Delaware County
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Parts of Delaware County Computer System Suffers ‘Disruption’ as Forensics Experts Are Called In
Parts of the Delaware County government computer system had to be taken offline Tuesday while officials work with forensic experts to determine what was causing a disruption in some systems, reports 6abc.com. There was no indication of an impact to the Bureau of Elections or the county’s Emergency Services which run on a separate system.…
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No Delaware County Tax Hikes Planned in 2021 Budget as Council Looks to Cut Positions
Delaware County taxpayers won’t see their county taxes go up next year, but the trade-off is that the county council will eliminate 241 positions to make up for a $23 million shortfall, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. A $352 million preliminary budget will receive a first reading on Dec. 2 followed by…
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240 Cases Added to Delaware County COVID-19 Case Total Since Saturday
The total number of COVID_19 cases continued to climb in Delaware County, with 18,412 cases reported as of Monday, Nov. 23. On Saturday, the county total case count was 18,172, according to the Chester County Health Department. Four residents have died from COVID-19 since statistics were last reported Friday. The residents were from Haverford, two…
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Some of the Best Takeout Options in the Region Are Right Here in Delaware County
Those who prefer to eat at home during these challenging times have plenty of top-notch takeout options to choose from not far from home, write Lisa Dukart and Ed Williams for the Main Line Today. Delaware County is home to seven of the 14 restaurants that offer the best to-go meals in the region. 333…
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Win a Gift Card: Delaware County Business Promotion Asks Customers to ‘Keep the Cheer Here’
Delaware County has launched a social media campaign to encourage support of local businesses, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. The Keep the Cheer Here campaign asks residents to visit a Delaware County shop or restaurant wearing a mask, then post a picture or check-in using the hashtag #ShopDelco on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or LinkedIn and…
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Delaware County Continues Efforts to Contain Virus as 256 Cases Added to Friday’s Total
There were 17,756 total COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County on Friday, Nov. 20, according to the Chester County Health Department. The day before, the health department reported 17,500 cases for the county. There were also two additional COVID-19-related deaths reported Friday in Middletown and Darby Township. Total deaths now number 838. Of those, 634…
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Where to Get the Best Thanksgiving Pies From Delaware County Top Bakers
By Christine Tarlecki We know that Thanksgiving is all about the pie, not the turkey. Dessert after a full meal of turkey, stuffing, and gravy is what we wait for all year. Here are just a few of our favorite Delco bakeries* that offer top desserts of cakes, cookies, pies, rolls, and more! Linvilla Orchards…
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It’s Now Just a $50 Health Code Fine to Possess a Small Amount of Marijuana in Delaware County
In Delaware County, it will now cost you $50 if you’re caught in possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Delaware County Council unanimously voted Nov. 4 for ordinance 2020-8, which decriminalizes possession of a small amount of marijuana and turns it into a health code violation. Buying and…
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With COVID Cases Exploding, Delaware County Council Seeks Additional Ways to Reign It In
In response to alarmingly high COVID-19 cases in Delaware County, the county council on Nov. 18 passed a resolution by a 4 to 1 vote asking the Pennsylvania Department of Health and Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf to enact additional COVID-19 mitigation strategies in the county. Without a health department, the county cannot implement the new…
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No COVID-19 Restrictions in Delaware County for Now as Nervous Business Owners Hold Their Breath
Pennsylvania is initiating “targeted efforts to control the spread of coronavirus in Pennsylvania,” but so far no lockdowns have been put in place for Delaware County, writes Max Bennett for patch.com, as reported at yahoo.news.com. At the same time, Philadelphia health officials urged nearby counties to impose tighter restrictions, similar to what the city has…
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Four Places to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Delaware County
It’s that time again, Thanksgiving is here, but where to get the best Thanksgiving meal around? If you aren’t up to cooking or want to be socially distant, these are just a few delicious Delco restaurants* that have what you need to enjoy a tasty Thanksgiving meal. The Porch Restaurant at The Lamb Tavern (located…
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Delaware County Saw a One-Day 316 Jump in Total COVID-19 Cases Reported Thursday
There were 17,500 COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County on Thursday, Nov. 19, according to the Chester County Health Department. The day before, the health department reported 17,184 cases for the county. But even as caseloads went up, no additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported Thursday, with death totals remaining at 836. Of those, 633 were…
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Blogging to Tell Your Story On and Off LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams Everyone has a story to tell, and it can be good, bad, or ugly. There may be happy or sad endings. LinkedIn is one of many places to share your story. On LinkedIn, you can share your story by creating a post, an article, a document, or a video. If you share…
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Total COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County Jumped Up 327
There are now 17,184 total cases of COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County as of Wednesday, Nov. 18. On Nov. 17, the total cases reported was 16,857, according to the Chester County Health Department. Three more residents have died from the virus, bringing the total county deaths to 836. The residents were from Middletown, Yeadon…
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Transferring From Delaware County Community College to West Chester University Is Now Seamless and Painless
It will now be easier than ever for students at Delaware County Community College earning an associate degree to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree at West Chester University. The presidents of West Chester University and Delaware County Community College came together Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. in a virtual ceremony to sign an enhanced dual admission…
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COVID-19 Total Cases in Delaware County Increase by 246, New Total 16,857
There are now a total of 16,857 COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County as of Tuesday, Nov. 17. That compares to 16,611 cases reported on Monday, Nov. 16, according to the Chester County Health Department. Two additional COVID19-related deaths were reported Tuesday from Yeadon and Chester. That brings the county total of deaths to 833.…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Crosses $673K Mark in Grants to Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County announced its 18th round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. This round of funding included four grants, totaling $36,820. Among these, the foundation awarded a $15,000 grant to the Media Food Bank to purchase food and acquire equipment to continue serving food to clients outside in the…
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1,700 Challenges to Delaware County’s Provisional Ballots All Withdrawn, Except for 1
Only one of 1,700 challenges to Delaware County’s provisional ballots in the Nov. 3 election was upheld at a Friday hearing with the county’s Department of Voter Registration, the Delaware County Board of Elections and legal representatives from multiple parties, reports the digital staff at 6abc.com. The filed challenges were almost exclusively filed by the…
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