Delaware County
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Tina Fey Part of Delaware County Celebs Heading Up Star-Studded Literacy Council’s Online Telethon Oct. 21
The Delaware County Literacy Council promises some headline Delco personalities for its first-ever Literacy Is Essential Telethon, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Tina Fey’s on board. So is Cheri Oteri, Jahlil Beats, Monica Horan, Fran Brill, Matthew Ryan, Dan Connor, Danie Ocean, and Vince Papale The event takes place 8 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 21. The…
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51 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Sept. 30, 1 Death Listed
There were 51 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday, Sept. 30 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Tuesday. Total number of cases is now 11,572according to the Chester County Health Department. One additional resident in Darby Township lost their life to COVID-19. Total county deaths are now at 796. Of those, 614 were…
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Second Annual Delco Arts Week: Culture and Art Virtually and In-Person
The Foundation for Delaware County is once again a sponsor of Delco Arts Week. This year’s second annual event runs Oct. 3 to 10 and features nearly 50 events. Delaware County residents can experience a week of art and culture, most experienced virtually, but with some in-person activities also scheduled. You can get a taste of…
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SCORE: Lean/Business Model Canvas Lets You Map Out Your Business Plan on a Single Page
The Business Canvas gives entrepreneurs a broad view of their path to success on a single page like a painting on a canvas brings an image to life with color, contrast, dimension. Launching a small business has always been a hit-or-miss experience. Conventional wisdom required owners to write a detailed business plan, pitch it to…
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Pennsylvania Reports 11,422 Cases of COVID-19 for Delaware County
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Monday, Sept. 28. The latest statistics available from The Pennsylvania Department of Health show 11,422 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Monday, Sept. 28. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester County Health…
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It’s Back. Mysterious Odor Again Permeates Delaware County Towns
That mysterious odor has returned here in Delaware County and now it’s also in Salem, New Jersey, writes Matt Bennett for patch. com. Delaware County Emergency Services announced the odor was back, reported on social media by residents in Sharon Hill, Aston, Haverford, Darby and other locations. As before, the origin of the smell is…
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Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Officiated at This Delaware County Couple’s Wedding
A love of opera connected Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with a Delaware County couple, reports Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. That connection led to her officiating the 2017 wedding of Daryl and Jackie Freedman. Daryl Freedman, a professional opera singer, performed with the Washington National Opera at “Justice at the Opera” hosted by Ginsberg. Working up their…
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SCORE Honors 6 Local Companies and Nonprofits at Virtual Small Business Awards Program
Today (Sept. 24) was a very special day at SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties. Six local small businesses and nonprofits were honored at the 10th annual Small Business Achievements Awards program. Client success and client recognition is very important to SCORE. This year, it takes on even more significance in the midst of a pandemic…
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Health Department Softens Language for Classroom Instruction, Some Parents Nervous
Even as the Chester County Health Department softens its COVID-19 guidance to Delaware County schools regarding COVID-19, some parents are nervous about students returning to the classroom, writes Max Bennett for patch.com and Dawn Timmeney for fox29.com. The health department issued updates Sept. 14 for public and private schools. The new updates change transitioning from…
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42 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Wednesday for Delaware County and 1 Death
There were 42 new cases of COVID-19 reported Wednesday, Sept. 23 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Monday. Total number of cases is now 11,270, according to the Chester County Health Department. One Delaware County resident their life to COVID-19 as reported Sept. 23, with total deaths now at 792. Of those, 614…
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County Distribute Federal Funds to Public Schools for COVID-19 Expenses
Delaware County’s public schools and the Delaware County Intermediate Unit are receiving $20 million in federal CARES Act funding to cover COVID-19 expenses, reports phillytrib.com. Delaware County Council approved the funding earlier this month. The funds will help low-income families pay for the internet connections and equipment needed for remote learning. Parameters for eligibility include…
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2 Families Keep Infant Daughter’s Memory Alive Through Kind Gestures, Mementos and Cupcakes
Delaware County infant Lily Mazzola (Lily M.) is remembered with cupcakes, kind gestures and the gift of life, reports Dan Koob for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. The Mazzola family purchased cupcakes on their daughter Lily’s heavenly birthday to Deb Cuoco’s daughter, Alexandria. Lily M. suffered a fatal stroke and was born brain dead. The decision was made to…
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11,104 Total Cases of COVID-19 Reported by State for Sunday, Sept. 20, in Delaware County
COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Sept. 20. The latest statistics available from The Pennsylvania Department of Health show 11,104 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Sunday, Sept. 20.. State statistics do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases. The Chester County Health…
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Here Are the 7 Most Successful Delaware County Businesses Owned by Women
There are 7 businesses in Delaware County that have been identified as women-owned by Philadelphia Business Journal. Here’s a list of the businesses ranked based on 2019 revenue from women-owned companies in the Philadelphia region. PPT Consulting in Newtown Square came in 11th with $12.54 million in revenue. The company offers management and IT consulting.…
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County Works Out Deal for Yeadon Site as COVID-19 Vaccine Center and Future Health Department
A proposed community health center in Yeadon will also be a site for COVID-19 testing, flu vaccines, distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine when available and future site of the county’s new health department, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council approved a five-year lease agreement for…
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31 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported Friday in Delaware Count, 3 COVID-19-Related Deaths
There were 31 new cases of COVID-19 reported Friday, Sept. 18 for Delaware County since cases were last reported Thursday. Total number of cases is now 11,113, according to the Chester County Health Department. Three new COVID-related deaths were reported in the county, with one in Marple, one in Upper Darby and one in Media.…
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Districts Start In-School Instruction, Following Delaware County’s Low Post Labor Day COVID-19 Numbers
COVID-19 cases in the county have stayed low since Labor Day, prompting some school districts to bring students back into class, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Given that the health data for our district and county continue to improve, we are planning to begin bringing back students for hybrid learning,” Garnet Valley Superintendent…
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2 Delaware County Universities Made a Top National List. See Which Ones Got Picked Here.
The 2021 Best National University Rankings from US News and World Reports is out and two Delaware County universities made the list of 389 schools. Villanova University in Villanova landed solidly in the middle of the top 100, claiming a 53rd space in the nation. The university also ranked No. 36 nationally for Best Undergraduate…
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