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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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Pointing to a Busy Travel Summer; Airport, Airlines Get Ready
The Philadelphia International Airport and the airlines that operate there are prepping for a busy summer season of travel, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. Warmer weather and expanded vaccinations have meant many people are ready to fly again this summer. PHL is the transatlantic hub for American Airlines. This summer, American is adding…
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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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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Majestic Glen Mills Colonial on Secluded 4.4 Acres
A majestic Georgian colonial with five bedrooms and six full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Glen Mills. Nestled on 4.4 beautiful secluded acres, this impressive estate is an entertainer’s delight. The many highlights include a bright gourmet kitchen. It features a huge island with seating, abundant counter, and cabinet space. There…
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The Lincoln Center: On Mindfulness and Meditation
What is the point of practicing mindfulness and meditation? This question is one I frequently encounter working at the The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) in the Mobile Victim Services Program. For many, the concepts of mindfulness and meditation feel foreign and confusing. It may feel like a lot of work to…
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GMA surprises Philadelphia high school senior with $50K college scholarship
High school senior Lyric Wise had no idea Good Morning America was at her Folcroft home when they interviewed her via computer about a scholarship she had won, reports Corey Davis for 6abc.com. Lyric thought she was being interviewed by Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts for being a finalist for a $10,000 scholarship. Turns out…
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Gala and Garden Party May 7 Celebrates 65th Anniversary for Child Guidance Resource Centers
A gala and garden party fundraiser celebrates 65 years of Child Guidance Resource Centers serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. Celebrate the Child Guidance Resource Centers gala and garden party virtually May 7 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser features an auction and special presentations. Ticket guide To RSVP, Check out this guide for ticket purchasing information. Find out…
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Immaculata to Host Series of Online Info Sessions on Grad Programs
Immaculata University’s College of Graduate Studies is hosting a series of online information sessions in May focused on individual graduate programs. Graduate programs include doctorates in education and psychology, teaching certifications, and educational endorsements, as well as master’s programs in education, psychology, healthcare management, clinical mental health counseling, management and leadership, music therapy, nursing, nutrition,…
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The Philly Soft Pretzel: A Drexel Hill Man’s Gift of Deliciousness
The Philly soft pretzel owes its life to a Drexel Hill man. Joseph Nacchio started the Federal Pretzel Baking Co. of Philadelphia in the 1920s. It’s believed that Philadelphians eat more soft pretzels per capita than anywhere else in the United States, writes Danya Henninger for billypenn.com. Urban legend says the city’s pretzel consumption is 12…
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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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Bridge Tolls Hit Roadblock in Pennsylvania Senate With New Bill Requiring Approval
A PennDOT proposal to add bridge tolls to nine area bridges, including the popular Girard Point Bridge, is meeting resistance in the Pennsylvania Senate, reports Marc Levy for nbcphilcdelphia.com. The Republican-controlled Senate approved a bill Tuesday. It requires PennDOT to get legislative approval before authorizing any tolls. The bill passed the Republican-controlled chamber, 28-19, with…
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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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Graduate of Penn State Great Valley’s MBA Program One of the First Students to Earn Degree at Abington Campus
When Penn State Great Valley first began to offer its MBA program at Penn State Abington, Zeenat Chughtai was finishing her undergraduate degree. Now, less than two and a half years later, Chughtai is one of Abington’s first MBA graduates. Designed for working professionals, PSGV’s MBA program is offered in four locations across the Greater Philadelphia region: Malvern, Abington, Penn…
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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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Pat Croce Is a Changed Man, Still Frenzied, but on a Peaceful Journey of Self-Discovery
Pat Croce is a bit more reclusive now than he was 20 years ago when the former Philadelphia 76ers owner got to follow his team to the NBA Finals, reports Jamie Apody for 6abc.com. The fiery, passionate man is facing different challenges these days. “At the end of last year it wasn’t COVID that touched…
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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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