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See Which Delaware County Public High Schools Are Among Top 50 in Pennsylvania
Six Delaware County public high schools are among the top 50 in Pennsylvania for 2021, according to a new ranking recently released by Niche. Of the local schools, Radnor Senior High School came highest in fourth place. Strath Haven High School in Wallingford also broke the top ten, ranking eighth. Next is Garnet Valley High…
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More Vaccine Coming to Delaware County, as State Officials Admit Distribution Mistakes
Delaware County will immediately get an increase in vaccine doses so that it’s receiving the same amount on average that’s going out to the rest of the state, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That’s the word from Delaware County’s Congresswoman, Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5) who called Pennsylvania’s acting Health Secretary Alison Beam over…
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Scrub Daddy Is Leaving Folcroft, Moving Warehouse, Offices to South Jersey
Scrub Daddy Inc. has its roots in Delaware County but now needs to move to a South Jersey office and warehouse as it continues to grow, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The cleaning-products company, maker of smiley-faced scouring pads and featured on ABC’s Shark Tank, will set up headquarters at 1700 Suckle Highway…
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Philadelphia’s Italian Gourmet Icon, Di Bruno Bros., Opening in Wayne
Di Bruno Bros. the well-known family-owned Philadelphia Italian gourmet cuisine business, is opening in April in downtown Wayne, writes Molly Given for philly.metro.us. The store will open at 375 W. Lancaster Ave. in the Strafford Shopping Center. Di Bruno’s is a staple in Philadelphia, with its gourmet cheeses, made-to-order sandwiches and hand-made baked goods.…
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Retired Teacher in Delaware County Seeks a Partial Liver Donor That Can Save His Life
A progressive auto-immune disease is destroying the liver of a retired teacher living in Delaware County, but he can be saved with a partial liver transplant if a donor can be found, reports Shawnette Wilson for fox29.com. It’s a mission now for Ron Romoff, 70, and his wife, Joyce, to find that donor. Ten years…
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County Adds Springfield Hospital as Its 5th Location for Giving COVID-19 Vaccines
Springfield Hospital will be offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to residents, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. That makes five county-run destinations where vaccines are being distributed. Others are the Wellness Center in Yeadon, the Aston Community Center; the Keystone First Wellness Clinic in Chester; and a partnership with Penn Medicine in Radnor.…
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Delaware County’s New COVID-19 Daily Cases Are Hovering in the 90s
The number of new cases of COVID-19 reported daily in the last week is staying below 100 each day, but just barely, with new cases reported in the mid to upper-90s. On Thursday, March 4, there were 98 new cases reported. Two COVID-19-related deaths were reported in Delaware County on Thursday, March 4, from the…
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Oh Ryan’s Has This St. Patrick’s Day Tradition in Original or Chocolate-Covered
This 35-year candy maker family in Linwood is a favorite at St. Patrick’s Day and Easter, reports Rosemary Connors for nbcphiladelphia.com. Oh Ryan’s Irish Potatoes come in original and covered in dark chocolate. “This year was a little bit rougher,” says owner Dave Lamparelli. “We did get hit with a COVID scare and we ended…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: Handsome Center-Hall Colonial in Newtown Square
A handsome center-hall colonial home with five bedrooms and three full and two half bathrooms is available for sale in Newtown Square, writes Sandy Smith for the Philadelphia Magazine. Built just thirteen years ago, the home remains faithful to its elements of Colonial style while adding some popular modern features. Throwbacks to the Colonial houses…
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Neumann University to Host Graduate Information Session on March 13
Neumann University will host an in-person information session for adults who want to earn a graduate degree or complete a bachelor’s degree on Saturday, March 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in the Rocco Abessinio Building. The event will include breakout sessions with program directors for each degree that Neumann offers and information about the…
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Delaware County Stayed Below 100 New Cases, at 91, But 12 Deaths Were Reported
An updated report from the Chester County Health Department for Wednesday, March 3, showed 12 additional COVID-19-related deaths in Delaware County. Deaths reported: 3 from Haverford 2 from Upper Darby 2 from Concord 1 from Chester 1 from Yeadon 1 from Newtown 1 from Collingdale 1 from Chester Township The Chester County Health Department is…
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Chadds Ford Native’s Designs at Downingtown-Based Haverford Systems Help People Connect
Matthew Davis, who grew up on an Angus farm in Chadds Ford, may not have forged the typical path to a career in technology, but that’s certainly where he is thriving today. Davis, 38, is the lead engineer for Downingtown-based Haverford Systems, Inc., an audiovisual design and integration company that also manufactures two video conferencing…
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Here’s How the Pandemic Affected Philadelphia’s Airport, by the Numbers
Around this time in 2019, Philadelphia International Airport was experiencing record high passenger volume. The 2020 travel data looks a lot different, with passenger travel down 64 percent compared to 2019, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. In 2019, 33 million travelers went through the airport, an all-time annual record. In 2020, it was…
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The Impact of a Supportive Educator Shapes the Work of April Thomas at The Lincoln Center
April Thomas learned early in fifth grade how much students benefit from a caring, supportive educator. She carried that lesson with her into her role today as Chief Schools Officer at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), a nonprofit that provides alternative education, coaching and counseling to individuals and families in the Greater…
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Philadelphia-area Catholic Elementary Schools Could Provide COVID-Era Educational Roadmap for Public Schools
Around 100 elementary schools in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia that have been open for full-time during the pandemic, with in-person education since the start of the school year could serve as a roadmap for public schools in the region, writes Avi Wolfman-Arent for WHYY. Together, the schools host around 35,000 educators and children each day…
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Conshohocken-based IKEA Adds Stylish Tiny Homes to Its Offerings
IKEA, the Swedish home furnishings giant with its U.S. headquarters in Conshohocken, has added stylish tiny homes with eco-friendly features to its offerings, writes Jessica Poitevien for the Travel + Leisure. Despite its compact size, the company’s new product does not sacrifice any of the usual luxuries or comforts. To design the home’s features, IKEA…
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Only 79 New COVID-19 Cases Reported Tuesday in Delaware County With 1 COVID-19-Related Death
One additional COVID-19-related death from Nether Providence was reported in Delaware County for Tuesday, March 2. The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 1,277 deaths for the county. Of those, 803 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the latest statistics from the Chester County Health Department. The…
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Collingdale Mayor Looking for a Big Truck to Haul Donated Water to Texas
A winter storm that wreaked havoc on the Texas power grid also eliminated the availability of clean water. Hoping to fill the gap, Collingdale Mayor Felecia Coffee waged a campaign to collect thousands of bottles of water. Now she just needs to haul it down to Texas, reports Dan Koob for CBS Philly. The 24…
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