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Customers Bank Wins Prestigious Global Everbridge Critical Event Management Impact Award
Customers Bank recently was selected as the winner of the highly coveted 2020 Best Example of Making an Impact on Business Award presented by Everbridge, an organization focused on life-saving efforts through its global Critical Event Management (CEM) platform. The novel coronavirus outbreak and ensuing pandemic was the largest global emergency of 2020. David Meredith,…
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What’s the Future of Commuting Now That We’re Used to Working at Home?
Some miss the perks of traveling to work writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Others enjoy the extra time and saved money that comes with a commuter-less day, even if movement is limited and work hours are longer. Walkers and bikers are the most eager to return to their status quo commute. That makes…
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It’s Official: Philadelphia Area Housing Market Soared in 2020
Despite losing the spring home selling season because of the pandemic, home buying reached historic levels the rest of the year in the Philadelphia region, writes Natalie Kostelni for Philadelphia Business Journal. November was especially lucrative. The number of houses sold and under contract were up, sales prices were up, while inventory and the average…
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Judge OKs DELCORA Sale to Aqua PA Despite County Effort to Block It
A sale that would put Delaware County’s public sewer system, DELCORA, into the private hands of Aqua Pennsylvania was allowed to go forward despite an attempt by the current county council to block it, writes Christian Hetrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The previous Republican-controlled county council reached an agreement with Aqua PA to sell DELCORA…
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In 2021, Delaware County Starts the New Year With 30,182 COVID-19 Cases
Delaware County started the new year Saturday, Jan. 2 with 30,182 reported cases of COVID-19, the total number since statistics were first recorded in March 2020, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health. County and municipal COVID statistics were unavailable from the Chester County Health Department over the weekend. On Thursday, Dec. 31, the Chester…
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They Were Friends for Most of 80 Years, Then COVID Took One of Them
For most of 80 years, Jane Krumrine and Jessamine “Susy” Brandt shared a close friendship that included socializing, traveling, and going to church together. Then on April 17, 82-year-old Krumrine, living at Dunwoody Village in Newtown Square, died of COVID-19, writes Noble Brigham for The Philadelphia Inquirer. They met as toddlers in 1939, when Brandt’s…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund on the Verge of $1,000,000 Goal
As 2021 begins, The Foundation for Delaware County is happy to announce its approaching its $1 million goal for the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. The Fund is now at $953,000 and climbing. There are still opportunities to donate. “We have been overwhelmed by the tremendously generous response from the community, but it’s not too…
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Crozer Keystone Reaches New Contract Deal for 1,400 Area Nurses
A new labor deal between Crozer Keystone Health System and about 1,400 nurses and health professionals calls for wage increases, lower health premiums and new staffing guidelines, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “With the positive resolution of these contract fights as the virus surge continues in our area, the needs of our…
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Wall Street Journal: Here’s What is in the New COVID-19 Relief Bill
President Donald Trump has signed into law the new $900 billion COVID-19 aid package that will bring relief to many individuals and businesses that are the most affected by the pandemic, according to a staff report from The Wall Street Journal. The three main components of the bill will benefit households and workers. The legislation…
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Reported Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Up by 301, According to Health Department
The Chester County Health Department reported 28,046 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Tuesday, Dec. 29. On Monday, Dec. 28, it reported 27,745 positive cases in the county. Total COVID-related deaths in the county now number 973. Three additional deaths were reported in Marple, two were reported in Haverford Township, two in Concord, two…
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BioTelemetry Company With a Warehouse in Linwood, Sells for $2.4 Billion
A Netherlands-based medical equipment maker is paying $2.4 billion for Malvern-based BioTelemetry Inc., with warehouses in Linwood, because of it its stay-at-home heart monitors, writes Josephn N. DiStefano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Royal Philips, 50 times the size of BioTelemetry, sees a big future in the wearable Holter heart sensors, BioTel monitors and other devises…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: ‘Better Homes and Gardens’ Estate Home on the Main Line
This Woodsworth Estate home at 7 Woodsworth Court is available for sale in Wayne. This estate home is one of a kind with character and elegance like no other on the Main Line. It’s the perfect setting for lavish entertaining and casual living on a grand scale. The home has been featured in ‘Better Homes…
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Holiday Greeting Cards Take on a Unique 2020 Flavor
The coronavirus pandemic has shaken up the typical holiday card/family newsletter with many improvising their own 2020 version, writes Ellie Silverman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Liz Costa of Media wanted to introduce her daughter, Hallie, born July 28, to family and friends and offer joy in a dark year. Her holiday card has daughter Hallie…
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Two Local Coaches Make Waves in NFL as They Turn Their Teams Around
Drexel Hill native Kevin Stefanski and Joe Judge, a graduate of Lansdale Catholic High School, are making waves in their first year as NFL head coaches by successfully turning their teams around, writes Ed Barkowitz for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Stefanski joined the Cleveland Browns, who have been struggling to find their footing for decades, usually…
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Enjoy New Year’s Eve Takeout at These 3 Delaware County Restaurants
Here we are, folks. We made it to the last days of the year and eagerly looking forward to the new year. It’s so close you can taste it…or is that the fabulous takeout you got from these 3 Delco restaurants to celebrate New Year’s Eve? Support local and get delicious to go, head home,…
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Holmes Sonic Drive-In Among 10 That Have Closed in Pennsylvania
Ten Sonic Drive-In locations have permanently closed throughout Pennsylvania, including a restaurant at 2610 E. McDade Blvd. in Holmes, writes Laura Smythe for Philadelphia Business Journal. The restaurants closed Dec. 16, according to Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notifications filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry by franchisee Donald Welsh. A total of 240…
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Villanova Wildcats on Pause After Jay Wright, 2nd Staffer Test Positive for COVID-19
The Villanova Wildcats are delaying team activities after head coach Jay Wright and a second program member announced Sunday they have tested positive for COVID-19, writes Terry Toohey for the Daily Times. Wright is in isolation and experiencing mild symptoms. “Our players have been very diligent and disciplined with all of the COVID protocols,” Wright…
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New Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County Approaching 28,000; Fatalities Above 950
The Chester County Health Department reported Monday, Dec. 28, that there were 27,745 positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County. Total deaths now number 956. Of those, 671 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department. To see a breakdown of COVID-19 fatalities by individual nursing homes…
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