Delaware County
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Finding Our Delaware County Selves, and Our Places, on ‘Mare of Easttown’
Part of the thrill of HBO’s “Mare of Easttown” was picking out places you recognize, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Colin Zabel’s mom’s house is in the Beverly Hills section of Upper Darby. Marcus Hook featured prominently. Mare’s bi-level home came out of Wallingford. Waterfront scenes came from the Commodore Barry Bridge pier…
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Vaccine Drive Dedicated to Delaware County Police Super Who Died of COVID-19
A Delaware County Park Police Superintendent who died last month from COVID-19 is being remembered with a county law enforcement vaccine drive dedicated to him, writes Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Scott Mahoney, 47, contracted the virus along with friend and colleague, Acting Captain Roger Joseph. “I would always tell him to focus on getting better.…
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Pennsylvania COVID-19 New Cases Down to 560 for June 10, 21 Deaths
No updated COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and deaths, were available for Thursday, June 10, from the Chester County Health Department. Positive cases in Delaware County increased from 49,772 cases reported Monday, June 7 to 49,825 on Wednesday, June 9, an increase of 53 cases over the two days,…
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In Delaware County, Weaving Our Way Back to ‘Normal’
COVID cases are lower. More people are vaccinated. Is this almost what normal looks like? Maybe, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. With restrictions easing, crowds, albeit smaller crowds, are turning out for high school sporting events. But beware, we’re not there yet. Only about half of county residents have gotten the full COVID-19…
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2021 SCORE Awards Celebrate Resilient Entrepreneurs
Thursday was a very special day at SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties. One nonprofit and three small businesses were honored at the June 10 annual Small Business Achievements Awards program. Client success and client recognition are very important to SCORE. This year, it took on even more significance after 15 months navigating a pandemic crisis.…
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5 More Deaths, 53 New COVID-19 Cases Reported in Delaware County
Five new COVID-19-related deaths were reported Wednesday, June 9, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,449 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 839 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One death was reported from Middletown, 1 from Chester, 1 from Radnor, 1…
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Pennsylvania Reports 747 New Cases of COVID-19. Total Is 1,206,439
No updated COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available for Monday, June 8, from the Chester County Health Department. The week of May 28 to June 3 saw positive case counts of new cases in Delaware County continue to drop, however, according to the Chester County…
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SCORE Award Winner: Resch Enterprises
Each year, SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of their local economy and small business community. On Thursday, June 10, at noon, SCORE presents a one-hour virtual event to honor its 2021 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Learn how they were able to navigate COVID-19…
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Until Delaware County’s Health Department Opens, Nonprofits Are There
Local nonprofits are using grants to offer healthcare to families and individuals until Delaware County can get its own health department up and running, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The Foundation for Delaware County is providing $2.1 million in impact grants to 48 nonprofits. The largest share, $1.6 million, is going to children’s health and…
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Delaware County Weekend Daily Cases Averaged 36 Between Friday and Monday
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported Monday, June 7, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,449 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of the county’s 49 municipalities. Fatalities…
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A Second Season for ‘Mare of Easttown’? Only If It’s Great, Ingelsby Says
“Mare” creator Brad Ingelsby says he wouldn’t rule out a second season for “Mare of Easttown” but only if it can be done right, writes Ellen Gray for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Kate Winslet, who played the fictional version of a police detective in Delaware County, said she’d be on board, telling TV Line, “I would…
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Weekly COVID-19 Rates Continue to Drop in Delaware County
The week of May 28 to June 3 saw positive case counts of new COVID-19 cases in Delaware County drop lower but still remain above 100, according to the Chester County Health Department. This past week showed only 123 cases, compared to 214 the week before. A month ago, the county was experiencing weekly rates…
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SCORE Webinars Focus on YouTube and Google Maps to Grow Your Business
SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties continues to offer free webinars learn how to use Google tools to promote and organize their business. These tools can: Find customers Track data with Google Analytics Tap YouTube’s potential Get your business listed on Google searches and Google Maps. The Google tools webinars are presented by Randi Penfil, a…
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‘Here Comes the Lips’: ‘Mare’ Actress Talks About Her Character’s Unique Makeup
Mare of Easttown actress Connie Giordano is giving high praise to her makeup artists for the look she brought to character Patty DelRasso, writes Liz Ritter for newbeauty.com. The stage actress and on-air HSN and QVC host is talking about a lip liner trick. “My character, she’s from the heart of Delaware County… “Let’s just…
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Delaware County’s Reported New Daily COVID-19 Cases Remain Above 100
Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported Friday, June 4, from Darby Borough and, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department is reporting a total of 1,449 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 838 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 48 of the…
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Decade’s Best Test Scores in PA Came From 2 Delaware County School Districts
They may knock Delaware County’s accent, but it’s got some of the smartest public school district kids in the Commonwealth, according to a standardized test score analysis by the Pittsburgh Business Times. The Philadelphia Business Journal cited a report in the Pittsburgh Times listing the Unionville-Chadds Ford School District as the decade’s highest-scoring school district…
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So in Mare of Easttown, Who Is Det. Colin Zabel, Really? Delaware County Rumors Fly
Did anyone else notice that Detective Colin Zabel in Mare of Easttown happens to have the same last name as Pa. Rep. Mike Zabel, who represents parts of Delaware County and comes from Havertown? There could be a connection. Or not, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rep. Zabel laughed at the question. The…
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Thanks to ‘Mare,’ the Nation’s Eyes Have Turned to Delaware County
Delaware County got a rare peek of itself in Hollywood’s mirror, with HBO’s “Mare of Easttown,” writes Max Marin for billypenn.com. For maybe the first time ever, it started a national conversation about Delco and the result has been generally positive. Top publications hopped on board the “Mare” train. So did columnists. Kate Winslet earned…
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