Delaware County
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Delaware County New Daily COVID-19 Cases Remain Low as Total Cases Climb Above 7,000
Editor’s Note: COVID-19 statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department for Tuesday, June 23. The following statistics were provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. 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. The Pennsylvania Department of…
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Public Asked to Join Commission That Would Address Environment, Sustainability Issues in Delaware County
Delaware County is looking for residents to serve on a Sustainability Commission that would offer best practices for environmental conservation, open space preservation, trail building and sustainability. Delaware County Council voted in February to create the Delaware County Sustainability Commission and now is looking for volunteer members. The Commission would examine these sustainability issues and…
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Monday Saw 13 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware county, No Additional Fatalities
As of Monday, June 22, there were 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported and no COVID-19-related deaths. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 7,097 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths remains at 684. Of those, 545 were in long term care facilities and personal care homes, according…
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SCORE Offers Free June 24 Webinar on How to Make Social Media Work for Your Small Business
On Wednesday, June 24, at 1 p.m., Jenna Schaeffer will lead a SCORE webinar on “A Simple Recipe for Social Media Success.” Social media can be overwhelming and often feels like you’re just spinning your wheels. In a time of such uncertainty it’s important to know where to be, how to be engaging, and how…
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New Property Assessments Go Out July 1 but Property Owners Have Until Sept. 1 to Appeal
Reassessment notices will be mailed out to Delaware County property owners July 1 but owners will have until Sept. 1 to appeal those assessments, reports Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The new assessments take effect Jan. 1, 2021 and will be used to calculate individual property taxes starting in 2021. The county undertook…
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Delaware County to Enter Green Phase Reopening on June 26
Delaware, Chester, Montgomery and Bucks counties enter the final green stage of reopening this Friday, June 26. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf made the announcement Friday, June 19. Confirmed new cases in Delaware County over a two-week period have continued to decrease, down 21.4% versus the previous two-week period, according to a Delaware County government press…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Remain Low as It Prepares for Green Phase, With 13 New Cases Friday
Delaware County has successfully contained the COVID-19 spread, allowing it to be included in a green phase reopening of the county on June 26. (See related story). As of Friday, June 19, there were 13 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported and one death. That brings the total number of cases in the county to…
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More Delco Strong Grants Coming for Local Businesses. You Can Learn More at a Free Webinar This Morning.
A second round of Delco Strong grants to help local businesses overcome the hardships of the pandemic have been approved unanimously by Delaware County Council. Delaware County Council voted June 17 to use CARES Act funds to help businesses and nonprofits in Delaware County with economic loss and recovery. Business owners interested in applying for…
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Numbers Stay Low in Delaware County in New COVID-19 Cases, Only 16 for Thursday, June 18
Delaware County continues to have a low number of new COVID-19 cases and fatalities. For Thursday, June 18, the Chester County Health Department reported 16 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and two deaths. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 7,037 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths remaining at…
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Task Force to Look at All Aspects of Criminal Justice in Delaware County, With Changes Promised
A task force focusing on criminal justice reform has been formed in Delaware County in response to recent protests over police brutality, particularly against black Americans. The Delaware County District Attorney’s Office joined with Delaware County Council to form the task force. District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer will head the task force. “For too long, distrust…
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30 New COVID-19 Cases Reported June 17 for Delaware County, Four Deaths
Delaware County had 30 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 for Wednesday, June 17 and four deaths reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 7,021 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 678. Of those, 540 were in long term…
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SCORE Asks: Reopening? Plan your work. Work your plan. Tips for Small Businesses
Now is the time to take action to swiftly move toward recovery in 2020. Different industries will have different requirements, and there will be important considerations as a ‘new normal’ evolves. SCORE offers a portfolio of checklists and action plans by industry to guide you through the reopening process. Download these business tools to find…
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Free Baby Item Pick Up, Food Drives This Week in Delaware County
Free baby items are available for Delaware County families in need during a pick up event Friday, June 19, in Sharon Hill. The first come, first served event offers newborn to size 6 diapers, formula, baby food, and other baby items. Pick up is noon to 2 p.m. at 250 Sharon Ave. in Sharon Hill.…
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New Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Remain Low, at 13 for Tuesday, for a Total of 6,991
Delaware County continues on a downward path toward containing the spread of COVID-19. There were only 13 new confirmed cases reported for Tuesday, June 16, and three deaths, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 6,991 and the total number of COVID-19…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts Virtual Annual Luncheon June 17
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce is hosting its second virtual event—its annual membership luncheon on Wednesday, June 17, from noon to 2 p.m. The event will feature: The 2019-2020 Chamber Year in Review. The 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award. Youth in Excellence Awards. Board and Committee Recognition and more. It’s still not too late to…
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Garnet Valley Middle School Takes Award in “What’s So Cool About Manufacturing – Best of PA” Video Contest
Garnet Valley Middle School has won a regional award for Outstanding Overall Video in a state-wide video contest to promote local manufacturing in Pennsylvania. The school competed with 21 other teams across the state this week for first-, second- and third-place awards after winning regional competitions with two-minute videos featuring a local manufacturer. Garnet Valley…
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Delaware County Has 50 New COVID-19 Cases as of Sunday, June 14 and Seven New COVID-19 Related Deaths
There were seven new COVID-19 deaths reported for Delaware County as of Sunday, June 14. There were 50 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 6,944 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths at 671. Of those, 535 were in long term care facilities and…
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SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
The following free small business webinars are offered in June by SCORE and SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties: JUNE 16 How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World of Business On June 16 at 11 a.m., four women entrepreneurs will lead a SCORE webinar on “How Female Founders Can Innovate and Disrupt the World…
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