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Second Medical Marijuana Dispensary in the County Opens in Upland
A new marijuana dispensary has opened in Upland Borough, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Verilife-Chester is the second dispensary in the county, joining AES Herbology Dispensary in Morton. They opened in May 2019. The dispensary sits between Great Wall Chinese Restaurant and G&G Pizza in the Upland Center, 875 Upland Ave. It’s aiming…
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Maurice Hilleman, Considered Father of Modern Vaccines, Did His Best Work In Montgomery County
Maurice Ralph Hilleman, who is considered the father of modern vaccines and by some as the greatest scientist of the 20th century, led Merck’s virus and vaccination research programs in West Point near Lansdale for nearly half a century, writes Doug Stewart for Famous Scientists. Hilleman got his moniker with good reason: he invented eight…
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Vaccine Distribution Center Opening Jan. 15 in Yeadon
Now that COVID-19 vaccines have arrived, Delaware County will be opening a wellness center in Yeadon, hopefully by Jan. 15, for testing and vaccine distribution, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY.org. County Council OK’d a five-year lease for a former supermarket in the Yeadon Shopping Center. In January 2022, it will be the hub for Delaware…
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Number of New COVID-19 Cases Drops Below 200 on Monday in Delaware County
The Chester County Health Department reported Monday, Dec. 21, that three more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19. The fatalities were reported from Chester, Bethel and Marcus Hook. Total fatalities now number 928. Of those, 659 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department.…
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Holiday Dance Tradition Continues at Newtown Square Studio
Dancers from Twirl dance studio in Newtown Square were just able to finish their digital dance performance before a state order closed down their in-person activity, reports Katharine Scott from 6abc.com. Last year, students brought their live show to six local nursing homes. The show is an annual tradition. This year, with the pandemic,…
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Haverford Township Author’s New Book Helps Kids Deal With 2020 Worries
It’s a worrisome year and kids aren’t immune, which is why a Haverford Township teacher and author has a new book, “Way Past Worried,” to help kids cope, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. With 2020 looking and feeling different, kids worry about their isolation, missing friends and schools to everything in general. Hallee Adelman’s new…
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Strategic Planning During the Time of COVID: A Blueprint to Fulfill Harcum College’s Mission
How do higher education institutions move forward in the midst of a pandemic? Harcum College has found itself, like many institutions, organizations and businesses, immersed in the immediate need to grapple with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while still staying true to longer range planning. Our responses have included expanding our distance learning offerings,…
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Bala Cynwyd Neurologist Doing Pioneering Work in Study on Religious and Spiritual Experiences
Bala Cynwyd neurologist Dr. Andrew Newberg is doing pioneering work in the neurological study of religious and spiritual experiences, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. Born in Bala Cynwyd, Newberg grew up in Bryn Mawr. He is a graduate of Haverford College and the University of Pennsylvania. He has written 10 books on subjects…
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Tina Fey on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon: ‘I’m a SEPTA Bitch’
Tina Fey’s a “SEPTA bitch.” That’s how she described herself to Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show” Thursday., writes Michaela Winberg for billypenn.com. Being from Upper Darby, SEPTA of course would have figured in Tina Fey’s transportation plans. She’s only just purchased her first car. Here in Upper Darby, she went around on buses, subways…
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4 Delco Restaurants Where You Can Get Christmas Dinner To Go This Week
Christmas get-togethers may look a little different this year, what with this COVID mess and social distancing and all. So, how about a lovely takeout dinner from a delightful local restaurant? Don’t worry about cooking, sit back and relax, FaceTime with your family, all the while supporting local restaurants. These are just a few of…
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County COVID-19 Cases Now Reported at Over 26,000
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 718 additional cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County between Friday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 20. The Chester County Health Department reported 25,343 total positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County on Friday. As of Sunday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health reported 26,061 cases. County and municipal COVID…
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Middletown Free Library Prepares for New Home With $1 Million Fundraising Campaign
The Middletown Free Library is moving into 12,000 square feet of new space in the summer of 2021 at the former Roosevelt School. The change of address will triple the library’s space, from tight quarters at the former Weathers’ house on Pennell Road to a renovated Roosevelt Community Center at 464 S. Old Middletown Road.…
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Delaware County Allocates $4 Million in CARES Funds to Help Businesses Cope With Restrictions
Up to $4 million in promised relief is coming from Delaware County to help restaurants, bars, gyms and yoga studio owners, reports Delaware Valley Journal via patch.com. Money allocated through available CARES funds will help ease the pain of the latest set of COVID restrictions implemented by the state. Delaware County Council unanimously approved the…
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Behind the Scenes at VFMAC, Where In-Person Instruction Continues by Virtue of Exemplary Planning
With a comprehensive and disciplined plan of risk assessment and management, Valley Forge Military Academy and College has been able to provide in-person instruction to all its cadets during the current school year without incurring any COVID-19 cases among cadets or staff. Like all other schools, VFMAC switched to remote learning last March, as cadets…
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Aqua Offers Tips to Keep Pipes from Freezing This Winter
As colder weather approaches, Aqua is reminding homeowners that they should take steps now to prevent their household water pipes from freezing this winter. Frozen pipes become a concern when the air temperature drops below freezing for a sustained period. Aqua recommends that customers take the following steps ahead of severe winter weather: Make sure…
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These ZIP Codes in Delaware County Had Biggest Increases in COVID-19 Cases Over Last Seven Days
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and the state, with some areas of Delaware County affected more than others, write Sean Adams and Megan Lavey-Heaton for the Penn Live Patriot-News. The latest numbers compiled by Pennsylvania Department of Health show that the rates of COVID-19 infection in each ZIP Code statewide…
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10 More COVID Deaths Reported Friday in Delaware County as Total Positive Cases Hit 25,343
Ten more Delaware County residents have died from complications of COVID-19 as reported Friday, Dec. 18, by the Chester County Health Department. Total fatalities now number 925. Of those, 657 were in long-term care facilities and personal care homes, according to the Chester County Health Department. Two deaths were reported from Chester, two from Marcus…
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Havertown Loses Beloved Oakmont Firefighter to COVID
Nick Sava, who spent almost 50 years volunteering with the Oakmont Fire Company, has died from COVID-19 at age 65, writes Dan Cuellar at 6abc.com. Sava picked up the virus two weeks ago and never recovered. He had several leadership positions at Oakmont, rising to deputy chief. The community also knew him as a bartender…
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