Delaware County
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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,…
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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.…
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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…
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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: …
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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…
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COVID-19 Disproportionally Affects Black Residents in Delaware County
African Americans in Delaware County and the entire Philadelphia area do not have same levels of access to health care and related services as white residents and the consequences are clearly visible in coronavirus infection rates, writes Kasra Zarei for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In Delaware County, the number of cases per 10,000 residents for African…
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21 New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County, as State Continues to Warn About Young Adult Case Rise
COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Monday, July 13. The following statistics were provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as of noon, July 13. They do not include a municipal breakdown of COVID-19 cases and may be slightly different than the numbers reported out of local health departments. There…
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Paycheck Protection Forgiveness and Other July SCORE Webinars
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting several free webinars in July. “How to Gain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness” On Tuesday, July 14, learn “How to Gain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Forgiveness.” The webinar, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will be hosted by SCORE volunteer and presenter Ann Angelucci. Ann will walk you…
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47 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County for Friday, 3 More Lose Their Life to COVID-19
As of Friday, July 10, there have been 47 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County since Thursday, July 9. Three additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,543, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths at 709. Of those, 566 were in long term…
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Delco Home to One of the Top 20 Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania
Chester and Delaware counties are home to four of the Top 20 Public Golf Courses in Pennsylvania, writes Eric Epler for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. The Golf Course at Glen Mills checked in at No. 3. Designed by Bobby Weed, this unique facility opened in 2000 and offers elevation challenges and an excellent combination of member-style…
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Delaware County Monitoring Bars, Restaurants Ignoring COVID-19 Guidelines, as Young Adult Cases Swell
Delaware County officials are cracking down on bars and restaurants not following distancing and other COVID-19 safety requirements. The enforcement action comes as the result of an alarming increase of COVID-19 cases in young people and those who have visited bars, states a press release issued by the county. Compliance with the state’s public health…
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Delaware County Consensus on Police Reforms Could Be Tricky With Its Diverse Communities
As Delaware County convenes a task force to look at police reforms and modernizing its criminal justice system it also has to contend with the fact that the county is a community of different neighborhoods, writes Zachiarah Huges for WHYY.org. That means policies that might work in Chester won’t work in Media or Upper Darby.…
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Delaware County Stabilizes as Number of COVID-19 Cases, Deaths Continues to Increase Nationwide
As Delaware County and most of its neighbors stabilize, the numbers of recorded COVID-19 cases and deaths caused by coronavirus continue to increase nationally, according to the data provided by The Washington Post. Since the pandemic started, Delaware County has had 7,427 reported COVID-19 cases or 1,317.9 per 100,000 residents. From that, 174 have been…
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21 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Delaware County Thursday for a Total of 7,496
As of Thursday, July 9, there have been 21 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County since Wednesday, July 8. No additional deaths were reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,496, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths remaining at 706. Of those, 564 were in long term…
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Application Deadline for Second Round of Delco Strong Grants Extended to July 14
Qualifying small businesses have until July 14 to apply online for a second round of Delco Strong grants. Nonprofits have until July 21. Funds can be used to cover working capital costs necessary to maintain a business during COVID-19 disruption. They can also defray the cost of items needed to operate safely during COVID-19 and…
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Pandemic Brings Back the Staycation for Many in Delaware County
Summer travel plans are changing this year for many people because of the coronavirus, particularly for seniors, writes Alex Rose for the Daily Times. “I’m not getting on any damn airplanes,” said 70-year author Robert McSherry of Edgmont. He’s also avoiding gyms and indoor restaurants. He was looking forward to a 50th high school reunion…
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46 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, 2 More Deaths Reported. Total Now Is 7,475 Cases, 706 Deaths
As of Wednesday, July 8, there have been 46 additional COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County since Tuesday, July 7. There were two additional COVID-19 related deaths reported. That brings the total number of positive cases in the county to 7,475, with the number of COVID-19 related deaths at 706. Of those, 564 were in…
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Delaware County Uber Driver Turns Ride Videos Into Social Media Gold
He was an Uber driver who put a video camera in his vehicle for his own protection after one drunken passenger decided to open his locked doors while traveling down I-76. Now comedian Eddie Doyle of Secane shows video of his Uber rides or whatever else he thinks of, and has more than 700,000 followers…
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