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Delaware County Adds 200 Positive Cases, for a COVID-19 Total Tuesday of 34,121
There were another 200 positive COVID-19 cases reported Tuesday by the Chester County Health Department for Delaware County, bringing the total number of cases to date to 34,121. Seven more COVID-19 deaths were reported Tuesday, bringing the Delaware County death toll to 1,086. Fatalities were reported from Middletown, Upper Darby, Darby Borough, Springfield, Newtown, Glenolden,…
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Carl’s Cards Owner in Havertown Talks About the Death of Hank Aaron
Hank Aaron’s death Jan. 22 at 86 is sad, more so for the legend that he was, reports Danny Freeman for nbcphiladelphia.com. No one knows that better than Carl Henderson of Carl’s Cards and Collectibles in Havertown. “The guys today, the athletes today, they’re great. They’re great ballplayers but is anybody going to break 755…
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Delco History: Look Who Spoke at Neumann University’s 1978 Commencement
This photo was discovered in the Neumann University archives from the university’s 1978 Commencement ceremony. A certain senator from Delaware delivered the graduation address. The caption is below. Sr. Madonna Marie Cunningham, OSF, Neumann University president, joined Sr. Corda Marie Bergbauer, OSF, and Dr. Margaret Mary Kearney in welcoming Joseph Biden, a young U.S. Senator…
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WCU’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala Promises Celebrities in Support of Student Success
Hamilton cast members, a Disney artist, and an America’s Got Talent mentalist will headline an interactive series of live virtual events as part of West Chester University’s 38th Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala. WCU’s 2021: G.A.L.A. will transform from one great night out to an inclusive spring benefit focused on the G.A.L.A.’s true meaning –…
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Navy Veteran From Chester Receives Birthday Drive By and a Flag on His 100th
A Navy veteran from Chester who saw action in both World II and the Korean War recently celebrated his 100th birthday with the community, reports Joe Holden for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. Otis Evans waved to family, friends and admirers from the Sterling Nursing Home as supporters and First Responders drove past with sirens running. “It’s so exciting.…
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COVID Curious Can Now Get Answers at Delaware County COVID-19 Call Center
Answers to COVID-19 questions from Delaware County residents are now a phone call away, reports Dan Cuellar for 6abc.com. “We set up the call center to be able to help those individuals in the county who aren’t using internet or Facebook or anything to receive notifications,” said Dr. Monica Taylor, a member of the Delaware…
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SCORE Brings 2 More Webinars in February Focusing on Social Media Promotion for Business
Social Learning: Get Started with Facebook Promotions On Tuesday, Feb. 2, take this free webinar from SCORE on “Social Learning: Get Started With Facebook Promotions.” This webinar, 2 to 3 p.m., is hosted by Judith Lee, a SCORE workshop presenter. This group discussion is aimed at answering questions for those new to Facebook advertising and…
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Dave Portnoy Likes Philly’s Vibe, But Is Our Region the Right Fit for Barstool Sports?
Dave Portnoy, founder and president of Barstool Sports, has brought his media empire to Philadelphia hoping to connect to fans here, writes Richard Rys for Philadelphia Magazine. For the under 40 crowd, he’s a superstar, as reflected in the enthusiastic response he received on a recent visit to Sam’s Boardwalk Style Pizza in Havertown for…
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So Which Alcohol Brand Helped Delaware County Residents Cope With 2020?
Tito’s Handmade Vodka was the liquor of choice for Delaware County in 2020, writes Dan Stamm for NBC 10 Philadelphia. Made by Crown Wine & Spirits, it was the top selling liquor in the county for the past year, according to a list compiled by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board. To face 2020’s challenges, Delaware…
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3 More Delaware County Residents Lose Life to COVID-19, Cases at 33,921
Three more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19, according to the Chester County Health Department for a new total of 1,079 as of Monday, Jan. 25. Fatalities were reported from Ridley, Upper Chichester and Darby Township. Of total deaths reported, 719 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes. To see…
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Despite COVID Delays, Villanova Took Wins, But There’s Work Needed to Catch Up
COVID-19’s making it a tough season for men’s basketball at Villanova University even as they squeaked out a win Jan. 19 against Seton Hall, 76-74, at their first game in 27 days and continued with a 71-56 win against Providence Jan. 23, writes Joe Juliano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Basketball activities, including practices, were suspended…
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Commercial Real Estate Poised to Take Off in 2021, Says Brandywine Realty CEO
Brandywine Realty Trust CEO Jerry Sweeney is enthusiastically upbeat about commercial real estate in 2021, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Brandywine Trust is the largest landlord of Class A office space in the Philadelphia region, including the Radnor Financial Center in Radnor. “The greatest economy in the history of the world was on…
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Couple’s Penn State Brandywine Scholarship Aids Student Veterans
A veteran’s scholarship in the amount of $300,000 has been created by Brandywine Penn State alumnus Jack Wixted and his wife, Carol, to help veteran and military students and their families, reports news.psu.edu. “This gift will provide financial support not only to veteran and military students, but also to their spouses and children, who share…
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Meridian Bank Named Top Mortgage Lender
Meridian Bank has been named one of the Top 10 Mortgage Lenders in the U.S., according to a poll conducted by Secure Insight, a risk management company based in Parsippany, N.J., that serves the mortgage industry. Secure Insight polled more than 70,000 registered settlement professionals across the country, including settlement attorneys, title agents, and escrow…
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For Ardmore Man, Trump’s Pardon Felt Like He ‘Hit the Lottery’
Gary Hendler, of Ardmore, woke up on Wednesday to discover he was one of 73 people former President Donald Trump pardoned on his final day in office, according to a staff report from CBS3 Philly. Hendler applied for the pardon for a drug-related crime he committed in the 1980s. “I did a double-take,” he said.…
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Celebrate Veganuary with the Best Vegan Takeout in Delaware County
When you are from the land of the cheesesteak, where exactly does vegan fit in? Not surprisingly, more and more people are reaching for vegan alternatives to meat, and these Delaware County cafes know how to make veggies otherworldly. Grace Dickinson of the Philadelphia Inquirer has sussed out the best meat-free spots to get your…
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Pennsylvania Ranks as One of the Best States for Adventure Seekers
Thanks to its several popular outdoor destinations and a plethora of extreme sports options, Pennsylvania is an ideal place to visit for travelers who are looking to experience a true adventure, according to a new study published by Outforia. Outforia compiled a list of the best states for adventure seekers in 2021 by comparing the…
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Schools Ready for Normalcy But Vaccine Shortage Slowing Things Down
It seemed like teachers would finally be able to safely teach in the classrooms as Delaware County started circulating the COVID-19 vaccine, writes Maddie Hanna and Kristen A. Graham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Garnet Valley School District Superintendent Marc Bertrando was excited to learn that teachers would get the first vaccination shot in February at clinics…
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