Delaware County
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Maizie Argondizza Went from Concert Manager to Vaccination Supervisor
Maizie Argondizza had been a 33-year-old manager booking concert tours for the Baltimore-based Sean K. Preston band. Then COVID stopped the music industry cold, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Today, Maize Argondizza is a quality control supervisor for seven vaccination outposts run in Delaware County. “Every time I say ‘yes,’ I get experiences…
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COVID Cases Down Significantly in Delaware County Zip Codes
There was good news all around in Delaware County as of April 28. The percentage of new COVID-19 cases dropped significantly in all Zip codes, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. With previous weeks reporting increases above 5%, the week of April 28 saw no increases higher than 2.78% in Zip…
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COVID-19 Cases in Delaware County Higher, but Still Under 200 for Friday
Four new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Friday, April 30, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Friday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,388 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One fatality was reported from Nether Providence, 1 from…
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Free SCORE Webinar Shows How to Run a Successful Nonprofit
Join this free webinar Wednesday, May 5, to learn “What it takes to start and run a successful nonprofit.” Mike DiLeo, SCORE mentor and presenter, leads the webinar. It runs 10 to 11 a.m. This interactive presentation covers three areas: Learn key steps in starting a nonprofit. What day-to-day tactics maintain a successful nonprofit? Find…
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PA’s 50 Best High Schools List has the 4th Best Right Here in Delaware County
Delaware County is home to four out of the 50 top high schools in Pennsylvania, including the fourth-best ranked high school, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Radnor High School ranked highest at fourth place with an overall score of 98.52. The high school also came in the top 300…
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Delaware County Has Appointment-Free Vaccination Walk-ins, Drive-Ups Available
Delaware County has expanded its vaccination program to accommodate walk-ins and drive-ups at various dates, times, and locations. They are free and require no identification or health insurance. The following vaccination walk-ins are available without an appointment: Aston Community Center, 3720 Concord Road, Aston. MODERNA VACCINE Friday, April 30, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday,…
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New COVID-19 Delaware County Cases at 138 for Thursday, on Par With Wednesday’s 136 Cases
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Thursday, April 29, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Thursday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,384 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46 of the…
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COVID-19-Related New Deaths at 9 Reported in Delaware County for April 28
Nine new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Wednesday, April 28, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Wednesday, April 28, the health department was reporting a total of 1,384 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 829 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. 3 new fatalities were reported in Upper…
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New 5-Part SCORE Series Focuses on Simple Steps to Start Your Own Business
SCORE Chester and Delaware County has teamed up with SCORE Lancaster Chapter to offer a 5-part live online program, “’Simple Steps’ to Starting a Business.” The series will run 6 to 8 p.m. on May 5, May 12, May 18, May 26 and June 2. “Simple Steps” is a comprehensive program offered by SCORE with…
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It’s Time for Delaware Countians to Make Their Gardens Grow
It’s turning green, yellow, purple and pink again in the gardens, reports Katherine Scott for 6abc.com. Many have started to prep the gardens as spring takes root. “When the sun is out, people are definitely out. They definitely have spring fever,” said co-owner Michael Taddeo of Taddeo’s Greenhouses in Havertown. There have been plenty of…
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When It Comes to COVID-19, How We’re Doing Depends on What Numbers You Find
Delaware County has seen an increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations and ventilator use, according to patch.com. But new COVID-19 cases and positivity rates have dropped slightly. Ventilator use went up from an average of 8.9 to 13.1 April 16 to April 23. Average daily coronavirus hospitalizations went up slightly, from 93.7 to 95.1. Those showing up…
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A Lower Number of New COVID-19 Cases for Delaware County Reported for Tuesday, at 116
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Tuesday, April 27, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Tuesday, April 27, the health department was reporting a total of 1,375 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 826 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46…
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Delaware County Controller and Staff Kept Going; Through Pandemic, Cyberattack
Trying to keep track of Delaware County’s finances during a pandemic was not in the job description for Delaware County Controller Joanne Phillips and her staff. But when COVID-19 and a November cyberattack disrupted personnel, supplies, finances, and routines, Phillips and her team stayed on duty as the financial watchdogs for Delaware County residents in…
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The Weekend Saw 301 New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County and 4 Deaths
Four COVID-19-related deaths have been reported since Friday, April 23, according to the Chester County Health Department. There was 1 fatality from Chester, 1 from Concord, 1 from Sharon Hill and 1 from Swarthmore. As of Monday, April 26, the health department was reporting a total of 1,375 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those,…
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State of the County: Delaware County Takes on COVID, Initiates Reforms
Friday’s State of the County address from Delaware County Council was a testament to survival and a vision of what lies ahead. “We’ve learned what it means to be Delco Strong,” said Council President Brian Zidek. Council members hit on key topics from the year, including the pandemic, the new health department, government reforms, property…
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Recent Week Saw a Drop in New COVID Cases But Still Second Highest in April
Weekly COVID cases dropped in Delaware County this past week compared to the previous week, but is still the second-highest number of new cases for April, according to a 4-week summary provided by the Chester County Health Department. For the week of April 16 to April 22, the county had 1,148 positive cases this past week.…
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In a Wawa Line Lately? Your Wardrobe May Have Made It on to ‘Mare of Easttown’
As Mare of Easttown continues to unfold on HBO, local viewers continue to look for familiar Delaware County images, like someone’s wardrobe, writes Michael Tanenbaum for phillyvoice.com. Series writer Brad Inglesby and director Craig Zobel use the Delaware County locale to help create a mood for the series. Zobel said his team scouted Wawas to…
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COVID Still Among Us as Delaware County Zip Code Data Shows Higher Case Percentages
Percentage increases of COVID-19 cases were higher overall for the week prior to April 21 in Delaware County’s Zip codes. write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. Four Zip codes had increases of 5% or more. The highest came from Zip code 19043 (Holmes) which reported a 6.14% increase, with 14 new…
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