Delaware County
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DCCC Offering COVID-19 Courses
Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) Corporate College is offering two courses related to COVID-19, reports Peg DeGrassa for Delaware County’s Daily Times. The Corporate College is located at the Marple campus. Contact Tracing is a one hundred hour online program intended to develop COVID-19 contact tracing skills. According to the report, students will learn medical…
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Organized Sports Practices Are Now OK in Delaware County, With Strict Health Guidelines
Delaware County’s entry into the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening means organized sports were allowed to start practices as of yesterday. Practices, with health safety conditions in place. No organized games or competitions are allowed until the county enters the green phase of Gov. Wolf’s reopening plan. With one exception. Pre-K to 12 school sports…
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Bringing Back Delco Task Force Offering Second Round of PPE to Local Businesses
The Bringing Back Delco Task Force is offering a second round of heavily discounted PPE and sanitation kits for purchase and distribution to the Delaware County business community. The PPE and sanitation kits can be ordered on the Bringing Back Delco website, www.BringingBackDelco.com. They will be available for pickup on either June 22 or 23…
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Two Contact-less Food Drives Scheduled for Saturday, June 13
Two contact-less food drives are scheduled at two different locations Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at the United Steelworkers Hall, 26 W. Winona Ave. in Norwood; and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. , at the Radnor Police Department, 301 Iven Ave. in Wayne. People are asked to drive through the parking lot…
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Delaware County Has 35 New COVID-19 Cases for June 12, 2 Deaths
There were two new COVID-19 deaths reported for Delaware County as of Friday, June 12. There were 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 6,894 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths at 664. Of those, 528 were in long term care facilities and…
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Map of Black-Owned Restaurants in Philadelphia Area Includes 5 Delaware County Eateries
Inspired by the protests against racism and police brutality, volunteers have created a database of black-owned Philadelphia area restaurants that includes five eateries in Delaware County, writes Danya Henninger for the Billy Penn. Black-owned restaurants are rarely awarded the attention showered on the rest of the dining scene in the Philadelphia area, but some local…
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New COVID-19 Cases Jump to 52 for June 11 but No New Deaths Reported
There were no new COVID-19 deaths reported for Delaware County as of Thursday, June 11, however the county did see a jump of 52 new positive confirmed cases of the virus, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 6,863 and the total…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $20,000 Grant to Support Testing in Black Communities
A $20,000 grant from The Foundation for Delaware County will support two upcoming testing events in black communities of the county. The first testing event is Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chapel of Good Shephard, 654 Church Lane in Yeadon Borough. An additional date will be announced soon. Pre-registration is…
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School Sports, Outdoor Recreation Can Reopen in Delaware County and Beyond , Conditionally
Professional, college, high school and youth sports are allowed again in Pennsylvania, with conditions, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Private and public schools can start voluntary sports workouts with a health and safety plan in place approved by the state Department of Education. Individual leagues and the NCAA will decide how and when…
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Only 12 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, 10 Deaths Reported for June 10
Only 12 new positive cases of COVID-19 were reported for Delaware County on Wednesday, June 10. There were 10 COVID-19-related deaths, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 6,811 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 662. Of those, 515…
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Dentists Look for a Return to Normal but Fearful Hygienists Are Staying Away
Seta MacCrory runs SubstiToothFairy out of her Delaware County home, matching hygienists who want temporary work with dentists who need staff. Since the pandemic, her work load has dropped close to zero, writes Wendy Ruderman and Sarah Gantz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Dentists are desperate to reopen their dental practices but have to do so…
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35 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County, 1 Death
Thirty five new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Delaware County on Tuesday, June 9, and one new death was reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the total number of cases in the county to 6,789 and the total number of COVID-19 related deaths to 652. Click here for…
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SCORE Reopening Toolkit for Small Businesses
America is beginning to reopen again. Are you ready? Whether or not to reopen your business as restrictions are lifted is a choice that only you can make for your small business. One thing is certain: doing business in a post-pandemic world is just different! The goal right now should be all about how you…
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COVID-19 Good News: Only 11 New Cases Reported for Delaware County, No Deaths
Only 11 new cases of COVID-19 were reported for Delaware County on Monday, June 8, continuing a trend of lower cases being reported. The new cases bring the total number to 6,754. There were no new deaths reported, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Click here for a breakdown of COVID-19 deaths…
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Citizens Corps Hand Out Sanitation Kits So Delaware County Businesses Can Reopen
Dozens of volunteers from the Delaware County Citizens Corps helped Bring Back Delco Saturday. The volunteers distributed PPE, hand sanitizers, gloves, masks and more to local businesses to get them back on their feet, reports 6abc.com. Up to 500 people stopped by the Broomall Fire Company to pick up the steeply discounted kits. “This is…
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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 9 Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While Working Remotely On Tuesday, June 9, from 1 to 2 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties presents a free live webinar, “Simple Ways to Boost Your Productivity While…
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It’s Easier Than Ever to Find a COVID-19 Testing Site in Delaware County
There are now many places where Delaware County residents can get COVID-19 testing and a new interactive map will help you find the testing site closest to you. Just zero in on your location or type in your address and the map will reveal which test sites are nearby, along with site addresses, distance from…
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New Covid-19 Cases at 22 for Friday, June 6, 31 Additional Deaths Reported
There were 31 more COVID-19 related deaths in Delaware County for Friday, June 5, bringing the number of fatalities to 645. There were 22 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, bringing that total to 6,661, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Click here for a breakdown of COVID-19 deaths and cases as of…
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