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Malvern Bank House of the Week: 5-Bedroom Tuscan Villa in Wayne
This property at 550 N. Wayne Ave. is available for sale in Wayne. At the end of the long private driveway you will arrive at this imposing five bedroom Tuscan Villa. The exterior walls, in shades of yellow ochre, and slate gray shutters frame the white wood French doors that surround the perimeter of the…
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Msgr. Joseph Corley, Welcoming All at Darby BVM, Remembered at Building Dedication
Msgr. Joseph Corley, former pastor at Darby BVM, is still being remembered and honored a year and half after his death as the parish recently dedicated a building in his name, writes Gina Christian for catholicphilly.com. Msgr. Corley served as pastor from 1998 until his death in June 2019. About 200 gathered Oct. 25 for…
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Neumann University Honors Students Research COVID-Related Issues
Three first-year students in the Neumann University honors program have researched COVID-related topics this fall, focused on issues that connect to their current majors: nursing, math, and education. Madison Lipford, a nursing major who wants to be a pediatric nurse, has investigated whether children should receive a coronavirus vaccine when one is available. She notes that hundreds of thousands of cases have already occurred in children (those under 18) and that experts agree…
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Rosati Ice in Clifton Heights, Hit by Pandemic, Starts Crowd Sourcing Campaign to Keep Workers Employed
Rosati Ice really didn’t want to furlough its 20 workers even though business has slowed with the pandemic, so it started a GoFundMe page to keep workers on the payroll through the slow season, writes Peg DeGrass for the Daily Times. Between Labor Day and March, the 100-year-old company does a lot of business, about…
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State Sees Record Number of New COVID-19 Cases, With Delaware County Totals Now Above 15,500
The Pennsylvania Department of Health is reporting 15,592 cases of COVID-19 in Delaware County as of Wednesday, Nov. 11. The day before, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the Chester County Health Department reported 15,316 cases in Delaware County. The county death toll from COVID-19 as of Nov. 10 was 825. Of those total deaths reported, 629…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Partners With Media’s Circle of Giving Helping Local Families
The Foundation for Delaware County announces a new partnership with Circle of Giving 2020. As a fiscal sponsor, the foundation will provide administrative services and oversight, allowing it to receive tax-deductible donations. Circle of Giving has provided more than $55,000 in grocery store gift cards, meals, school supplies and other resources to support Rose Tree…
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Relay Network in Radnor Lays Foundation for Massive Growth as Companies Seek Out Its Software
The Radnor-based tech firm Relay Network is laying a foundation with two new key hires as it experiences tremendous growth, writes Michelle Caffrey for Philadelphia Business Journal. Relay makes customer engagement software used by companies such as Comcast, Citizens Bank and Independence Blue Cross. — Relay is building on a $30 million infusion of growth…
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SEPTA Tries Pilot Program to See if Social Services on Its Routes Can Help Where Police Can’t
Social services agency Merakey has partnered with SEPTA transit police to provide outreach specialists for vulnerable individuals on SEPTA routes, writes Patricia Madej for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pilot program pairs substance-abuse and mental health professionals with SEPTA police to offer treatment and resources to those who need it. Vulnerable population remain even when the…
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Total Cases in Delaware County Now at 15,316 With One Death Reported From Yeadon on Tuesday
There have been 244 new positive cases of COVID-19 reported in Delaware County from Friday, Nov. 6 to Monday, Nov. 9, with six new positive cases reported Monday, according to the Chester County Health Department. Total cases in the county now number 15,316, according to statistics released Nov. 10. One resident from Yeadon lost their…
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How Phoenixville-Based Customers Bank Became the Nation’s Fifth-Largest Provider of PPP Loans
Consider it just another day at the office of your friendly community bank. Customers Bank, which provides a range of banking and lending services from its headquarters in Phoenixville, ranked as the fifth-largest provider of Paycheck Protection Program loans in the nation. Yes, the nation. The bank participated in more than 108,000 loans with an…
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Veteran’s Day Parade in Media Will Be Virtual Today for Spectators With Live Performances, Speeches
Delaware County will hold its 61st annual Veterans Day Parade virtually today, Nov. 11, at 10:45 a.m. Traditionally, residents and students line the streets of Media to celebrate Delaware County’s heroes in a parade down State Street, followed by a ceremony in front of the Delaware County Courthouse. This year’s tribute will take place virtually…
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Philadelphia Union Savors Supporters’ Shield Win as YSC Academy Player Model Yields Results
The Philadelphia Union soccer team has every intention of winning the MLS Cup when the Audi 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs begin. Meanwhile, greet your 2020 Supporters’ Shield winners, writes Charles Boehm for missoccer.com. The Supporters’ Shield goes to the Major League Soccer team with the best regular season record. The team’s savoring the win, the…
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COVID-19 Outbreak Triggers Decision to Close Chester City Hall Next Week
Chester has closed its city hall for a week after several city employees tested positive for COVID-19, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. “Chester City Hall will be closed to all personnel and the general public for at least one week,” Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland said Monday. A city council meeting and planning meeting were…
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Villanova Students Know Where All the Best Brunch Spots Are on the Main Line
The pandemic may have shut down a lot of dining options, but warmer weather and outdoor tents with space heaters means a Villanova University brunch is still on the menu, writes Julia Stanisci for The Villanovan. Some favorites. First Watch is a Villanova staple located down from the university at 775 E. Lancaser Ave. Sure…
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Newtown Square Mom Connects Hungry Families With Those Who Can Help
Patty Bassett of Newtown Square knew times were bad for some families, even before the pandemic came, writes Jessica Balatt Press for thephiladelphicitizen.org. In Delaware County, 12.3 percent of people are food insecure. In Chester, it’s 30 to 40 percent. Bassett was especially worried about families with young children and senior citizens who may not…
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West Chester University and SCORE Celebrate Women Entrepreneurs: 2020 Conference
Entrepreneurs solve problems, often dedicating their entire careers to get it right. Women-owned small businesses and startups are particularly focused on solving problems that help others. You might ask: what kind of businesses are they? Here in Chester and Delaware Counties, they cover the entire range—from childcare services and low-income housing programs, to digital marketing…
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Springfield Mall Owner Feeling Hopeful About Recovering After Filing for Bankruptcy
By Chris Isaac After PREIT, owner of the Springfield Mall, filed for bankruptcy on November 1 they announced that this would be a move that would wind up revitalizing them. Now that the company has been approved for an expedited Chapter 11 approval on November 24, they have gone into more detail about how they…
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Mercy Fitzgerald Nurses Plan Two-Day Strike Over Health Benefits, Staffing Shortages
A possible nurses strike is looming at Mercy Fitzgerald Medical Center in Darby and three other Philadelphia-area hospitals, writes John George for Philadelphia Business Journal. The more than 2,500 nurses are seeking higher staffing levels. Mercy Ftizgerald nurse, who have been working without a contract since Sept. 30, are also seeking better health benefits. The…
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