Delaware County
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These ZIP Codes in Delaware County Had Biggest Increases in COVID-19 Cases Over Last Seven Days
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and the state, with some areas of Delaware County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health show that the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide…
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10 More COVID Deaths Reported Friday in Delaware County as Total Positive Cases Hit 25,343
Ten more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19 as reported Friday, Dec. 18, by the Chester County Health Department. Total fatalities now number 925. Of those, 657 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department. Two deaths were reported from Chester, two from Marcus…
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NPR Analysis Shows Delaware County Hospitals in “Extreme Stress” From COVID Hospitalizations
As of Monday, one out of every four hospital beds in Delaware County has a patient being treated for COVID, according to data compiled by NPR. Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill has the highest numbers, with 28 percent of all beds filled with coronavirus patients, writes Max Bennett, reporting on the data for…
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17 COVID Deaths Reported Thursday in Delaware County as Total Positive Cases Top 25,000
17 COVID Deaths Reported Thursday in Delaware County as Total Positive Cases Top 25,000. The Chester County Health Department reported there are 915 people in Delaware County who have died form COVID-19, with 17 more added to the fatality list on Thursday, Dec. 17. Total number of positive COVID cases reported in the county is…
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DELCO.Today’s Local Foodie Gift Guide
It’s the most wonderful time of year, you guys! It’s the END of 2020, we are wishing on a star for a great holiday season and a safe new year. I know the holiday get-togethers won’t be the same as years past, but we are going to make them as festive as possible. I love…
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William Penn School District Struggles With a Lack of Teacher Diversity
Ashley Dawson was one of only a few Black students when she was in first grade at Walnut Street Elementary School in Darby. By fifth grade, a teacher, principal and assistant principal at the school were all Black women. It inspired Dawson to pursue an education career, writes Sojourner Ahebee for whyy.org. “There was something…
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COVID Cases in Delaware County Still Hovering Close to 300 as 1 More Death Is Reported
The number of new positive COVID cases reported Wednesday, Dec. 16 in Delaware County stayed close to 300, at 296, according to the Chester County Health Department. On Tuesday, the Chester County Health Department reported 24,518 positive cases in the county. On Wednesday, that number was 24,814. One additional COVID death was reported Wednesday from…
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Wawa’s Got an Augmented Reality Game for Kids and a Regional Firm Helped Build It
Wawa’s mascot, Wally Goose, was a nice fit when the popular convenience store started selling kid’s meals in August 2020, but he needed a digital presence, writes Michael Butler for technical.ly. So Wawa tapped dev agency NeoPangea to create an augmented reality game so kids could interact with Wally. NeoPangea builds interactive experiences, games and…
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Delaware County’s Reported Positive COVID-19 Case Loads for Tuesday Rises to 278
The number of new positive COVID cases reported Tuesday in Delaware County jumped to 278, according to the Chester County Health Department. On Monday, the Chester County Health Department reported 24,270 positive cases in the county. On Tuesday, that number was 24,518. One additional COVID death was reported Tuesday from Haverford Township with total fatalities…
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A Havertown Woman Is Solving a School Supply Problem Out of Her Garage
Raelyn Harman has boxes of crayons, books, markers, glue sticks, and pencils taking up her house—the entry foyer, the dining room, behind her couch, the garage, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 62-year-old Havertown woman has formed the nonprofit Teachers’ Teammates. For a $35 annual membership, teachers can access free supplies and distribute…
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SCORE: Volunteer and Make a Difference
In times of uncertainty, when everything around us feels unsteady, volunteering is said to be good not just for the community being served but for those who give back! How can that be, especially in a topsy-turvy year like 2020? According to Forbes, volunteering can help improve your daily life and: Decrease anxiety by spending…
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Delaware County New Positive COVID-19 Case Loads Reported Drops to 114 for Monday
The number of new positive COVID cases reported Monday in Delaware County dropped to 114, according to the Chester County Health Department. On Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 24,126 total cases in Delaware County. On Monday, Dec. 14, total number of positive cases was 24,240. No additional COVID deaths have been reported in…
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New Restrictions on Restaurants Fuel Hope That More Government Assistance Is Coming
Restaurant owners and Delaware County officials are looking for solutions following a Thursday afternoon announcement from Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf that indoor dining and alcohol sales would be banned for three weeks in an ongoing effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. There wasn’t much enthusiasm about winter outdoor dining. …
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Delaware County COVID Cases Now Above 24,000, With 895 Deaths Reported
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 780 additional cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County between Friday, Dec. 11 and Sunday, Dec. 13. The Chester County Health Department reported 23,446 total positive cases for Delaware County on Friday, Dec. 11. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 24,126 total cases for Sunday, Dec. 13. County and…
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Wall Street Journal: How America’s First One-term President Found Purpose and Reconciliation after Defeat
While John Adams, the United States’ first one-term president, did not take his political defeat well, over time his resentment abated and he found a path towards reconciliation with his then opponent, Thomas Jefferson, writes Ted Widmer for The Wall Street Journal. Adams became the nation’s president in 1797. His election after George Washington stepped…
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Update: Cases of COVID-19 Impacting Some Delaware County Zip Codes More Than Others
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and the state, with some areas in Delaware County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health show that the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP code statewide…
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Delaware County Continues to See New Positive COVID Cases in the 300s
There were 362 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County on Friday, Dec. 11. Total positive cases reported Thursday by the Chester County Health Department was 23,084. Total positive cases for Friday was 23,446. Seven COVID deaths were reported, with fatalities now at 895. Deaths were reported in Middletown, Upper Darby, Darby Borough, Prospect…
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Interactive Map Shows Where Delaware County’s Best Holiday Decorations Can Be Found
Real estate agent Suzi King has created a “treasure map” of Delaware County’s best holiday light displays, writes Matt Bennett for patch.com. She started putting a list together last year and wanted to continue the tradition in 2020, particularly in a year where everyone’s facing a pandemic Christmas. “I think it’s what we all needed…
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