Delaware County
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Kate Winslet Credits Local Police in Helping Her Create Mare From Mare of Easttown
Kate Winslet analyzed the behavior of policewomen, sergeants, and detectives in Delaware County and elsewhere before latching on to her character of Mare in Mare of Easttown, reports codelist.biz. Winslet recently spoke about her approach to the award-winning HBO series that captured the feel and flavor of Delaware County as it spun its murder mystery…
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No Balloons, But Delaware County’s Health Department Will Open in January
Delaware County’s new health department is getting ready for a soft launch in January, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. A final presentation to Pennsylvania officials went well, said Delaware County Council member Dr. Monica Taylor and incoming health director Melissa Lyon. Getting state approval is essential so the local department can be reimbursed through Act…
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U.S. Rep Scanlon Brings a Delco/Philly Christmas to the Halls of the US Capitol
It’s a Philly/Delco Christmas in the halls of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., at least outside of U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon’s (D-PA) office. There are lights in the shape of Boathouse Row, Wawa gift wrapping paper, and a life-sized inflatable Gritty with a Santa hat and Christmas scarf. An informal decorating competition,…
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These Delco ZIP Codes Have the Most Expensive Homes in Philly Metro Area
Two Delaware County ZIP Codes have ranked among the ten places with the most expensive homes in the Philadelphia metro area, according to a new report by Stacker. Stacker compiled the list of ZIP Codes with the most expensive homes in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington metro area using data from Zillow. ZIP Codes are ranked based on…
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COVID Spiking in Delaware County as Virus Spreads This Holiday Season
There’s been a COVID spike, with cases and hospitalizations up in Delaware County, prompting officials to urge vaccinations, boosters, and masks, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Delaware County Council and the Delaware County COVID Task Force convened a “Healthy for the Holidays” Town Hall Wednesday evening to review the COVID spike. …
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‘Mare of Eastown’s Back Again, at Least at The Critics Choice Awards
Mare of Easttown, and Delaware County, continue to live on in the national spotlight, this time thanks to the 27th Annual Critics Choice Awards, writes Michael Schneider for Variety. ‘Mare’ has been nominated for best limited series, though it will move out of that category if it returns for a second season. The HBO limited…
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December is National ‘Write a Business Plan’ Month. Now Learn How to Write One
Now you can learn about the key components of business plans in this free on-demand course from SCORE and write your plan for success. The importance of planning should never be overlooked. For a business to be successful and profitable, the owners and the managing directors must have a clear understanding of the firm’s customers,…
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We’re Still Growing in Delco Even as U.S. Population Slows to a Crawl
While the U.S. population increased at a mere .35 percent growth between 2019 and 2020, here in Delaware County we’re the 12th fastest county in Pennsylvania for resident growth, according to a recently released report by Stacker. Nationally, it was 327th among the fastest-growing counties, placing it among pockets of the country that are still…
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Connection Interrupted. Looking at Internet Connectivity Across Delco
We’re all used to having mostly reliable, fast, and wide-reaching internet service. But there are still parts of Delaware County where that simply isn’t true. Now, Delaware County Council wants to do something about it, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.org. An online survey running until Jan. 14 is asking residents to identify residential and commercial…
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Foundation for Delaware County Celebrates 5 Years of Making a Difference
The Foundation for Delaware County has made a huge impact on Delaware County in its five years of existence. The Foundation was created on July 1, 2016. In the past five years, it has served more than 10,000 people a year through its public health programs, including: Nurse-Family Partnership WIC Healthy Start It has distributed…
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Party Tray Needs Met by 2 Delco Store Favorites and a Popular Neighbor
It’s the holiday season so there’s a good chance that somewhere there’s a party happening. If you’re lucky enough to receive an invite or host your own, you’ll need food. Here are two Delaware County businesses and a nearby neighbor ready to supply your party tray, writes Nick Vadala for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Di Bruno…
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Nonprofits Invited to Learn More About Foundation Impact Grants Dec. 9
Nonprofits are invited to join a virtual event with the Foundation for Delaware County’s grant making team Dec. 9 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to learn about the 2022 Impact Grants. 2022 Impact Grants Applications for the grants will be available online starting Jan. 4, 2022. Proposals will be due on Feb. 8, 2022.…
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Delaware County Residents Weigh in With Observations, Advice for Holiday Shopping
This year’s holiday shopping will require more than the usual patience, whether its gift buying or finding ingredients for holiday meals, writes Rick Woelfel for Delaware Valley Journal. With supply chains strained, some store shelves are empty and online items delayed. Brad Wilson of Drexel Hill, who orders groceries online, notices that availability seems to…
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It’s Back: Delco Man’s Christmas Prism Light Display Tracker Is New and Improved
Christmas Prism, the free app from Mike Kane that lets you show off your Christmas lights and track the best Christmas light displays around, is back again this year new and improved, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine. Kane, from Delaware County, now has a sponsor for Christmas Prism. Appropriately, it’s PECO, which helped fund…
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More Details Emerge About Park Upgrades in Delco Open Space Investment
More than $3.4 million in investments were approved Nov. 17 by Delaware County Council for Rose Tree Park, Little Flower Park in Darby, and Upland Park in Upland, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Overall, these three projects that we are moving forward with are really significant investments in upgrading our parks,” county…
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Meet Delaware County’s New Health Director, Melissa Lyon
Delaware County’s new health director Melissa Lyon is leading the charge on promoting public health in the county and expects great things to happen with the new health department. For now, she’s asking residents to be patient while the infrastructure is put in place. “I have a lot of listening and I have a lot…
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Key COVID Metrics Up in Delaware County as We Head Into Thanksgiving Weekend
Delaware County is experiencing a rise in five metrics that monitor COVID-19 just as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, writes Max Bennett for patch.com. Coronavirus cases, positive tests, and hospitalizations were all up between Nov 12 and Nov 19, according to state data. Five of the six metrics from the state health department have…
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Foundation’s HOPE Program Gets $100,000 Boost From Boeing for Housing Access
The Foundation for Delaware County announces the Housing Opportunities Program for Equity (HOPE) received a $100,000 grant from Boeing Philadelphia. “Housing stability is the first rung on the ladder of economic opportunity,” said Michele Hengey, Boeing Community Investor for Delaware County, “and Boeing recognizes the need for safe, stable, and affordable housing for families throughout…
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