• 148 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Since Thursday, July 30

    148 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Since Thursday, July 30

    COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, Aug. 2. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 148 additional cases of COVID-19 for Sunday, Aug. 2 in Delaware County since numbers were last reported Thursday, July 30. Total number of cases in the county as of Aug. 2…

  • New COVID-19 Testing Announced Aug. 4,5,6 in Upper Darby

    New COVID-19 Testing Announced Aug. 4,5,6 in Upper Darby

    Delaware County will be offering drive-thru and walk-up COVID-19 testing for residents on August 4, 5 and 6 at the Watkins Senior Center, 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby Test will be offered: August 4: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. August 5: Noon to  – 5:30 p.m. August 6: 10 a.m.  to 4 p.m. Residents 12 years…

  • Aug. 4 Webinar Asks Childcare Facility Owners What They Need to Reopen Safely

    Aug. 4 Webinar Asks Childcare Facility Owners What They Need to Reopen Safely

    As schools plan to resume teaching in the fall, (either in person, virtual or a combination) childcare facilities will become even more vital to our community. As new challenges continue to arise, the Bringing Back Delco Task Force wants to hear what your needs are to better support your business and help you protect the…

  • SCORE Webinars in August Help Small Business Owners Fine Tune Their Business

    SCORE Webinars in August Help Small Business Owners Fine Tune Their Business

    SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in August. How to Boost Your Business on LinkedIn On Tuesday, Aug. 4, you can participate in a free webinar, “How to Boost Your Business on LinkedIn”. The webinar, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be hosted by Lynne Williams, a SCORE Speaker and executive…

  • 13 More COVID-19 Cases Friday in Delaware County Brings Total to 8,669

    13 More COVID-19 Cases Friday in Delaware County Brings Total to 8,669

    COVID-19 statistics for Delaware County were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Friday, July 31. The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 13 additional cases of COVID-19 for Delaware County as of noon, July 31, bringing the total number of cases in the county to 8,669. State statistics do not include a municipal…

  • Delaware County Has Largest Rise in Coronavirus Cases in the Philadelphia Region

    Delaware County Has Largest Rise in Coronavirus Cases in the Philadelphia Region

    Delaware County has seen a sharp increase in new coronavirus cases since June, writes Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Cases are rising throughout the Philadelphia region but Delaware County has the largest spike. On June 27 it averaged 15.7 new cases per day.  As of Tuesday, the average is now 78.3, a 398 percent…

  • 62 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County, 5 Additional Deaths

    62 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County, 5 Additional Deaths

    There were 62 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Thursday, July 30, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 8,656. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 730. Of those, 581 were in long term care facilities and personal…

  • 61 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County and 5 COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported

    61 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County and 5 COVID-19 Related Deaths Reported

    There were 61 additional cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County for Wednesday, July 29, by the Chester County Health Department, bringing the total number of cases to 8,596. Five additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county now at 725. Of those, 578 were in long term care facilities and personal…

  • 8,535 Total COVID-19 Cases Now Reported in Delaware County, No New Deaths Reported

    8,535 Total COVID-19 Cases Now Reported in Delaware County, No New Deaths Reported

    New COVID-19 case counts rose by 250 in Delaware County for Tuesday, July 28, compared to numbers reported on July 27. Total cases in the county now stands at 8,535, according to the Chester County Health Department. No additional COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total in the county remaining at 720. Of those, 575…

  • Delaware County Child Care Provider Sees Potentially Scary Time for Child Care Industry

    Delaware County Child Care Provider Sees Potentially Scary Time for Child Care Industry

    A child care industry crisis could be looming in Pennsylvania, writes Dale Mezzacappa for thenotebook.org, as reported on WHYY.org. Childcare providers now receive revenue from state reimbursement subsidies for children they enroll, as well as parent sliding scale co-payments and full tuition for those who can afford it. When the pandemic closed the centers in…

  • Delaware County COVID-19 Cases at 8,285 as of Sunday With 720 Deaths Reported Friday

    Delaware County COVID-19 Cases at 8,285 as of Sunday With 720 Deaths Reported Friday

    COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Sunday, July 26. The Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that as of noon, July 26, Delaware County had 8,285 cases of COVID-19. As of Friday, July 24, the Chester County Health Department reported 720 COVID-19-related deaths for Delaware County. Of those, 576 were in…

  • SCORE Webinars for July/August Are Useful Tools for Any Small Business Owner

    SCORE Webinars for July/August Are Useful Tools for Any Small Business Owner

    SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars during the rest of July and in August. Understanding Cash Flow—A Business Survival Guide On Tuesday, July 28, join this free webinar, “Understanding Cash Flow—A Business Survival Guide.” The webinar, 9 to 10:30 a.m., will be hosted by Tom Faughnan, SCORE mentor and retired Chief…

  • No COVID-19 Fatalities Reported in Delaware County for July 16, 46 New Cases

    No COVID-19 Fatalities Reported in Delaware County for July 16, 46 New Cases

    There were 46 new cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County reported on Thursday, July 16, bringing the county total to 7,744. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported, with total deaths remaining at 717 for the county. Of those, 574 were in long term care facilities and personal care homes, according to data from the…

  • Rose Tree Park Summer Music Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    Rose Tree Park Summer Music Festival Cancelled Due to COVID-19

    The 2020 Summer Festival Concert Series in Rose Tree Park will not take place this year out of concern for the coronavirus, Delaware County officials stated Thursday, July 16. The concerts may exceed the Governor’s Order limiting outside gatherings to no more than 250 people. Holding the concerts could also pose a threat to residents,…

  • Two Local Bike Trails Among 19 Must Try-Out Trails in Philadelphia Area

    Two Local Bike Trails Among 19 Must Try-Out Trails in Philadelphia Area

    Two Delaware County bike trails are among the 19 best trails in the Philadelphia area that will provide an exhilarating experience whatever your riding needs, according to the Philadelphia Magazine. Ridley Creek State Park Trail is ideal for families who are looking to cruise together. The trail is designated for bicyclists, joggers, and cross-country skiers.…

  • The Cool Ones: Delaware County’s Best Ice Cream Shops

    The Cool Ones: Delaware County’s Best Ice Cream Shops

    By Christine Tarlecki, Culinary Feature Contributor Did you know July is National Ice Cream Month and July 19th is National Ice Cream Day? Nothing says summer like ice cream, gelato, and of course, water ice. Here’s just some of our favorite Delco ice cream places, try them all and cool off with a creamy treat this…

  • The Foundation for Delaware County Announces 5 New Board Officers

    The Foundation for Delaware County Announces 5 New Board Officers

    The Foundation for Delaware County has added five new officers to its Board of Directors. The following community leaders have been elected to lead the largest philanthropy in Delaware County:                                                    …

  • Delaware County COVID-19 Case Total Now 7,650, but No New Deaths Reported

    Delaware County COVID-19 Case Total Now 7,650, but No New Deaths Reported

    There were 81 new cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County reported on Tuesday, July 14, bringing the county total to 7,650. No additional COVID-19 related deaths were reported, with total deaths reported remaining at 709. Of those, 566 were in long term care facilities and personal care homes, according to data from the Chester County…