather the pandemic were discussed at an April 7 press conference with county officials and members of Delaware County Council. Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer reported that unemployment numbers as of Sunday indicated 1.1 million Pennsylvania residents have filed for unemployment, or one in every six worker in the…
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NBC Brings Delaware County’s Health Department Problem, and the Role of Good Neighbors, Into National Spotlight
Chester County’s decision to help Delaware County through this pandemic demonstrates the advantages of regional county cooperation and highlights the importance of being good neighbors, as reported by Corky Siemaszko for NBCnews.com. NBC News has turned Delaware County’s plight of having no health department during a health crisis into a national story. Delaware County was…
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From the County: Lending a Hand to Healthcare Providers and Businesses
Ways to help yourself and others during this pandemic: Delaware County Council continues to urge residents to follow Governor Wolf’s Stay at Home Order, which will help prevent the spread of the virus and protect our community. Adhere to social distancing during essential functions like food shopping or purchasing food. These measures will help mitigate…
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They Didn’t Just Want to Sit at Home and Wait Out a Virus. The Delaware County Citizens Corps Offered a Solution
At a time when our region seems paralyzed by the coronavirus, the Saunders sisters in Ridley Park decided to heed a call to service, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They joined the Delaware County Citizens Corps and spend their days distributing supplies, creating a safe haven for First Responders and coordinating county communications.…
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State and SBA Roll Out Loans to Help Small Businesses Hurt by Coronavirus
The state has created the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA) to help small businesses hurt by COVID-19. Gov. Tom Wolf announced the new program Wednesday, March 25. It will operate under the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority’s (PIDA) Small Business First Fund. There will be $60 million available to provide loans of $100,000 or less…
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Food Help Available to Those Impacted by COVID-19
Food assistance is available to Delaware County residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools and organizations across the County are providing grab and go meals to residents in need. This interactive map gives locations and information about food assistance. Health Right now the best way to protect yourself is to take the same precautions…
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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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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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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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Delaware County Gets Two More Coronavirus Cases, Help Coming to Local Businesses Hit By Pandemic
Delaware County reported two new cases of the coronavirus on Tuesday, March 17, bringing the number of cases to nine. There have been 20 additional positive cases reported in the state since yesterday, bringing that total to 96, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Here are the latest developments: Business/Restaurant/Retail Gov. Wolf’s recommendation to…
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