Delaware County
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Delaware County GOP Leader Thomas Judge Sr. Dead at 91
A Delaware County political icon has died. Thomas J. Judge Sr., who served 34 years as chairman of the Delaware County Republican Party, died April 11. He was 91, writes Chris Brennan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Judge, of Darby Township, stepped down as chairman in 2009. Judge was also the county’s recorder of deeds until…
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Ignoring State COVID-19 Containment Requirements Will Only Delay Delaware County’s Reopening, According to Officials
Those choosing to ignore state social distancing, mask and shelter at home requirements will only delay the Philadelphia region’s reopening, according to state and county officials. Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf has laid out a reopening approach heavily dependent on getting the number of new COVID-19 cases down region by region. For Delaware County and its…
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There are 7 Places in Delaware County Where You Can Get COVID-19 Testing, If You Qualify
Health care providers have seven drive-up Delaware County testing sites for those with COVID-19 symptoms and for first responders, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Most require a family, primary or tele-medicine physician’s referral or a referral through the Department of Health. Crozer Keystone is testing at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Delaware County…
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Coronavirus Update: 11 More Delaware County Residents Lose Their Lives to COVID-19, Bringing Total Deaths to 235
There were 11 additional Delaware County residents who lost their lives to COVID-19 since April 29, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 235, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that number, 113 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. COVID-19 deaths have…
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Four Crozer Keystone Hospitals in Delaware County Receive State Loans to Help With COVID-19 Expenses
State loans have been approved for Crozer Keystone Health System’s Delaware County hospitals as short-term financial relief from the surge in COVID-19 cases. Chester Medical Center and Springfield Hospital will receive a combined total of $20 million, while Taylor Hospital and Delaware County Memorial Hospital will receive a combined total of $15 million. Gov. Tom…
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Delaware County Hosts May 4 Presentation on Available Business Resources During the Pandemic
Delaware County is hosting a free online presentation to the business and workforce community on Monday, May 4, 3:30 p.m., outlining resources and information to help businesses with the current pandemic crisis. It will focus on: The Delco Strong Program Assistance with Unemployment Benefits Updates from the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and the Commerce…
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SCORE Offers 2 Live Webinars May 5 and 7 on the CARES Act and Navigating Uncertainty for Businesses
SCORE Chester & Delaware Counties announces two national SCORE live on line webinars being offered to businesses May 5 and May 7. CARES Act On Tuesday, May 5, from 1 to 2 p.m. SCORE presents, “CARES Act in Simple Terms – How to Know Which Programs are Right for Your Business.” Join this online informative…
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60 More COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Delaware County, Bringing Total Fatalities to 224
Sixty additional deaths were reported in Delaware County from COVID-19 as of Wednesday, April 29, bringing the number of total deaths in the county to 224, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that number, 113 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. COVID-19 deaths have now…
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Delaware County Using Available $98.9 Million in Federal Funds to Pay COVID-19 Expenses
Delaware County is facing mounting costs because of the COVID-19 pandemic but $98.9 million in federal funds arrived this week as part of the CARES Act, according to Delaware County Councilwoman Christine Reuther. That money can cover any expenses for COVID-19-related activities for counties that have over 500,000 people, Reuther said, speaking at an April…
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Coronavirus Update: 19 More COVID-19 Deaths in Delaware County, Total Now 164, Cases at 3,514
Nineteen more Delaware County residents have lost their lives to COVID-19 since Monday, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 164 as of Tuesday, April 28, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of that, 113 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. The following…
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Construction in the State Can Resume on May 1, With COVID-19 Conditions
Construction projects will be permitted to resume in-person operations on May 1, with conditions, state and Delaware County officials revealed Thursday and Friday. “As we start to take steps to reopen the state, we recognize that the construction industry is vital to Pennsylvania’s economy and may operate safely with stringent guidance in place that will…
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Coronavirus Update: Daily Delaware County COVID-19 Cases Up 72, Now at 3,405; 145 Deaths Reported
There were two more COVID-19 deaths reported since Sunday in Delaware County, bringing the total death toll to 145, as of Monday, April 27, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of those, 101 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. The following is a breakdown of COVID-19…
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Delaware County Official Touts Advantage of Mail-In Ballots in a Pandemic Primary
With lingering concerns over the spread of the coronavirus, county officials are encouraging people to vote in the June 2 primary by mail-in ballot. “We have a ways to go before we’re open. It is not clear that we will be in the green band and able to go out without wearing masks,” said Delaware…
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Coronavirus Update: Marple Leads in COVID-19 Deaths at 21, County Total Is 143; Total Cases, 3,333
There are now 143 Delaware County residents who have lost their lives to COVID-19, as of Sunday, April 26, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of those, 98 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. The following is a breakdown of COVID-19 fatalities listed by the Chester…
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Delaware County Small Businesses Offered Grant Opportunities Through ‘Delco Strong’
Delaware County is releasing $1.75 million in grants to help small businesses in the county affected by COVID-19. On Friday, April 24, Delaware County Council announced it was launching Delco Strong Small Business Support. Eligible applicants can apply for up to $7,500 and use the money to pay for rent, mortgage, utilities and inventory. “Our…
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Coronavirus Update: Delaware County Loses 10 More Residents to COVID-19, Total Number of Dead Now 131
Ten more people have lost their lives in Delaware County from complications of COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 131, as of Friday, April 24, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of those, 82 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county. There…
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Coronavirus Update: No New COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Delaware County for April 23
No new COVID-19 deaths were reported in Delaware County for Thursday, April 23. The current county death toll is listed at 122, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Of those 122 deaths, 82 occurred in a nursing home or personal care facility in the county, according to the Chester County Health Department.…
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State Says: Philadelphia Region COVID-19 Cases Too High to Lift Restrictions Right Now
The Philadelphia region is reporting too many new cases of COVID-19 to be eligible right now for a phased-in lessening of restrictions, said Pennsylvania Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine in an April 23 press briefing. Hospitals in that region are still challenged because of a higher level of COVID-19 cases in Philadelphia and its suburbs.…
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