Delaware County
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First Media Was a Great Place to Retire. Now, in PA, It’s Delco. Here’s Why
Delaware County is among the best counties in Pennsylvania where seniors can find their own private paradise to retire and live out their golden years, according to a recently released ranking by Stacker. Stacker compiled the ranking of the best counties to retire in the Keystone State using data from Niche. This ranked counties based…
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Delaware County Has 3 Skate Parks. It Needs More, One Group Says
Media mom Stacy Olkowski desperately needed outdoor activities for her children in the summer of 2020, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. “I realized that the skateparks were always busy. There are always people there, and it wasn’t just kids,” Olkowski said. That got her thinking. Why don’t we have more skateparks? There are three: Havertown,…
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Delaware County Man Concerned for His Family Left Behind in Afghanistan
A Delaware County man is concerned for his family members in Afghanistan who are in hiding and trying to escape, even as the last elements of the U.S. military pulled out, writes Jaclyn Lee and the 6abc digital staff for 6abc.com. “I’m in contact with them, and they’re very scared,” said Sayed Kalimullah Barialai Aqeli.…
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Local Colleges Return to In-Person on Campus, Most With Vaccinations
Several local universities are starting to enact vaccination policies for students and staff, before they can be on campus in the fall, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Villanova, Widener, Neumann, Swarthmore, Haverford, St. Joseph’s, the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel, Cabrini and Temple are requiring staff and students to be vaccinated for the fall…
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New Principal at Saint Mark’s High in Delaware has Cardinal O’Hara Roots
For Delaware County native Diane Casey, coming to Saint Mark’s High School in Wilmington, Del. three years ago was like coming home, writes Mike Lang for thedialog.org. Casey came to the school in 2019 as assistant principal at the invitation of Principal Thomas Fertal. Casey became principal this year when Fertal took over as school…
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Delaware County Ranks in Top 5 Among 50 Highest-Earning Counties in Pennsylvania
Delaware County is one of the highest-earning counties in Pennsylvania, according to a new report by Stacker. To determine the highest-earning areas, Stacker used data from the U.S. Census Bureau to rank counties by 2019 5-year estimated median household income. Delaware County ranked fourth with a median household income of $74,477, which is 20.6 percent…
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12 Delaware County Companies Make 2021 Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Company List
Twelve Delaware County businesses have found their place on the 2021 Inc. 5000 list, writes Kennedy Rose for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The list of 5,000 companies ranks the fastest-growing companies in the nation based on their three-year revenue growth. To be considered, the companies have to be privately held, independently owned, and they must…
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Craving Some Veggie Take Out? We’ve Got Suggestions Right Here in Delco
Say what you will about Delaware County’s love of meat-filled cheesesteaks, when it comes to vegetarian take-out, we’re actually flooded with possibilities. Here are some of the best spots to check out, writes Grace Dickinson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Boardwalk Vegan (Havertown) Kris and Randy Sumey opened their all-vegan Shore-themed restaurant at 28 N. Manoa…
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Delaware County Couple Seek Better Treatment for Opioid Addicts
Heather and Larry Arata of Delaware County are working toward better opioid treatment for addicts after losing their son Brendan to a heroin overdose in 2017, writes Kevin Riordan for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The couple created the Opioid Crisis Action Network. It gives rental and other assistance to residents at recovery homes and raises awareness…
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‘Delco Mom,’ Long-time EMT Mary Ellis Dies After Valiant Cancer Fight
“Delco’s Mom,” Mary Ellis, a special EMT in Delaware County, died Aug. 13 after a valiant fight with cancer, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Mary Theresa Ellis was born in Collingdale and had a 30-year career in emergency services. She was a volunteer at Collingdale Fire Company Ambulance, then Darby Fire Company Ambulance before becoming…
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Looking for a Java Experience? Here’s 5 Delco Coffee Shops Worth a Stop
If you really want the full Delaware County coffee experience, check out these five shops, top-rated from user-generated review sites, writes Nicole Acosta for dailyvoice.com. Pour Richard’s Coffee Co., Devon Pour Richard’s recommends its smooth Ethiopian Yirgacheffe Cold Brew on tap, by itself or as a cold brew float. Five Points Coffee, Upper Darby Five…
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Delaware County Springs for $2.4M in IT Upgrades to Foil Future Hackers
Delaware County is spending $2.4 million to upgrade its information technology to prevent future hacks like the one from November. Officials ended up paying a $500,000 cyber ransom, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. County council unanimously approved the funds. They will cover $335,000 in wages and salaries, $120,000 for consulting fees, $682,577…
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Population’s Up in Delaware County Over the Past 10 Years
The population in Delaware County has gone up 3 percent in the past 10 years, mirroring population growth throughout the region, according to data from the 2020 census. The city of Philadelphia gained around 77,800 residents between 2010 and 2020, with collar counties also recording population gains, write Michaelle Bond and John Duchneskie for The…
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Delaware County Vaccination Clinic Does Brisk Business Saturday
There were a variety of reasons why 127 people showed up Saturday at Delaware County’s vaccination clinic in Yeadon. Most weren’t about fears of the Delta variant, writes Allison Steele for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Many saw looming work, school and vacation deadlines. Others were urged by their families or just wanted a normal life again.…
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‘Mare’ Creator Brad Ingelsby Says He Needs More Than Mystery for Season 2
“Mare of Easttown” creator Brad Ingelsby never imagined living in Hollywood or ending up with a hit series in 2021, writes Joy Press for vanityfair.com. In fact, Ingelsby plans to move to Delaware County next year with his wife. He admits “Mare” brought him more notoriety than he was expecting, a “shock to the system.” …
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Now a Second College in Delaware County Has Agreed to Pay Tuition Bills
A second Delaware County college is following Cheyney University in a decision to eliminate student past-due tuition bills using U.S. pandemic relief funds, reports the unionvilletimes. Delaware County Community College said it was removing any financial barriers that would keep students from finishing their education or training. That means eliminating any outstanding balances of current…
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Winslet, ‘Mare’ Creator Talk Wistfully About a Season 2 for ‘Mare of Easttown’
It’s been almost impossible for Kate Winslet to let go of Mare Sheehan on “Mare of Easttown,” writes Glenn Whippen for the Los Angeles Times. “It was f— weird, to be honest. I don’t know how else to explain it,” Winslet says. “I just kept crying a lot. I had to get it out of…
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Washington Post: Extreme Climate Change Is Here. How’s Delaware County Doing?
Extreme climate change is already happening in America and Delaware County is among the counties that are feeling the effects of rising temperatures, write Steven Mufson, Chris Mooney, Juliet Eilperin, and John Muyskens for The Washington Post. In the last two decades, two degrees Celsius has emerged as a critical threshold for global warming. International…
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