Delaware County
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SCORE National Webinar June 11 Looks at How to Protect Small Business Owners and Employees From COVID-19 Exposure
On June 11, at 1 p.m., Laura Bonk will lead a SCORE webinar on “National Safety Guidance to Protect You and Your Workers From COVID-19 Exposure”. It’s important to begin envisioning what post-COVID-19 small business life is going to look like, and the health and safety for you and your workers should be top of mind. This timely…
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Delaware County Is in a Yellow Phase Reopening. Here’s What that Means for You
Delaware County officially is in the yellow phase of Pennsylvania’s reopening guidelines today regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some important things to know, as outlined in a June 4 press conference by Delaware County Council. Containing the virus The Stay at Home state order in place for more than 10 weeks expired at 11:59…
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60 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported for Delaware County, 39 New Cases as of June 4
There were 60 additional COVID-19 related deaths reported for Delaware County as of Thursday, June 4. There were 39 new confirmed cases of COVID-19, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,639, with fatalities now at 614.. Click here for a breakdown of…
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Peaceful Protesters Line Delaware County Intersections to Keep Justice Out Front
About 60 to 70 peaceful protesters gathered with signs Wednesday along Garrett Road at Lansdowne Avenue in Upper Darby chanting “Black Lives Matter,” “George Floyd” and “No Justice, No Peace,” writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The gatherings there and around Delaware County this week are follow ups to a protest Sunday in…
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From the Governor: Delaware County Schools Can Reopen on July 1
Students and teachers can return to school July 1 in Pennsylvania counties that are in the yellow or green phase of reopening, writes Rob Tornoe for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Delaware County moves to a yellow phase on Friday, June 5. Schools will need to meet federal and state health safety guidelines to reopen and must…
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Kits, Signs and More to Help Delaware County Businesses Reopen Under Health Guidelines
In preparation for Delaware County’s shift to a yellow phase reopening on Friday, June 5, the “Bringing Back Delco Task Force” is offering links to purchase PPE kits and get free downloadable public health safety signs for display. A common concern has been the lack of PPE and cleaning supplies available. “In an effort to…
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New COVID-19 Cases, Reported Recently in the Teens, Jumped to 55 for Wednesday, June 3
Delaware County’s new confirmed cases of COVID-19 reversed a downward trend Wednesday, June 3, with 55 cases reported. There were six deaths, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,600, with fatalities now at 554. The county is now showing 68.461 confirmed positive…
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Delaware County Continues to See Lower Numbers on New COVID-19 Cases, 16 Reported June 2
Delaware County continued to show low numbers for new COVID-19 cases on June 2, with only 16 new cases reported. There were three new deaths, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,545, with fatalities now at 548. Click here for a breakdown…
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Delaware County Task Force to Aid Local Businesses in Reopening Efforts
Delaware County is gently easing into reopening as the county moves to Gov. Tom Wolf’s Yellow Phase. A “Bringing Back Delco Task Force” will help ensure a safe opening of the local economy by making sure local businesses meet the public health criteria to open safely as they pivot from red to yellow to green.…
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With SCORE, You Don’t Have To Go It Alone in Your Small Business
Starting a business and need some help? Trying to get your business off the ground? Getting your business re-started in a post-pandemic marketplace? SCORE, the largest volunteer business expert network in the nation, is here to help. SCORE, established in 1964, is a resource partner of the Small Business Administration (SBA) whose mission is to…
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Only 19 New COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County, No Deaths Reported for June 1
There were no new deaths reported from complications of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Monday, June 1 and only 19 new confirmed cases. That brings the county total number of COVID-19 cases to 6,529, with fatalities remaining at 545, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Click here for a breakdown of COVID-19…
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Delaware County Leaders Urge Peace and Unity in Face of Regional Looting, Fires and Vandalism
Leaders from Delaware County put out a joint video Sunday night stressing the importance of peacefully working together at a time when reports of looting and violence have hit the Philadelphia area and the nation. Represented were a U.S. Congresswoman, state senators, state representatives, county council members and a mayor. You can watch the video…
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Delaware County Courts Opened Today Again for Business–Sort of
Delaware County’s courts are opening on a limited basis starting today, June 1, according to a statement from Delaware County President Judge Kevin Kelly. The criminal, civil and family trial court at the Media Courthouse will resume normal judicial operations, including in-person hearings. There will be staggered start schedules, hourly caps on the number of…
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Daily New Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Continue to Average Lower
There were 72 new cases of COVID-19 reported Sunday, May 31, in Delaware County. The number of new cases is based on the last reported figures released Friday, May 29. There was one additional COVID-19-related death since Friday, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. County totals now number 545 COVID-19 deaths and…
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Latest Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Include Support Groups for Frontline Workers
The Foundation for Delaware County has released its eighth round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. Six grants totaling more than $88,000 will be distributed, including a $30,000 grant to establish virtual support groups for first responders, nursing home employees and healthcare providers. The Fund has secured more than $650,000 in donations…
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After Wrecking School Year, Coronavirus Threatens Summer Camp As Well
After wrecking the school year for so many families in Delaware County and nationwide, COVID-19 is now threatening to ruin summer camp as well, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Every parent I know is in a tailspin,” said Genevieve McCormack of Haverford. McCormack, who is a lawyer, has three children whose summer camp…
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SCORE Offers Free Seminars in June to Help Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars in June. JUNE 2 10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well On Tuesday, June 2, from 2 to 3 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties presents a free live webinar, “10 Principles to Running a Virtual Company Extremely Well,” hosted by…
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Delaware County Should Have Its Own Public Health Department by 2021
Look for a health department to open in Delaware County by December 2021. Delaware County Council started the ball rolling when it unanimously voted May 20 to hire Gorenflo Consulting Inc. to come up with a strategic plan. It takes about 18 to 24 months to create a public health department. Still left to do?…
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