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Los Angeles Times: Wawa Helped Build Winslet Character in Mare of Easttown
Kate Winslet used Wawa as a way to build her Delco-centric character in HBO’s Mare of Easttown, writes Yvonne Villarreal for the Los Angeles Times. “It almost felt like a mythical place … Wawa,” Winslet says. She felt it was important to connect to her character’s hometown roots. So Winslet subscribed to the Daily Times,…
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COVID-19 Deaths at 8 for Wednesday, 2 in New Towns. New Cases Stay Below 100
Eight new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Wednesday, May 5, according to the Chester County Health Department. Chester Heights and Morton both had deaths reported for the first time. The health department is reporting a total of 1,398 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 830 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes.…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Distributes $2.1M in Nonprofit Grants
The Foundation for Delaware County, the largest public charity in the county, has issued its third major round of nonprofit grants to 48 local organizations. Nonprofit grants were awarded in the following areas: Children’s Health and Well-Being: $1,663,237 Economic Development: $123,706 Food Security: $214,362 Hospice and Home Care: $55,000 Cancer: $26,278 The 48 nonprofits address…
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Democrats Could Discover Who They Want to Be in the Upcoming Primary
Now that Democrats have become the party of power in Delaware County, they’re trying to figure out who they are, writes Andrew Seidman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The upcoming May 18 Primary could be a test for the party’s direction. Does it want to be progressive and reform-oriented? Does transactional politics work, where party loyalty…
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Local Nonprofit to Host U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean, Her Son for Honest Conversation About Addiction
Be a Part of the Conversation, an Ardmore-based nonprofit, will host U.S. Rep. Madeleine Dean and her son, Harry Cunnane, authors of Under Our Roof: A Son’s Battle for Recovery, a Mother’s Battle for Her Son, on Monday, May 10 from 7-8:30 PM. The online program, which is supported by the Montgomery County Office of…
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Cicada-Mania: Tracking the Emergence on a Smartphone App
Tens of thousands of people are participating in an unprecedented crowdsourcing event this summer to track the largest emergence of cicada in the country, writes Meryl Kornfield for The Washington Post. Three cicada species (Brood X) burrowed underground for 17 years. They are appearing in the coming months. Fans are emerging with the cicadas, in…
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Garnet Valley Schools Take a Look at Coronavirus Vaccine for Kids 12 to 15
Garnet Valley School District is considering a Pfizer coronavirus vaccine for kids as young as 12, reports Brad Sattin for fox29.com. The FDA has approved the use of the vaccine for children ages 12- to 15. The school district has already been offering a coronavirus vaccine to its high school students, ages 16 and older.…
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New COVID-19 Delaware County Cases Fell Below 100 for Tuesday, at 79
No new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Tuesday, May 4, according to the Chester County Health Department. The health department was reporting a total of 1,390 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 830 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. COVID-19 fatalities have been reported in 46 of the county’s 49 municipalities.…
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Washington Post: 5-Year Probation for Marple Man in Voter Fraud Guilty Plea
A Marple man pleaded guilty Friday to voter fraud. He was charged with using his dead mother’s name to cast a vote for Donald Trump, writes Jaclyn Peiser for The Washington Post. “I was isolated last year in lockdown,” Bruce Bartman, 70, said. “I listened to too much propaganda and made a stupid mistake.” He…
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P.I.T. in Media Now Offering Four-Year Nursing Degree
The Pennsylvania Institute of Technology in Media Borough will offer a four-year nursing degree starting in the summer term in July, reports bignewsnetwork.com. It joins a handful of two-year colleges in Pennsylvania that will offer a personalized, affordable 4-year degree. P.I.T. will have a Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (R.N. to B.S.N.).…
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Found: One Historic Cemetery in Wayne—Owner Sought
There are a dozen veterans buried at a small historic cemetery in Wayne, Radnor Township, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for mainlinemedianews.com. Some on the half-acre First Baptist Cemetery date back to the Civil War. For the past few years, Radnor Township has taken care of the property at W. Wayne Avenue off Conestoga Road. But no…
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Grant from Energy Transfer Enhances Twin Valley Fire Department’s Firefighting Capabilities
Energy Transfer has granted $17,484 to the Twin Valley Fire Department in Elverson to aid in the purchase of equipment that will enhance its firefighting capabilities. Energy Transfer is one of the largest and most diversified energy logistics companies in the nation, with approximately 3,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure and gathering systems in Pennsylvania. “Accepting…
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WCU Announces the Return of Summer Camps and Programs
West Chester University has announced dates and information for summer camps and programs. In-person camps on WCU’s campus are moving forward with COVID-19 safety protocols and modifications in place to ensure the safety of campers and staff. Some camps will still be delivered virtually. “West Chester University is thrilled to be able to invite the…
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An About-Face in Delaware County: Vaccine Supply Outstrips Demand
In the early days of vaccine supply distribution, people were desperate to get a vaccination appointment but there were no vaccines to be had. Now, apparently, there’s plenty of vaccine supply, but not many takers, reports Alex George for fox29.com. Delaware County had 20,000 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. It had thousands of…
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Villanova University Mullen Performing Arts Center Heralds New Era
There’s a new $60 million performing arts center on the Villanova University campus, writes Matt Hickman for archpaper.com. Work on The John and Joan Mullen Center for the Performing Arts finished earlier this year. It’s closed now because of COVID-19. The 5,000 square-foot cultural hub sits on a former Villanova University parking lot. The Mullen…
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Join Inner Circle and Start Your Journey Toward College
So you’re thinking about college. But where do you begin? Navigating the road to college seems overwhelming, with so many choices and so many steps in the college application process. Truth is, it wouldn’t hurt to brush up on your essay writing skills and prep more for the SATs. You could hire a professional coach…
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COVID-19 Delaware County Cases Drop to Average of 114 Cases/Day Over Weekend
Two new COVID-19-related deaths were reported for Monday, May3, according to the Chester County Health Department. As of Monday, the health department was reporting a total of 1,390 COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Of those, 830 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. One fatality was reported from Middletown and 1 from Concord.…
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Violinist Mitchell Newman Retired to Drexel Hill But Still Has Plenty of Pluck
Mitchell Newman retired in 2020 after 36 years as a violinist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra but he’s not hanging up his bow any time soon. Newman has joined the faculty of Prysm Strings at the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute. He will work with director Gloria dePasquale, a cellist with the Philadelphia Orchestra.…
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