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Pennsylvania Department of Health Reports More Than 35,000 COVID-19 Cases for Delaware County
No COVID-19 county or municipal statistics, including the number of new cases and COVID-19 deaths, were available from the Chester County Health Department for Saturday or Sunday, Jan. 23 and 24. Pennsylvania Department of Health reported that as of 10 p.m., Sunday, Jan 24, there were 35,602 total cases of COVID-19 reported for Delaware County.…
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From Jim Crow to Cheyney Professor, Julus B. Flynn, Jr. Beat Bigotry to Help Others
A Glen Mills man who grew up under Jim Crow laws in Memphis and went on to become a professor, department chairman and football coach at Cheyney University, has died from COVID-19, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Julius B. Flynn Jr., 78, died Friday, Jan. 8, at Riddle Memorial Hospital. He grew up…
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Career Corner: Philly Fed’s New Occupational Mobility Explorer Paves Path to 257 Higher Paying Careers
The new online tool launched by Federal Reserve Banks of Philadelphia and Cleveland last month could pave a path to a more lucrative career for job seekers, writes Ezequiel Minaya for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Occupational Mobility Explorer matches the skills a worker uses in a low-paying job with those required by better-paying positions. . .…
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Police Radios Latest Addition to State-of-the-Art Emergency Communications
Every police officer in Delaware County is receiving a new police radio, part of a $50 to $70 million overhaul to fix the county’s aging emergency communications system, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. That means 2,500 new Kenwood radios, with 1,200 going to police officers, said Timothy Boyce, director of Emergency Services. Fire…
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Webinars Look at the Latest Economic Aid for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
The Small Business Administration is rolling out its new Disaster Relief Program. Find out how it can impact your business through this free webinar, offered Tuesday, Jan. 26, 4 to 5 p.m., and Thursday, Jan. 28, noon to 1 p.m. Join the Eastern PA Small Business Administration (SBA) staff to learn about the latest Economic…
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Penn State Great Valley Alum Creates Cybersecurity Units, Awarded Legion of Merit
Penn State Great Valley alumnus Col. Jeffery Lipson has an impressive résumé, writes Christy Selagy for Penn State News. The former U.S. Marine Corps communications officer – who worked in the Marine Corps Forces Cyberspace Command, U.S. Cyber Command, and the National Security Agency – was once the CIO of Baker Tilly and is now…
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Rates of New COVID-19 Cases Reported Continue to Drop for County and State From Earlier in the Week
The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 33,306 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Friday, Jan. 22, an increase of 165 cases. Four more COVID-19 death were reported from Darby Borough, for a new total of 1,076. Fatalities were reported from Marple, Haverford, Yeadon and Chester. Of total deaths…
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Christmas-Morning Disaster in Penn Township Averted by Resourceful Newspaper Delivery Man
Residents of the Ovations at Elk View, a 55-and-over community in Penn Township, were saved from a Christmas-morning disaster by Lon Taylor, a resourceful newspaper delivery man, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The recent retiree has been delivering several publications as a part-time gig to subscribers throughout southern Chester County for nearly four…
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The School District With the Highest Home Values in the State Happens to be in Delaware County
Delaware County has the school districts with the highest and lowest median home value in Pennsylvania, writes Ethan Lott and Kennedy Rose for Philadelphia Business Journal. Radnor Township School District ranked No. 1 in the state with a median home value of $651,600. Radnor was also ranked among the top 10 school districts nationwide by…
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When College Coaches Go Low (Fashion), Newtown Square Tailor Loses Money
Gabriele D’Annunzio, owner of D&B Tailors in Newtown Square, isn’t keen on the latest fashion trends for college basketball coaches, writes Eric Olson for AP, as reported at Bloomberg.com. As Jay Wright’s tailor, switching to more casual dress has meant less tailoring money. He’s made about 40 to 50 suits for Wright, averaging three to…
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Two Well-Known Funeral Homes Serving Delaware County Join Forces
The Frank C. Videon Funeral Home in Broomall and the Logan Funeral Homes in Exton, Havertown and South Philadelphia have become one, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “The two firms have announced their decision to merge to better serve families with convenience and affordability,” the Logan-Videon Funeral & Cremation Services announced in a…
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Garnet Valley Graduate Finds His Voice During TikTok Sea Shanty Craze
Recent Garnet Valley High School graduate Luke Taylor missed singing in the choir and performing in musicals. When the Sea Shanty craze took off on TikTok, he jumped on board with his own performances. Now he and his Basso profundo voice have 350,000 followers and 6 million views on just one video, writes Dayna Evans…
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Wawa: So Which Sandwich Is No. 1 at Delaware County’s Favorite Convenience Store?
When it comes to Wawa, everyone’s got their favorite sandwich, entrée, snack food, whatever. But which sandwich ranks as the best in the group” Here’s a list of the top five, from best to worst, according to Jason Sheehan at Philadelphia Magazine. 1. The Gobbler, Wawa’s answer to Thanksgiving, ranked as the Delaware County convenience…
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Radnor’s Lincoln Financial Remote Worker Decision a Sign of Things to Come?
Lincoln Financial Group has decided to keep hundreds of its employees working remotely even after COVID-19 fears are gone, writes Jeff Blumenthal for Philadelphia Business Journal. The life insurance and retirement investment company is selling 210,000 square feet of office space in Concord, New Hampshire it will no longer need. It’s too early to tell…
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Rates of New COVID-19 Cases Reported Thursday Down Slightly in County and State
The Chester County Health Department is reporting a total of 33,141 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Thursday, Jan. 21, an increase of 181 cases. One additional COVID-19 death was reported from Darby Borough, bringing a total of 1,072. Of total deaths reported, 716 were in long-term care facilities and personal care…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: French Manor Luxury Home in Haverford
This home at 957 Wootton Road is available for sale at realtor.com in Haverford. This luxury custom home was designed by McIntyre, Batchelor & Capron and was built with high quality craftsmanship. This French Manor home sits atop the crest of the cul-de-sac and offers over 9,000 square feet of living area. The flagstone walkway…
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Work for the County? You Might Want to Comparison Shop Your Salary, Study Shows
A third of Delaware County employees are paid below market averages with magisterial court employees earning the lowest comparable wage. Two-thirds are at or above market averages, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. In December 2019, McGrath Human Resources Group looked at the compensation given to county and court employees. The study was…
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COVID Positives Banned From Flying Into Philly Airport if Coming From Abroad
If you test positive for COVID-19 outside of the United States, don’t expect to fly to Philadelphia, writes Layla A. Jones for billypenn.com. Philadelphia International Airport spokesperson Florence Brown said you now must prove you are COVID-19 free before you board a plane for Philadelphia. PHL Airport is the second largest international hub for American…
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