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Update: Cases of COVID-19 Impacting Some Delaware County Zip Codes More Than Others
Cases of COVID-19 continue to increase rapidly across the nation and the state, with some areas in 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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Delaware County Continues to See New Positive COVID Cases in the 300s
There were 362 new positive COVID-19 cases reported in Delaware County on Friday, Dec. 11. Total positive cases reported Thursday by the Chester County Health Department was 23,084. Total positive cases for Friday was 23,446. Seven COVID deaths were reported, with fatalities now at 895. Deaths were reported in Middletown, Upper Darby, Darby Borough, Prospect…
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Delaware County Caterer Among Philadelphia Area’s Best for Micro-Weddings
With many couples opting for smaller, more intimate weddings due to COVID-19, some local businesses have started offering catering options for micro-weddings, with one of them making the best 12 list for the Philadelphia area, write Matt Phillips and Kaliyah Dorsey for the Philadelphia Magazine. Peachtree Catering & Events in Radnor has been providing catering…
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Serenity of Malvern Belies the Tragedy That Occurred There Nearly Two Centuries Ago
In 1832, 57 Irish immigrants who had arrived in Philadelphia just weeks earlier were brutally murdered while working on the railroad at Duffy’s Cut in Malvern, writes Virginia Lindak for Hidden City. Their murder went ignored and unreported. Dr. William Watson, a professor of history at Immaculata University, helped uncover what had happened when he…
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Dr. Lisa Cummins, model and restoration dentist, dies at age 57
A Springfield model who later pursued a career in restoration dentistry died Nov. 30, at age 57 of complications from cardiac arrest, writes Bonnie L. Cook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Lisa Krstine Cummins was discovered at age 15 while shopping with her parents in New York by fashion and celebrity photographer Francesco Scavullo. She appeared…
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Reading’s VF Outlet Center, Located in Newtown Square Developer’s Business Park, to Close
The VF Outlet Center in West Reading, once part of an outlet shopping experience for millions of bargain hunters, will close Dec. 24 after 50 years, writes Andrew Scott for mcall.com. The outlet center is located in The Knitting Mills, a business park owned by Delaware County developer Equus Capital Partners. At one time, it…
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Why Philadelphia Was Named One of the Most Sinful Cities in America
Philadelphia once again ranks among the most sinful cities in America, according to a list recently published by WalletHub. To compile the rankings for 2020’s Most Sinful Cities in America, WalletHub compared more than 180 cities across seven key categories, including Anger & Hatred, Jealousy, Excesses & Vices, Greed, Lust, Vanity, and Laziness. These were…
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Interactive Map Shows Where Delaware County’s Best Holiday Decorations Can Be Found
Real estate agent Suzi King has created a “treasure map” of Delaware County’s best holiday light displays, writes Matt Bennett for patch.com. She started putting a list together last year and wanted to continue the tradition in 2020, particularly in a year where everyone’s facing a pandemic Christmas. “I think it’s what we all needed…
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State Imposes New Restrictions for 3 Weeks, Starting Saturday, to Curb COVID Spikes
No indoor dining. Gyms and casinos are closed. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10 people or less. There’s a moratorium on extracurricular school activities, including winter sports. It’s Deja Vu all over again as Pa. Gov. Tom Wolf announced at a press conference Thursday new mitigation efforts to contain COVID-19 . “The work we do…
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Positive COVID Cases Up by 390 in Delaware County, But No Deaths Reported
Delaware County saw an increase of 390 reported positive cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, Dec. 10. Total positive cases reported Wednesday was 22,694. The Chester County Health Department reported 23,084 positive cases Thursday. No new COVID-19 deaths were reported, with the total remaining at 888. Of those, 645 were in long-term care facilities and personal…
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Under Equus Capital Partner Guidance, Reading Outlet Gives Way to Thriving Corporate Campus
Even as the VF Outlet Center in West Reading prepares to close, the property where it sits, the Knitting Mills business park, is being reborn. Equus Capital Partners in Newtown Square is turning the early 20th century manufacturing hub into a modern, mixed use community. VF Outlet owner Kontour Brands, Inc. announced it was closing…
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Malvern Bank House of the Week: ‘Great Gatsby’ 8-Bedroom Home in Haverford Township
This home at 110 Quaker Lane is available for sale in Haverford. Welcome back to the roaring Gatsby era. This estate is reminiscent of the Gold coast estates that dotted the North shore of Long Island and was the inspiration for the Hollywood production of the movie, “The Great Gatsby”. This compound sits on 4.8…
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PA Farm Show Cancels This Year’s Annual Butter Sculpture Created By Two Local Artists
Another cherished tradition is being put on hold this year due to the pandemic as the Pennsylvania Farm Show has decided not to feature its annual butter sculpture created by two Conshohocken sculptors, Jim Victor and Marie Pelton, writes Hannah Kanik for the Philly Voice. The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has said that due to…
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Neumann Students Finish in Top 50 at Global Business Competition
A team of Neumann University business students finished 42nd worldwide in an international Business Strategy Game that involved 2,968 teams from 164 colleges. The management skill of the team, based on the performance of fictitious footwear companies that they operated, placed them in the top two percent of teams that entered the global competition. The Business Strategy Game (BSG) casts students in the role of company managers, who are…
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Teletherapy Helps Local Students Address Mental Health During Pandemic – if Insurance Covers It
Teletherapy has been an invaluable resource for many students who are dealing with mental health issues during the pandemic, writes Catherine Odom for the Daily Local News. Anna, a University of Virginia freshman from Chadds Ford who withheld her last name for this story, just switches on her computer and logs into a session with…
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How to Check Your Keywords on LinkedIn
Employed? Self-employed? Unemployed? Veteran? Student? You might want to optimize your LinkedIn profile with the best keywords if you want to be found. If, for example, you are an attorney, like Hanan Isaacs, Esq., focus on keywords in the following areas: HEADLINE of up to 220 characters: Central NJ Attorney | Family Law & Divorce…
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Study Asks: In Philly, Better to Rent and Invest, or Buy a Home?
With housing prices about 10 percent higher than usual in the Philly Metro Area, disciplined local investors might want to bypass a home buy and think about the stock market, writes Miles Bryan for WHYY.org. A Florida Atlantic University Real Estate Initiative study found that Philadelphia-area residents will see a bigger windfall buying stocks and…
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Delaware County Adds 15 COVID Deaths on Dec. 9, for a Total of 888
The Chester County Health Department is reporting 254 additional positive cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County for Wednesday, Dec. 9, with a new total of 22,694 positive cases. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, it reported 22,440 positive cases. The health department also added 15 COVID-19-related deaths in its Dec. 9 report, for a new total of…
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