Delaware County
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So How Generous Are We These Days in Delaware County?
Last May, about eight months ago, Delaware County ranked as the third most generous place in Pennsylvania, just behind Montgomery and Chester Counties, according to SmartAsset. So how are we doing now? According to an updated SmartAsset report, despite inflation and an unpredictable economy, we are holding steady when it comes to generous giving. Last…
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A New Building and a New Vision for Juvenile Detention Center
Delaware County Council is considering demolishing the county’s juvenile detention center and building a new facility, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “There’s an added benefit to truly starting from scratch,” Delaware County Councilman and Juvenile Detention Board of Managers Chair Kevin Madden said. “People have trauma that is associated with the brick…
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Delco State Senator Amanda Cappelletti 1st to Give Birth in Office
State Sen. Amanda Cappelletti, representing the 17th District covering Haverford and Radnor Townships, is breaking new ground in the Senate. Cappelletti will be the first Pennsylvania Senator to give birth while in office, writes Grace Panetta for Lebtown. Cappelletti described herself as “incredibly lucky” to have the support of her constituents, staff, and Senate colleagues,…
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A February Frenzy of Free SCORE Webinars for Small Business Owners
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties has a February frenzy of tools like free webinars for small business owners to their businesses succeed. How to Create Killer Content for Social Media and Your Website The February frenzy starts with a webinar on content creation on Feb. 9 from 10 to 11 a.m. Even if you do…
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Delco Dad Petitions Eagles Jason Kelce to Sign His Babies
Eagles fandom may have reached a new level after one Delaware County dad, George Guyer, asked Jason Kelce of the Philadelphia Eagles, through TikTok, to sign his babies, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 News. George Guyer started posting daily TikTok videos asking Kelce to sign his 13-month-old twins, Hanna and Charlie. He’s been at…
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SCORE Can Help You Master the World of E-Commerce
For those who want to explore and learn about how to operate an E-Commerce business, SCORE Chester and Delaware County offers the following webinars and articles. The webinars are pre-recorded and available to watch for free. You will be asked to provide a name and email address prior to viewing. How To Protect Your Small…
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Looking for Delaware County Women Who Tell a Good Story
The Delaware County Women’s Commission is preparing for Women’s History Month in March with a unique offer and request. The commission is looking for exemplary women in the county who are good storytellers. They are asking for nominations of women “who have devoted their lives and talents to producing art and news, pursuing truth and…
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Opioid Settlement Funds Will Move Quickly to Where They Are Needed, Officials Promise
Delaware County will move quickly to use opioid settlement funding coming in to ease the suffering of those with addictions, as well as families and communities affected by the opioid crisis. That assurance comes from Sandy Garrison, chief of the county’s Human Services and Community Support. She is also a member of an Opioid Settlement…
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SCORE Webinars Give New Year Tools to Small Business
SCORE new year tools like free webinars are being offered to small business owners in January by SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties. Entrepreneurship: Is It for You? Wondering if you have what it takes to start your own business? Join this in-person workshop Jan. 23, 10 to 11:30 AM to learn more about the requirements…
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Hundreds Weigh in on New County Park in Marple
Everyone had a chance to offer their vision of what Delaware County’s newest park in Marple should be. For 6-year-old Brendan Hayward, the future park at the former Don Quanella property should definitely have a water slide, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. He was one of hundreds that turned out Saturday at…
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SCORE: Small Business Owners Shine a Light on Their Mentors
SCORE celebrates National Mentoring Month with two stories of courage and determination from local small business owners. SCORE, the nation’s largest network of volunteer business experts, is dedicated to helping small businesses get off the ground, grow and achieve their goals. Since 1964, it has provided education and mentorship to more than 11 million entrepreneurs…
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SCORE Webinars Give New Year Tools to Small Business Owners
SCORE new year tools like free webinars are being offered to small business owners in January by SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties. Introduction to Payment Processing In this Jan. 18, 10 to 11 AM free webinar, you will learn how to take the mystery out of payment processing and learn about choices, and how to…
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Delco Above Average When It Comes to Fitness and Rec Workers
The city of Philadelphia may have one of the highest rates of obesity in the country, according to the CDC, but in places like Delaware County, we actually rank above the national average in the number of fitness workers on the job, reports the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. As of June 2022, the latest…
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It’s Been 9 Months. How’s Our New Health Department Doing?
The Delaware County Health Department (DCHD) is less than a year old, having opened April 2, 2022, but it has managed to build up a list of accomplishments in its nine months of operation under the direction of Melissa Lyon. “Everyone has had challenging moments, building a Health Department from the ground up is a…
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Delaware County Hosts Public Meeting on New County Park
An open house is taking place Saturday, Jan. 14, so the entire Delaware County community can offer ideas and feedback about the Master Plan for the new county park in Marple Township at the former Don Guanella School site near Reed and Sproul roads. The meeting, organized by Delaware County Council, the County’s Planning Department,…
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Carol Arscott From Delco Uses Pet Photos to Help Shelters
Carol Arscott, a professional pet photographer from Delaware County, does more than provide beautiful pet photos. She’s also bringing awareness and raising funds for animal shelters, writes Avani Shah-Lipman for Main Line Today. She recently contributed photos to Tails of the World, a dog photography book that has raised $25,000 so far for animal shelters…
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Delaware County to See $56M and More from Opioid Settlements
Delaware County was the first county in Pennsylvania to file a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors back in 2017. Since the county participated in “full litigation” against the distributors and manufacturers it will receive about $56 million from three distributors, as well as opioid manufacturer Johnson and Johnson, writes Aubrey Whelan for The Philadelphia…
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Delco Teen Develops First Responder Tool to Help Reach Disabled
A Delaware County teenager, Jessica Smith, is helping first responders interact with the disabled by providing a new tool—a police communication board, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Smith, 19, who is autistic, designed the boards so first responders and people with disabilities can communicate non-verbally. Her father, Carl Smith, is an EMS director at Boothwyn…
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