Delaware County
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Delaware County Observes National Day of Prayer Virtually and at a Distance
Like the rest of the nation last Thursday, Delaware County observed a National Day of Prayer, but this year’s pandemic meant virtual observances and a parade of vehicles at Rose Tree Park, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The mission of the participants was the same—to spread the good news of God’s presence, particularly…
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SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties Announces Upcoming Free On Line Small Business Seminars
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties is offering several free on line seminars throughout May: MAY 11 Blogging for Business On Monday, May 11, from 1 to 2:30 p.m., SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties hosts a free live webinar workshop, “Blogging for Business.” This program will get behind the mystery to help you understand why a…
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Delaware County Chamber of Commerce Hosts First-Ever Virtual Small Business Awards Ceremony
The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce isn’t letting the COVID-19 pandemic interfere with honoring this year’s outstanding small businesses in Delaware County. The Zoom webinar event is scheduled for Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. In keeping with health and distancing protocols the Chamber couldn’t host the awards event in person this year,…
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COVID-19 Cases Now at 4,739 in Delaware County, Death Toll at 382
Delaware County has 4,739 confirmed cases of COVID-19 as of Friday, May 8, an increase of 185 cases since the day before, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Delaware County also lost seven more residents to the coronavirus, bringing the county’s death toll to 382. Of that total number, 295 occurred in…
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50 More Delaware County Residents Reported Dead From COVID-19, 376 Total
Fifty more Delaware County deaths were reported from complications of COVID-19 on Thursday, May 7, raising the death toll to 376, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 288 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. COVID-19 deaths have been reported in 32 of…
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Delaware County’s Purchasing Power Ranks among Top 10 in Pennsylvania
Delaware County ranked among the top 10 in Pennsylvania based on its residents’ purchasing power, according to a new study recently published by SmartAsset. With a median income of $69,839 and a cost of living at $41,912, Delaware County came seventh in Pennsylvania based on purchasing power. The purchasing power index of 62.57 also puts…
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Country Deli in Glen Mills Makes Special Deliveries to Delco’s 911 Center
Country Deli in Glen Mills has found a great way to help out during the pandemic and the benefactor is just down the street, writes Bob Grotz for the Daily Times. Dawn Carroll and her husband Bryan, who operate Country Deli on Rt. 352, are offering take out to its loyal customers, but like other…
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Delaware County: Restrictions Rely on Stats Heavily Skewed Toward Nursing Homes
So far, requests from Delaware County officials to separate nursing home COVID-19 statistics from the rest of the community have gained no traction at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The state’s health secretary, Rachel Levine, argues that staff in long-term care facilities come and go into the community…
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Coronavirus Update: 6 More COVID-19 Deaths in Delaware County, Total County Is at 326
Six more Delaware County residents lost their lives to complications of COVID-19, bringing the county’s death toll to 326, as of Wednesday, May 6, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that total number, 242 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. COVID-19 deaths have been reported…
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Coronavirus Update: Delaware County Has Lost 320 Residents to COVID-19 as of Tuesday
Editor”s Note: The Chester County Board of Health is reporting that the unusual jump in the number of Delaware County COVID-19 deaths reported by the PA Department of Health on May 5 reflects a reconciliation in systems between numbers previously reported by hospitals and coroners, and numbers provided to health departments. This reconciliation includes a…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Near $300K to 42 Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County announced eight more grants May 4 from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. The fund has now crossed the $600,000 mark, thanks to the generosity of many individuals, businesses and foundations. The Response Fund was set up to support area nonprofits who are working at the forefront of the region’s…
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Coronavirus Update: 83 New Cases, 3 More Deaths Reported for Delaware County
There were 83 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Monday, May 4, bringing the total number of cases to 4,256. Three additional residents have died from complications of COVID-19, raising the county’s death toll to 258, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that number, 193 occurred in…
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Delaware County Looking for Cards, Letters and Signs of Support for Staff and Residents at Long-Term Facilities
The community is being asked to create cards, letters and signs for the staff and residents at long-term facilities across the county. The county will collect the items and distribute them to the dozens of long-term care facilities and personal care homes across the county. “COVID-19 has greatly impacted both residents and staff at long-term…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Confirmed Cases Surpass 4,000; Deaths Now at 255
Delaware County has surpassed 4,000 confirmed cases of COVID-19, with numbers at 4,173 as of Sunday, May 3. At the same time, 15 more residents have lost their lives to COVID-19 since Friday, May 1, bringing the county death toll to 255, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that number, 190…
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Delaware County Holds Community Blood Drive on May 5
There is an urgent need for blood and plasma donations during the COVID-19 pandemic. Delaware County is hosting a community blood drive May 5, 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at the Media Municipal Building, 301 N. Jackson Street, Media. Residents must register and choose a time to donate for the May 5 Community Blood Drive.…
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5 Delaware County Healthcare Workers Honored in Main Line Today Regional Tribute
Five Delaware County “healthcare heroes” were part of a regional tribute to healthcare providers, as written by Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Today. Kevin Carr is a paramedic at Riddle Hospital in Media. The 25-year first responder started off as a firefighter. “I had zero interest in riding on an ambulance,” Carr admits. “Eventually, I…
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Coronavirus Update: Delaware County Closing in on 4,000 COVID-19 Confirmed Cases, Death Toll Now 240
Delaware County is approaching 4,000 new reported cases of COVID-19, with 3,895 new cases reported for Friday, May 1. That’s an additional 148 cases reported since Thursday April 30. There were five additional Delaware County residents who lost their lives to COVID-19 reported May 1, bringing the county’s total number of COVID-19 dead to 240,…
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U.S. News: Four Delaware County High Schools Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Four Delaware County high schools have found their place in the 50 best Pennsylvania high schools, according to a new ranking published by U.S. News & World Report. Among Delaware County schools, Radnor High School ranked highest in third place with a 98 percent graduation rate and college readiness of 67.7. Overall the school came…
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