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State Plans Regional Center to Boost Vaccinations in Delaware County
The Philadelphia suburbs will be getting a state regional vaccine site to speed up vaccine deliveries, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. State officials say the counties are “prime to secure” a regional vaccine site and could see a boost in doses within two weeks. Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam asked local leaders to…
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Delaware County Council President Brian Zidek Asks Biden’s Help Over Vaccine Shortage
President Joe Biden was directly asked for help getting more vaccines to Delaware County when he visited Chester on Tuesday, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “I had a very brief moment to speak with President Biden on his visit (Tuesday). I did request a FEMA site here for Delaware County,” said Brian…
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Fourteen Additional COVID Deaths and 226 New Cases in Delaware County Since Tuesday
Fourteen COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County between Tuesday, March 16 and Thursday, March 18. Of those, 811 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,308 fatalities. COVID-19 fatalities have…
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Perkiomen School Students Have Voice and Choice in Their Subjects; Learn More at April 7 Virtual Open House
Do you know Perkiomen School? Perkiomen School is an Upper and Middle college-preparatory school that combines a diverse, outstanding curriculum with hands-on, transformative experiences and a focus on the future. One of Montgomery County’s best private schools, Perkiomen School in Pennsburg is an international boarding and day school on 185 beautiful acres with over 30…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Luxurious Manor Home in Bryn Mawr
A masterfully built manor home with five bedrooms and five full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Bryn Mawr. This new construction residence is nestled on a gorgeous and well-manicured one-acre lot. It features an open plan layout that is ideal for entertaining. Highlights include a massive foyer with custom iron door,…
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‘Everyday Hero’ Kenny Covert Works on Behalf of Chester’s Community
Kenny Covert is working tirelessly to bring transparency and accountability to the local government and school district, and to make the Chester community a better place, writes the staff of Main Line Today. The magazine is recognizing “10 Everyday Heroes Making an Indelible Impact on Our Region”. Covert made the cut. “I’m involved in…
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State House Considers Bill Making Daylight Saving Time Permanent in Pennsylvania
State Rep. Margo Davis (D-Delaware County) has signed on to a bill that would make Daylight Saving Time a year-round proposition in Pennsylvania, writes Jan Murphy for pennlive.com. Rep. Davis said she hears complaints when she travels to foreign countries about how inconvenient the semi-annual time changes are for those trying to conduct business with…
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Warminster Body Shop Polishes its Image with a #1 Ranking on Classic Car Restoration List
Warminster Body Shop Polishes its Image with a #1 Ranking on Classic Car Restoration List HotCars.com celebrates the Buick Gran Sport, listing one restored by a Bucks County body shop as its premier example of a muscle car makeover. The years 1960-1970 mark the era of the muscle car, those souped-up, super-cool, roaring, glistening machines that were equally as slick on city streets or drag strips. A 1969 Buick Gran Sport nabbed a #1 spot on the…
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With a Focus on Mental Health in Schools, Students May Stay Out of Jail Later On
Delaware County is taking the idea of safe schools in a new direction. Rather than focus on physical security, government and educators are looking at mental health services for students, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The idea is to “break the school-to-prison pipeline,” said Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer. That means getting students…
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Pennsylvania Reports 3,004 New Cases of COVID-19 Statewide. Total Now Stands at 973,721
No updated COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available Wednesday, March 17, from the Chester County Health Department. For information and resources concerning the coronavirus, visit the county website here. Pennsylvania data The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed as of 3 p.m., Wednesday, March 17, that…
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Historical Marker to Celebrate Coatesville Doctor Who Aided Wright Brothers in Achieving First Flight
A new marker in West Brandywine Township will recognize George Spratt, a Coatesville doctor who helped the Wright brothers achieve the first flight, writes Marlene Lang for Phoenixville Patch. Spratt was a pioneer in aviation design who chose farming and amateur aeronautics over practicing medicine. He was a good friend of the Wright brothers, and…
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Radnor Equity Firm Invests in Broomall Mortgage Technology Company With Runaway Revenue
A Radnor-based private equity firm now has a majority share in a mortgage technology platform with ties to Broomall, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. Lovell Minnick Partners out of Radnor has purchased the majority shares for UniversalCIS, which provides online credit data to the mortgage industry. Former U.S. Speaker of the House Paul…
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WCU’s Wells School of Music to Host Virtual Jazz Fest Next Week
The Wells School of Music at West Chester University will again bring world-class entertainment and free jazz to the community in the form of the 30th Annual Jazz Festival. From March 24-27, students, educators, and audiences alike are invited to enjoy virtual jazz concerts and participate in live and pre-recorded master classes with jazz ensembles…
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President Joe Biden Goes to Chester Business to Launch Rescue Plan Campaign Tour
President Joe Biden came to Chester first to start his national information tour about his economic relief plan, writes Julia Terruso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Biden stopped at Smith Flooring, a Black-owned business in Chester Tuesday afternoon, meeting with owners Kristen and James Smith, and with Democratic elected officials. The Smiths started their flooring company…
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Delaware County Had 89 New Cases of COVID-19 for Tuesday, With 3 More COVID-19 Deaths
Three additional COVID-19-related deaths were reported Tuesday, March 16 in Delaware County: 1 from Middletown 1 from Marple 1 from Glenolden The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,308 fatalities. Of those, 805 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health…
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Keep Those Shorties Coming: Wawa Adapts to a New Pandemic Lifestyle
Wawa’s continued expansion and experimentation with its menu and style of delivery are strong indications that they’re capitalizing on our stay-at-home pandemic lifestyle, writes Ashley Gurbal Kritzer for the Philadelphia Business Journal. For example, in January, 10 months into the pandemic. Wawa debuted its first drive-thru only location in Bucks County. A second opened a…
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AEC Win for Hartford Team Gave Coach From Broomall a Chance to Put Things Right
On Saturday, the Hartford Hawks and their head coach, Broomall native John Gallagher, got a second chance. For the first time, the Hawks took the America East Men’s Conference Championship. The team was supposed to play in the America East Conference last year, but COVID shut them down, writes Mike Sielski for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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A Dream Led Upper Darby Woman to Her Grandfather’s Negro League Career
Tulleesha Burbage, an Upper Darby social worker, suffered a case of sleep paralysis after dreaming about running through an open field near an old shed, writes Stephanie Farr for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Her friend concluded her ancestors were trying to send a message and researched her family history. He discovered something that Burbage’s father had…
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