Delaware County
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Another Difficult Week, but New Foundation Grants Support Vulnerable Populations in Delaware County
The coronavirus continues to spread across Delaware County, having a profound impact on our communities, but our Delaware County neighbors are stepping up to help where they can. Thanks to many generous donors, The Foundation for Delaware County has raised $425,000 and counting for the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. As of Monday, April 13,…
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First Upper Darby COVID-19-Related Death Reported, Delaware County Now Has 41 Fatalities, 1750 Cases
Upper Darby has had its first person die from COVID-19, raising the Delaware County death toll to 41. The number of positive confirmed cases of coronavirus increased by 117 to 1,750 as of Monday, April 13, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Yeadon and Marple have lost seven people each to COVID-19.…
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Delaware County Mourns Paramedic Who Lost His Life to COVID-19
A Mercy Fitzgerald paramedic died Sunday night from COVID-19 at age 33 after being hospitalized earlier this month, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kevin Bundy likely contracted the virus on the job April 1, according to Timothy Boyce, director of Delaware County’s Department of Emergency Services. His death was reported as a line-of-duty…
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Delaware County Elected Officials Put Forth Bi-Partisan Effort to Reinstate Popular Business Loan Program
A popular state business loan program has run out of money but a group of bipartisan Delaware County elected officials are asking the state to re-capitalize the program, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Thirteen Delaware County businesses successfully applied to the COVID-19 Working Capital Access Program before money ran out, receiving a combined…
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Coronavirus Update: 1,633 COVID-19 Cases Now Reported in Delaware County, 40 Deaths
The number of COVID-19 related deaths in Delaware County has now risen to 40, and the number of positive confirmed cases of coronavirus stands at 1,633 as of Sunday, April 12, according to data from the Chester County Health Department. Yeadon and Marple have lost seven people each to COVID-19. Middletown has had five COVID-19…
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SCORE Webinar Looks at National Resources/Policy Updates for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties is hosting a free webinar Thursday, April 16, for businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to learn about national resources that may be available to help them. There have been many programs and initiatives created since the coronavirus outbreak to help small businesses but how do you know which one…
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Foundation for Delaware County Announces First COVID-19 Response Fund Grants
On Monday, April 6, The Foundation for Delaware County announced the first round of grants awarded from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. The Fund, now at the $300,000 fundraising mark, was created last month by the community foundation in response to the current pandemic crisis. The foundation provided the initial grant of $100,000. The fund…
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Aunt Mary Pat, The ‘Queen of Delco,’ Is a Fun Diversion on Facebook When You’re Sheltering at Home
When sheltering at home, social distancing and worries about the coronavirus get you down, there’s always the Queen of Delco, Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino, reports Alexandria Hoff for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Aunt Mary Pat DiSabatino brings a lot of local flavor and outrageous fun to Facebook. She’s the creation of Delaware County resident Troy Hendrickson and she’s…
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From the county: Coronavirus and the June 2 Primary Elections
Delaware County officials confirmed at an April 7 press conference that the Primary Election scheduled for April 28 has been postponed to June 2 due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Councilwoman Christine Reuther said the county will move all polling places located in senior living facilities as well as any senior centers that are…
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From the County: Coronavirus and Food Assistance, Mental Health Services and More
Schools and community organizations continue to provide grab and go meals for children, as well as food assistance for those in need during the pandemic. An interactive map on the Delaware County website will show locations of food pantries and other food assistance programs. Click on the COVID-19 icon, then community resources. The site also…
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Governor Orders Medical Equipment to Go to Hospitals With Greatest Need as Delaware County Preps for Surge
Delaware County on Wednesday, April 8, had 1,042 positive cases of COVID-19 and 25 coronavirus-related deaths, according to data from the Chester County Board of Health. On the same date, Delaware County’s COVID-19 medical arsenal consisted of: 11 adult ICU beds 156 medical/surgical beds 18 airborne isolation room beds 152 ventilators 29 ventilators in use…
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Delaware County Council Highlights Programs to Help Local Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Several programs to help Delaware County businesses weather the pandemic were discussed at an April 7 press conference with county officials and members of Delaware County Council. Councilwoman Elaine Paul Schaefer reported that unemployment numbers as of Sunday indicated 1.1 million Pennsylvania residents have filed for unemployment, or one in every six worker in the…
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From the County: Free Food Shopping and Delivery Help for Seniors
During the COVID-19 pandemic, The County of Delaware Services for the Aging (COSA) and Community Transit are partnering to offer seniors an alternative to in-person grocery shopping. Community Transit drivers are available to get grocery lists and payment from seniors and shop and deliver their items. Seniors can stay safely in their homes. The cost…
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Delaware County: Hospitals are OK, New COVID-19 Testing Strategy to be Used
Delaware County hospitals are handling the current load of patients as medical staff and emergency workers continue to plan for a possible surge in COVID-19 cases in the coming days or weeks. “Our hospitals are doing OK. There are no unmet needs. All our hospitals are also planning for surge capacity,” said Tim Boyce, director…
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6 COVID-19 Cases Reported at Fair Acres; 5 More Deaths Reported, County Total Now at 20
County Councilmember Christine Reuther confirmed Tuesday afternoon six positive cases of COVID-19 at the Fair Acres Geriatric Center in Lima. Three of the patients were hospitalized and three placed on COVID dedicated units at the facility. “All are in stable condition at this time,” she said. Fair Acres administrators are following enhanced testing protocols and…
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Breweries Find Creative Ways to Get Their Products Into the Hands of Customers
Local brewers are showing some imagination as they figure out ways around closed restaurants, shelter-at-home and distancing rules to get their product to consumers, writes Vince Carey for the Daily Times. Places like 2SP Brewing Company in Aston have lost about 70 percent of their business from closed restaurants. Now brewers are taking their product…
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15 COVID-19 Deaths Reported in Delaware County as of Monday, 822 Cases
There are now 15 COVID-19 deaths reported in Delaware County and 822 confirmed cases as of Monday, April 6, 11:31 a.m.,according to data from the Chester County Health Department. The highest number of fatalities come out of Marple and Middletown Townships, where four people in each township has died from COVID-19. Two deaths have been…
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Help Support Delaware County Restaurants With This Website Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, Visit Delco PA
If local restaurants are going to survive in a pandemic, they’re going to need your take out and delivery business. Now there’s two websites to connect you with them, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. The Delaware County Chamber of Commerce, working with other county officials, have launched the “Delaware County Guide to…
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